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circle, the proceedings are stopped and the newspaper man is thrown out. In the Convention of the American Federation of Labor we have the best seats and desks in the hall for the representatives of the press. One of the principal reasons governing the selection of this beautiful hall for this Convention was the fact that there is ample room for they visitors, that might-if they chose-come and hear and see what was being done. Of course, we cannot allow visitors to control the deliberations.

To the delegates and our friends, permit me to extend a most cordial and hearty welcome in the name of Labor, in the name of humanity, whose cause we are espousing.

I declare this Twenty-ninth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Labor formally opened.

President Gompers presented to the Convention Fraternal Delegates A. H. Gill, M. P., and J. R. Clynes, M. P., from the British Trades Union Congress, and F. Bancroft, of the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress, and announced that at a later session they would address the Convention.

President Gompers announced the appointment of Mr. Hugh Ferguson, of Typographical Union, No. 91, Toronto, as assistant to Secretary Morrison; J. H. Kennedy, of Sheet Metal Workers' Union, No. 34, as Sergeant-at-Arms; and H. R. Barton, Teamsters' Union, No. 457, as Messenger.

President Gompers announced that Dr. William H. Tolman, of the Museum of Safety Devices and Industrial Hygiene, would deliver an illustrated lecture at the Convention hall Monday evening, to which the delegates and the public were invited.

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delegates, representing 87 International and National Unions, 21 State Branches, 62 Central Bodies, 17 Local Trade and Federal Labor Unions, and 7 Fraternal Delegates, and recommend the following be seated:

Actors' International Union-S. D. Ricardo, 11 votes. Asbestos Workers of America, National Association of Heat, Frost, General Insulators and A. J. Kennedy, 6 votes.

Bakery and Confectionery Workers, International, Union of-Chris Kerker, Henry Koch, 107 votes.

Barbers' International Union, Journeymen-W. E. Klapetzky, Frank X. Noschang, Jacob Fischer, Chas. S. Mote, 255 votes.

Bill Posters and Billers of America. International Alliance of-John Whitehead, 14 votes.

Blacksmiths, International Brotherhood of-J. W. Kline, W. J. Dougherty, W. G. Powelsland, 100 votes.

Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders of America, Brotherhood of-Joseph A. Franklin, N. Quesnel, John Dohney, 126 votes.

Bookbinders, International Brotherhood of Robert Glockling, James W. Dougherty, 71 votes.

Boot and Shoe Workers' Union-John F. Tobin, Michael J. Hallinan, C. W. Agnew, Sadie Spraggon, Curtis A. Batchelder, 320 votes.

Brewery Workmen, International Union of the United-Louis Kemper, Joseph Proebstle, A. J. Kugler, Edmond F. Ward, John Sullivan, 400 votes. Brick. Tile and Terra Cotta Workers, Alliance, International-Frank Butterworth, 25 votes.

Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, International Association of-Frank M. Ryan, John T. Butler, Adam Sladky, 100 votes.

Carpenters and Joiners of America, United Brotherhood of-William D. Huber, Frank Duffy, J. P. O'Reilly, Samuel Botterill, W. A. Sexton, Thomas Flynn, Michael O'Brien, 1,640 votes.

Carpenters and Joiners, Amalgamated Society or-James Reid, Herbert Crampton, 73 votes.

Car Workers. International Association of-P. F. Richardson, 50 votes. Cement Workers, American Brotherhood of-William A. Brennan, Henry Redler, 90 votes.

Cigarmakers' International Union of America-Samuel Gompers, Thomas F. Tracy. J. Mahlon Barnes, George R. French, John T. Smith, 398 votes. Clerks, International Protective Association, Retail-H. J. Conway, D. F. Manning, Herman Robinson, 150 votes. Cloth Hat and Cap Makers of North America, United-Hax Zuckerman, 15 votes.

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Union of Frank Feeney, 20 votes.
Engineers, International Union of Steam
-M. Comerford, R. A. McKee, P. C.
Winn, M. Murphy, 161 votes.
Firemen, International Brotherhood of
Stationery-Timothy Healy, C. L.
Shamp, J. W. Morton, 107 votes.
Fitters and Helpers of America, Inter-
national Association of Steam and
Hot Water-John Mangan, R. P.
Walsh, 56 votes.

Garment Workers of America, United-
T. A. Rickert. B. A. Larger, S. C.
Landers, Victor Altman, Maier Sch-
warz, 534 votes.
Garment Workers' Union International
Ladies-Abraham Rosenberg, 18 votes.
Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the

United States and Canada-Dennis A. Hayes, Martin M. Lollo, Brazier Wescott, 93 votes.

Glass Workers' International Association, Amalgamated-Walter West, 11 votes.

Glove Workers' Union of America, International-Miss Agnes Nestor,

votes.

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Granite Cutters' International Association of America, The-James Duncan, James Garvey, Isaac Coombe. votes.

Hatters of North

131

America, UnitedJohn A. Moffitt, James P. Maher, 85 votes.

Hod Carriers and Building Laborers'
Union of America. International-D.
D'Alessandro, H. P. Smith, David
Kirby. 88 votes.
Horseshoers of the United States and
Canada, International Union of Jour-
neymen-Roady Kenehan, John Moris-
sey, 72 votes.

Hotel and Restaurant Emploves' International Alliance and Bartenders' International League of America-Jere L. Sullivan. Thomas S. Farrell. John J. Griffin, T. J. Sullivan, William Q. Sullivan, 368 votes.

Iron. Steel and Tin Workers, Amalgamated Association of-P. J. McArdle, Fred. C. Daniels. 60 votes. Jewelry Workers' Union of America. International-Al. Weisenberger. 3 votes. Lathers. International Union of Wood. Wire and Metal-William J. McSorley, Edwin T. Stevenson, 50 votes. Laundry Workers' International Union -John J. Manning. 35 votes. Leather Workers on Horse Goods. Tinited Brotherhood of-John J. Pfeiffer. 40 votes. Lithographers. International Protective and Association of the United States and Canada-Frank Gehring, 13 votes. Longshoremen's Association. International-Thomas V. O'Connor. John J. Joyce, James Raymond, James E. Dwyer. 213 votes.

Beneficial

Machinists. International AssociationJames O'Connell, Eugene Sarber, C.

W. Fry, J. J. Keppler, Thomas Van Lear, 484 votes. Maintenance of Way Employes, International Brotherhood of A. B. Lowe, T. W. Cassiday, Wm. H. Noyes, 100 votes. Marble Workers, International Association of Walter V. Price, 24 votes. Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, Amalgamated-Homer D. Call, August Molter, 63 votes. Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers and Brass Workers' International Union of North America-T. M. Daly, Thomas Rumsey, 100 votes.

Metal Workers' International Alliance,
Amalgamated Sheet-M. O'Sullivan,
Thomas Butler, R. G. M. Ross, 160
votes.

Mine Workers of America, United-T. L.
Lewis, John Mitchell, John H. Walker,
W. B. Wilson, W. D. Van Horn, Frank
J. Hayes, G. W. Savage, 2,670 votes.
Molders' Union of North America, Inter-
national-Joseph F. Valentine, John
P. Frey, Thomas Humphrey, Chas. W.
Wilkerson, P. J. Jordan, 500 votes.
Musicians, American Federation of-Jos.
N. Weber, Owen Miller, Jos. Winkler,
D. A. Carey, 394 votes.
Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
of America, Brotherhood of-Jacob
Tazelaar, Emil Arnold, Chas. J. Eisen-
ring, C. A. Cullen, 596 votes.

Paper Makers of America United Bro-
therhood of-J. T. Carey, 10 votes.
Pattern Makers' League of North
America-James Wilson, James L.
Gernon, 50 votes.

Pavers, Rammermen, Flag Layers. Bridge and Stone Curb Settlers-Edw. I. Hannah, 15 votes.

Paving Cutters' Union of the Tnited States of America and Canada-John Sheret, 26 votes.

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Engravers' Union of North
Matthew

America. International
Woll. 22 votes
Piano and

Organ Workers' Union of America, international-Charles Dold, 40 votes.

Plate Printers' Union of North America, International Steel and CopperGeorge P. Foster, 12 votes. Plasterers' International Association of the United States and Canada, Operative-John Donlin. Edward J. McGiv ern. Peter G. Cook. 145 votes. Plumbers. Gas Fitters. Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters' Helpers of United States and Canada-John R. Alpine. William J. Tracy. E. W. Shirk, Thomas B. Clark. 184 votes.

Post Office Clerks-Edward Goltra, 13 votes.

Potters. National Brotherhood of Operative-Thomas J. Duffy, Thomas J. Humphrey. 59 votes.

Print Cutters' Association of America. National-John Paravicini, 4 votes. Printing Pressmen's Union, International-Geo. L. Berry

Norman

J.

Sprague, William Hall, W. A. Vickery, 178 votes, Quarryworkers' International Union of North America-P. F. McCarthy, W. F. B. Fevler. 45 votes.

Railroad Telegraphers. Order of-H. B. Perham, W. T. Brown, L. A. Tanquary, 150 votes.

Railway Clerks, Brotherhood

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Slate and Tile Roofers' Union of America, International-G. M. Huddleston, 5 votes.

Slate Workers, International Union of-
Sampson H. Milford, 21 votes.
Stage Employes' International Alliance,
Theatrical-Lee M. Hart, Patrick T.
Barry John Suarez, 80 votes.
Stereotypers and Electrotypers' Union
of North America-James J. Freel,
35 votes.

America,

Stone Cutters' Association of North
Journeymen-Jo. Evans,
James F. McHugh, Joseph Gervais, 89
votes.

Stove Mounters' International Union-
D. W. Ottinger. 10 votes.
Switchmen's Union of North America-
Frank T. Hawley, 80 votes.
Tailors' Union of America, Journeymen
-John B. Lennon, Hugh Robinson,
Thomas Sweeney, 132 votes.
Teamsters, International Brotherhood
of-Daniel J. Tobin, Thomas L.
Hughes, John E. Longstreet, Joseph
F. Murphy, Patrick D. Daley, 320
votes.

Textile Workers of America, United

John Golden, James Tansey, 100 votes. Tile Layers and Helpers' Union, International Ceramic, Mosaic and Encaustic-Charles H. Leps, 17 votes. Tin Plate Workers' Protective Association of America, InternationalCharles E. Lawyer, 15 votes. Tobacco Workers' International UnionE. Lewis Evans. Anthony McAndrew, 43 votes. Typographical Union. InternationalJames M. Lynch. Frank Morrison, Max S. Hayes. Hugh Stevenson, T. W. McCullough, 455 votes.

Upholsterers' International Union of North America-James H. Hatch, 28 votes.

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Wood Workers' International Union of
America. Amalgamated-D. D.
cahy. Henry Ott. 41 votes.
Arkansas State Federation of Labor-
C. C. Calvert, 1 vote.

Alabama State Federation of Labor-
P. J. Doherty, 1 vote.

Colorado State Federation of LaborGeorge A. Hally, 1 vote.

Georgia Federation of Labor-Jerome Jones, 1 vote.

Illinois State Federation

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Montana State Federation of Labor-M. M. Donoghue, 1 vote.

Missouri State Federation of LaborGeorge Manuel, 1 vote.

New Jersey State Federation of LaborCornelius Ford, 1 vote.

New York, Workingmen's Federation of the State of-Thomas McGovern, 1

vote.

Nebraska State Federation of LaborLouis V. Guye, 1 vote.

Pennsylvania Federation of Labor-A. P. Bower, 1 vote.

Porto Rico, Free Federation of Workingmen of-Santiago Iglesias, 1 vote. Rhode Island State Branch-Charles H. Lee, 1 vote.

Vermont State Branch-Daniel A. Bruten, 1 vote.

Washington State Federation of LaborA. W. Swenson, 1 vote.

Wisconsin State Federation of LaborVictor L. Berger, 1 vote.

Alton, Ill. Trades and Labor Assembly -John F. Hurley, 1 vote.

Alliance, Ohio, Central Labor UnionGeorge Thompson, 1 vote.

Baltimore, Md., Federation of LaborEdward Hirsch, 1 vote.

Beaumont, Texas, Trades and Labor Assembly-A. L. Garrett, 1 vote. Berlin. Ontario, Canada, Trades and Labor Council-Steve Welheuser, 1 vote.

Brooklyn, N.Y., Central Labor UnionJohn P. Coughlin, 1 vote.

Boston, Mass., Central Labor UnionJohn J. Hynes, 1 vote.

Brockton, Mass.. Central Labor UnionThomas F. O'Leary, 1 vote.

Brainerd, Minn., Trades and Labor Assembly-Frank Hoffman. 1 vote. Chicago. Ill.. Federation of Labor-John C. Harding. 1 vote.

Cleveland, Ohio, Federation of LaborC. R. Bailey, 1 vote.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Central Labor Council of Cincinnati and Vicinity-Frank L. Rist. 1 vote.

Clinton. Iowa. Tri-City Labor Congress
-G. F. Tucker, 1 vote.
Corning. N. Y..

Central Associated Trades Council-W. W. Huggins, 1 vote.

Dayton Ohio. United Trades and Labor Council-Elias Breidenbach. 1 vote. Dubuque, Iowa. Trades and Labor Congress-Simon Miller. 1 vote. Evansville. Ind., Central Labor Union-I. Hornbrook. 1 vote.

Fargo N. D.. Trades and Labor Assembly-Emanuel Koveleski, 1 vote.

Fort Wayne. Ind., Federation of Labor-
L. D. Redding, 1 vote.
Granite City. Ill.. Tri-City Central
Trades Council-Wm. L. Johns, 1
vote.

Hancock, Mich., Trades and Labor Coun-
vote.
cil-Joseph C. Wareham 1
Haverhill Mass., Central Labor Union-
P. J. Burke, 1 vote.

Hartford, Conn., Central Labor UnionCharles B. Leonard, 1 vote.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Trades and Labor Council-C. I. Aitchison, 1 vote. Indianapolic. Ind., Central Labor Union -Hugo Miller, 1 vote.

Jamestown, N. Y., Central Labor Council-Louis E. Ruden, 1 vote.

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Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Central Federated
Union-William B. Martin, 1 vote.
Milwaukee, Wis., Federated Trades
Council-Edmund Melins, 1 vote.
Montreal Trades and Labor Council-
G. R. Brunet, 1 vote.

Newark, N. J., Essex Trades Council-
Wm. J. Brennan, 1 vote.
New York City, Central Federated Union
of Greater New York and Vicinity-
Harry De Veaux, 1 vote.
New Orleans, La., Central Trades and
Labor Council-John N. Breen, 1 vote.
Ogdensburg, N.Y., Trades and Labor
Council-David T. Letham, 1 vote.
Ottawa, Ont., Canada, Allied Trades
and Labor Association-P. M. Dra-
per. 1 vote.

Oneida, N. Y., Trades and Labor Assem-
bly-W. R. Ferguson, 1 vote.
Philadelphia, Pa., Central Labor Union
Charles A. Dougherty, 1 vote.
Pittston, Pa., Central Labor Union-
Charles R. Oliver, 1 vote.
Providence, R. I., Central Federated
Union-Lawrence A. Grace, 1 vote.
Pueblo, Colo., Trades and Labor Assem-
bly-Ed. Anderson, 1 vote.

Rock Island, Ill., Tri-City Labor Congress-P. J. Carlson, 1 vote. Rochester, N. Y., Central Trades and Labor Council-John S. Whalen, vote.

Scranton Pa., Central Labor UnionJohn T. Dempsey, 1 vote.

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St. Louis, Mo., Central Trades and La-
bor Union-David Kreyling, 1 vote.
Springfield, Mass., Central Labor Union
Edmond Raleigh. 1 vote.
Springfield, Ill., Federation

of Labor

-Robert Byron, Jr., 1 vote. Springfield, Ohio, Trades and Labor Assembly-T. J. Creager, 1 vote.

Toronto

District Labor Council-John
W. Bruce, 1 vote.
Warren, Pa. Central Labor Union-L. A.
Gardner, 1 vote.

Washington, D. C., Central Labor Union
-Sam De Nedrey. 1 vote.
Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trades and La-
bor Council-John A. Voll, 1 vote.
Federal Labor Unio No. 7426-R. E.
Woodmansee. 1 vote.

Federal Labor Union, No. 11624-Irwin
Howell, 2 votes.

Federal Labor Union, No. 7479-Earl E. Russ, 1 vote.

Federal Labor Union, No. 12791-A. M. Smith, 1 vote.

Federal Labor Union, No. 10829-D. W. Roderick 1 vote.

Federal Labor Union, No. 11816-M. P. McDonnel, 1 vote.

Flat Janitors' Union, No. 12512-Fred Mawbray, 1 vote.

Grain Workers' Association, No. 11407 -Ernest Bohm, 1 vote.

Machinists' Helpers, No. 12799-James Somerville, 1 vote.

Newspaper and Mail Deliverers. No. 9463-John R. Dunne, 9 votes.

Rock Drillers and Tool Sharpeners, No. 11808-Thomas J. Curtis, 4 votes. Stenographers' and Typists' Association of Chicago, No. 11755-Miss Olive Sulivan, 1 vote.

British Trade Union Congress-A. H. Gill, J. R. Clynes, 2 votes.

Women's International Union Label League-Miss Anie Fitzgerald, without vote.

National Women's Trade Union Lague of America-Mrs. Raymond Robins without vote.

The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America-Rev. Charles Stelzle, without vote.

Canadian Trades and Labor CongressF. Bancroft, 1 vote.

Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union of America-John Grady, without vote.

The following organizations are indebted for per capita tax and under the Constitution their delegates are not entitled to seats until the same is liquidated:

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Trades and Labor Assembly, E. S. Tooker; Dubois, Iowa, Central Trades and Labor Council, Samuel Bruce; Joplin, Mo., Trades Assembly, C. W. Fear; London, Ont., Trades and Labor Council, H. B. Archer; Mayagues, P. R., Central Labor Union, Abraham Pena; St. Paul, Minn., Trades and Labor Assembly, Geo. B. Howley; Tampa, Fla., Trades and Labor Assembly, James A. Roberts.

We have received credentials of: John P. Egan of the Ohio State Federation of Labor; L. O. Pouchet, of the Iowa State Federation of Labor; James B. Drake, of Ala., the Birmingham, Trades Council; Henry H. Boettger, of the Davenport, Iowa, Trades and Labor Assembly; R. G. Stewart, of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Federation of Labor; and David Kiely, of the Detroit, Michigan Federation of Labor, whose charters have been revoked for non-compliance with Section 1, Article XI., of the Constitution of the A. F. of L., which says that no central labor union, or any other central body of delegates, shall admit to, or retain in, their councils delegates from any local organization that owes its allegiance to any other body national or international, hostile to any affiliated organization, or that has been suspended or expelled by, or not connected with, a national or international organization of their trade herin affiliatd.

We recommend that these delegates be not seated.

We have credentials for James J. Reid from the Erie, Pa., Central Labor Union. Mr. Reid is a member of the seceding faction of the Electrical Workers, and we recommend that he be not seated as a delegate, our recommendaon Section 5 of Artion being based ticle 4 of the Constitution of the A. F. of L., as follows:

No organization or person that has seceded, or has been suspended, or expelled, by the American Federation of Labor, or by any National or International organization connected with the Federation, shall, while under such penalty, be allowed representation or recognition in this Federation, or in any Central Body or National or International with the American Union connected Federation of Labor, under the penalty of the suspension of the body violating this section.

We have credentials for Ed. McEachern from the Ohio State Federation of charLabor. This organization was tered on October 16, 1909, and is therethe affiliation required fore not in period, which is one month, according the American to the Constitution of Federation of Labor in order to be entitled to representation. recommend that the delegate be seated, and be ntitled to vote when the required period of affiliation shall have expired, that is, on November 16, 1909.

We therfore,

Respectfully submitted,

J. A. CABLE, Chairman, THOS. J. HUMPHREY, R. A. McKED, Secretary. A motion was made and seconded that the report of the committee be adopted.

Delegate Lewis-Do I understand that the motion contemplates the adoption of the entire report, or only that portion of the list of delegates against whom there are no protests?

President Gompers-The entire report of the committee.

Delegate Lewis-I move to amend that the report be divided and that we adopt that part of the committee's report whom delegates against seating the (Seconded.) there are no protests.

In reply to a question in regard to the credentials from the Des Moines Central Labor Union, Secretary McKee of the committee stated that the credentials had been protested and would be considered in another report.

The amendment offered by Delegate

Lewis was carried, and the original motion, as amended, was adopted.

President Gompers-I now declare that the delegates against whom no dissent has been expressed are seated as the regular delegates to this convention.

Delegate Mahon-I would ask for a reading of the names of those whose credentials have not been accepted, and for an explanation of why they were not seated.

Delegate McKee, Secretary of the Committee, read the list of the Central bodies not seated and said: The reasons the committee have to give for so reporting are that they were guided entirely by the constitutional provision this of the constitution that governs As their body. It is a question of law. charters were revoked, there was nothing for the committee to do but bring in the report.

Treasurer Lennon-Will the committee explain what they have done in violation of the constitution?

Delegate McKee-The committee was the of the opinion that, inasmuch as constitution was cited in the matter, the reason is evident. These Central bodies have held in their membership local organizations that have seceded from a legitimate trade union, as recognized by the American Federation of Labor, and for that reason their charters were revoked. The charters being revoked, and that information given to the committee, the committee had nothing to do other than to apply the law of the Federation and so reported as they did.

Delegate Wilson (W. B.)-I move you that each of the cases reported by the be committee taken up separately. (Seconded.)

Delegate Miller (O.)—I rise to a point of order. As the charters of these organizations were revoked, the Credential Committee should not have considered If they have a their credentials at all. the contest, it should be brought on floor in the proper way, not through the Credential Committee.

President Gompers-The chair makes this ruling: Any organization that does not hold a charter from the American Federation of Labor and hold it in good standing is not entitled to representaIn addition to tion in this convention. that, and relating to the subject matter upon which this entire question is based,

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