atter be referred to President Gompers to carry the instruces of the convention into effect.

On the instructions of the convention that the E. C. be aunized to continue its efforts in the direction of securing an algamation of the Stove Mounters' International Union, the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers' International dance it was decided that the matter be referred to SecreEry Morrison to secure information as to the wishes of the orizations in regard to amalgamation and submit informato the next E. C. meeting.

The application of the International Longshoremen's Assotion for extension of jurisdiction over men employed in marine warehouses was taken up. The convention directed the C. to have an investigation made as to whether the Brotherod of Railroad Freight Handlers has been, or is organizing arine warehousemen, or is, under its jurisdiction now held, pared to organize such workmen, and if not the E. C. authorized to extend jurisdiction over marine warehousemen the Longshoremen. It was decided that the matter be rerred to Secretary Morrison to have an investigation made 3 accordance with the direction of the convention.

President Gompers was directed to continue the effort to ing about a settlement of the jurisdiction dispute between the International Union of the United Brewery Workmen and the Coopers' International Union.

On Resolution No. 151, in regard to the jurisdiction dispute etween the International Association of Machinists and the eternational Union of Elevator Constructors, upon which Viceresident Duncan's substitute to the report of the commitwas adopted, which was to the effect that the present atus of the Elevator Constructors in the A. F. of L. and the Gilding Trades Department be continued with the underanding that the Elevator Constructors by and with the istance of the Machinists, other allied trades, and the E. C. of the A. F. of L., will endeavor to the extent of their rganized power and authority, in their agreements and other*e, to have the material they erect manufactured by union cen, it was decided that the matter be referred to President Compers to carry out the intent of the action of the convenon, and that he arrange for a conference with the officers of the International Union of Elevator Constructors at the meeting of the Executive Council of the Metal Trades Department to e held on March 8.

On the matter of the jurisdiction dispute between the Lithographers' International Protective and Beneficial Association And the International Protective Association of Lithographic Pressfeeders, upon which the convention decided that the E. C. should use its best efforts to bring about the amalgamation the two organizations, it was decided that the matter be referred to President Gompers to carry out the instructions of the convention, and to be acted upon in conjunction with the effort in regard to the amalgamation of the Lithographers, Printing Pressmen, and Photo-Engravers.

The resident members of the E. C. and the officers of the A F. of L. Departments were directed to investigate further the properties that have been considered as available sites or the erection of the A. F. of L. office building and to prepare a statement as to costs, etc., the matter to be further considered at the next E. C. meeting.

Decision upon the question of establishing a board of mediation and conciliation in the A. F. of L to consider jurisdiction disputes was referred until the next meeting of the E. C.

On the report received from the Conference Committee of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the brotherhood of Railway Carmen that they were unable to come to an agreement in accordance with Resolution No. 23 of the convention, it was decided that the matter be referred by President Gompers to the respective presidents of these organizations with requests that they make an effort to reach a satisfactory agreement.

The officers of the United Garment Workers of America made complaint that the Journeymen Tailors' Union of Ameraca had acted in violation of the laws and decisions of the A. F. of L., particularly the decision of the last convention.

The E. C. directed that a letter be sent to Secretary Brais of the Journeymen Tailors' Union. (This letter is published in another part of this magazine.)

Action on the subject of a legal department for the A. F. of L.. was deferred.

The instructions of the convention that efforts should be continued for the adoption of the model bill as contained in the E. C.'s report for uniformity of textbooks and that all state

federations and organized labor generally be urged to use all available means to assist in the general cause, will be carried into effect.

Secretary Morrison was directed to carry out the following instruction of the convention:

First-That each international convention be visited by a representative of the A. F. of L. with a specific request that said convention legislate to insist upon affiliation of locals with state federations, city centrals, and building trades councils.

Second-That the E. C. be instructed to secure for the information of the next convention the names of locals in States not in affiliation with their state federations, and from central bodies and building trades' councils the names and numbers of unaffiliated locals in their cities.

Third-That this information be submitted to the next convention in printed form. The E. C. is to recommend to the next convention the appointment of a special committee, whose duty it shall be (during the convention) to inquire of international officers the reasons for non-affiliation of their locals.

The secretary of this Federation is to supply, if possible, to each international the names of its unaffiliated locals at least sixty days prior to the convention.

It was decided that all possible assistance be given to organize the wage-workers of Cuba.

President Gompers reported that a communication had been sent to the International Federation of Trade Unions, and to all the national trade union centers transmitting to them the declaration of the convention on the attitude of the A. F. of L. upon the European War, this having been done in conformity with the instructions of the convention. Pending replies to that communication further consideration of the subject was deferred.

Action on the matter of the 1915 meeting of the International Federation of Trade Unions was deferred.

The E. C. will carry out the instructions of the convention so far as the funds of the A. F. of L. will permit, upon the following: Resolution No. 26, to assist and to request the various nationals and internationals to co-operate in the labor forward movement in St. Louis; Resolution No. 42, to send an organizer into the state of New Jersey; Resolution No. 53, to organize the lastmakers of the United States and Canada, consulting in the meanwhile with the officers of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union as to jurisdiction; Resolutions Nos.

56, 127, and 142, to organize the stenographers, typists, and office workers; Resolution No. 58, to organize elevator operators, janitors, and porters; Resolution No. 60, to co-operate with the Maryland State and District of Columbia Federation of Labor in a labor forward movement in Baltimore; Resolution No. 81, to organize the skilled and unskilled workers in the South, particularly in Texas; Resolution No. 93, to continue the present policy in the labor forward movement in Philadelphia; Resolution No. 95, to organize the unskilled workers in every field of labor; Resolution No. 116, to assist the labor movement of the South by placing an organizer in that district; Resolution No. 134, to organize the domestic or household employes; Resolution No. 136, to aid in the organization of women's union label leagues.

The E. C. referred to President Gompers for investigation and whatever assistance he may be able to give in the matter of the complaints made by the organizations involved against the American Cigar and Tobacco Trust and the United Cigar Stores, in Resolution No. 70; the Victor Talking Machine Company, Resolution No. 154; the Ward Baking Company, or bread trust, Resolutions Nos. 120 and 123; and the Holt Manufacturing Company at Stockton, California, Resolution No. 146.

It was decided that every further assistance be given to promote the enactment of the Seamen's bill.

Upon the subject of "Massachusetts' Model Labor Law," and the action of the convention in directing that this law be referred to the E. C. for such amendments as may be necessary, and the amended form sent to the various state federations and city central bodies to be used as a model for the enactment by the state legislatures of a law to explain the rights of labor and govern the procedure in courts in connection with labor disputes, it was decided that these instructions be carried into effect by the executive officers at headquarters.

Upon the subject of Employers' Liability and Workmen's Compensation the convention issued the following instructions: 1. State federations, central bodies, legislative committees and all trades unionists be urge to strive earnestly during the coming sessions of state legislatures, already having compensation laws providing for a basis below 66% to introduce

measures to bring the basis of compensation up to this point and to seek to have this standard established in those states which have not adopted workmen's compensation legislation. 2. That determined efforts be made to secure a more generous allowance as to length of time during which payments should be made for accidents resulting in amputations, and recommend that the convention adopt in addition the following policies relative to workmen's compensation:

3. That widows whose husbands were killed in the industries should receive compensation during widowhood.

4. That additional rates should be paid on the basis of the number of children under 18 years of age.

5. That the administration of compensation laws should be under the supervision of state commissions, appointed for this purpose.

6. That as the profits of liability insurance companies are derived entirely from funds collected for the payment of compensation to injured workmen, every effort be made to secure workmen's compensation laws which will entirely eliminate employers' liability insurance companies.

7 That inasmuch as serious evils have crept in as a result of the provisions made by most workmen's compensation laws allowing employers to be self-insured, persistent efforts be made in the several states and provinces of Canada to eliminate this provision and bring all employers under a law providing for contributions to state funds to be administered by a commis

sion.

It was decided that these instructions be carried into effect. The convention directed that the E. C. continue its efforts to have a measure enacted which will prevent the operation of any system of shop management which includes the use of stop watches in connection with workmen's labor, or the application of any system of payment of wages adopted for the purpose of speeding up workmen, and the elimination of such system wherever it exists. It was decided that these instructions be carried into effect.

On the question of industrial education, vocational and trade training the convention directed that the matter be left in the hands of the E. C. to take such further action as will cause the greatest benefit to labor in the development of industrial education, vocational, and trade training, it was decided that these instructions be carried into effect.

Upon the action of the convention in endorsing the agricultural credit bill and directing the E. C. to continue its efforts to secure the enactment of the farm credit bill, it was decided that the instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

On the instructions of the convention that the E. C. continue its efforts to secure legislation providing for a weekly rest day and Saturday half-holiday, it was decided that the instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

On the subject of unemployment and vagrancy laws the convention directed that the E. C. continue its efforts to secure the legislation that has been introduced in Congress providing free access to the post offices as public employment agencies for both employers needing employes and persons seeking employment, and with the further object of having these particular duties in the postoffices directed by the United States Department of Labor. It was decided that the instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

On the subject of old-age pensions, the E. C. reported to the convention that a number of bills providing for old-age pensions and retirement of civil service employes of the federal, government had been introduced in Congress; that there is a wide divergence of opinion among the civil service employes as to the character of measure they desire and there is no very pronounced inclination on the part of Congress to give serious consideration to the subject of an old-age pension to civil service employes. The E. C. recommended a campaign of education in behalf of an old-age pension law, in the belief that it would meet with a general response by the people. The convention concurred in this recommendation. It was decided that this matter be taken up in accordance with this action.

The convention directed that the E. C. continue its efforts to secure legislation providing for the erection of a public health and marine hospital at Seattle, Washington. It was decided that the instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

The convention directed that the E. C. continue its efforts to secure legislation regulating the loading and unloading of vessels for the protection of the longshoremen. It was decided that the instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

Resolution No. 109, directing that the A. F. of L. shall use every effort to have the federal, state, and provincial authoritie, enact safety legislation in the interest of longshoremen, was

referred to President Gompers to take up in accordance wi the action of the convention.

It was decided that efforts be continued in behalf of pur versus private construction of naval vessels and to have a!! pairs to government vessels made at government navy yar. in accordance with the direction of the convention.

The convention directed that efforts be continued to ser legislation directing the Post-office Department to en. men to handle the mails directly and thereby abolish the p-. ent contract system, and pending the securing of such ba tion to request the Postmaster-General to insert a clame * contracts to be given out in future so that the standard rat wages for teamsters and chauffeurs in the locality where are employed shall prevail among contractors haulit, and that the eight-hour law shall be observed by such c tractors handling the United States mails. It was decided i the instructions of the convention be carried into effect

The convention directed the E. C. to continue its ef e to prevent any unfair and arbitrary use of physical (xary tion of employes in government arsenals and navy yards was decided that the instructions of the convention be carr into effect.

On the subject of amendment to the hours of service 15 which fixes a minimum penalty for the violation of hour service (sixteen-hour act for railroad employes), the cor tion directed that the E. C. continue its efforts until the m desired has been enacted into law. It was decided that instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

The E. C. reported to the convention that on account of 17 experimental stage of the automatic stop systems it has impossible to obtain the enactment of any legislation requir railroad companies to equip their lines with any specite krst automatic stop systems. The convention directed that E. C. continue its efforts to secure legislation of this charact It was decided that the instructions of the convention De ried into effect.

The convention directed the E. C. to continue its effort. secure the amendment of the Postal Savings law to en school district trustees to take their school district bet the federal trustees of the postal savings fund and bor. money thereon direct without the intervention of any b party. The E. C. decided that the instructions of the vention be carried into effect.

The convention directed that the E. C. co operate with ** officers of the National Federation of Post-office Clerk the effort to secure the enactment of the Palmer-Lewis ! which provide for a shorter tour of duty for postal din doing night work. It was decided that the instructions of .. convention be carried into effect.

The convention directed the E. C. to continue its efforts secure the enactment of the Lewis bill, which provides a a increase for postal employes. It was decided that the ins** tions of the convention be carried into effect.

The convention directed the E. C. to continue its effort. secure the enactment of a bill providing for citizenship for F Ricans. It was decided that the instructions of the com tion be carried into effect.

The convention directed the E. C. to request the prest United States Attorney-General to place a construction as the eight-hour law supplementing the decision by the preva Attorney-General, and if the E. C. should find that an anı ment is necessary to make the law establish the object som that an amendment be introduced which shall provide that work to be done for the government shall be done on an ex,! hour basis. It was decided that the instructions of the cort tion be carried into effect.

The convention endorsed the report of the E. C. upor efforts to secure data relative to accidents and occupat diseases, and also the recommendation of the EC that e be made to have the Department of Labor gather data publish an annual report upon mortality and disat dits accident and occupational diseases in the various an tIt was decided to carry out these instructions.

The convention directed the E. C. and the Legislative U mittee of the A. F. of L. to continue their efforts to secur enactment of the Bureau of Labor Safety bill It was deat that the instructions of the convention be carried into effes.

The convention directed the E. C to continue its eff. to secure the enactment of the Buchanan bill, II R. 851 the matter of safety regulations for men engaged in the

On Resolution No. 62, directing the E. C. to instruct the Legislative Committee of the A. F of L., to aid in the passage legislation that will bring about a model compensation aw for the working people in the District of Columbia, it was decided that the matter be referred to the Legislative Committee in accordance with the action of the convention.

On Resolution No. 72, directing the E. C. to co-operate with the National Federation of Post-office Clerks in its efforts have mail equipment used in the transmission of mail propry disinfected and cleansed, and to improve sanitary condiams of the post-office workrooms, it was decided that the intractions of the convention be carried into effect.

Upon the instructions of the convention in Resolution No. to urge Congress to adopt the Gorman bill, H. R. 16541, providing for a minimum wage for skilled and unskilled laborers mployed by the federal government and the District of CoCambia, it was decided that the instructions of the convention e carried into effect.

The E. C referred to President Gompers to carry out the in struction of the convention, Resolution No. 107, to endeavor to secure the enactment of a law by the legislature of the state

of New York to prohibit boat owners in the port of New York from requiring their captains to have their families live on the boats and to give the children of such families an opportunity to attend school.

On the action of the convention in placing the A. F. of L. on record as favoring the appointment of boiler inspectors with practical experience in addition to the other qualifications demanded by the Boiler Inspection Bureau, and directing that the officers of the A. F. of L. should co-operate with the organizations in interest that are affiliated to the A. F. of L. in drafting a suitable bill, and having it enacted into law to cover the inspection of locomotive boilers, engines and tenders, and the appurtenances thereto, containing provisions for the appointment of inspectors having practical shop experience, it was decided that the instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

It was decided that the matter of the bill desired by the Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders of America, in regard to the appointment of boiler inspectors, as submitted by President Franklin, be submitted to the resident members of the E. C., and that every assistance be given with the purpose of securing the enactment of a law as per the instructions of the convention.

On Resolutions No. 135, No. 139, and No. 145, which relate to the attempt of government officials to intimidate and prevent civil service employes from exercising their political rights, and upon which the convention directed that since Congress has recently adopted legislation to protect and safeguard the political rights of all citizens employed under civil service examinations that the E. C. be directed to secure further additional legislation of this character if it should be found necessary, it was decided that the matter be referred to President Gompers to make an investigation into these complaints, and report to the E. C.

Resolutions No. 45 and No. 49, No. 45 relating to the guaranteeing of a specific period of employment for mechanics who are engaged in the United States for work on the Panama Canal, and to maintain the conditions of employment for all employes on the Canal Zone existing prior to April 1, 1914; and No. 49 relating to a protest against employment of alien plasterers on the Panama Canal, it was decided that President Gompers hold a conference with Governor Goethal of the Canal Zone for the purpose of endeavoring to have him comply with the purposes of these resolutions, and that he have a representative of each of the organizations filing complaints against conditions on the Canal Zone participate in the conference; and in addition to interview the appropriations committee on the matter of providing sufficient appropriations to maintain the working conditions that existed on the Canal Zone prior to April 1, 1914.

The representatives of the International Association of Marble Workers and the American Brotherhood of Slate Workers having met in conference in conformity with the action of the convention, the officers reported to the E. C. that an agreement had been entered into. (The agreement is published in another part of this magazine.)

President Wharton of the Railway Employes' Department requested advice from the E. C. as to whether that Department could accept full dues from affiliated unions that voluntarily offer to pay them. The E. C. directed that President Wharton be advised that the E. C. has not the authority to authorize any deviation from the constitutional rules governing Departments as set forth in Aritele XV of the Constitution of the A. F. of L., that the methods of voting in the Departments are to be worked out by cach Department in accordance with the conditions existing through their environments and that the E. C. will from time to time be helpful in giving individual consideration to such difficulties as may arise and are brought to their attention.

On the jurisdiction dispute between the Carriage and Wagon Workers, Blacksmiths, Upholsterers, Machinists, and Metal Polishers, it was decided that the decision of the convention to the effect that the Carriage and Wagon Workers' International Union discontinue the use of the words "Automobile Workers," and refrain from attempting to organize workmen in automobile factories properly coming under the jurisdiction of affiliated organizations, be carried into effect.

On the matter of the local unions that have seceded from the International Brick, Tile and Terra Cotta Workers' Alliance the convention directed that if these local unions do not re-affiliate with the International Alliance by February 1, 1915, the President of the A. F. of L. is instructed to issue a circular to all city central bodies and state organizations notifying them that the seceding local unions of the international organization shall be refused further recognition by such bodi

The matter was placed in the hands of Organizer Fitzpatrick, of Chicago, who reported that it would appear that further effort to influence the unions to return to the international union would be wasted effort. The E. C. decided that the instructions of the convention be carried into effect.

The matter of the proposed amalgamation of the Tunnel and Subway Constructors' International Union, and the Compressed Air and Foundation Workers' Union was taken up. The convention directed that President Gompers have a personal investigation made to ascertain whether there is a sufficient similarity in the work at which the members of these organizations are employed to warrant an amalgamation, and that if the investigation indicates that the two organizations can be successfully operated as one, efforts be made to bring about amalgamation. The matter of investigation has been placed in the hands of Organizer Frayne who submitted a report that same is in progress. It was decided that investigation be continued and that the instructions of the convention be carried out if the findings agree to the conditions set forth by the convention.

The communication from R. A. Harris, State Printer of Oregon, and member of the Typographical Union, in regard to a plan to establish a scientifically handled agricultural industrial center wherein the necessities of life might be produced from the soil under the most scientific methods to furnish employment for the unemployed and the essentials of physical life in return for labor, was referred to President Gompers for investigation.

Secretary Morrison was directed to instruct Organizer Frayne and such other organizers, as may be in the vicinity of New York City to give all possible assistance to the Travelers' Goods and Leather Novelty Workers' International Union in its effort to organize the men in that trade.

President Gompers advised the E. C. that the instructions of the convention as contained in Resolution No. 163 in regard to the drafting of resolutions expressive of regret at the death of Louis Kemper, to be presented to his family, had been complied with.

On the invitation of the National Women's Trade Union League to the members of the E. C., and particularly President Gompers, to address their annual convention, which will meet in New York, June, 1915, it was decided that the matter be referred to President Gompers to comply with if convenient.

President Walter V. Price and Secretary-Treasurer Stephen C. Hogan, of the International Association of Marble Workers, appeared before the E. C. in regard to the discrimination of the Bricklayers against the Marble Workers and stated that this situation is general. They cited particularly the case of the Widener Memorial Building at Philadelphia and stated that if the Carpenters, Engineers, and Plasterers take sides with the Bricklayers, a great conflict will ensue because of the Bricklayers' claim over the marble work. They requested the E. C. to prevail upon the affiliated organizations to aid the Marble Workers in their claim to do the work to which they are entitled, and that if the Carpenters, Engineers, and Plasterers refuse to strike in support of the Marble Workers' contention they at least remain neutral. It was decided that President Gompers communicate and confer with the chief executive officers of the various organizations concerned with the object in view of securing their co-operation to prevent a strike against an affiliated organization and to have them assist affiliated organizations in every way possible in their contentions as recognized and endorsed by the A. F. of L.

Secretary-Treasurer Tracy of the Union Label Trades Department desired to know from the E. C. whether that Department could be exempted from the provisions of the consitution of the A. F. of L., requiring Departments to hold their conventions immediately after the convention of the A. F. of L. President Gompers was directed to communicate with the officers of the Label Trades Department and request them to take up with the Executive Council of their Department the matter of complying with the amendment to the Constitution of the A. F. of L. as made by the convention in regard to time and place when departments are required to hold their conventions.

The National Women's Trade Union League requested the E. C. to continue the monthly appropriation of $150 to that organization. A decision upon the request was deferred until the next meeting and President Gompers was directed to communicate with the President of the League, along the lines of the action of the E. C. at its meeting in January, 1914, as follows:

On the matter of the request for the continuation of the appropriation for the Women's Trade Union League, it was decided that appropriation be continued, but that the ex

penditure of same by the League be supervised by Preside Gompers and that President Gompers hold a conference w Mrs. Robins in regard to the understanding of the Cou on which the continuation of the appropriation is contin namely that it will be required that organizers to whom money would be applied should have President Gompe endorsement, and reports of their work should be made at lea monthly to him.

The Netherlands Federation of Trade Unions addresse letter to all national trade union centers, including the A. F L., appealing for financial assistance on behalf of the Bel; trade unionists who are suffering from the war. The E directed that the appeal be published in the AMERICAN FEDE » » → TIONIST and the A. F. of L. Weekly News Letter, and ti the officers of the Netherlands Federation of Trade Uni be advised thereof.

The convention re-affirmed Resolution No. 28 of the Seatt Convention, as follows:

Resolution No. 28-By Delegate E. P. Marsh of the Everett, Wash., Trades Council:

Resolved, That we demand a rigid enforcement of existing immigration laws.

Resolved, That the provisions of the present Chinese exce sion law be so extended as to apply to all Asiatics.

Resolved, That we favor a literacy test, so that immigr may be required to be able to read and write the language the country from whence they come, or in some language of tongue.

Resolved, That we urge upon Congress the prompt appropra tion of funds for construction of proper immigrant stat... and detention sheds on the Pacific Coast, in order to be pr pared to handle the immigrants to be expected via the Pana. Canal.

Resolved, That the E. C. of the A. F. of L. consider the a!visability of establishing a department of immigration, an appointing a press agent or correspondent to keep up corre spondence with European labor and other papers, in order t give publicity to the exact conditions of workers of all La tionalities in the various industries of this country.

Resolved, That the E. C. make efforts to check immigrati at its source by sending to such countries of Europe, as it r deem necessary, and where other methods do not accompl: " such result, representatives to counteract the efforts of th who are promoting and assisting emigration to the Cent States.

And it further recommends that in compliance with sixth resolve the E. C. communicate with the secretary of th International Federation of Trade Unions for the purpose of ascertaining what can be done to check the evil referred to the resolution.

President Gompers was directed to take this matter up with the Secretary of State.

Report was submitted that some progress is being made 1o securing an adjustment of the trouble between the Abrah," S. Cox Stove Company of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and organized labor, as per resolution No. 161 of the convention.

Action was deferred upon the question of granting recog: tio to the Irish Trade Union Congress and Labor Party

The E. C. reaffirmed its former decision that the Unite! Trades and Labor Assembly of Louisville, Kentucky, be required to seat John Young, as a delegate from the Barbers local union.

On the application of the Alabama State Federation of La bor to send one of the Vice-Presidents of the A. F. of L. or a: organizer, to assist the state branch in its legislative work was decided that all assistance possible be rendered to the state branch.

On the communication from Secretary-Treasurer Flaherty of the National Federation of Post-office Clerks in regard : the plight of aged postal clerks, many of whom have been dis missed from the service, while others are in fear of demotius and dismissal, and quoting from the report of the First Assistant Postmaster-General in which the order is given th.. salaries must be readjusted from time to time to meet the d clining efficiency and earning power of clerks, the communic tion from Secretary-Treasurer Flaherty further requestr the E. C. to record its disapproval of this policy of retrenchins at the expense of the old workers, and to make a vigorous protest to the officers of the Post-office Department, it was decided that the matter be referred to President Gompers to

*The appeal was published in the February, 1915, issue of the AMERICAN FEDerationist, and the A. F. of L. Weekly News Letter of January 23.

such action as he can to assist the National Federation ast-office Clerks in the matter.

wery effort will be made to adjust the jurisdictional conersy between the straw and felt hat workers and the United h Hat and Cap Makers of North America.

resident Gompers submitted a communication addressed to by Chester M. Wright, managing editor of the New York Lin which was submitted a copy of the proclamation issued the committee of the Socialist party urging the workers of country to join unemployment demonstrations on Febru12. Mr. Wright asked if the A. F. of L. could not issue re sort of a proclamation to the labor press of the country. resident Gompers was directed to prepare a reply to Mr. ight declining to co-operate along the line suggested and ming him that the A. F. of L. is working along well de1 lines to bring relief to the unemployed.

resident Gompers submitted his reply which was approved the E. C. and ordered sent. (The letter is published in ther part of this magazine.)

t was decided that the members of Horse Hair Dressers' i. No. 12889 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who are out strike, should be allowed financial assistance from the deze fund.

President Gompers was directed to continue correspondence h the Amalgamated Glass Workers' International Associaof America, and the Brotherhood of Painters relative The amalgamation of the two organizations.

The charter application of the Brushmakers' Local Union of ago, Illinois, was referred to Secretary Morrison for furT correspondence.

The question of the reinstatement of the International otherhood of Tip Printers in the A. F. of L., was referred Organizer Frayne to bring about a conference between the presentatives of the Tip Printers, and the International rotherhood of Bookbinders and other organizations in interest or the purpose of investigation and deciding the question of diction.

The communication from the Director of Congresses of the ama-Pacific Exposition, asking if the A. F. of L. desires a a day to be observed at the exposition, to be known as American Federation of Labor Day," and if it is desired that all be reserved for formal sessions of the convention, was Serred to President Gompers and Secretary Morrison for furter correspondence.

The communication from the Building Trades' Department, F. of L., enclosing correspondence from the Machinists in ard to the jurisdiction dispute over work on the Panama position grounds, was referred to President Gompers for rther action.

Many other matters of more or less importance were confered and disposed of, or deferred for investigation by the I. C. The entire week and several evening sessions were deted to consideration, discussion, and disposition of imortant affairs of the A. F. of L., its affiliated organizations, and the general labor movement.

It was decided that the E. C. hold its next meeting on April , 1915, Washington, D. C.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

The following is a statement of the receipts and expenses the month of January, 1915. (The months are abbreviated as: j, f. m, a, m, etc.)

Balance on hand December 31, 1914.

4. New Hampshire S. F. of L., tax, oct, '14, to and incl sept, '15.

T. & L. C., East Palestine, Ohio, tax, o, n, d, '14
C. I. C., San Bernardino, Cal, tax, june, '14, to
and incl nov, '14...

C. L. U., Binghamton, NY, tax. s, o, n, '14..
U. T. & L. C., Dunkirk and vicinity, NY, tax,
s, o, n, '14.

C. L. C., Bellingham, Wash, tax, s, o, n, '14.
T. & L. C., Olean, N Y, tax, july, '13, to and
incl june, '14..

F. of T., Augusta, Ga, tax, o, n, d, '14.
C. L. U., Willimantic, Conn, tax, s, o, n, '14.
F. L. 14441, tax, bal s, bal o, n, d, '14,
$4.15; f, $4.15; d f, $4.15..

I. U. of S. & O. E., sup..
B. of P. D. & P. of A., sup..
New York S. F. of L., sup.

T. N. S. C., Washington, DC, (J H Bilbrey),
commission for col premiums on bonds for
officers of organizations.

I. B. of P. S. & P. M. W. of the U. S. & Can., sup.

Q. W. I. U. of N. A., sup.

Q. W., local 4, sup.

J. B., local 102, sup.

Charles E Waddell, Asheville, N C, sup.

F. & C. M. E. 14429, sup.

F. L. 12552, tax, bal n, d, '14, 85c; f, 85c; d f, 85c; 1-c hatters assess, 17c..

F. L. 12901, 1-c hatters assess.

E. C. & S. 13105, tax, bal o, n, '14, $11.20; f, $11.20; d f, $11.20...

F. L. 7231, 1-c hatters assess.

F. L. 11617, tax, nov, '14, $4.60; f, $4.60; d f, $4.60; 1-c hatters assess, 92c.

F. L. 14760, tax, dec, '14, $1.50; f, $1.50; d f,
$1.50.

F. L. 14630, return of amount in treasury
B. S. & A. 12646, 1-c hatters assess..
F. & C. M. E. 14687, sup..

P. E. 14388, tax, bal o, n, '14, $1.75; f, $1.75;
d f, $1.75.

R. P. 11561, tax, nov, '14, $9; f, $9; d f, $9.
F. L. 13125, tax, dec, '14, 35c; f, 35c; d f, 35c..
P. L. 12917, tax, dec, '14, 95c; f, 95c; d f, 95c;
1-c hatters assess, 19c.

F. L. 7426, tax, o, n, '14, 70c; f, 70c; d f, 70c..
T. S. 9608, tax, bal o, bal n, d, '14, $7.30; f,
$7.30; d f, $7.30..

T. S. 10422, tax, dec, '14, $1.70; f, $1.70; d f,
$1.70.

P. C. P. & B. A. 5783, tax, o, n, '14, $2.60; f,
$2.60; d f, $2.60.

S. M. 9560, 1-c hatters assess.
C. L. U., Bayamon, P R, sup.

B. 8434, tax, o, n, d, '14, $3.45; f, $3.45; d f,
$3.45.

B. C. C. & S. W. 10875, tax, bal n, d, '14, $15.45; f, $15.45; df, $15.45.

F. L. 14756, tax, o, n, '14, $3.40; f, $3.40; d f, $3.40.

G. A. & S. F. 12432, tax, bal o, n, '14, $1.10; f, $1.10; d f, $1.10..

F. L. 14333, 1-c hatters assess.

R. R. S. H. & L. 14554, tax, o, n, d, '14, $1.05; f, $1.05; d f, $1.05.

R. T. M. & C. 11639, tax, dec, '14, $1.10; f, $1.10; df, $1.10; 1-c hatters assess, 22c. G. W. 14367, tax, oct, '14, 95c; f, 95c; d f, 95c. F. L. 13136, tax, dec, '14, $1.40; f, $1.40; d f, $1.40.

S. T. 14637, tax, n, d, '14, $1.70; f, $1.70; d f, $1.70.