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Show THE LABOR WOULD. President Gompers Gives Working-men Working-men Sage Advice. THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE. The Call Tor the Twelfth Annual Convention Con-vention Iaeoid Independence Hall in Philadelphia Welected-The Welected-The Xew Orleans Strike Ieclared Off Labor Xeten from All Sources. President Samuel Gonpers, of the American Ameri-can Federation of labor, haa Issued the call for the twelfth annual convention of the American Federation of labor, which will be held at Independence hall, Philadelphia, on December 12, 1892. Iu speaking about the labor troubles of the past few months President Gotnpera ears: ver in the history of the labor movement of America have important events followed on the fceels of each other as have been witnessed within the past few months, nor at any time, have the fortitude, courage and eiucerity of the wage-workers wage-workers been more thoroughly tested. The power bf concentrated and corporate wealth has been exerted ex-erted to a degree never before attempted to over-we, over-we, intimidate and crush the toiler. Trivate ttnding armies, brought in to fasten injustice ipon labor at Homestead; the militia of the state at Buffalo, the standing armv of the United Slates at Ca?ur d'AIene, are fresh incidents in the memories of all, as well as the violations of faith at Tennessee and in other parts throughout our country. The efforts of the organized wace-workers to etk amelioration in the condilion of the wealth producers of our country by gradual evolutionary methods and to keep pju-e with the development and progress of improved machinery and the concentration con-centration of wenitu is not met in a spirit of fair-nets, fair-nets, but opposed and antaeonized as if our movement move-ment were destructive rather than constructive, that we were enemies ius:ead of the friends of the people. Every element and force at the command of the capitalist clafe is be.nsr utilized and strained in order to humiliate, def eat and destroy our unions, rhe hopo is entertnined that when our unions "vo been clashed out of exittence the workers will prove more docile and slave-like to their employers em-ployers iheir masters. Iu such trying times, an l under snch circumstances, circum-stances, it lio-.-omes our duty to demonstrate to the world that there is smtirient mnnlv murium within the breasts of the toilers to declare their unalterable aud inalienable right to struggle on feailess in the contest for better conditions. In the face of the opposition no-.v made, let us but falter and we are lost for all time. On the other hand, if we manifest our knowledge a to the best course to pursue to defend, protect and advance our rights and interes-ts, as well as the earnestness earnest-ness and manliness to proclaim and retain them, tve shall secure a corresponding degree of respect of both our friends and enemies, and a greater share of success will attend our efforts. , At no time shall we have abetter opportunity to show these characteristics than at the coming convention of the American Federation of Labor. Wo, therefore, urgently impress upon the minds of all trade unionists entiiled to representation to send their full quot i of delegates to counsel and advise with ns upon i-uch action best calculated to promote the work of improved conditions and final emancipation. The memories of heroism and true nobility engendered en-gendered by the historic grounds upon which we shall meet, Independence hall, will beyond doubt Inspire nB to greater efforts than ever before. The representation in the convention will be npon tho following basis: International and national na-tional unions with less than 4ooo members, one delegate; for 4H.0 members or more, two delegates; dele-gates; for 80C0 members or more, three delegates for lfi,CO0 members or more, four delegates; for 83,(XX) or more, five delegates, and so on. Local, trade or federal labor unions, state federations, central labor unions, trades' assemblies or trades councils, one delegate each. All organizations, to be entitled to representation, must have a certificate cer-tificate of affiliation (charter) at least thirty days before the date upon which the convention is about to be held. Any delegate representing a a union must be a member of the union, and if not a craftsman of the trades nni on which sends him, the union must give the reason why such delegate was chosen. Delegates must be elected at least two weeks before the time of 'holding the sonvention, and the names of delegates forwarded forward-ed to the secretary immediately. The New Orleans Strike. i The general strike in New Orleans was de- Fared off on the 11th inst., the employers thc union workmen haTing reached a Stgreement. The agreement reac-herr1 pWHWtBr'iln: laiioi u& who vrent our on ktrike on October 22, 1892, are to be taken back to their employment as soon as they clicr their services, in so far as it doei not conflict with contracts already made; that wages and hours are to be arbitrated, and that the merchants, boss draymen and other employers obligate themselves not to make in unjust discrimination against union men, but always Eive their applications for employment em-ployment first consideration, the merchants and other employers reserving to themselves (he right to deal directly with men. The parties to the agreement agree to use their best endeavors to adjust any differences which may result from any strike made in Sympathy with the strike. Labor Notes. The Socialists of Germany are In convention conven-tion at Berlin. - The tailors' strike is still on In Denver and fcs bitter as ever. Chicago is to have a labor temple which ill cost 550,000. Many locked-out Homesteaders are said to tie willing; to return to work. The telegraph operators of the Cincinnati, Texas it New Orleans railroad are talking strike. The cigarmakers' union of this city has made a handsome donation to the fund for a cigirmakers' home. A Kansas City farming implement house Intends sending out a young; woman as a drummer next year. A determined effort will shortly be made to bring, the "scab" shops in the different trades iu this city into the union fold. A non-union boarding house at Sharpsbure, Pa., was wrecked by an explosion last week caused, it is believed, by dynamite. No one was iniured. The curb-cutters' ktrike was of short duration.. dura-tion.. The paving company now has an intelligent in-telligent understanding of the reason why workingmen organize. Here is a sermon for toilers: A family in Reading, Enelaud, can prove by local records that they and their ancestors have paid rent for their house no less than 400 years. Tnere is a split in the ranks of the Train Dispatcher's Association of America. Ex-Vice Ex-Vice President W. W. Olcutt is organizing an opposition association under the title, 'The Order of Traiu Dispatchers." The Order of Railway Telegraphers are preparing a schedule of wages and working rules to present to the Rock Island and the Burlington roads. It is similar to that adopted by the Union Pacific, and it is probable prob-able that the Rock Island at least will ac- - : VC'b IU The members of the Homestead advisory board repudiate the statement that their conference in Pittsburg was for the purpose Of declaring the strike off. They say that they intend to fight as long as there is a ray of hope. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of the Grand Trunk Railroad company, have just made a satisfactory readjustment of the scale of wages for the entire system. The new arrengement will to into effect January Jan-uary 1 and will extend over a period of two years. |