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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 29
Saturday, June 16th. — Nine O'Clock A.M
Saturday, June 16th.
Nine O'Clock A.M.
Minutes.
Mr. Sweeney proposed—
Mr. Winsor seconded—
"That the minutes of yesterday's proceedings, as read, be confirmed."—Carried unanimously.Adopted.
Piecework.
The discussion of this question was resumed.
Mr. Tindall proposed—
Mr. Chandler seconded—
"That we consider the steps taken by the E.C. to annul the decision of the London members (given by their representatives at a special delegatemeeting convened for that purpose in November last) as injudicious and contrary to the interests of our society."Adopted.
- For 2 4 6 7 10 11 12 13 15 16 (10 votes).
- Against 1 3 5 8 9 14 (6 votes).
Mr. Sweeney proposed—
Mr. Cowen seconded—
"That, whilst this Council wishes to prohibit piecework whereverpracticable, we are of opinion that the decision of the E.C. under the circumstances was justified."Rejected.
- For 1 3 5 8 9 14 (6 votes).
- Against 2 4 6 7 10 11 12 13 15 16 (10 votes).
Borough Appeal.
Mr. Sweeney proposed—
Mr. Eales seconded—
"That the decision of the E.C. in the case of Br. Rumble be confirmed."—Carried unanimously.Adopted.
Burton-On-Trent Appeal.
This appeal was not forwarded for the consideration of the G.C.
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Halifax Appeal.
Mr. Beaumont proposed—
Mr. Apperley seconded—
"That the decision of the E.C. in the case of Br. Yates be confirmed."—Carried unanimously.Adopted.
Salford 1st Branch.
This appeal was not forwarded for the consideration of the G.C.
Delegations.
Mr. Jones proposed—
Mr. Smith seconded—
"That the General Council hereby rescind the following resolution of the E.C. of the 29th June, 1874, and much regret that it should ever havebeen passed—namely: "That whenever it is decided to send the Gen. Sec. from home on delegation he shall be entitled to the wages of the Manchester district, in addition to the expenses and dinners, as per rule.'"Adjourned.
Mr. Beasley proposed—
Mr. Sweeney seconded—
"That the consideration of this question and other remaining business be adjourned to Monday morning."Adopted.
- For 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 (11 votes).
- Against 1 2 3 14 16 (5 votes).
Mr. Kirton proposed—
Mr. Cowen seconded—
"That we adjourn for half an hour, and then hold an afternoon sitting."Rejected.
- For 1 2 3 14 16 (5 votes).
- Against 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 (11 votes).