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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 68
[introduction]
The First Annual Conference of Delegates from the several Branches of the Industrial Protection League of New Zealand commenced in Christchurch on Thursday, June 6th, 1889, in the Cafe de Paris, Cashel Street, at 11 a.m.
- Mr. J. M. Douglas, representing the Invereargill Branch.
- Mr. W. Swan Mr. B. S. Mantz representing the Dunedin Branch.
- Mr. D. Shaw Mr. D. Bellhouse representing the Christchurch Branch.
- Mr. T. N. Horsley representing the Auckland Branch.
The Wellington Branch was not represented.
The President of the Christchurch Branch, Mr. D. Shaw, took the chair, and Mr. D. Bellhouse, Secretary for the South Island Branches, acted as Secretary.
The Chairman opened the proceedings by welcoming the Delegates to Christchurch, and hoped their consultations would be the means of bringing about a better state of things.
The Secretary also welcomed them, and said he was particularly gratified to see them, as he had experienced a good deal of anxiety in bringing the Conference about. He also wished to state that the cause of delay in holding this Conference was owing to the apathy of the Executive in Wellington and the Wellington Branch, and not from any apathy of the other branches, and he hoped they would now by the foundation of the League in such a way that the delay could sever happen again.
"That the minutes of the last Conference be confirmed, and at the same time the Delegates present deeply regret that the late Executive in Wellington should, by its apathy and neglect, have rendered the proceedings of the Wellington Conference almost nugatory."
"That the best thanks of this Conference be given to Mr. Bellhouse, the Secretary of the Industrial Protection League of New Zealand for South Island, for his ability and 1 excessive energy throughout, knowing as we do that it is mainly through his efforts that the League continues to exist."
"That the Delegates now proceed to revise the organisation and policy of the League."
Resolved:—"That each district represented should have two votes "
Resolved:—" That the hours of session shall he from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m., unless otherwise arranged."
The Conference then adjourned to 7.30 p.m.
The Conference resumed at 7.30 p.m.
The President of the Christchurch Branch, Mr. D. Shaw, took the chair, and all the Delegates were present.
The following is the constitution of the League, as finally passed:—