The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Work of the American Federation.

DETROIT, Dec. 13.—At the last session of the American federation of trades this morning it was decided to influence the appointment of women as factory inspectors and the organization of women. A resolution aiming at the sweating system in New York, asking that a congressional committee be asked for to investigate was passed. Another asking for the repeal of the conspiracy law in New York was also passed. The trades and labor council of California was suspended until the subordinate union paid up assessments. The committee on an eight hour day reported that the campaign adopted in 1890 be followed and the federation assess all unions 2 cents per week per capita for five weeks to procure funds. The coal miners are to lead next year's fight. A unanimous vote adopted the report. A delegate took occasion to remark that the miners' fight would not be like that of the carpenters. Iron and steel workers would be affected, and also engineers. The amended constitution was adopted and the salaries fixed the same as now.

The afternoon session was held with closed doors, the convention considering boycotts and other matters. Later, after a short open meeting the convention adjourned sine die.