The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-01
( THE STRIFE OF LABOR.
7 Workingmen'S Demonstration Against the
Chinese Labor League.
America as the Arena for the T0ilers
of Europe and Asia.
The Government Called Upon to Repress the
New Form Of "Slavery."
Stirring Addresses by Mayor Hall, Nelson
W. Young, Alexander Troup, DR..
Adolphe Douai, Albert Kamp-
rad and Others.
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Chinese Lanterns Light the Cauca-
sian Rostrums.

square, to discuss the present questions relating 70
labor, and to protest against tho introduction OF
cOOlie labor into the manufacturing cir
cles OF the United States. Three platforms
had been erected in the square, the mai
one occupying the centre; each rostrum1
was decorated with the American flag and illumined
with Chinese lamps, the light from which barely
permitted the reporters to see what they were writ
ing During the proceedings drops Of RAIN fell, indi
eating storm, and the speeches were somewhat
hastily delivered. Among those present on the
main rostrum were Mr.. Nelson w. Young,
President Of the Labor Union, who pre-
sIded Mr.. James Grinin, Of the stalrmakers;
Mayer Hall, Sheriff O'Brien, Mr.. 7. Frout, &c.
There were not more than 1000 people present. and
the greater portion Of this audience constituted
of women and children. Shern O'Brien remarked
soto roce that the only speech he had TO make was
that he would give 5000 70 aid the cause.
The North Stand.
Mr. James Griffin called the meeting to order,
and nominated as chairman Of the meeting MIR.
Nelson w. Young, President OF the Workngmen's
Union.
SPEECH OF MR.. YOUNG.
have to thank you for the honor conferred
upon me In installing me as presiding officer.
The question we have met to consider is one Of
vital importance to every man in this country-not
alone to the workingman, but the moneyed man. not
alone to the moneyed man, but to the work.
ingwoman. II there Is an element in It,
1t viii have a tendency to dsarrange all
the relations Of domestic life. Heretofore
the worklngInen Of this country have had obstacles
to contend with. Now they are called upon to meet
q crisis which is paramOunt-a crisis which tends
only to degrade honest labor and reduce the work.
man and the workwOman to starvation, destitution
and degradatlon- | am Cad however, that
thls movement Of introducing coOlle labor has Orig
nted, SO to speak, with tue State OF Mass lchusetts
mat state Of isns and fanaticlsnthat state watch
has ever been ready 70 introduce s anything Of dis
do not think am, for believe that the interests
Of the working classes win warrant nae In saying
that Massachusetts, has added another gross outrage
upon r." country In allowing this barbaric immlgra
uOn to take place upon our soil. The attempt Ia
the OF The inc wopHinSmsn MAJ that ,he sSs
coolies are 10 be Introduced among u.s. tnat 1t will
give you all the chance to throw up the labor that
you are now performing and seek higher professions
really hope that 1t viii tend to that erect but
very much doubt II, for lear that those VINO have
the money and those who have carried on business
will take good care to elbow you out Of the way. II
remains for you to take action upon this matter II
malns for you give to those feelings aud
TO unite against this attack worKngmens rights
The industrial classes OF this country have obstacles
to contend against But why is 1t that this element
manf believe 1t is introduced for the purpose Of
reducing the workingman and lowering him III the
and the peer OF . degraded race. He VIM
be the slave Of our country; ne Will
n Of he S
prosperity. tApplause) 1t is you, the bone ana
sinew OF the and-you workingnen, who have made
wealth, Its mind, its intellect, which iilumined the
counsels OF the nation. 1t was idle for the dema-
who were SO eager 70 protect the nonor aud intec,
rity OF the naiOn few years ago, you remember
then the words that were used 70 nfame you, to
lnSttRate you and ar use your patriotism They said
that You were degraded people and heaped all
manner OF abuse upon you; but, taking
soy the United States ySG sa
the Held and maintained Its honor and integrity.
why s It that the honest industry Of the country are
obliged to cali q meeting TO protest against the
abuses that are now pressed upon themf IL Is sim
ply because there is an al-mighty class legislation
fear tocast on the shackles that bind them. There
were men at Washington ever ready TO sup
rosd men Of Se oy na our ne raroad
companies We ind that Congress passed a law
allowing tns companies to take one cent Tax every
from their workshops fraction went to the gov.
eminent but the rest was pocketed BY the companies
things at Washington. 1t is our duty TO arouse
tns H9s6lnsn targusno%pt the STATE and
action. We know that we have the intellect we
know that we have mental calibre in ranks from
which to select those who would do honor to the
House OF REPRESENTATIVES and to the Senate Of the
Uni.ed States and would also achieve honor in The
Hughes. position ever occupied BY hunanlty-,p the
tUSeersl have those Who c viii a ssaes
you here at greater length, and now / win
mot speak further than to urge you to consider this
introduction Of this coole labor. 1t nothing but
q speculation to make the rich man richer ana the
that the man who Is responsive for the Introduction
into the State Of Massachusetts Of this coOe labor
mas never been fair man, but has always under
sold them, and after death he Will never get fair
show.
MR.. MAsERsoN,
which were adopted
whereas the agricultural and national prosperitv of
Upon eSnson Re
I'VE aoSr proper appreciation O the comforts in life and
Wssr:.. attempt 6y monopoly cspa. 10 low
sr me condition Of mankind In the :Scis scale BY dPng
mind q the wo sas p.1,
ias dssrosnE Il: limited Of of :uppoa
s%H:ns h% e sD o'. simple but
gent citizen and wen Workman thereby destroying the
capital the workman happy ana he
wIsf.ss :tronnous sfrors are being put forth By mo-
s:: al soinsssn y . . abb %
a.: and rSresd q the Loves, and most
IN this country they deprived OF the powofs OF Judging
s . .Ss Win those
generated in them prOpoonatey greater number OF
whereas opposition to the facts hs opinion Of all
tempt bel ng made in the state Of and with
the tuperabundan wealth wrung the brain and body
Of the workngman degrade still lower the tonE by
compelling them to either with the de-
graded labor Of Asia and such association and competition
debase manhood destroy morals, our
virtues by witnessing the horrors Of servy, sodony and
social degradation the unnatural result OF labor with qu
daton, and icentousncss without limit; and
whereas arbitrary system Of importation OF mechanics
asitans and lAborcrs country Cline under
Any pretenoe whatever even though be the Hatsrng
psusble one Of reeng the hands OF Americans
sane industries TO engage In the higher and
sons, reprehensbls and unjust and unholy
revive the slave trade and establish slavery
lion and % to liberty human progress and cvza
% % - s9ch demands the condemnation Of the Ameri
can Peop.I srd government; therefore be 1t
hesoveu nat the workingmen city of New York.
IN nass assembled, do hereby call their repre-
"a Oonsrcss to forth utmost efforts for
the passage bill pending in lhs senate
or any ohe OH OF IKE effect that prevent the rnoris
.On Of eooes under such a. developed
cma Dy sugn agencies a. koopmanscnap Co and
iurtner that our State and municipal auhories no ana
hereby requested to the influence at thar bsn
the ssme end. - '"en A"nus W
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