The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-05-18

had no set speech. His heart beat i'm uni
son with all Of those who lived by hard
work. He had no time to discuss the sub
ject as fully a. the Mayor had. They might
disagree as to the way the workingman
should act. Capital was the child Of La
Dor, but now q few had absorbed all that
capital, and did no work themselves.
Trades-unions were organized TO see why
men who lived in brown-stOne fronts, and
never earned . dollar, should live sumptu-
ously, Shils those who did the work lived
poorly.
Labor was king. but capital was wrong
fully ruling ut this moment. Labor ere
ated capital, and should dictate to it. But
1t must do 1t In mercy, not in anger If
labor was organized it would get along, and
the trades-uniOns were n school to teach
the mechanics TO know and maintain their
rights. The fault Waa in this RoveEnment
as IN all COVE raments, for il did not protect
all classes.
Before governments were created all men
were equal, and cO-operation was carried
out to the fullest extent. He was an iron
molder, and was better known as that
than a speaker, and he was glad to see his
co-workers turn out. He was opposed to
strikes, which had not done One-tenth a
what the unions had They would soon
get their rights, but they must 90 to the
ballot-box for them. He believed every
branch Of industry should be represented
in Congress. They mast get their rights by
legislation. They must have representa-
tives in the Councils, the Boards of Super
visors, and State Legislatures. He was
not speaking in behalf Of any political
party. Both Of them were rotten, and he
hoped the resurrection trump would never
reach them. What was left would be the
hard working millions Of the people, Sno
could zee the harm that bad legislation had
done
IL they send one class Of men 10 Spring
field or Washington, they would work for
themselves alone. They must not send
blatherskites who hadn't brains enough for
decent-sized mule, but their own men.
He did not think the press should be 70
bitter on trades unions. They did not
pitch into rings or Odd Fellows There
were no nobier men than those who carried
the TIN buckets, and they should not be set
down. He intended to have Q seat in Con-
gress himself or get one for some man Of
his craft. Fifty years ago the Government
was an experiment, and many believed it
would fail. So was Fulton'B first steamer
The learned men had laughed at Fulton.
Now they could see what mechanism had
made out Of that. Ninety-nine per cent
Of the inventions were made by mechAn-
les, and the great progress in material mat
tiers was due to them. The Legislatures in
fifty years had not advanced. Thirty
years ago, two lawyers and one Judge did
more business than twenty-five to-day. 1t
took more money to pay lawyers than it
used to. They were retrogradmg. So,
turn out the lawyers, and put in some me-
chanics to improve the mechanism of the
Government. He was raised in the West.
His grammar was q little weak, but his
was in danger the mechanics and farmers
saved it, and he had led one such company
from Ottawa. They never could elevate
mechanics if they were told they were not
fit to represent the people. They must
send their best men to Springfield. He
was delighted to see their demonstration.
1t flattered him an inch and q half on one
rib, and two on the other. They had told
the men opposed to the union they were
in the wrong. None Of them would help
to build up Chicago at starvation prices
If Chicago would dealfairly with them, and
give them a crumb of bread q few times q
week for their children, they would stay
with her, but they wer not there TO give
their muscle to create q Goldfish aristocracy
What they produced was theirs, and thereA-
son they did notenjoy it was in consequence
Of laws that had been passed on this coun-
try giving usury 10, 10 or 20 cent. for
house rent and money, when the products
Of labor never brought over 3 per cent
In conclusion he urged them to stand by
their unions under all circumstances, As
they were the educators Of the people. His
speech was enthusiastically received
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Mr. Cameron said Mr. Trevellick would
speak before he left Chicago, and the
place would be advertised. They should
all be proud Of the demonstration, and
they had disapproved all the charges Of
their opponents. Would they promise
him not to touch, taste or handle drop
Of Intoxicating liquor that day Applause !
In conclusion, he proposed three cheers
for the success Of the Labor Reform Par
ty, which were given with q will. The
proceedings terminated with . vote Of
thanks to Mayor Medill, Mr.. Cogswell and
Mr.. Cameron, after which the organisations
formed into line, and, under their respect
i've Marshals, returned to their places Of
rendezvous.
After the meeting the following tele-
grams were received, which explain them
selves
DETROIT. MICH. Nay Is, 18TH cannot be with you
To- late ior train The only hops q Abor in unity
and the ballot-box. r y TRRyMLIcU
La SALE, Ill. May Is While sickness r-svsnh ne
from meeting you and the % ton on ths present. e.
and my hith in the ultimate triumph Of right remains
unshAken- A. CAnPRnLL
The non-AppearAnce Of Mr.. Trevelhck,
who had promised to be present, was doubt
less source Of disappointment, but, - the
delay was unavoidable, we trust such disap-
Pointment will be but temporary. The din
play was creditable in the extreme-one 81
which the wOrkingmen have every reason
to feel proud, disproving as it did the Sian
derous charges Of their enemies. To the
marshals and officers Of the various organ
izations the highest credit is due, and last,
but not least to the rank and ile-the hon
est tin-pail brigade-it in no A&ttery to add
that more quiet, orderly and respectable