The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-15
THE LABOR QUESTION.
in the Legislature for tho Real Workingmen
a. Distinguished from tho Dsmagogues--
Speeches Of Messrs Wood, Cough
lin and Spencer, and the Passage
Of the Resolution Of Assistance
ALBANY, N T., Jan. IA, 1874.

was brought about by Mr.. COughlin, OF New York,
calling up the resolution ne offered few days ago
looking to speedy legislation by which the thou
sands OF unemployed men in the metropolis might
find employment on the public improvements
Mr.. Alvord, 1t viii be remembered, rose to debate
the resolution the day 1t was offered, and 1t had
therefore to lay over under the rules. To-day Mr..
Alvoad himself offered resolution to be referred,
according to his motion, to the Committee
on Ways and Means, II adopted, which
had for its object the prosecution
OF the work on the new Capitol, and that an ap-
preparation should be suggested by the committee
for the occasion. The galleries were crowded with
w0rktngmen, who manifested the utmost interest
In the proceedings when the resolution was
called up Mr. COugblin, in few remarks, ex-
planned that ne was no advocate OF the dema-
gogues who had created so much disturbance in
the city, and earnestly called for the passage OF
the resolution. AlvOrd then made sort of ex.
PLANTATION for his course In the matter of opposing
the resolution If it was confined strictly to New
York county alone, by saying that ne was in favor
OF it If it was made to cover the whole State. Mr..
Spencer said the resolution ought to pass speedily.
The galleries at this time began to Ill up with
workingmen who had evidently got wind Of what
the discussion was about, and who, after they did
get in several times, despite the Speakers
attempt to preserve order, manifested their
appreciation disapprobation Of the re-
marks that were made. Mr. Woods, OF
New York, was the principal speaker in ad-
vOcacy Of the resolution, and the facts and fig
ures he brought to bear to show the necessity of
the State coming TO the aid Of the real working
men mot the demagogues) attracted considera.
BILE attention. He said that in rising to advocate
the resolutions offered by his colleague, Mr..
Coughlin, he did SO with little hesitation for the
reason that the subject had been maturey consId-
cred by the whole delegation from New York, ire
spective OF party. He then added
Gentlemen from the rural districts may term these
as ns to ss S s have
They have not been beseged BY applicants employ
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in eonssauence Of ne financial convulsion which
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strike ds. not only Se myi but tor my colleagues
that these resolutions originated in sincere desire 70
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work be done in the state and BY citizens Of the State
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that there are thousands OF in New York to-day
and speak of New York Alone because
know but little Of other cities = who are al
most the brink Of starvation Do. you
that these men, who have always earned their
living by honest industry could be brought to accept
charity No. sir. They would sooner starvel Such a
proposition insult to the workingmen What they
want is work, and as long as work is not attainable
through private corporations individuals hold tina
the public which has plenty Of work which could be and
ought to be done and done at should employ these
men, While consider these resolutions simply pre-
mnary the action which will be taken BY this honor
able body hereafter would advise the appointment
committee which will thoroughly investigate all
cumstances connected with the suDjeC and make suct
ultimately. settle this matter. Already there muir
Of discomfort among the workingmen-not the
workingmen go called who are constantly sowing the
workinsmen who are seldom heard Of excep
in times Of great troubles like these, and
WIN act promptly and efficiently n this matte,
to spend few million dollars than TO run the risk
riot which would destroy many million dollars worth
nsh the fair fame Of the metropolis Of America do no
tlnRency much TO be dreaded must be avoided fgh