The New York herald., 1877-10-18

manner, evidence VIC
advocate strikes except oal resort; u s our oniy
hope when other tail Thcy admit that our asso-
caiion has accomplished much good and tney approve
OF the charitable and benevolent features OF the u-
stnution, but they deny that We have any rign.s
which railroad managers are bound 10 respect Vn
many OF the roads In the country. were II not or inc
fact that the engineers we'll organized, they
would not have received q sufficient compensation out
Of which to MAINTAIN this same charitable and
approve. The system now IN vogue on the
majority OF roads has caused reduction
In the wages which will compare iavorably with tho
reduction made in al classes OF labor from tho act
that an engineer receives no pay unless Is actually
on his engine and then only for the number OF miles
run. There are many hours during which he is actu-
ally employed for which he receives no compensation,
yet there Is growing disposition among some rail-
road managers 70 still further reduce their wages !
have believed that the organizing OF such soci-
eties as ours was intended 10 array iaoor capt.
tai save only capital oppresses LABOR Tnen as COD
has taught man to be mindful 10 himself II is but
natural for him TO war with that which seeks 10 OPP
press him. The misfortune OF our day 10 too much
capital in the OF ignorance controlled by avarce
and PRIDE Capital in the hands OF inteliigcnce sus-
tanned by generous consideration Tor the
couraged. But when used to pamper Incidence. to
sustain fuse notions pride building up caste, Great
Ing extremes in social religious and domestic society,"
II must only be rowned upon, but must be met by
well organized combinations o intellectuai enngnt-
not seeking 10 control capital, give II better
direction, and each will become mutually mindful Of
the other. The employer will respect the employc,
while ho in turn seeks to advantage his employer
GROWTH CONDITION OF THE ORGANIZATION
the q our onsmss snd
tions made to undermine and overthrow our beloved
ha' a' ssansd a. soSa fSal
Easton, Pa; East Saginaw. Micn. Garrett. lnd.;
Renoya, Pa; Richmond g waverly, y. 4; Dam
Buffalo. y; Y. and Trenton, No: We have
Insurance ias ' department to the grand ONCE. one
hundred and fourteen l14 certificates OF membership
and believe had it not been for the conduct Of Frank
hot In n an
ties we have encountered, many moro would have
been added to the ls. In the midst Of the trials aud
perpexties OF lite God has been constantly reminding
OF the uncertainty OF life by taking from US eighty
three OF our number; thrtyhve BY accident and the
remainder by disease in It's varied forms.
PLEA TEMPERANCE.
In looking over the list OF expulsions have no.
ber have been expelled Tor intoxication 1t burn
ing shame to think that men occupying the most
responsible position upon railroad would Indulge TO
extent to their division TO expel them
that offence IntemperanCe has caused the OF
thousands. All its ragged edges its results
plain not to be seen; but mono at first
tended to end their in such manner We have
seen young embark on the sea Of life, antic
pating good time always, oat having made q wrong
the helpless victims OF intemperance and too late
their doom because OF the want OF power avert
1t. Could We but describe the terrible work 1t has
wrought 1t has robbed mothers Of all that make lie
happy and pleasant. No wonder that there is wall
OF anguish coming up from mothers all the land.
We have secn this vile monster snap asunder the do-
mestic ties and joys, filling homes with desolation,
want and woo !. has robbed man Of genius and WIS.
the angels, SINK far below the brute; 1t takes from
beauty its cnarms from virtue its sweetness and from
manhood lie. Brothers, shun tho intoxicating cup.
and let US shape our lives true 10 the calling Of hon.
est, noble manhood.
s.REMEMpER TnE SABBATH AND KEEP IT HoLyD
would also urge you TO abstain from meeting and
transacting your business upon tho sabbath. l
satisfied, with proper effort that all business pertaining
to the welfare of your division could be done
other day evening of the week. without respassng
upon the Lords Day The Sabbath is Gods git 70
trsto A...,r
possibly can TO strictly observe IT, The OF our
holding meetings on tho Sabbath is the strongest
Se ho o.
OF our order, abounds in admonitons, exhortatons
ard warnings concerning It, Nature and religion both
teach that II is necessary TO mans physical,
intellectual and moral well being, and history
shows that IL is equally necessary to the well
being of society the permanent success Of
all good institutions The Master himself has taught
us while .'the Sabbath Is made for man and not man
for the Sabbath" only works of mercy and necessity,
made such by provdcntia circumstances moi by our
selves, excepted from the general prohibion to
do labor this holy day. Discoun,enance and dis
such opportunities Of religious enjoyment and useful.
may be within your reach. Let US be honest
and truthful all dealings with our iellowmen.
YOUR RESOURCES.
II has been demonstrated beyond q doubs tho past
year that our efforts TO furnish railroad companies
appreciated by many Of them. Rather than acccde
requests their old tried, true and faithful
gneers they have employed incompetent mex
percnced, worthless men to take Aheir places. re-
rardless OF public safety or tho welfare OF those
whose property they are the chosen guardians a Of
attacks OF our enemies is well directed, organ
lied effort. As an evidence OF what can
of tho farm laborers of England.
under the leadership OF Joseph Arch, that noble
ling and one penny per day, taught himself to read
When thousands OF aborers were on strike, eager to
burn aud destroy the palaces OF the nobility, Joseph
Arch SAID, mo Form unions, join hand TO hand,
heart to heart, penny to penny, and you will be able
to command your own future" The Society OF Farm
Laborers was established in 1872 Previous to that
time the weekly pay Of men amounted to eight and
nine shlings a week, and women received daily pay
OF six pence; and Il was unusual to find boy
eight years OF age attending school; since they
formed their society the wages have been increased
to Us. and las. week, their children comfortably
clothed. and are being properly educated. What did
~ Well directed, organized action. The same can
be accomplished Dy all classes of workingmen If they
will employ the same means. We must purge our.
selves Of all selashness, husband our resources, be
faithful and true TO each other and the teachings and
principles OF our organization, aud labor earnestly
.RHEToRC AND ADvIcE.
My brothers. you have assembled mere as the repre-
seutatvcs OF association and profession tnat has
become closely Identified with the prosperity OF our
country. Railroads. have been the agents OF incalou-
liable good they have accelerated progress in almost
every department OF human Industry ney have scat
forests, reclaimed swanps covered the Wilderness
with fc-sustainIng vegetation and peopled IL with in
dustrious ircemen; they have promoted social inter-
course among tho people OF the land, aided their i'm
provcmcnts in science and largely advanced the
general happiness ana prosperity; ana no ono mas
occupied more prominent andresponslbe position or
contributed to their success Than the locomotive
engineers; and you here to egslate for their in
terest. As delegates to this convention you assume
great responsibility; upon your deliberations in .
great measure depends the peace, harmony and pros
perty OF our order, aud trust each one has como
imbucd with a spirit OF labor determined to do his
duty faithfully and earIessly Let divisions, jea-
Iouses unpleasantness mar our social intercourse.
Let there be of purpose oneness OF effort.
Let your acts be tempered with wisdom, SO the
influence oil our association win be felt to
agreater extent among those with whom we are asso
ciated. Let US not only cherish spirit OF Kindness
toward othcr but let US set hign estimation on
every manly excellence and every moral virtue.
Honor industry, temperance and fidelity 10 our icl-
lows ennoblng to manhood; sympathy TO the sor-
rowing help to the needy good will to man and gonu-
inc love to God comprise tho great moral virtuos
which ennoble life exat manhood, purify the heart
and the soul through the aoning work OF our D
vine Redeemer.
In conclusion let not forget that In the midst of
all that Is unstable and feetlng-amd all the excite
ment, worry and anxiety OF business and The cares
and perplcxt'es that press upon US every day as IL
dawnsthat there Is higher and nobler lie than the
present lifo better, brighter and more enduring.
Let our aspirations be ike the suniower toward
our Maker and our God, In earnest gratitude and
thankfuiness as the source OF all our blessings; SO
that when lfe's battle Is over when we about to
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