Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-05

should be protected, and we nave ueterm eli
to protect our labor, independent Of poiti-
clans or political parties.
Tho slavery that died twenty years ago was
terrible, but bad 40 it was 1t never developed
millionaire while the new slavery, winch
now reachea out with far stronger hand
Than the odd, has developed hundreds OF
ihem. The po wer of the new slave
owner does nos end where the day laborer
out still farther and controls
Tho mechanic, farmer, merchant
and manufacturer. Is dictates not alone
what the price of labor shah be bus regulates
the price of money rs well. This new slavery
counts among its victims servants Of the State
who have been chosen by the people to exc
cute peoples Will. Not alone does it con-
troll legislators at the State capitol, butiu the
halls of our national Congress you will hnd lis
most willing, cringipg slave. II reaches out
even farther and holds in its iron grasp the
judge inpon the bench. Not thai, alone,
but it has the power and does
confer Judicial ermlne on lts most sub
servient creatures. Do l overesti olate its
power? Have made single misstatementp
II my word is not snnleient, turn to the pages
OF the history OF the day-the public press
and you Will find testimony to prove that
what have said is true.
THE MODERN SLAVE OWNER.
The lash was stricken from the hand Of the
slave owner of twenty-five years ago, and it
must be taken from the hand OF the new ala ve
owner as well. The monopotist Of to-day Is
more dangerous than the slave owner of the
past. Monopoly takes the land from the peo-
pie In mllfon-acre plots. 1t sends its agents
abroad and brings hordcs of unedu
Dated, desperate men to this country. 1t
imports ignorance and scatters 1t broadcast
throughout the land. 1t, and 1t alone, rs re-
sponslble for every manifestation OF anarchy
that our country has witnessed All mon
may not be willing to admit that this state
ment is true. but when monopoly dies no more
anarchists will be born unto this country, for
anarchy is the legitimate child of monopoly.
Whila 4 and dannnnea dppna of vfO-
lence committed in the name OF labor during
the present year, am proud TO say that the
knights of labor, as an organization, is
not In any way responsible for such
conduct. lie Is q true Knight OF Labor who
with one hand clutches anarchy by the throat
and with the other straBges monopoly. We
are told that it is because OF the importation
OF so many Ignorant foreigners that anarchy
has shown its head in our country. Rather is
it true that because Of the importation of for
etgn airs. manners and graces by the wealthy
we have forgotten what it is that constitutes
true citizen of the republic. A man who
atul believes in "the little red school house on
the hllp' should take one holiday and
visit the mine, factory, coal breaker and
mill. There, doing the work of men, will he
lud the efuture oitizensof the republic, breath
ing an atmosphere of dust, ignorance and
vice. The little red school house must fail TO
do its WORK properly since the children OF the
poor must pass it by on the road TO the work
shop.
DUTY OF THE KNIGHTS.
1t is the duty of every Knight of Labor to
assist in crestlng healthy public opinion on
the subject of labor and the Justice Of its re-
ceiving full and just share of the values OF
capital IL has helped to create. In Ihis worS
we.seek the active go operation OF albright
minded, honeas mon. We wqrk not selfish y
for ourselves alone, but extend the hand Of
ALI and fellowship TO all m ankind. The lower
down in the scale OF poverty and oppression
the greater the need for our extended hand.
The sentiment which prompts men to pro-
claim 20 the world that we amalgamate with
none hnds no response in the heart OF the man
who properly interprets his obligation as a
memb Der Of our order Every true Knight OF
Labor believes with the Divine Teacher, that
"an mankind of every description is his
neighbor."
In concluding his speech Mr.. Powderly
said Shat some of tue mem mbers Of the
visiting delegations who weresefa darker
hu9 than tneir brothers could not find
places in some of the hotels. This was
in accordance with what had long been q
custom here, and old customs and preju-
,dices do not readily vanish. There had
been particular mention made OF one In
stance where a delegation mum BERN z
sixty membe had only one coored MEM
Der among them. de WAS refused admis-
sion to the hotel where they intended to
90, and the delegation, standing by the
principles of the order, which recognizes
40 distinction OF creed, nationality or
color, went with their cOiored brother.
That, he said, was why he made the se-
lection of that brother to introduce him
10 them, so that 1t might go forth that
they practised what they preached.
At the close of his address Mr.. Powder
ly requested that all those present who
were not delegates should retire, aud
opening session.
VOTE OF THANKS TO GOV. LEE.
Mr.. Bennett, OF the Richmond district.
moved vote or thanks to GOV. Lee, and
after this was heartily and Unanimously
given IL was followed Dy burst of rous-
ing cheers for Virglnia's Governor. All
but delegates them left the hall and the
convention settled down to practical
work together and In which they bid fair
to be engaged for the next two weeks or
more.
In secret session the only business done
was the appointment OF Committee on
Minor Credentials. Adjournment was
then taken 10 8 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing.
THE CONTESTS.
The Committee on Credentials OF the
delegates will probably work till early
morning. The contests are not numerous,
the principal one being III q of the Brooklyn
mOnJ2uk JTDbccLiFe h9sUCldJlOH, WHICH
claims to be entitled TO a charter for it's
local assem- blies separate from District
No. 40.
Tonight delegation Of the Car Max
ers' Union OF Baltimore, with a brass
band marched to the Governors residence
and sersnadsd bim and then to Ford's
Hotel 30 serenade Mr.. POwderly. Both
the Governor and Mr. Powderly were alb
sent.
Tine Governor occupied box in the
Richmond Theatre tonight with Mrs.
Lee, Miss Winnie Davis, daughter of
Jefferson Davis, and other friends. Mr..
Powderly, with Messrs. Hayes and
Bailey. OF the Executive Committee, and
otner Knights. sat IN the opposite box.
The audience cheered Mr. Powderly and
mis- party when they entered. Cheers
also greeted the entrance OF the Governor
and Miss Davis.
THE RACE ISSUE.
The race Issue raised wnen cOiored del
egate Farrell was refused admission TO a
hotel. and bis white brother delegates OF
District No. ~, OF New York, refused
to 90 there without him, has APP
peared In another shape. The
knights OF Richmond arranged
for parade, tournament and ball
next Monday Ia honor OF the visiting
knights, and committee Of arrange
meDts was appointed.
When the Farrell question arose 1t be-
came n problem how the ball could he
given without bringing IL up in new and
more vexatious shape.
IL IL contrary to local customs aud