The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-26
a Great Meeting Which Expresses the
Strength of WOrkingmen's Opinion.
The Seal of Condemnation Finally Set on the
Malicious Slsndsrs Sent Out by Gould
and His Allies for Political Effect.
Protection and Its Benefits Reviewed by
a Master of Debate, Major Mckinley.
After Speech BY Mr.. Litehman, the Distin-
guished Ohio Congressman Attacks the
Democratic Fallacles of Revenue Tariff.

The meeting Of Republican workincmen ct
Tomlinson Hall, last night was one Of the most
remarkable of the campaign. 1t was not larger
than others that have been held there by the
Republicans within the last three weeks, for
thas Was impossible But, a. on those former
occasions, the hall was packed until there was
not room for more People began going to the
hall as early as 6 o'clock, and at Q quarter be-
fore Z. when the doors were thrown open, there
were enough people waiting to fill the gallery
and half the lower floor. In fifteen minutes
moro all the seats were occupied, and standing
room was at premium. 1t was pre-eminently
an audience Of workinRmen. There perhaps is
not mill or shop in the city that was
not represented, and there were present
many representatives of labor from different
parts of the State. l. W. Mcdaniel presided,
and there were seated on the stage hundred or
more well-Known champions of labor, some Of
whom were from other cities. Among the latter
were C. H. Litchman, of Massachusetts. ex-sec-
retary of the Knights OF Labor of the United
States; Eccles Robinson, Of Pennsylvania; Jere-
miah Murphy, Of New York; Robert Lay ton and
John Jarrett, of Pennsylvania, and others.
Congressman Mckinley, accompanied by
Chairman Mcdaniel, reached the hall At 745
o'clock, and was given splendid reception as
he came upon tho stage. After some stirring
campaign music by the Harrison and
Morton Cleo Club. Mr. Mcdaniel took
charge OF tho meeting. After few
words Of thanks for the honor conferred upon
BILE gathering Of laDorine men, he stated that at
a meeting Of several hundred laboring men.
held in Pfaff1in's Hall, late in the afternoon, q
committee bad been selected to draft set OF
resolutions pertinent to some questions Ia this
campaign. That committee did its work well,
and the resolutions were unanimously Endorsed
by those for whom it acted. 1t now the in
tention to present the resolutions to this macs
meeting, composed of representatives of organ
lied labor not only from Indianapolis, but from
other parts of the State. and ask for their in
dorsement. Mr.. Ross, who had acted as secrs-
tary of the Pfafflin's Hall meeting. then read
the resolutions, which were as follows
WHEREAS Certain letters and circulars have been
scattered broadcast by Edwin z. Gould, of this
city under seal OF organized labor, wherein certain
false allegations made, political In their nature
and contrary to the laws of knghthood. evidenced
5y an official decision rendered by General Master
Workman Powderly, to wit:
Local Assembly, No. 263. of Canisteo. ". Y.
has issued printed circular over seal of local
bly,. in which letter from Edwin 4. Could of dis.
trct assembly. No. 106, of Indiana, is reproduced
The letter is of political The seal is illegal.
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to make of the order to circulate campaign
documents. Assemblies receiving these circulars
should pay attention to them. The action of Local
Assembly, No. 263. and of said Z. Z. Gould viii be
investigated
Whereas, Said Edwin F. Gould has on various oc-
casions cast reproach upon organized labor by the
employment OF unscrupulous methods in furthering
his personal ends; and,
Whereas, Said Edwin F. Gould Is not reputable
not regarded by the workingmen of this city or State
as an honorable representative of their interests;
therefore.
Resolved That said letters and circulars ere not the
legal expression of any body of organized abor in this
city OF State, do they receive the approval of
workingmen generally.
labor organizations should not be used further the
interests of political party advance the personal
ends of political partisans and that denounce the
said Edwin F. Gould and his allies in their attempts
degrade organized labor.
Resolved That believe justice should be done to
ALL that one should be misrepresented maligned.
and desire the workingmen of the country to know
that we have known Gen. Benjamin Harr son. either
personally by reputation, for many years, and
lating to workingmen he has acted upright and
conservative statesman and citizen. and that have
implicit confidence il him.
A. j. Msnkin. ex-master workman 4l62, and fnan.
cial secretary Carpenters Union 299 George H.
Mcclure trustee of Carpenters Union, 299 w. j. A.
Ross; o. N.Willmngton. president Carpenters Union.
299; John Evans Brsbn, Assembly 4203; John A.
Hug; G. F. Childers, carpenter; r. NJ. Gosh, carpen-
ter: W. A. Lockwood. member Molders' Union; Harry
d. "A.
Union, 299; D. N. Huey. master workman Assembly
6437; Arthur Rhodes, ex-fnancal secretary Assembly
6A37; Henry McPeek; II. D. Mcdonald. financial
retaiy Hod-carriers Unions john X. Rankin sergeant
alarms Typographical Union. no. i; John McCliInon
X. Of L. Assembly 6437; o. s. Miller. printer;
L. z. Mccormick; j. s. Williams. engineer A. Duthie,
J. H Stol- machinist; Harry L. Loves: Wm Morse,
ex-master-workman K OF l.. Assembly 4162; Charles
Quardt machinist; VIM. Cook. machinist; VIM.
Fs wilson a.
lis glue works; John f. Craig, machinist; II. G. 0s.
borne, recording secretary Carpenters Union, No.
J. JIG {. Robinson Carp Carpenters Union. No. 2so ".
p Cash, Carpenters Union, No. 299; Mathew Perry
vice-president l. M o.. No. So, Winchester. Ind; Ed
p Smith, ex-master-workman Advance Assembly, No.
5898.
Gan who favor the Endorsement OF these reso-
lutions will say ave." said Chairman Mcdaniel,
when the reading WAS concluded. There was
Immediately chorus OF "ayes' that sounded al
most like n sudden clap OF thunder. So hearty
was the Endorsement that many repeated their
"syes" several times, and hundreds arose to
their feet and applauded.
The chairman then introduced as the first
speaker of the evening, Charles 81. Litchman,
who, he said, rcsiened the position OF secretary
Of the Knights of Labor Of the United States
to take the stump for Harrison. Morton and
protection. Mr.. Litchman was heartily ap-
plauded when he stepped forward to speak He
announced in beginning that he would talk but
few moments and then give away to that man
who knew more about the tariff question than
any other man In America, Congressman
Mckinley, OF Ohio. He said that while the
chairman bad introduced him as an ex-oficer in
the Knights OF Labor. he desired the audience to
understand that he addressed them simply as
au American citizen. he had been in Indiana
since the 10th of September, working ia the in
teress of the Republican party, aud
a. no time had he ever attempted
to drag the KNIGHTS Of Labor into
politics. It was left for the opponents Of the
Republicans to do that The people would vote a.
| they might be influenced between the two great
| political parties The side-shows In this cam
| paicn did not count. The people had q right to
| judge the professions for the future by the
| record OF the past What was the record Of the
| Democratic party on the question Of laborl This
| meeting was . great ovation 20 the working
| mems greatest champion, Cen Ben Harrison,
and is was, thereforc. an opportuns time to look
| at the record Of the Democratic party for . mo-
country. ard whatever benefited labor, benefit
| Of the Democratic party, and to the underlying z
principles OF the party. and one would
/ ind that it stood behind the man who owned
| slaves. On the other hand the Republican
party, continued the speaker, came into power
| as tho champion of labor aud liberty. Judge
| these two parties by their records. Ihs Demo
cratic party 10 on the side Of human slavery aud
| the Republican party the side OF human
! freedom.
| Mr.. Li,chman said he wanted 10 speak q few
| moments from the standpoint of q laborine
| man. He had sampled the Quesuon for four
| teen Of the best years Of his lfs he had had
| personal contact with poverty. and he knew
| what II meant The question before American