The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-07
PARADE-BANQUET
The Great Mass Meeting of
OIneyviIIe Strikers.
A Remarkable Sight That Will Be
Remembered by Spectators.
ruE NKws BUREAU, oLsEYvfLLK,
No. 3 Hartford Avenue.


More persons than ever assembled on
the streets in Olneyvil!e on any one occa-
sion were out last night TO witness the |
parade in connection with the sixth an
nual convention of the National Union OF
Textile Workers OF America, in session
here.
1t was a spectacle that must have i'm
pressed the delegates from other States
OF the great population that is conferred
within easy approach OF the hall where
the convention is being held.
Residents who have seen many large
assemblies IN Olneyville asser: without
hesitation that they never witnessed the
like before.
1t was an orderly, we'll behaved gather
ing, a neatly attired and good natured
crowd.
The paraders, headed by William j.
Welch, marshal, and platoon oil
police, two bands OF music,
and two boys carrying transparencies
traversed the line of march through VAL
ley street, Atwells avenue, Julian street
| Manton avenue, Olneyville Square, Plain
field street to Odd Fellows Square where
they countermarched to Olneyville Square
and broke ranks. The most noticeable
inscript ions on the transparencies were
"Organize. What for? We make $500
per week."
"Delaine street is not public highway
only for horses"
"We are going to France to weave gray
CLOTH"
"Three per cent-s5OOOOO in new ma
chinery--No advsnce-How strange"
1--WE dye TO live and live TO die"
The Mass Meeting.
The meeting held in Textile Hall fol-
lowing the parade packed the hall to its
utmost capacity. Patrick McDermott
presided and introduced Edward A.
Thornton as the first speaker. lie dwelt
upon the necessity for organization and
set forth the objects and aims OF the
Textile Union.
4. p. Cahill followed, paying tribute
TO Mr.. Richard McGuy for his activity In
behalf Of the laboring classes. lie urged
his hearers to use the ballot as weapon
and elect men TO legislate who know and
will work for The interests Of the laborer.
T.. l.. Cannon Of Providence and George
L. Boomer spoke in the same vein.
The Banquet.
The local Union of Textile Workers ten
dered n reception and banquet to the del
egates 10 the Convention in Textile Hall,
at o'clock last evening.
Gelb & Norton provided the spread
| Hx,t ~. nd
Officers of the National Union, who in
dulged in five minute speeches following
the supper. William j. Welch, chairman
OF the Atlantic strikers, ofiiciated as
toast master.
President Thornton spoke at some
length. lie said: al do not believe In
strikes, but when one is forced upon the
the people it is proper that our organiza-
ton should recognize and endorse such q
one as is on in Olneyville."
He dwelt upon the duty of all to unite
and stand together, and spoke of the
enactment of equitable laws.
But the views be expressed about th'
: Endorsement Of the Olneyville strike were
the most important he voiced, and inas
much as he is the recognized head of tn,
national organization, it is believed i
indicates the action Of the convention OF
the strike now on in Olneyville.
l Vice President Hart followed, dwelling
upon the work of the union and the need
of maintaining it 10 obtain 1.-The iustic
h asked and the justice we must have"
Secretary Thomas p. Cahill, like tb
president, who next to that officer WELD
!. great influence in the organization
voiced the sentiment that the Olneyvill
=. strike is likely to be endorsed.
s lie said: "When the delegates to thi
convention go back to those they repre-
sent and tell the story of Olneyville, l al
!, confident that it will send money rollin
into Olneyville to make this fight
success" Continuing he said: "Labc
y and capital are partners and shoul
receive equal profits. Let us work tc
gether and we Will reach that goal fc
= which we are striving, with large number
IS and money back OF us, for money tall
and money fights. In time of peace pr,
:, pare for war, and when you are so pr,
n ,,arod war won't coneu