The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
STEVENSON AND GOV. M'KINLEY
Addresses Before a Great Gathering of
Chicago LabOring Men.


Chicago. July 4.-The joint picnic of the
American Federation of Labor and the
Chicago Trade and Labor Assembly at
Sharpshooters' park was the leading fea-
ture of Chicago's celebration of the
Fourth Fully 10000 people were on the
grounds TO listen to the addresses made
by Vice President Stevenson and Cover
nor Mckinley of Ohio.
Thomas j. Elderkln, vice president of
the Federation of Labor. presided over
the speech-making part of the program.
He introduced Vice President Stevenson,
who was greeted with applause The vice
presidents speech was a review of the
trials and hardships OF revolutionary pa
triots, and was replete with references
to the stirring incidents of the heroic
struggle.
Directly after the close of the vice
presidents address Mr.. Elderlkin introduc-
ed Governor Mckinley. who was very
warmly welcomed. His remarks were sub
stantially as follows:
Mr.. President, Members OF the Illinois
State Federation of Labor. of the Trade
and Labor Assembly of Chicago and My
Fellow Citizens: l am glad to join you
In observing this, our 10th national ami
versary. That we may gather fresh in
spirations in the cause of human freedom
and equality and dedicate ourselves anew
III tOHlHlOH Win our ltllOW CltlZtnS every
where to the good work of maintaining
the free government which our fathers
inaugurated nearly a century ago. Some
one has said Americans are born busy
and that they never find time to be idle
or indolent. We glory I'm the fact that in
the dignity and elevation of labor we find
our greatest distinction, that among the
Americans of early times the work OF
one was greater than that of two of any
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and superior machinery each American la
borer is enabled to accomplish relatively
stlll more than his European competitor.
The American laborer not only does more
and better work, but there Is more skill
ed, intelligent and capable artisans here
now in proportion to the population than
in any other country of the world No
other country can boast OF so great a
percentage of producers among her peo-
pie, and none other can point to so large
number of enlightened and true citi-
zens."
"This day forever the most llustrous In
our history, is crowded with patriotic
memories. 1t belongs to our history and
celebrates that only which is grand and
inspiring In history. Every memory
about II must inspire everyone with true
homage. with hope. courage and conf
dence for the future 1t is the baptismal
day Of freedom. the day of peace, order
and good will among people with pat
riotism in their hearts. With truth and
honor, honesty and hustle In the execu-
tive and judicial and Legislative branches
of the government, state and national. all
yielding respect, and benefits to all equal
before the law and alike amenable to it
such a condition will make our govern
ment too strong to ever be broken by
internal dssentlon and too powerful to be
overturned by an enemy without 1t. In
America none Is assured of station OF
command except by his own worth OF
usefulness. 1t has long been demonstrated
that the philosophy of Jefferson is true
ito have no government but our own, we
will have no flag but the glorious stars
and stripes
"Workingmen of Chicago, you too will
be faithful to the acts, traditions and
teachings of your fathers. Make theii
standard of patriotism and duty youl
own. Whatever the difficulties of tn,
present or problems Of the future, NEE
them in the same spirit of undying 10y
atty, the same devotion and love of HON,
and family. They will confer on yoi
great prosperity and happiness and tn,
surest attainment of your best and dear
est ambitions"