The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04


but prior to the address they stood side
by side on the balcony OF the Auditorium
watching the parade. They discussed the
weather; they. called each others at
tention TO the noteworthy features OF the
procession; they joked and laughed, and
each complimented the other on his per-
sonal appearance.
Mr. Bryan was the first to arrive at the
reviewing stand, and was received with
prolonged applause. minute or two
later. Gov. Roosevelt, with Graeme Stew
art and Senator William Mason,appeared.
There was deafening applause from the
street The governor bowed and smiled
10 the crowd, and glanced 10 the left Mr..
Bryan was looking. and the eyes of the
two men met for the first time Both
smiled and nodded, and then warmly
grasped hands.
IL am indeed very glad to see you, Mr..
Bryan said Roosevelt. 1T is a pleas
ure. assure you"
The same to you, Mr. Roosevelt" said
Mr. Bryan "f the pleasure is yours. the
honor is mine"
After the parade the addresses were I'm
order. and were listened 10 with rapt
attention by immense audiences.
COL BRYAN's ADDRESS.
Mr.. Bryan spoke substantially as fol-
II am greatly obliged to the committee
for the invitation which enables me TO
participate I'm the celebration of Labor
bay at this place. This day has been
wisely set apart by law To emphasize
the dignity % labor and for the con-
sideration OF those subjects which es-
pecially affect the interests OF the wage
Garner. The laboring men constitute so
large and so Indispensable a portion OF
the population that no social. economic.
or political question Sscan be treated
without an investigation OF theis con>
nection Herewith. But there are some
questions which touch them !nnledi-
ately. while others only operate upon
them I'm a general way.
THE first thing TO be considered is
the laborng mans ambition. What are
his aims and his purposes? For what Is
ne striving? The animal needs only
food and shelters because ne has nothing
but body to care for; but mans wants
are more numerous. The animal COM
plains when IL Is hungry. and is contented
when it's hunger Is appeased; but man,
made in the image of his Creator. IN a
three-fold being, and must develop the
head and the heart as well as tho body.
lie Is not satisfied with mere physical
existence; neither will he be content un-
less all avenues OF advancement are open
10 him. His possibilities must be as un-
limited as his aspirations.
ARE NOT DIsTURBERs
'Tn other countries and in other civ
ilizatons men have been condemned
by birth to particular occupation, |
place, or caste; in this country each
man, however er wherever born, can
strive for the highest rewards in bust
ness. state or church. and these ave-
nues OF advancement must be kept open.
mo civilization can be considered per-
feet which does not plant hope In the
breast of every child born into the
world; the nearer we approach 10 this
ideal the better Is our civilization.
Those who complain OF existing condi-
tions cannot he put aside as disturbers
OF the peace. To seek remedy for every
abuse of government is more patriotic
than to profit by bad systems and then
frown down all criticism. There should
be no antagonism between those engaged
i'm the various occupations. and there will
be none when all recognize the mutual
obligations which are due between citi-
gems.
our desire should be not to separate
the people into warning factions. but TO
bring them into better acquaintance and
greater sympathy with each other. The
enmity which the poor sometimes feel to-
ward the rich. and the contempt which
the rich sometimes manifest toward the
poor. would be avoided II each knew the
other better and both were content to be
guided by the strict rules OF justice.
VALUE OF EDUCATION.
"The extremes of society are really not
as far apart az they appear. Those who
work for wages today may. under good
government, he employers In a few years.
and the sons OF those who are employers
today may in short time be day labor
ers. Since no one can save posterity from
the evil effects OF bad law, all should
strive for legislation which will protect
each citizen in his right. and In the en-
joyment OF the fruits OF his own genius.
his own industry and his own integrity.
at is OF advantage TO the rich as well
as to the poor that the children of all
have an opportunity to secure an edu-
cation: for education widens the ind-
vidual's horizon. increases his capacity
Cor usefulness. multiplics his enjoy
ments. and makes him In every way
more serviceable To society. Victor
Hugo has described the mob as the
human race In misery. Those who are
well-to-do have selfish interest. and
should feel n moral concern In removing
despair from every human breast. AS
misery is essened the security of prop
erty is increased human life Is protected
in proportion as happiness is promoted.
why should the man who eats at a
well-suppled table forget the man whose
toll furnishes the food7 Why should the
man who warns himself by the fire for
get the man whose labor in the forest or
in the mine brings forth the fuelg Why
should the man clad In the best products
of the, loom forget the man whose caI-
loused hands make fine clothing possible?
Both the consumer and producer are
necessary but OF the two the producer
comes first in point of time. and In point
OF importance.
COURTS OF ARBITRATION.
"shall the rosebud. blooming I'm beauty
and shedding Its fragrance on the air de-
spise the roots OF the bush because they
come into actual contact with the soll7
Destroy the bud and leave the roots and
n second bud will appear. as beautiful and
as fragrant as the FIRST: but destroy the
roots and bud and bush will perish
The labor organization has been a con-
ristent and persistent advocste 81 the doc
trina OF arbitration. although II is diff