The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-28
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dition of things with fear aud trem-
bling. but Justice clearly defined must
he their aim, and you have got to work
along the line Of imprcssing people that
YOU are friendly ana not insulting. The
mine workers are beginning to respect
themselves. ANA they cannot expect to
gain the respect of others without do
ing 80. The trouble has been that the
miner don't think enough, but let 9TH
crs doing the thinking: there has been
too much carelessncss in attending the
meetings and participating In the dis
c,,ssions.
There are many things aimed at. but
the men have not always been ready to
shoot; they should hold in check their
passions when starting to do something,
they are yet but raw recruits and need
drilling
Mr.. Nichols then explained that, with
the exception OF perhaps forty or ifty
men. the mine workers of the First dis
trct. numbering over 10000. are thor
oughly organized. He closed his re-
marks by reading an original compost
ton dedicated To Mabon.
The Hon. William Abrahams. VI. P..
WAS then introduced by Judge Edwards.
He spoke. in substance. rs follows:
Mr.. Chairman. fellow workers and
friends: First of all. I desire to eN
press my sincere appreciation of the
many kindnesses that have been shown
me during my visit among you, and the
strongest word | can Use to express my
gratitude is glorious The kind well
come of my American friends, without
mentioning the Welsh, is like the coun-
try. an endless continuity of surprises.
THE MOST IMPORTANT.
II have had several opportunities to
address the workers since arrived in
this country. but feel this is the most
important meeting il has been my
privilege to address. I am before the
Judgment seat. so to speak. and am
proud of it. Let IT'S all hope that we
will reap the benefit of the Judges pres
encc.
Some people do not care to he
judged by their words or deeds, as their
words sometimes lead them to mis-
deeds. expect to be judged by my
past deeds and by my words here to-
night l have heard that my presence
in Wilkesi';llre was taken to mean by
the leSsees of the ;trmory that was to
speak there and was looked upon uS an
agitator. but | want to say right here
that have never in my life been guilty
of such an act, either ut home or
abroad. and hope I never shall be.
He then proceeded to discuss the aims
ara objects sci forth in the rules gov
crning the United Mine Workers of
America, and dwelt upon the establish
nent of Il miners Federation, the sub
.iect Of wages, the mode of settling diff
ferences, the necessity for the enact
mcrt of laws for the protection Of the
mine worker and his family in case of
accident or death in the mines. ana the
formation of Il conciliatury board for
settling by arbitration all difficulties
which may arise about the mines.
'SuDposc.' he said. that Lincoln.
Grant. Mckinley. Beecher. Talmage or
Abbott were here tonight on this plat
form and would ask you. Are YOU sure
your objects will Justify your ends?'
What would you say" In response to
this the ussemblagc, with almost nm
animous accord, responded in the af-
iirnative). Then We agree on hat
point.
The next point is to secure an earn
ing fully commensurate with the
amount Of labor performed, and TO use
all honorable means To maintain peace
between yourselves and your employ