The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-02
Struggle of Anthracite Diggers Re-
viewed by the President Of the
Miners Union.
MANY STRIKERS ON PARADE
THOUSANDS CELEBRATE LABOR DAY
AND DENOUNCE GOBLIN.
Another CoIIfery Observation-Disclosures
Beaten and Fired on by Strikers
at Several Places.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 1.-The organized
workmen OF Philadelphia to-day paid their
tribute to John Mitchell. president of the
United Mine Workers of America, and at
the same time showed their sympathy in a
substantial way for the striking anthracite
mine workers of Pennsylvania. The pres
ence OF the miners chief was made the
occasion of a great demonstration. In the
forenoon q parade held under the
auspices OF the Central Labor Union. More
than 1000 men were in line. President
Mitchell rode at the head of the procession
and his reception along the route of the
parade was enthusiastic. Twelve miners
dressed in their greasy overalls and blouses
acted as an escort. After the parade big
picnic was held in Washington Park. on
the New Jersey side OF the Delaware river.
few miles below this city. There were
probably 10000 persons in attendance. Here
Mr.. Mitchell made two addresses. His
principal speech was made in the grove.
where between 1000 and 5000 listened and
cheered the strikers leader. Mr.. Mitchell
said:
This day has been decreed as labors
special holiday and from one end of the
country TO the other the great hosts of
labor have assembled and are reviewing the
struggles OF the past and preparing for the
STRUGGLES OF the future. The year that has
just closed has been unprecedented in the
growth OF the trades-union movement and
the growth or Independent thought and in
dependent action. but with the great
growth or the trades-union movement, new
problems have arisen that Will tax our
greatest strength TO solve. We have this
year government by injunction and owner
ship by divine right in their most accentu-
ated form. III one OF the most conspicuous
OF the capitalists OF our country properly
represents the sentiment and feeling of his
associates, then we must take IL for grant
ed that they believe that God I'm His infinite
wisdom has given into their control all
the resources OF our country was
taught TO believe, when a boy that God
loved all His people alike i was taught TO
believe that He conferred no more power or
favors upon one than upon another; and
Notwithstanding the declaration of the con-
troliers OF trusts, / am not prepared to
abandon the teachings Of my boyhood DAVIS
Every year sees some struggle of the
workers that stands out more conspicuous
than other struggles. This year IL happens
that the coak miners or Pennsylvania are
engaged in a life-and-death struggle for
the right 10 live. The struggle of the coal
miners of Pennsylvania Is not only the
greatest contest between capital and labor
in the history OF the world because OF it's
magnitude. but IL stands out in bold relief
as the greatest struggle because OF the
issues involved. The miners OF Pennsyl-
vania are fighting for the rights granted
them by the laws of our country and as ex-
ercised by their employers. The coal miners
or Pennsylvania are engaged I'm a life-and-
death struggle trying 10 secure sufficient to
take their little boys and little girls of
tender age and frail physique from the
mines and mills and send them 70 school.
where, as American citizens. they properly
belong.
IF my reception In Philadelphia. IL my
reception here is representative of the
sentiment prevailing throughout this coun-
try. 1 believe this, then. my friends-the
coal miners cannot lose. / am not one OF
those who believe that the loss OF the
miners strike would mean the destruction
OF the trades union movement, but / do
believe that the destruction OF the Miners
Union would give the trades union move
ment the most severe shock IL has received
Tor many years.
1.-The history OF the inception and prog
ress OF that strike is known 10 you all IL
n imprinted indelibly In the hearts OF the
vorkngmen OF our country. II Is unneces-