Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-02
100 s. 1872 Water St..

Local Union No. 9li, United brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Loom FiXers' Union
Carders' Union.
WeaverS Union,
Cigar Makers Union.
Carriages with women members of the
Carders' and Viewers Unions.
Carriages with President of the Day and
Distinguished Guests.
The parade marched over the follow
ing route: Up State to Grove, down
Grove to Water, through Water to the
| bridge, across the bridge and up Cony
to Bangor. to Middle, to Willow, to Cony
and back TO Water street to mills of the
Edwards Manufacturing Co.; counter
march to Bridge; UP Bridge to State and
down State to the Trotting park.
All along the line of march crowds of
people assembled on the sidewalks and
cheered the procession as it passed. At
the entrance to Kennebec bridge on the
west side of the river the greatest crowd
had gathered. Monument park on State
street was also crowded.
The procession marched to the Trotting
park and as it passed the residence of
Governor HILL Names Chief Executive
reviewed the parade and was subse-
quently escorted to the park. where he
was given a fine reception. 1t was in
tended to have speaking in the forenoon,
but it was so near the dinner hour when
the parade was dismissed that the speak
ing was deferred until 1.3O o'clock.
At that hour there was big crowd at
the park. The grand stand was crowded
and hundreds lined up jim front of the
judges stand, from which the speaking
was had.
The president of the day, w. P. Cum
mings of Hallowell, called the assem-
blage to order and presented His Honor
Mayor Titcomb of Augusta as the first
speaker.
Mr.. Titcomb said he was glad to be
present at this fine celebration of Labor
day. and his remarks were we'll received
and heartily applauded.
Mayor Iunt Of Hallowell was the next
speaker and he also felt pleased to be
in attendance.
G. A. Lafayette of Chicago, a member
of the United Order American Brick
layers and Stone Masons, the, orator of
the day, was next introduced. Mr.. Lafay-
cite is an orator of fine ability and he
talked for dozen or 10 minutes in a
very pleasing and attractive manner. He
caught the crowd at the outset and he
held the closest attention of all until he
ended his brief remarks He compli-
mented the Governor and mayors of the
two cities for the interest they showed
in the labor unions by devoting the day
to attending these festivities. He did
not attempt to make q complete speech,
however, as he proposed to do that in
the evening" but he advanced some strong
ideas in regard to the question of laror
organizations that took with his listeners
and that were highly commended by all
who heard him.
He denied that labor was wholly de-
pendent upon capital. for he believed that
the interests Of both mutual. Each
has an interest in the other.
Don't be afraid of the trusts" said
the speaker. They are not built upon
a firm foundation and will crumble and
fall while the labor unions will grow
strong and prosperous. An industrial
| system built upon labor is bound to sue
| coed. The trusts are not substantial but
| labor unions are built from the bottom
| and grow upwards This base, unlike the
abse Of the trusts, grows wider as they
| grow up
| When Mr.. Lafayette had finished. three
| rousing cheers were given him, and re-
| marks of complimentary nature con-
| corning him We're freely INDUCED in.
| Gov. Hill had been an interested and
attentive listener to the speeches of the
day, and when this gentleman from
Illinois had finished his speech the Gov
ernor was introduced. AS he advanced
| to the front Of the platform he was re
| ceived by enthusiastic cheers. which
We're continued for some time. Wher
| quiet was restored he said:
| Il am greatly pleased to extend my
1 sympathies to your labor unions. They
| cannot fail to be of great benefit to you
| | am proud to see such a grand demon
| stration Of the labor organizations Of
| this vicinity in the parade, today, and
| am glad that this bright sunshine smile:
upon your festivities. / hope you will al
| enjoy the day to the utmost
AT the conclusion of Gov. Hills brie
speech, the meeting adjourned, and tn
sports of the day were begun.