Evening journal., 1902-09-02
lABOR'S HOSTS
HAVE GREAT DAY
Over 10000 Men in Line 10
Philadelphia
Presence Of John iIitchell There The
Occasion Of Greatest Demonstration
ORGANIZED Labor Ever Held

Philadelphia, Sept. 2-The organized
workmen Of Philadelphia yesterday
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 Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The presence Of the miners chief was
made the occasion Of probably the
greatest demonstration that organized
labor has ever held on Labor Day. In
the forenoon parade was held under
the auspices of the Central Labor I'm
ion, in which nearly all the trades of
the city were represented. It is esti-
mated that more than 10000 men were
in line President Mitchell rode at the
head of the procession in a barouche,
and his reception along the route of
the parade was very enthusiastic. A
dozen miners, dressed in their greasy
overalls and blouses, acted as an es-
cort.
After the parade a big picnic was
held at Washington Park, on the New
Jersey side of the Delaware river,
few miles below this city. There were
probably 900 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 labor's special holi
day, 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 unprece-
dented in the growth of the trades
union movement and the growth of in
dependent thought and Independent ac-
tion. but with the great growth of 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 ac-
centuated form. II one of the most
conspicuous Of the capitalists Of the
country properly represents the sentf-
ment and feeling Of his associates,
then we must take 1t for granted that
they believe that God in His infinite
wisdom has given into their control
all the resources of our country. l was
taught to believe, when a boy, that God
loved all His people alike. l was
taught to believe that He conferred no
more power or favors upon one than
upon another; and Notwithstanding the
declaration of the controllers Of trusts.
I am not prepared to abandon the
teachings of my boyhood days.
every year sees some struggle of
the workers that stands out more con-
spicuously than other struggles. This
year it happens that the coal miners
of Pennsylvania are engaged in a life
and death struggle for the right to
live. Ladies and gentlemen, am one
who believes that the time is not far
distant when the workingman will
have to solve the labor problem I am
free to say that my own views have
been somewhat changed since this
strike started. l look forward to the
time when those who build the man
HlOuH Will lOl MdN6 ~ AAN0 AI AONNlE
look forward to the time when those
whose labar builds beautiful edihces
whose spires point heavonward will
not have to walk past them, too rag
ged to enter. | stand for the solidarity
of the trade union movement. | hope
to see the time when no man who
earns his bread by the sweat of his
brow will be outside the ranks ow his
trade union. look forward TO the time
when the workers of our country will
take possession Of their own country"
Mr.. Mitchelrs second speech was
confined to an appeal for aid. Among
the other speakers at the two meetings
was NJ. NJ Dolphin, of New York, for
merly national president of the Rail
way Telegraphers' Union. The entire
proceeds of the picnic, estimated at
$4,000, will be turned over to the
miners union.
In New York.
New York, Sept 2.-Labor's host
celebrated its holiday here on more
extensive scale than ever before. At
least 10000 toilers were in line in the
parade. Forty bands we're among the
marchers. and everywhere the machin-
cry of trade and commerce was at a
standstill in honor of the day. Sym
pathy for the striking miners was
shown by transparencies carried in
the parade, demanding that operators
shall consent to arbitration.
4 Big Parade In Scranton.
Scranton, Pa. Sept. 2.-Yesterday's
parade was the largest the city ever
witnessed. over $4,000 men were in
4 line. Rudely sketched cartoons, deal
ing mostly with President Baer, were
plentiful in the miners division. There
was an excursion to Lake Ariel in the
afternoon. All industry was at a stand
still with the exception Of the collieries
q and washeries that are being operated.
Insane Mans Terrible Crime.