The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-22

alton and its work. but he took occa-
sion also to reply to the recent annual
address at the New Orleans convention
OF President Parry of the American as
sociation of manufacturers on the rela-
tion between organized employees and
organized employers.
Senator Hanna said.
z have always felt tnat when Tire
time might come that men in the strife
and contest of life could be made to see
that there is no difference in the broth
erhood of men. the beginning Of the end
would be in sight"
The senator told how he became in
terested in the work of the civic feder-
alton. and continued. From the outset
I found those who are engaged in this
work to be earnest, honest and faithful
men, Instead of looking possible or
probable failure in the face, every month
and every year has brought good re-
suits, which have encouraged those OF
us who are performing the services 50
that today my friends. / am glad In
this presence to be able to say that we
sre not only encouraged in the work
thus far but encouraged far beyond
our fondest hopes in the outlook for
the future We start with the motto
of the golden rule; our basic principles
are founded on right and justice among
men
we start from the standpoint of
determination to accomplish that which
will be best for all the employer ana
the employed We start with a deter
mination that no matter what the OBJ
etacles, no matter what the difhculti IS
that can streW our pathway feeling
and 1g-ffh st
desire to do that which is right recog-
nizing the mutual interest which is
embodied ON this proposition we are 20
ing forward encouraged at every step
we take. ] say mutual interest be-
cause you can not separate the inter-
est of these two great factors which
underlie our development and prosper
ity one as necessary as the other equal
iy important each to the other. J am
glad, brothers tat this point the speak
er was Interrupted by tumultuous ap-
plause) j am glad to have this oppor-
tunity to pay tribute to the Amalgama-
ted Association to have known it inti-
mately since the day of its birth: I am
glad to have the opportunity to pay
tribute to this old veteran who Was
its first president applause as the
spea .er placed his hand on the shoulder
Of Toastmaster Bishop and to those
who have followed after Two of them
are here tonight to speak for them
selves and I am glad further to have
the opportunity to say that the under
lying principles of the amalgamated as
sociation gave me my text the guiding
spirit of all the work that 1 have ever
undertaken in the interest of labor.
ITO you my friends. is due the policy
of the agreement, to you is due the
practical workings of an organized
starting of the principle of mutual in
tcrest and inviting your employers to
Join with YOU in the settlement of a
scale. which means an annual agree
ment. That is the underlying principle
which is the most important factor in
this great problem.
I'm other branches of business. nota-
bly, the United Mine Workers following
that example we have had for five con-
seCutve years absolute peace and conn
fort ] advocate the doctrine recogniz-
ing the fact that YOU cannot separate
the interests OF the employer and en-
ploye, that there must be a common
ground upon which the employer and
the employe can meet on friendly terms
with the determination to do what is
right and feeling that is the solution
of the whole question. The Amalga
mated association was the pioneer ir
this work and their conservatism has
been the foundation of their success
Pursue that policy my friends. meeting
conditions as conditions change. mee'
opportunities as opportunities offer fol
yCur own advancement. for your owl
betferment but always with spirit ol
couciliatiou and conservatism. and you
nil be the leaders representing labor III
This great government.
Continued on Pare C7xA