The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08
FINE ADDRESS
Hon. Bob Glenn Spoke
to the Allied
Unions
LAST NIGHT
Distinguished North CarOlinian De-
Iivered an Eloquent Speech in
Which He Boosted of the Bright
side and Pointed Out the Dangers
of the Dark-WiH Speak Twice
This Afternoon.

For over an hour asst night Hon.
r. B. Glenn. of WINSTON man
of the peOple-addressed he Allied
Labor Unions of Wilmington. 1t
was one of his characteristic elo-
quent speeches, possessing the fire
of patriotism, the ~soundness of good
advice and the strong pleading for
the people of the Old North State to
go forward.
The distinguished North Caro-
linian. who is a prominent candidate
for the nominee for governor by the
Democratic party, which he has
served so we'll and faithfully, reach
ed the city yesterday afternoon from
Laurinburg, where he spoke Friday
night. During the afternoon and last
night many friends called upon him
at the Orion Hotel, where he is stop
ping.
Last night quite a large number of
the members Of the Unions assem-
bIed at the Pythian Castle Hall and
listened with pleasure, which at
LflIlSS 1edCIItu al CIItIIC SidSN JIM
% the distinguished visitors speech.
GRACEFULLY INTRODUCED.
The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. J.. c.. Smith of the Central
Committee. who, after a few gracious
remarks, presented Mayor William
z. Springer, who introduced the
speaker. Mayor Springer accom-
plished his pleasant task in an eX-
ceedingly gracefully manner. He
extended a cordial welcome to the
guest of honor and presented him as
one of North Cardinals most distin-
guiShed sons.
FINE GRAFTON.
Hon.. r. b. Glenn. after thanking
Mayor Springer for his kind words.
commenced his speech with a splen-
did Witticism. He said that Thurs
day night he Lao delivered an edu-
cationaI speech, Friday night he
spoke on military affairs, this after
noon he would both deliver a me-
mortal address and make a talk at
the Young Mems Christian AssOcia-
ton. so that in discussing the labor
question he wanted no surprise in
Ease he became mixed n shouted
out Forward Marchi" or sang the
long meter Doxology-
He spoke of the great Importance
OF Jne UnlISu SldleS LII SSpSCIdllS
OF the southern section, n urged
upon the young men to rise and meet
the opportunities that God has placed
upon them, as he believed it was
destined for the United States to rule
all other countries. He Shove how
quickly this country had sprung
from a Wilderness. Inhabited by
savages to the very grandest on the
face of the globe Statistics plainly
illustrating the rapid and substantial
advancement of the United States he
cited and commented upon with
great ardor.
The happy south before the war
the scenes of waste and baroness
during and at the close of the awful
strife. the pluck and endurance OF
the people of the south from then
inward and the prosperous Ian OF
Ours of the present day he pictured
beautifully.
With burning elOQuence the speak
er described many deeds of valor OF
the Confederate soldier and grandly
proclaimed that the truest, braves
men God ever made came from the
south, and that the sweetest, purest
and most beautiful women came
from south of Mason and Dixon line
This declaration brought forth moi
Only II1uiIuC1O oppIlUSN' 'NN SONA
cheering.
THE DARK SIDE.
After picturing the bright side n
said there were dangers hoVer1ns
over the peOple-ClOudS on the point
ical horizon. The first is the conflc
between labor and capital and cursed
be the man that arrays one agaIns
the other. The two should dwell to
gether like brothers, n dependen
on the other. but capital should b.
satisfied with Il living profit anC
should not shield itself behind tn,
bayonetS of the law. On n Othe
hand labor should avoid strikes
which bring h~ardships to millions
and should always act c~OnserTatiVely
A tribunal of God fearing men SHOULD
he established to whom the differ
ences between capital and labor cal
be referred to and adjusted.
OTHER DANGERS.
The other dangers he said wer
the non education OF all the whit
children of the state and the mOnop
olies that now menace the country
Relative to the latter he laid dow
the doctrine of competition is tn
life of trade and declared h a 1
corporations desired to combine an,
live they must let others live
TRIBUTE TO LABOR.
In conclusion he paid a beautiful
tribute 10 labor, but urged the edu
eating of more mechanics. civil en-
Sineers. electricians and the like in
stead of so many dude" lawyers
doctors and ministers. He also en-
dorsed organized labor and advise,
the members of the unions to Away
take live interest in their organiza
tons.
TWO SPEECHES TO-DAY.
Hon. r. B. Glenn will deliver tw
addresses his afternoon, one at tn
Academy to the ElkS. at 5 o'clocl
and the other to the mems meetin;