The Washington herald., 1907-11-27
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Bakers Drisers, 40. g.
Cigarmakers' Union, No 10
Giassblowers Of Alexandra.
Bartenders' League. No. IS.
Carpet Mechanics. No. l.
Ice Wagon Drivers and Helpers. No. 80.
OH Wagon Drivers, No 29s
Pattern Makers Association
lron Molders. No. 25.
Navy Yard Helpers No. I2il
JpholsteTers Union, No So
Mail Bag Repairers, No. l0521
Window Cleaners No. ZOE.
Bcrber' Union. No. go.
BARRIERS Union No sos.
Engineers Union. Nc. %.
Lamphghters, No. 2.i06
AZ Convention Hall.
At Convention Hall every available
space was occupied by members Of the To-
cal organizations. II is estimated that no
less than 1900 persons attended the meet
ing and that at least 1900 members and
citizens were turned from the door. Ev-
cry man present held an American flag
or other symbol OF patriotism, and
throughout the evening the speakers were
accorded demonstrations seldom seen any
where except in State political sessions.
Mr.. Bryan entered the hall AT 7;55
o'clock and his appearance was the sig
nal for a demonstration that ended only
when he signifed silence by raising his
hand TO the audience.
Sam De Nedrey, secretary Of the Central
Labor Union, presided at the meeting, and
introduced the speakers. lie introduced
Mr.. Bryan as a friend Of organized labor.
Mr.. Bryan's Address.
1t was At least five minutes before Mr..
Bryan could begin his address, the din of
the ovation accorded him completely
drowning his voice. Mr.. Bryan said:
know that ! am not doing yOu justice tonight
By a short speech here when you have such
splendid audience and representing large and
important a body q the American people. But he
fore your invitation was received. had arranged
TO att nd banquet, to be given tonight and it is
only by delaying the banquet for little while that
I can be here at all; and I am glad even Il can
only be with you for a moment. for In that moments
time congratulate the President of the Amcri-
can Federation q Labor uuon the distinguished
honor that has been conferred upon him by has
co-laborcEs. by extending period of service that
has now lasted almost an entire generation. ZAP
plause1
The officials Of any body must br taken as indi-
eating something Of the character q The boy. for
when men are free 10 act for themselves. and when
they choose those who SPEAK for them. they may
be- expected % choose good men, Z they them
selves are good and wise men themselves ap-
prcciafe wisdom. and the fast that MIR Gomplrs
has for than tventvhFe yesrs been your leader
hy your suangCs. is testimony not onlv 0f his
great ability snd his great fidelity, but Il your
appreciation If a faithful servant
/ am glad that on this occasion. when y1u meet 60
do him honor and confer together. I can De with
You. even If h Is for only h1ef time. for heinC
interested in the great movements IN which labor
has been engaged, and watching as I have what the
labor.rS men d.. ! have rci0ced that you have had
as your Spokesman ia the councils q the nation
man whose discretion could ue trusted a whose
patriotism las never been doubted. a man whose
experience has been vastly valuable 90 the cause of
labor and whose character has given him place
among those who are interested IN the nation
welfare and progress And ! am clad % be here 60
nisht and uay this tribute 60 ms worth and give
this expression of my esteem foT him