Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-06-05
(. P. DARBY ON
 FRATERNALISM
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the benefit is mutual.
 Second. From the national point of view, Senator Allison as opposed to fraternalism has been the bane of our country. Owing to our broad ex' panse of territory, the great vanity of population with apparently con- flicting interests, we have not, as nation, practiced that sentiment of brotherly love, which, above all things else, would tend to create harmony of action and make condition of perfect happiness and prosperity.
 It was sectionalism that plunged this country into a great cival war, with the attendant terrors and deso- lation, and it should be the duty, as well as the pleasure of every Ameri- can citizen, either North or South, or however far apart may be their homes, to foster fraternalism in it's stead.
 Let us, my Brothers, emulate the spirit of that old time citizen and southern gentleman, General Gordon of Mississippi, who during the brief period of his service in the United States Senate, by the simple dignity of his bearing, the fraternal charac- ter of his utterances, did more toward bringing the whole people to a reali- zation of what should be true rela- tions to each other as members of our common country, than all the ora tors and statesmen for which this body is famous. He is perhaps the most popular man in this grand land.
 Third and Last: We come to the consideration of fraternalism as ap- piled to our own beloved order. Per haps no organization on earth has more need for the exercise of this principle of fraternalism than the Arkansaw Travellers. Competition says an old age, is the life of trade, and in the prosecution of our work as salesmen, men of competing in- terest often come in contact, and l how to avoid unnecessary friction, and at the same time, do justice to our employers and further our own interests, becomes problem. Here we need the utmost care, that while maintaining our own rights, we do not trample upon others. Do not be governed by that question in holy writ, Am I my Brothers keeper?' but always remember that he is your Brother, and as much, is entitled to that kindness, courtesy and con- sideration, which should always at- tach to such a relation.
 l I think the object of this associa- tion is to promote that good fellow ship among our members, and to draw us closer to gether, and from what l have seen at this convention, be- lieve this purpose has been carried out faithfully.
 Now, MT. President, if you will par don me for a slight diversion, want to say that the good people of Hele- ma remind me of a great fraternity their loyalty to their beautiful city,
 of flowers and sunshine, to each other, and to our association, as evil denced by their grand hospitality to us at this meeting.
 I had the pleasure, several years ago, when as an official of the Con- catenated Order of Hoo Hoo, to be the guest of this city, and the mem- ory of that occasion, l assure you, will be a lasting one
 In closing my remarks, feel that an apology is due from our President for having assigned to me subject to address this intelligent audience, and I am very sorry indeed that he did not appoint some one who had had more experience in public speak ing than I have had. However. l feel highly honored that it was my pleasure to be with you, and to speak i to vOu as.~lsnt; s--,i