The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-05

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tai and labor, and the organization of
labor, he showed the great influence
which had been brought about by the
unity OF laboring men in their stand
for their own rights. He emphasized
the rapid strides made by the labor
unions all over the world, not only in
this country but abroad and especially
In Australia.
Gave Interesting Data.
Mr.. Hanna gave some very interest
ing data which was known to compare
lively few. He told of recent patent
States patent Office at Washington,
which was the millionth to be issued
by the government. He said that dur
ing the last ten or fifteen years the
great majority Of patents which have
been issued in that time have been for
the benefit of the laboring men. This
was something which was particularly
pertinent to the day, and was quite
educational, both to the laborer and the
layman.
Congressman Hanna brought out
some very excellent points in the con-
clusion of interesting and rather i'm
promptu discourse in his reference to
the existence OF slavery in this country
and its abolition during the Civil war.
He briefly narrated the history of tho
labor movement in the nation. and Of
it's introduction into North Dakota,
where he declared 1t had done so much
good.
Mr.. Hanna sat down in the midst OF
applause, for he was most enthusiastic
ally received by the laboring men Of
the CITY, who have always found him
ready to assist them in every move
ment or project they have ever at
tempted. 1t win be his last public ap-
pearance in Fargo until after his re-
turn from the Minot land drawing and
his hunting expedition, so that careful
and close attention was given to his
every utterance.
General HiIdreth Speaks.
Labor, It's Rights. Its Powers and It's
Duties. was the subject Of the address
of Gen. M. A. Hildreth, who closed the
afternoons exercises. General Hill
dreth gave one Of the ablest addresses
he has ever delivered in the state. yes
terday, and 1t was one that was In
every way characteristic OF the man.
He spoke Of the enforcement of law
and the duty of the laboring man to
see that It is enforced. He declared
the laboring man has a responsibility
which he cannot shirk, as 1t is as much
his duty to preserve law, order and
good government as it Is that Of the
Office holder.
The speaker outlined a policy for the
laboring man to follow In preserving
good government, that he should do so
not for his co-workers and for himself
but for the whole people as well. He
spoke Of the duty to his immediate
family the laboring man owed society.
He said that while Labor day had been
set aside for laboring men, 1t was no
longer their day alone, for capital and
other interests all shared the holiday
with them, and helped them to cele-
brate it. 1t was one of the best
speeches OF the afternoon and the
speaker was highly complimented
when he concluded.
The day closed with the annual ball
Of the Trades & Labor assembly al
old stones hall, last night. It was an
affair that was particularly brilliant
and was largely attended. The music
was excellent and the floor In perfect
shape, so that despite the calling OF
of the athletic events and picnic, which
had been originally planned, the day
was most successful one.