Evening journal., 1914-01-08

mington and hoped that any negotia-
tions in the future would be carried
on in the same fair manner, SO that
employers would recognize the just
ness of the printers claims.
You must recognize the fact that
this union Is but a small part OF the
International typographical Union,
the greatest international union in
this country" said Mr.. Young, (which
is noted for its fairness, its conserv-
atism, and its aggressiveness when
ever necessary" referring TO the
record OF the International Union.
Mr.. Young pointed out that it recog-
nizes the inviolability OF contracts
and requires its unions to live up TO
them. This IS recognized by other
unions and by employers in gem
eral." Mr. Young added, "and we
can't be too proud Of our great I. r.,
u" Mr.. Young referred to the great
home of the Union at Colorado
Springs, which Is a model institution
for the whole world to copy after.
james /. O'Kane, retiring president
OF tho Central Labor Union, was the
next speaker called upon, and expressed
his appreciation nt being invited. He
lauded the Typographical Union, and
pointed ont that the efficient secretary
Of the Central Union is Walter c.
Davis, Jr. a member Of the printers
organization. "You mon who haven't
taken so much interest as Mr., Young
don't understand the magnificent or
ganization you belong to-" said Mr.
O'Kane. PTaising the Union Printers
Home, in Colorado Springs. Colo, he ex-
pressed a belief that the Painters
Union would soon have such a home.
which is wonderful monument and
example To all labor organizations Mr..
O'Kane pointed out the improvements
and progress in the printing trades
since the days of Benjamin Franklin.
Talk about hard times, he said. mo
signs of il are abroad here tonight,
and don't you think there will be any
panic in this country for some time TO
come. ! am interested in the Chamber
of Commerce They are trying TO build
M greater Wilmington. What does
it meant 10 create new industries and
make more employees. II is up TO the
members affiliated with organized
labor TO so shape their course that
when the new industries locate here the
men and women to be employed shall
receive living wage" Referring to
the fact that a. r. Saylor and his two
sons were present. MIR. O'Kane caused a
laugh when he observed; "lhere never
was mutiny on the decks OF the Cen
tral Labor Union ship when the Saylors
We're on deck
Mr.. Phillips. organizer of the Phila-
delphia Union, was next called upon
by Toastmaster Hogue. Almost any
thing that could be said in a gather
ing of good fellows would be ap-
propriate tonight" said Mr.. Phillips,
after the applause had subsided. but
we can't very well get away at an
anniversary like this from talking
shop Mr.. Phillips referred to the
objects and principles of the order
Speaking OF the action OF the Ford
Motor Company IN raising wages and
distributing millions of its profits
among It's employees, Mr.. Phillips said
it would prove a great benefit 70 the
workers, but it was not practical
solution of the difficulties Of the or
ganized labor problem.
Employing printers have learned
that the International Typographical
Union is not a rainbow proposition,
but a business proposition" said Mir.
Phillips: that the employers inter-
ests are its interests. that the policies
of the Union are constructive always
and not destructive. and that II has
no quarrel with any mans politics,
but it does insist that no action shall
be taken unless some good shall fol-
low. That is the line we must ad-
here TO. In reaching the goal, don't
sacrifice something We have today for
something we can only anticipate.
Bear in mind that whenever we de-
suoy the printing industry we de-
stroy our livelihood. Continue to or
ganize, insist upon better wages,
cause the employer TO put in cost
systems and to charge the consumer a
fair price. The sooner this is uone
the better off the employer will be. and
we will get the return we should have
for our labors. Don't experiment.
Let US keep going straight ahead"
James L. Montgomery, Of Philadel-