New Britain herald., 1916-05-31

manufa cturers' relations toward the postal employees, MT. Landers said they were most cordial and the efforts of the clerks to rcnder excellent service arc appreciated by the manufacturers We also feel indebted to MT. Reilly for the service to the clerks, and want at this time to publicly thank him for this service which has bene- fitted the manufacturers also," Mr. Landers said
 The manufacturers desire the best of service, and if it is necessary to go to the fourth assistant postmaster or even to Postmaster General Burleson to secure the service Postmaster De- laney is aiming for it will be done, MT. Landers said.
 ''Ten years ago I as mayor had the pleasure of addressing your conven- tion in this city, and I hope to meet with you again. Whenever you see a piece of mail addressed to New Britain manufacturing concern in your office, rush it along,sit may be. an or der" s%
 National Secretary Gibbons
 National Secretary Gibbons in a very short but we'll delivered speech, told of the aims and objects of the order and how the members had been ma- terially benefited. He paid an excel lent tribute to Messrs. Reilly and Lonergan for their part in securing better working conditions while in congress. 'If you men will do your duty, you will give us back again Tom Reilly" he said in conclusion.
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 The mention of MT. Reilly's name as the next speaker, caused a mighty cheer which echoed through the hall for several seconds and while the orchestra struck up a tune the hand clapping and greetings continued to grow. One of the visiting delegates sang a welcome song to MT. Reilly, which made a decided hit. #
 MT. Reilly said he deeply appreci- ated the words of praise that had been showered on him at the gather ing, especially as it was in his home town. Touching on the Memorial Day observance, he said that the day was fitting for such convention. While the memory of the deceased soldiers Is being com memorated 1t should not cause those who are the living soldiers battling every day with conditions that confront them to be forgotten, especially in the great est service of all the postal service.
 MT. Reilly said the vast multitude of employees of the United States gov ernment was like employees of a cor pOratiOn, in the respect that many of these corporations are now solving the manner of extending ways and means of showing their appreciation for faithful duty performed, and he was confident that the government would join in and do likewise. These remarks were made relative to the pension fund system.
 To Representative James R. Mann, the postal employees champion at the present time, Mr. Reilly rendered a glowing tribute, assuring his listeners that their interests were well cared for In their national president, Mr. Rogers, the clerks have also select ed a man who has in every manner qualified as being the proper head of their great organization.
 MT. Reilly said that the clerks should never forget the service rend- cred them by ex-Congressman Loner- gan while in congress. Continuing he said:
 Since the adjournment of the Six ty-second congress there has been considerable grumbling among post office employees over the fact that laws intended to improve their work