Evening journal., 1917-10-11

could not do the manufacturing with
out having the workmen. yet ] sub
nit that we have to do our work first
and the workmen and the public.
should realize our position and in
consequence. do all in their power 70
assist instead of hindering the goose
that lays the golden egg"
u ask you manufacturers 10 de-
mand and see that you get a square
deal, and further demand that not
only the workmen but the merchants
and bankers. In fact the community
in general see that you get square
deal. that they help you nullify the
influence OF the propagandist and
az tator whose aims are 20 tear down
instead OF TO build up. and who try
to inspire class hatred, at the same
time try by force TO get special privi'
leges for the class they represent
This association, through weekly
meetings he's been successful in bring
'nr about a better feeling and mutual
understanding between the manufac
turors. cnd through the exchange OF
IDEAS has accomplished a betterment
OF shop conditions OF its own yolition
and not through force.
"The association has worked for the
passage Of legislation which is con
sidered right or beneficial and has
st~enuous'v opposed the passage Of
laws favoring class.
1--WE have been instrumental in
causing the arrest OF pickets who in
undated workmen refusing to be con-
trolled or take orders from labor agl-
tators or trade unions, and we Will
indefinitely continue to protect (until
our last dollar Is spent the rights Of
every workman to sell his services
where he desires.
This association during the past year
has successfully handled several So
called strikes and nlled the places Of
strikers without rcsOrting TO the inn
portatlon Of toughs as strike breakers,
who. as q rule, disrupt the peace and
good order Of the community.
"Slnce our last annual meeting the
association has established a free en-
ployment bureau for the purpose OF
placina workmen Of various crafts at
no cost TO the workers aud lrrespec-
tive OF their afiillatlon IN any union or
ganlzatOn. In conjunction with this
bureau we have endeavored TO get q
true and accurate record Of the work
tiles and supply such information Ia
our members upon request, in exactly
the same manner as Dun or Brad
street renders reports TO their subscrib-
ors on the financial condition Of any Of
you gentlemen present.
I'VE hope TO make the workmen In
this city realize that the bureau is a
great. benent 20 them, in view Of the
90 81 huH raHf1N oil l.n
workmen 20 secure and hold good po-
sitions, and viii let the no-account
loater and INSCRIPTIONS workman Of
which there ape many, know that II
he is to work steady and at good
wage it viii be necessary for him TO
mend his ways. This we feel will
not only be beneficial to the men but
TIE community as well.
I'VE are also ready at all times TO
receive and investigate any complaints
which any workmen employed by one
Of our members may have, and such
Investigations will always be reviewed
by the head OF the firm and a commit
p tee OF this association, thereby, guar
b antying the complaining workman an
b absolute square deal.
1--WE must inspire confidence in the
workers and let them feel that they
l are on prolt-sharing basis with us
d and that only through their loyalt,
and energy can we earn the money
!, through the sale Of our products, Will
. which 10 pay them their share OF thos
: earnings.
! I'VE can do this by constructive ef
: fort 10 bring about better working
conditions, keeping wages up to thu
highest point possible, and rewardlnl
diligence and skin among the work
> ers wherever we can. IT. other words
we must take the lead from tho labo'
organizers and ae ators, who are moth
ing but parasites on the workmen, an'
that lead. once acquired must be hel'
as a stewardship by us.
1--WE must take a more active inter
est in legislative affairs Of the city
state and Nation The startling exam
pies Of organized effort to control leg
islatlve assemblies through the entr'