Evening journal., 1917-10-11

could not do the manufacturing with
out having the workmen, yet ] sub
NIT that we have 10 do our work hrst
and the workmen and the public
should realize our position, and IN
consequence, do all in their power to
assist instead of hindering "the goose
that lays the golden egg"
II 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
agitator whose aims are to tear down
I instead OF to build up. and who try
/ to inspire class hatred, at the same
time try by force to get special priv
leges for the class they represent.
This association, through weekly
meetings has been successful In bring
inr ab6ui a better feeling and mutual
understanding between the manufac
turers. md through the exchange Of
IDEAS has accomplished q betterment
OF shop conditions Of its own vOlition
and not through force
"The association has worked for the
passage OF legislation which Is con
sldered right or beneficial and has
et-enr1rs'v opposed the passage Of
laws favoring class.
I'VE have been instrumental in
causing the arrest OF pickets who in
undated workmen refusing 10 be con-
trolled or take orders from labor agl-
tators or trade unions, and we VIII
indefinitely continue to protect luntll
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 filled the places OF
strikers without resorting to the inn
portaton Of toughs as strike breakers
who, as a rule. disrupt the peace and
J good order Of the community.
"Since our last annual meeting the
association has established a free EN-.
ployment bureau for the purpose Of
placing workmen OF various crafts al
no cost 10 the workers and irrespec.
tive Of their aflliation In any union or
ganizatlon. In conjunction with this
bureau we have endeayored to get Z
true and accurate record Of the work
ingmens habits conduct, and capabil
tiles and supply such Information K
our members upon request, I'm exactly
the same manner az Dun or Brad.
street renders reports TO their subscrib-
ers on the financial condition Of any OF
you gentlemen present.
1--WE hope TO make the workmen in
this city realize That the bureau is a
great benefit TO them, In View OF the
fact, that il will help the conscientious
workmen 20 secure and hold good po-
sitions, and VIII let the no-account
floaier and INSCRIPTIONS workman Of
which there are many, know that n
he is 10 work steady and at good
wage It will be necessary for him TO-
mond his ways. This we feel will
not only be beneficial TO the men but
the community as well. t3oi
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 Arm and a commit
tee OF this association, thereby, guar
antying the complaining workman an
absolute square deal.
1--WE must inspire confidence In thu
workers and let them feel that the,
! are on a proft-sharing basis with MS
and that only through their loyalt,
and energy can we earn the money
|, through tho sale Of our products, wit
= which TO pay them their share OF thos
earnings.
I'VE can do this by constructive ei
, fort to bring about better workln
conditions, keeping wages up to IN
highest point possible, and rewardln
diligence and skill among the work
; ers wherever we can. IN other words
we must take the lead from the labo
organizers and ae ators.-vho are moth
ing but parasites on the workmen, AM
that lead once acquired must be hell
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
islative assemblies through the entir