New Britain herald., 1918-07-03
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prosecution Ol the war was the spirit demonstrated by those who had the privilege of listening to Julius C. Stremlau, of Meriden, who addressed members of the Central Labor union of this city last night in the Central Labor union hall. Alr. Stremlau, who is in the employ of the Speakers bu- reau of the United States Department of Labor, brought d message from the department to the workers urg ing them to assist in the prosecution of the war. As was the case in the fields recently covered by MT. Strem- lau, the enthusiasm shown by the members of the union in this city is away above par MT. Stremlau was formerly president of the Connecti- cut Federation of Labor.
 The labor unions throughout the country realize just what defeat would mean to thiS country-juSt what We would have at stake should Germany win the war MT. Strem- lau's mission, has been and still is to urge mem bers of the various labor umons throughout the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to support the government in it's under taking by proving loyal, not only by giving generously of funds, but to demonstrate their patriotism by their very actions and words to bring about a thoroughly united country. tie was pleased, he stated, to find that thlS spirit prevailed in practically every city and town visited by him. Where the work really lies, he pointed ou1, is among those on the outside who are only half f-hearted and lukeWarm. He urged the members of the union to do their utmost to arouse an inter- est in this latter class that they, too, may become loyal patriots of the country. They are asked to convince their friends and neighbors on the outside that we must win the war, that defeat is out of the question, that each and every citizen of this country should have the feeling that America will win, and that they will give in every possible manner to assist in the prosecution of this great war. Mem- bers of labor unions have given very liberally toward the Red Cross recre- ation funds and have subscribed very generously to all Liberty Loan and Thrift Stamp campaigns.
 subscriptions to Bonds.
 MT. Stremlau gave some figures, showing the large amounts subscribed for Liberty bonds and war savings stamps by unions in New York and New Jersey, among them being statement of the Photo Engravers' union, No. l, of New York City. The mem bership of this union alone is 1,61S. Up to the present time the sum of $337, 554 has been subscribed for Liberty bonds and savings stamps Of this amount, $312,S40 was expand ed for bonds while $24,714 was used for stamps. Another instance quoted by the speaker, to spur on others to do likewise, was the manner in which members of the TeamSters' union of New York city responded to the War Savings stamp drive. An assessment of 5 1 d month is placed on each mem Der, and in return he receives four thrift stamps. This means that $lS,- 900 is taken in each month from the members of this union alone.
 Unless the movement now on foot, to organize mon on the outside, is put into action, it is probable his work in connection with this campaign will end after his work in Connecticut, as outlined, is completed. The move ment now under way is to gain en- trance into the various manufacture ing concerns in an effort to or ! ganize men. Noon-day speeches are to be part of the program. The plan is to try and gain the consent of the employers to allow this to be done, as it is very difficult, MT. Stremlau pointed out, to draw a large crow at mass meetings such as have been held
 in connection with this work The only way in which these men can be reached, he stated, is by going to them
 in the various factories. A confer once will be held ill the near future and plans for this work will be talked over and outlined.
 A mass meeting of all union men in the city will be held in C. l.. II. hall on July 6 at which a represen-
 tative of Secretary Wilson of the de-
 paltmcnt of labor and others will