Evening journal., 1918-09-03
LABOR MARCHES TO
REQUIEM OF KAISER.
tcontInued From rlrst PAGE

dciSatlng UelTld1y 10 an american I'M
lsh. They looked mighty efficient and
enthusiastic. those men. and showed
visiDly the spirit that Is going to stand
no nonsense from Germany. Numerous
signs proclaimed TO the spectators that
labor was out to defeat the Kaiser and
all his bunch.
The was given over TO honor the
hosts OF labor and all the mighty pow
er FOR human advancement represented
by this strong arm OF democracy. Sec
retary Of Labor Wilson honored VIII
nnngton with his presence last evening,
giving a rouslng address at a mass
meeting In front Of the Public Build
ing. While awaiting the coming OF the
secretary, who was unable 10 reach the
meeting place until $50 o'clock, the
thousands present Joined In The sing
ing OF patriotlc songs, under the lead
ership OF William p. White, and lis
tened TO short talks by local speakers.
Charles Warner, Federal director OF the
u. s. Public Service Reserve spoke of
tho need for a united effort at this
time urging every one to put forth his
best efforts here 20 help our boys In
The trenches beyond the sea.
John @. Saylor, district superintend-
ent OF the United States Employment
Service, spoke OF organized labor In
Wilmington and the magnificent sup
port II is giving In backing up Presi-
dent Wilson in his conduct Of The war.
and Of the work the United States
Employment Service Is doing for The
laborlng man at this time.
Mayor Lawson said this was not only
a great day for Wilmington, but
greater day for organized labor, and
urged the workers TO do their part In
that our boys would be taken care OF
over the seas and upon their return 10
The United States at the close Of The
war.
Il. F. Shine. vlce-presldent OF the In
ternatlonal Trolley Workers Union.
spoke OF the working OF that organiza-
tlon numbering $4,000 street car men
In the United States and Canada. and
OF the benefits derived not only by |
the men who run the cars, through |
organized labor, but OF the help the |
companies have found IL in dealing |
with their employees as a unit instead |
or an unorganized set OF men.
councilman Cathcart told OF the
OF the star in the service flag
and urged the workers TO nut forth
every effort here that our bows across
The sea might be provided with the
needed supplies.
AZ this iuncture Secretary OF Labor
Wilson arrived, accompanied nv /
United States Senator Salisbury and
Polk.
AS they mounted the speakers
stand they were greeted with tumultu-
Dus applause
Senator Salisbury was introduced
ana spoke briefly, owing 10 the late
ness or the hour. He declared that
labor has assumed IFS rightful place"
IND That II is just as necessary in car
'ying on the war as the soldiers in
ne trenches. He publicly thanked
ne central Labor Union for their re-
cent action m endorsing his oandi-
laoy for the United States Senate. and
declaring Il am your baby and / ex-
lect you to take care OF me-" was
reeted with loud applause and prom
ses OF support.
Secretary OF Labor Wilson, In be-
'innlng his address, announced that
or u years he had handled a pIck In G
ne coal mines OF Pennsylvania. and
nat ne had been a union man for as Y
ears, statement that met with pro- !
onged cheers and applause.
Mr.. Wilson referred to his beinq Y
lte and facetiously called attentIo1 II
D the fact That The Department Of
abor is not operating the train SER
Ice. ''
secretary Wilson praised the record II
senator salisbury and urged his re- II
Ihe secretary spoke OF the fine re-
llts obtained by the Cancellation
para IN settling labor disputes, and OF
5 power for good at this time.
IN closing, he spoke OF the struggle
. this country TO keep out OF war and
the events which had led up 10 orr
scomlng engaged In the struggle and Il
the need OF labor in supporting our tl
en- engaged in the struggle with the a
'utal Hun. He referred TO other wars (,
which the army had been able 10 d
lbsist upon the country it was trav- n
sing, but told how utterly impossible Ia
lch procedure was at this time. ST
hen II required the work OF ten men %
're to provide for one soldier in the h
enches :
He urged that every man do his nj 4,
ost in keeping 100 per cent eflcI- -,
ICY In the working force in the shops =,
re that our boys across the sea might i,
Gel re ne proper support In their fight
AZ tbe mO,io close peSSe; az ;ne .ddros. co,.. fo
an Polk paid a tribute 20 the Central
,bor Union, assuring them OF his :.
iendship for them and his earnest ,,
sire to serve them In any way that o.
, could. ut
One of the most popular features Of &C
Q morning parade was One-horse Je
rt adorned with flags, and driven by
man in a tall green hat with red th
lthers who carried a huge sign, I'VE nc
ant Sunday baseball" This appeal az
the Harlan boilermakers' was cheered w
every block. The great number OF m
rlan marchers made a fine showing. sa
Most OF the organizations were head tn
by their own bands. The lnterna- fr
nal Association OF Machlnists were
peclally attractive on account Of their In
wing the crack band from Fort du- er
mt which made a handsome appear III
&C and formed one Of the attractive go
Itures Of the demonstration The ma
lnisis just behind the band were WI
ed up TO the number Of several hun mi
I'd and were greeted with warm ap-
luse. pa
From the grandstand which had OF
en- erected for use Of the Community wi
orus, Mayor Lawson, Senator Sauls- gr,
ry, Representative in Congress Polk, glt
esident Of City Council Lyon. Chair al
IN Of the Council Finance Committee tic
bertson, Commissioner Benkhart of pls
; Iniied States Lahnr SerNicn Rilreaii nm