Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-26
STONECUTTERS IN 4
SESSION ENDORSE
LABOR ALLIANCE
FITZGERALD ST A R rs A
PATRIOTIC RALLY.
War Pc,icy of the Government APP
proved and Delegates Pledge I'm
flinching Support in Fight for
Human Liberty and World
Democracy.

ings of 'ha thirteenth general con-
vention Of T1Umevmen Stonecutters
Association, being held in indianapolis.
contain resolutions introduced by
Larry II. Fitzgerald. Colorado district
delegate
Resolution No. 2l, by Fitzgerald,
unanimously adopted. endorses the
American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy. and urges delegates upon
return home To- interest themselves in
forming local chapters Of the Alliance.
It is ns follows:
Indorse Alliance of Labor
Whereas. The American Alliance
for Labor and Democracy was brot
into life by the representatives, Of or
ganized labor. and for the prime pur-
pose of solidifying the nations work
ers, that the greatest service may be
rendered our government in prosecut-
ing the war TO a quick and successful
conclusion, thereby proving to the
world that labor not only stands for
eternal principle which is the Cod
given right to humanity, human jus
tice, human freedom for all the peo-
pies of the earth; and
Whereas. The American Alliance
for Labor and Democracy, in confer
ence at Minneapolis. MINI. Septem-
Der .. 1917. solemnly declared its un-
swerviug adherence TO the cause Of
Democracy, now assailed by the forces
of autncraCy and militarism az labor
uuiuuisfs. social rcformcrs and social-
lists. plcdgiug loyal support 20 the
United States government and hDr al
lies in the present world conflict: and
Whereas, There iE ~ present IN
many of our towns and cities regular
ly organized Chapters ~ the Alliance.
which are rendering valuable service
20 the government; therefore b. IL
To Form Local Chapters.
Resolved That we. the Representa-
tives Of the Journcymen Stone Cutters
Association, in general convention as
sembled, do and do hereby heartily
endorse the aims md objects Of tho
American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy: and, IL rs further
Resolved. That all delegates be- and
are hereby instructed TO- on their re-
turn to their home towns. bring the
matter to the attention Of their re
spectivc locals with the end in view
Of forming charters Of the American
Alliance for Labor and Democracy in
their respective localities The hour
has now arrived when not only is the
very life Of our country in danger. but
the freedom Of the world is in jcop-
ardv.
Then. in this solemn hour in con-
vcntiou assembled. let US fcrvcntly
pray to God Almighty to give US the
strength 10 aid our beloved country
and her allies to wipe from the earth
and forever the last vestigc Of tyranny
and oppression, vandalism and all the
other devilishisms now prncticei by
Germany and her allies in this, the
most fearful Of wars"
Pledge Government Support.
Another resolution proposed bv Del
cgate Fitzgerald and adopted endorses
tho war policy Of the government and
nl"d@os support Of the unions entire
r'ombership This resolution is as fol
lows:
Whereas. The fundamental princi-
nle Of organizcd labor is the uulift Of
the worlds workers. thereby bringing
into play broader and n more intclli-
gent citizenship, insuring the pcrmn-
ncncy Of our democratic institutions
and the safety Of our country from
without rs well MS within; and
"Whcrcns, The underlying principles
Of Democracy and organized labor are
ono md the snmc: and
"Whorcag. At this hour the freedom
Of the world is in danger of being
crushed bv the on-rushing hordos. the
slaves Of prussian militarigm pnd nu-
tocrncv in their frightfulnogH they aim
to efraco from the earth the last vest
ige Of democracy; and
Whereas, Labor never shirkcl
fight Of any kind in which it was
sought 10 establish those things that
are necessary to the liberty and ad-
vanccment Of humanity; therefore,
be il
Fighting Cause of Freedom
Resolved, That we. the represcn-
tatives Of the Journeymen Stone Cut
ters' Association in general convcn-
tion assembled on this the 18th day Of
January, 1918. at indianapolis. Ind,
place ourselves on record as cndors-
ing the war policies of our govern
ment, pledging our loyal support in
prosecuting this world war for the
freedom and Justice of all mankind to
n quick and successful conclusion; and.
further
"Resolved, That we chcerfully en-
dorsc the patriotic action of our gen
eral officers in subscribing the sum
of $4,000 for second liberty loan
bonds; be it further
Resolved, That those Of our broth
ers who are now fighting for the
cause of freedom in the trenches in
France, and all those who Join the
colors, until the war for democracy
and humanity is won, shall retain full
benefit. without cost. in the Journey
men Stone CATERS Association of
North America"
A proposition submitted by Cana
dian delegates to amalgamatc the
Stone Cutters with the Bricklaycrs
and Masons international Union was
deferred for future action.
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