The Connecticut labor news., 1922-04-21
Stirring Address of A. F. of l.. Head Inspires Representatives of Labor in Connecticut to Renewed Efforts.
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 Attorney C. J. Danaher of Meriden, counsel for the Connecticut Fedora ton whenever that organization needs counsel, was next introduced by MT. O'Meara, who referred to him as the loyal and every ready friend ot Or ganized Labor, as was Mayor Fltz- Gerald whenever asked by labor as an organization or by individuals, to give them his assistance. We can never repay MT, Danaher for what he has done for us and sometimes l have to approach him with my head pract1- cally on the ground in embarrassment because 1 know we can not repay him. feel sad. But MT. Danaher has never failed us yet. Hes true friend"
 MT. Danaher replied by saying that if what he had done had gained hlm such reputation as President O'Meara had given him then 1t was very easily gained because, as work CT himself. coming from a family of workers, he felt 1t his duty to give whatever little aid and encouragement he could to those who still have to toll with their hands as well as brains. Your president is one of the most honest, loyal and active men in the ranks of labor today and l want to say to him and to all of you that neither he nor any other man m or ganized labor need ever hang h1s head in embarrassment at coming to me for assistance. The latchstrlng to my office and my home is always out and I will esteem 1t a privilege ii you use it.
 This is perhaps the largest and most joyous day in the Christian world. Christ is risen after having given His life for all mankind. What then more fitting than you men who are giving of your lives, health and strength to better the working man kind of the nation and the world should meet together on this joyous day to discuss your successes or ta1i- ures and plan anew for more sacrl- fees in the future to aid all men. Labor must not suffer in the faith of its purposes for 1t IS the truth ana there can be no compromise with truth and therefore you should not compromise in your efforts when they are just, as even your enemies must admit they generally are. Nearly 2ooo years ago the Carpenter of Nazareth gave His life for you and all ages and you have with you here today another leader who has given of him the best of his life for you and your cause. Our chief today leads us for the benefit of the living people and as the influence of Christ now extends all over the world so does MT. Gompers' influence for good extend all over our land and even be- yond Think what you owe to him, my fellow men, for 1t can never be repaid Civilization at its best is war and it takes the lives of men and women just as surely as do the bullets and bayonets of the battlefield. There fore we need leaders like Samuel Gompers. and there IS no man ever lived more for betterment of his fel- lows than is he. To sit beside and with him Is an inspiration to all ot us, so let us absorb that inspiration, take joy in his presence and pledge ourselves anew on this great day, to follow in our course and when we lay down our lives and the Chief lays down his, our fellows must say ot us, Well done'"
 Following the, two addresses the luncheon was served and was an ex- cellent proof of Landlord Garde' S culinary art. During the courses the Garde orchestra assisted splendidly with such high class music as to cause President Gompers, near the conclu- sion, to go to the orchestra platform and personally thank the musicians because they had not played jazz but showed a true appreciation of their art in their selections" The pleasure was further added to when John w. Murphy, delegate of the Cigar Makers and president of the New Haven board of aldermen, responded to the request for song, with the once popular "There's Stein On the Table" As the tables didn't have even the suggestion of a stein MT. Murphy's hit created decided merri- ment He was followed by other solos by Timothy Ryan of the New Haven Plumbers Union, after which the tables were cleared and MT. Com pers began his address.
 MT. Gompers began by declaring his appreciation of the messages of confidence and respect delivered to him. "I owe a great debt of grati- tude to those who think kindly of me-" he began "I have tried and if some of my trials have helped you, then indeed 1 am grateful. 1 have not outgrown the Labor movement nor graduated from it. 1 am in it yet and have no aspirations other than to stay with the Labor movement as it is the best expression of the higher am bitions, not only for ourselves but for all humanity.
 Labor is being charged, either by those who do not understand or who, understanding, do it maliciously and viciously, with being a movement narrowminded and with no thought of others and actually hostile to gov ernment, hostile to the people and to the republic of the United States. Nothing can be so baseless as these statements. There is not a wrong attempted but you will find the Labor movement on the firing line, protest ing and seeking to get. right, Every benefit the organized workers secure helps non-members, all workers, those in public life and those engaged in honest business. Labor, it is true,
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