The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Federation is Victor
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frlend, my chum, my pal ana my co.
worker in the American Federation of
Labor for 25 years, and after both of
Us serving 25 years, quarter of
century, you can realize that it was
pleasure to me at that time to nomin-
ate him, and can assure you now that
t is a pleasure for me to nominate
him at this convention. In fact, |
lidn't think would have that pleas
are.
If I remember correctly, what !
said last year was something to this
effect: He is the right man in the
light place and we want to keep him
here; he is the man for you and me,
always kindly and courteous, friendly,
leighborly and obliging; but with all
hat fighter from tn word "Go" for
right and justice
| know this man, as said, having
been working with him, harnessed up
with him for 25 years. know him
rom experience; know his qualifica-
ions; | know his ability and know
lis capabilities. am proud Of him
It these conventions. You will agree
with me that ne is an able man, fair
nan, a just man and an impartial
nan.
| think l have said enough about
lim just now. 1t gives me great
pleasure to nominate William Green
for President of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor for the coming term.
Chairman Coefeld: William Green
has been placed in nomination for
President of the American Federation
If Labor for the ensuing term. Are
here further nominations?
Delegate Fljozdal, Maintenance of
Way Employees: l move that nomin-
atoms be closed and the Secretary in
structed to register the unanimous
vote of this convention for William
Green for President for the ensuing
serm.
The motion was seconded and un-
,nimously carried.
After the affirmative vote was taken
Chairman Coefeld said: In opposition
stand up. The only one is George
Berry. Oh, see he is sitting down.
The motion was carried, and the Sec
retary will cast the ballot as directed
~ the convention.
Secretary Morrison: In accordance
with instructions, l hereby cast the
unanimous vote of the convention for
William Green for President of the
American Federation of Labor for
The ensuing term.
Chairman Coefield: AS your acting
President, | declare William Green
elected for the ensuing term.
After prolonged applause, the en-
lire audience arising, Chairman Coe-
field said: That is the answer to the
c. /. O.
Green Accepts Presidency
President Green: President Coe-
field, officers and delegates at this
conventional accept your action this
afternoon as a command to continue
service in behalf Of and for the Amer
can Federation of Labor. And, like
4 good soldier enlisted for life, re-
| spond to your command. In doing so
it is with a feeling of trepidation and
an increasing consciousness Of the
responsibility which / am assuming
| for think all Of you who have watch
ed the trend Of events can understand
that during the past two years at
least the responsibilities of the Presi-
dent Of the American Federation of
Labor and his associates on the Ex-
acutive Council have increased tre-
mendously.
/ face the coming year feeling sure
that we are going to face great, grave
responsibilities. hope and pray that
[ may be given the strength and cour-
age and the support Of the American
Federation of Labor so I can face
them in characteristic fashion. But
at the same time l am inspired by a
spirit of optimism. In spite Of all our
difficulties we made more progress
during the past year than during any
year within the last two or three de-
cades. We come here, as l stated in
my opening address, with an increased
membership, with increased prestige
stronger, occupying larger place in
the hearts and the minds and the af-
fections of the masses of the people
and supported by stronger public
opinion.
Battle Against Dualism Is Won
l think ! can safely say, and truth
fully say, that the American Fedora
ton of Labor stands today as the
victor in the fight with dualism and
rebellion. Our battle has been won
The facts justify that statement. And
during the coming year l am conf
dent we are going to increase oul
membership tremendously. l am GER
tain that one great organization
along with others, will come back
will return to the American Fedora
ton of Labor before the next year
expires All of this lends encourage,
ment to this occasion, auspicious as i,
is, and it inspires us to go forward
with renewed courage.
And so, accepting your commission