| Show FORCE OF LABOR UPLIFT IS SHOWN BY ITS PROGRESS by the tac late lata samuel compers compere down the ages file the crowds of common people so patiently so unobtrusively tru so BO submissively that dumb pain catches the heart in response to the human tragedy and pain of the dwarfed lives and suppressed powers though the march of the worlds hurts with its pain and its pathos yet it brings cheer gladness ai aud id encouragement coura gement today though the common people dig and delve go down into dark and weary places do the work necessary to 16 the intricate organizations izat ions that supply social needs yet many of them are able comfortable and happy past the conception of former ages and how the labor mave movement in some guise with varying ideals the labor movement has existed wherever there has been need and oppression of the workers it has led them up from slavery to freedom through the gate of tre freedom upon the infinite possibilities of free life that stretch I 1 far far away in the unfathomed future I 1 I 1 and what Is this labor Plo movement it Is a living thin thing with soul and spirit and i a personality all its own those that are weary and heavy laden cast their burdens upon it straighten the bant back and ease case the aching muscles in newfound new found freedom they look up and see the higher levels and purer heights just jus t beyond men and women that hunger and thirst stretch out their hands handa handland and receive that which satisfies the present physical needs As the pangs of distress become less sore mind and heart beart are freed of the i burden of existence ready for things of the spirit those made restless and alert by unsatisfied longing turn to this great human movement and there find a response to their craving for something that Is truo true and honest practical yet idealistic to keep full and strong this tide of energy to rouse the purpose and determination termination to strive for yet more and more Is the great purpose of labor day let the workers meet together review the things done realize the mistakes and the victories take counsel wita each other to inspire to press onward and upward now more than two million strong the trade union movement of america Is a great force inthe in the forward movement for human progress and welfare increased members and power bring increased responsibilities the labor movement will bear the responsibility with dignity and wisdom befitting its iti high ideals and purposes it will meet opposition and ma many ny obstacles s in its struggle for the abolition of wrong tor for the attainment of for far the establishment of human brotherhood but the organized labor movement will win it must win it cannot fall the triumph of labor for justice and humanity Is assured it Is writ writ not only in the stars but also in the heartso dearig anam and inis ls odthe of the mosses masses |
