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be disseminated as widely as possible among those they represents 
All are thus mutually benefited and improved. 
I admire the growth and development of the plant in the field 
and the tree in the orchard or forest, but I admire still more, the 
growth and development of those engaged in the useful industries,, 
for upon such must we look to advance the great material interests- 
of the country. This growth and improvement can only advance 
by education, thought, and investigation. It has been well said 
here, that those engaged in the world’s industries should think for 
themselves. A man is fit only to be a slave who allows others to 
do his thinking for him; consult however with others; obtain their 
views; compare them with yours, and, after obtaining all the in¬ 
formation possible, let your own judgment be your guide, In ev¬ 
ery branch or department of labor, there is a continual struggle for 
existence. Go on to the streets of our cities, and you see men go¬ 
ing hither and thither with lightning speed, and you sometimes 
wonder wliere they are going, and what is their occupation. I tell 
you, gentlemen, they are simply struggling for a livelihood; for an 
existence. One branch of business is trying to make all the profits 
it can, and if the gains in other equally useful enterprises are cur¬ 
tailed or lessened thereby, no one seems to care. In this struggle, 
those engaged in industrial, productive branches of labor must 
think and act for themselves, and see to it, that they obtain a full 
share of the profits of their industry. 
At the close of Secretary Field’s remarks, on motion, the con¬ 
vention adjourned sine die. 
