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opening of the new building that the tramway men have taken for their own purpose. I would ask your permission to give your brothers of the tramway hearty greetings and hope for their prosperity, success and triumphant work. Thus the labourers in various parts of this presidency and various parts of this city will go together united and I am sure that in this time of difficulty which you are undergoing the sympathy and co-operation of the Tramway Union Members is with you. The rice stores which we have opened to-day will also be opened to-morrow but at 3 o'clock. Now I will repeat what I have said to you yesterday that in this great struggle you should stand united what. ever happens. If anyone comes and tells you to do this that or the other thing, please consider very carefully first the position of the Labour Union of which you are members. Remember that all the departments, in the mills are limbs of the body and without the help of the one or the other the entire mill will not be able to work successfully. And therefore see that you stand united, men of different departments, belonging to the same mill and also men of different departments belonging to different mills. Whatever you do, see that considered act is done and I advise you to put forward the claim of the Labour Union and let the Union and its representatives work for you. I would advise you therefore not to allow yourselves to be divided on whatsoever account. Let each department bind itself to the other department and let the two Mill's men stand together as one great solid stone wall. Truth and justice are on your side and therefore if in the way of truth and justice you start I assure you that your triumph and victory will be cer