The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
rRKsIDEkT OLEVELAND's MES
SAGE.

The message Of President Cleve-
land on the subject of the labor
troubles lie an eminently conservative
document, placing the delicate and
important question il treats in its
proper light. We speak in no spirit
OF partisan adulation when We say our
exalted opinion OF the ability and
high confidence in the patriotism OF
Of Mr.. Cleveland, previous to his
election, have been confirmed by each
additional state paper that has been
issued by him since his Inauguration.
His inaugural address, his first mes
sage to Congress, his special commu-
cation TO the Senate, and that which
he sent 10 Congress on Thursday,
all sttest unhinching firm
ness, the most impartial
patriotism and the highest degree
OF st ltesmanship. Beset by the con-
flicting counssls and irreconcilable
prejudices OF factions, or temporary
measures Of expediency confronted
by opposition in his own party for no
offense save that OF honestly striving
to redeem his pledges-comlng into
office at critical juncture, he has go
far encountered obstacles al almost
every step aud met dangers at every
side, He has, however, proved him
self not only equal to each
emergency as it has arisen, but
superior to the misforiunes that
frowned upon him, as well as the
Vaccinations OF those who would en-
barrass and break down his admins
tration. Mr.. Cleveland has performed
genuine public service in send
ing his able and well.timed
message TO Congress. The whole
tone Of his paper is in sympaty within
the laboring classes. Indeed his mes
sage lie an eloquent plea for them. At
the same time he sets his face firmly
against the lawless mob which seeks
TO accomplish its purpose by the de-
struc.ion Of other peoples property.
The American people are uniting in
the opinion that every man has
right voluntarily to join an association
in which he submits bis own judg.
ment 10 the judgment OF the majority
OF his associates, and that the man who
has not joined such an association has
not forfeited his right to work for
wages satisfactory to him, and il those
who have joined such an associa-
ton interfere with the exercise OF his
right, they are az much oppres sors as
the capitalists who, for their own selfish
ends, Cypress laboring men. For two
years the APPEAL has persistently
urged arbitration as the only
remedy TO adjust all differences
between capital and labor,
and II halls the Presidents message as
3 move in the right direction. Jay
Gould, in his testimony before the La
Dor Investigating Committee on Thurs
day, announced himself in favor Of
arbitration, aad es the labor classes
are anxious for the same plan Of ad-
justment, there is nothing to prevent
immediate action on the part Of Con-
gress, The socialists, the anarchists,
the sgrariAns and all the lazy vaga-
bonds and criminals who hate prop.
srty owners, whether millionaires hv-
ing in palaces or the workingmeu
occupying little homes which they
have secured through honest industry
and trugalty, will oppose arbitration.
A few greedy, cruel capitalists who
take delightiugr grinding and starving
labor will deuounce the policy OF ar.
bitration. But II such an umpire
should be created by Congress, the
party refusing to submit to its
awards would not only lose the sym.
pathy Of the American people, but be
exeerated es iactious disturbers OF the
peace and tranquility of the country.