The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-16

has right to that share of the courfrys wealth
which he can earn, let 1t be claimed with
lusty arm an active mind-in short that
share proportionate with the capital be it what it
may. muscle or brains, that he invests. Every
man has the right to the possession of that
which he has earned. Employers should make
an organized resistance to all unjust demands
just as labor makes an organized resistance
against that which it deems to be unjust. Ev-
cry effort should be made to impress the idea of
fairness upon the people OF that being done
which is right This be done by the news
papers to a certain extent and the national and
State legislatures should deal with the mat
ter as to convince the people that the govern
msnt is amply able to cope with every situation
that may arise"
docs that mean to taxa repressive measures
as against labor organzatonsV
No. do not mean against organization; but
to firmly stop everything that impedes the move
ment OF business. which is the necessity of the
life Of every man of this this country, to put
down riotings to enforce the obligations of en-
ployer and employees, and to see that both carry
out their contracts with each other in good faith
"And do you think, Mr.. Depew, that the rail
road troubles OF the Southwest will spread to
the East and NorthT
81 sincerely hope not. The fact is, ours is the
settled part of the country. Its population is
backed by several generations of successful
craftsmen and those who have been prosperous
and happy IN the work and rewards of their
hands It cannot be so easily shaken as that
ried 1t into the West, and which for greater
part has little OF the permanent good or the
country at heart Upon that one fact look with
great hope
s.Do you know Mr.. Powderlyr
mo, don't. but he is certainly an able, an
earnest man Who by reason of what regard as
mistaken remedies, is doing vast deal of mis-
chief. But did you ever read book by Charles
Reade called Put Yourself In His Place It's
a very good book. Would it not be a good edu-
cational measure to put it in the hands of every
laborng man, with an appendix from some clever
man which should make the application in the
bearn on it.''
'sWould you like to write that appendix, Mr..
Depew9'
''No, fancy should get some Of my clever
journalistic friends to do that"
Speaking about legislation, you referred to it
In the most general sort Of way and rather as to
results to be attained than the character Of the
laws to be passed to be effective
ITO tell the truth, the question opens up such
vast ground that can't answer it in q mo-
ment. However, the main law should be fed
eral one. Its terms should clearly define the le-
gal status of both employer ard employe. and it
might well end there and leave the States to
supply the details of 1t. The obstacle in such q
law is the absurd demagogy which makes
men talk to catch votes and make speeches. do
not see but what we need something like the
cloiture that Gladstone got into the English
Commons to stop all this windage'
"But you enjoy making good speech your
self"
"Ah. we'll" he replied. laughing, ~ would not
have it apply to good speakers. Seriously, how
ever, am afraid we are wadng in deep waters.
G'nuo obstacles in the way Of dealing with the
question spring up at every point One can only
depend with any kind Of reliance upon the ma
tive good common sense of the people. 1t has
never failed the country yet dangerous and ma
liguant as have been the attacks upon it. sup
pose /. in common with many men in this coun-
try who carry heavy weight of responsibility,
have ungrounded apprehensions at times Why,
since have been president Of this road l have
lived ten years"
At this moment the friends for whom Mr. De-
pew had been waiting joined him. and in q
little while he was speeding away in his special
car.