New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-27

10 submit that question also to arbitration
want some outsider to decide between Is waethe'
there Is something to arbitrate or not Is mere
any man insane enough to think for one moment
that / should be compelled TO submit such ques-
ton to the decision Of any arbitrator on the lace
OF the earth?
What a man shall receive for any properly
which he owns what another man shall pay Tor
such property. what wages man snaI receive
for his own labor. and what wages man shal!
pay for such labor. are questions when sh.,u.a
always be left 10 agreement between the ST
ties themselves There Is no safety FOR Ire woih-
ingmen in law which would compel mem 10
leave such a question 10 any one except .hein-
selves. And no man would hereafter PUT dolaf
into any enterprise to give employment TO his lei.
low men II he could not be assured that ne would
be permitted TO manage the enterprise winch ne
their time and labor. and they shoula con-
cede to capital the same hight OF c01trr-
This modern effort - array worSinSsneh ~ ''hs'
employers Is wicked and disastrous in the eA-
IRENE. Both classes should ways work IN aa'-
mony Their Interests axe IDENTICAL Iae men
who have denied themselves Injuries 10 save
little money. who Rave worked hard when other
men were louns'ng or IT play. ma VINO nave
risked their SAVINGS In bml1ins UP enterprises.
who furnish employment. DO r,uch OR the
world as thu rnch who u the w3rS
THE sHIRKs NEVER GET AHEAD.
There should never be a feeling among workers
that they are a; liberty to shirk their work The
actually gets is tn. man who will end life as
partner in the concern. some day have con-
Germ Of his own. A man who never forgets the
interests Of mis- employer. who is always watcntui
and ready 20 do to the full extent Of lis ability.
whatever he can TO advance the interests OF the
concern for which he works. is the man who
cannot and y Ill not spared from that enter
prise. Faithful devotion AMI honest labor are
llyy cd nd should ALWAYS be e.
warded
Recently said to empoye Of railroad
company who seeme1 10 De overWDrKed: maven
you tough JOB On your hands," His reply I'M
pressed me greatly. He answered: 1T is tough
just now. but man wcu'i be cnump VINO
would not accent cheerfully unusual work Tow
and then for company which treats Its employees
as white :his company treats Us mat nan
has a future before him. Watch him. lie VIII
some day be superintendent OF that or some other
railroad.
nothing in their contract forb.ddn2. to combine
together tor mutual protection and heipfulness
They have rgn: to ,r!ke. singIy ~ in concert.
II not satisfied with Their Wages or treatment,
and there their rights Il coercion cease.
II the employers had the right to compel en-
ployes to submit the question OF wages and con.
tinued service to arbitrators, the employees would
be reduced to practical slavery What sane man
would hire to ar individual, firm or corporation
for one day. for six months. or for any length OF
time. II at the expiration OF his contract he coud
be compelled TO submit the question OF subsequent
wages and subsequent employment to an enforced
arbitration?
Neither would any person dare to build rae
tory and employ men In it. II after the termiha-
ton Of his first contract with his employees they
could compel him 10 submit to compulsory aroi-
tration absolutely the question OF future wages
and future employment. II such right were 10
be conceded to the workers OF the Uni,ed STATES
even a family would not be safe in hiring COOK
or A coachman. The doctrines taught py AT
Debs are false in principle and pernicous In tneir
influence even upon labor he wouIa sa'he,
around him the workingmen who have wives ana
children to support and who are receiving lar ar
wages from honorable employers ana wouIu III !,
them with dstrust and discomfort. he wouiu
urge them by conspiracy and compuisioh 10 o.
tain an advance OF wages. As result, MS de-
luded followers would soon be without wages anu
their families without support So.
JfI could reach every workingman In the unit
cd states with my voice to-day. instead OF ad,
dressing them In the language OF MI Deps anu
other agtators I would say: Gentlemen, IL 20.
want TO be successful you should ma employ fhen'
with an honorable. successful man. HrH, VI No'
ration You should obtain as favorable con-
tract Of hire as you can. and then you shouiu DC
much more DESTROYS 20 be worth more 10 youi en-.
ployer than the wages you are 10 ies rec, ~, con
YOU should be anxious to obtain the last ccl' 80
earn You should give to your employers such
diligence willingness Of hand ara ndenty ina, a.
the end OF your first engagement increaseo U.s.
would be voluntarily offered you. You shouIu
aooani,s the fact that no employer can arord 10
lose willing competent steady ana INDUSTRIOUS
Continued employment increased wages, happl-
ness contentment and prosperity come 10 VOTE
,ngmen who are willing and anxious to give 10
.hsr eynnoyers the best service there Ia IN theih
On The banner Of Mr. Debs should be printed u, the
words Conspiracy. Organized Ideness bullaoz-
ing. Boycottng, Dissatisfaction Dlsc ; yo,,,d
eYty." on TIE banner around when wou1u
rscommend the honest sons of toll to gather
would be printed words like the following: IN
dustry. Temperance. Economy, Fidelity; Son,s ,,,
ment STEADY Employment. Courage, Prosperity'
Self Respect and Happiness" r. g. HORH'