The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-18

the rights of this public whose moral
support the cause Of labor sorely needs.
For my own part, L believe the large
number of men who join strikes are
more to be pitied than to be blamed.
They are led on by irresponsible and
tyrannous chiefs. Labor unions have
great value, but one marked evil in them
is that they put the liberties of tens or
thousands in the keeping Of one man,
or of a few, who become their absolute
masters. their despotic czars.
These strikes read lesson 10 capital.
Capital must, fer its own sake, as well
as for humanity's sake. be mindful OF
its own duties and of the rights and m
terests of labor. The solution TO the
differences between capital and LABOR
is necessarily complex and no one pre-
else formula has been or can be found.
A generous sense Of justice toward all,
a deep love of ones fellows and atten-
tive listening to the teachings or Chrlst
will lead on all sides to a better under
standing and TO happier mutual rela-
tions. Certain IL Is that 50 far as 1t Is
possible the labOrer should not lack the
means Of decent support for himself ana
his family: he should not be overbur-
deaed either in weight or time Of labor;
he should be treated as a rational and
moral being with all respect due has
human dignity. His remuneration II
diminished i'm periods Of depression.
should increase in periods Of business
prosperity. Industries which allow some
profit sharing, which secures the labOrer
from want in sickness and old age, gain
strength 10 themselves while comforting
the working7nan.
As 10 some means OF prevention Of
strikes and dangerous disputes between
capital and labor nothing better so far
! has been suggested than arbitration
within all the lines Of wisdom and jus
tice that national legislation can throw
around It, Arbitration viii give al least
moral conclusion. against which neither
capital nor labor could well hold out.
Approves the Presidents Course.
Yes. ] approve highly Of President
Cleveland's course in the strike. His
prompt ac,i7p brought state and city offi-
| cials citizens and strikers to their senses,
and certainly so far as he went ne had
/ legal right with him. Mr.. Cleveland de-
| serves we'll of the nation and Of the peo-
/ pc Of Chicago in particular. Il were
! wei. indeed, for the principles Of the re-
| pubic If city and state authorities We're
always 50 prompt and firm in action as
TO render needless all appeal to the ma
tional executive. But talking in a gen
arai way. without reference To the city
( n Chicago or the state Of Illinois of the
affairs Of which I am not fully in
struc;ed, the difficulty is that state and
city officials are sometimes so soilcltOuS
! of political interests and party COnsidera-
/ tons that they fear u offend, and allow
! social troubles IL grow until repression
seems impossible. The need Of this
! country is lofty. disiuterested patriot
/ ism. which forgets all minor anegiances
/ i'm The presence Of the general welfare
AMI has the courage 10 make all sacri-
] fees which may be needed TO uphold this
welfare.
The position of the catholic church Is
easily defined. She stands for rights and
/ duties. FOR labor and capital, SO long as
! both follow duties and the one allows
/ The right Of the other. But. always and
! everywhere and above all other civil
] and social interests or considerations.
/ she stands for public justice and social
/ order. She abhCrs and foTbids all ap-
| pro3ch To laWiessness and anarchy; she
| commands obedience to law and stern
| loyalty 70 the country and 10 its iusltu-
| TONS