The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-18
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mitted TO them. If arbitrators are chosen
for temporary service, as each case OF dis
pute arises. experience and familiarity
with much that is involved IN the question
viii be lacking, extreme craftsmanship and
bias will be the qualifications sought on
either side, and frequent complaints % I'M
fairness and partiality will be Inevitable
The imposition upon a federal court OF
duty SO foreign 10 the judicial function as
the selection Of an arbitrator In such cases
IS at least of doubtful proprlety.
The establishment by federal authority
OF such bureau would be just and sensi-
be recognition OF the value OF labor and OF
its right 70 be represented in the depart
menjs of the government 50 far as is
ances which interfered with transit and
commerce between the states, its existence
would be justified under the provisions OF
the constitution which gives TO congress the
power TO regulate commerce with foreign
nations and among the several states and
IN the frequent disputes among the labor.
ing men and their empliyes, OF less extent,
and the consequences OF which are con-
fined within state limits and threaten do
nestle violence, the interpretation Of such
commission might be rendered upou the ap-
plication OF the legislature or executive Of
a state. under the constitutional provision
which requires the general government 70
protect each of the states 'agains do
nestle violence.
An Aid TO Both Parties.
IF such a commission were. fairly or.
gained. the risk OF loss OF popular sup
port and sympathy resulting from re-
mentality, would constrain both parties to
such disputes 10 invoke It's interference and
abide by its decisions. There would also he
good reason TO hope that the very exist
ence of such an agency would invite APP
pncaton TO IL for advice and counsel. ire
quently resulting in the avoidance or con-
tentlon and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IF the usefulness OF such a commission
is doubted because II might lack power
TO enforce its decisions much encourage
ment Is derived from the conceded good
that has been accomplished by the rail-
road commissions which nave been or
ganized I'm many Of the states, which. hav-
ing little more than advisory power, have
exerted a most salutary influence IN the
settlement OF disputes between connecting
I'm July 1884. by a law of congress, a bu-
reau N labor was established, In charge OF
a commissioner of labor, who Is E~guireG
to collect information on the subject OF
labor its relations 10 capital, the hours or
labor and the earnings 81 labcring men
and women. and the means OF promoting
their material, social, intellectual and
moral prosperity
sThe commission which I suggest could
easily be engrafted upon the bureau thus
already organized by the ADDITION OF two
more commissioners and by experimenting
the duties now imposed upon II by such
other powers and functions as would per-
when necessary between labor and capital.
unGer such limitations and upon SUCH oc-
casions as should be deemed proper and
useful. Power should be also distinctly
conferred upon this bureau to investigate
the causes OF all disputes as they occur.
whether submitted for arbitration or not,
so that information may always be at
hand 10 aid legislation on the subject when
"GRoVER CLEVELAND"