The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-29
Burns Selects the First Named for
shafer and Asks schwab to
Choose One Of the Others.
AN OFFICIAL DECLARATION
STEEL CORPORATION WILL HAVE NO
DEALINGS WITH THE UNION.
Trouble Can he Adjusted Only ny the
Men Resuming Work-Nonunicn-
lists wanted at the Tin Mills.

PITTSBURG, Aug. 2S-Another arbltra-
ton scheme was launched this evening by
Simon Burns. president of the Window
Glass Workers Association, l.. y. 500. Mr..
Burns proposes an arbitration committee
selected from among such men Arch
bishop Ireland. Bishop Potter. Seth Low
and others of like prominence. Their deci-
sion is TO be final and accepted by both par
ties Mr.. Burns says that IL the corporation
will agree to the plan the strike will be
declared off at once The steel people will
not discuss the matter. The Burns PROPOSE
ton is in the shape OF an open letter TO
Charles NJ. Schwab, president Of tka
United states Steel Corporation. and to
President Theodore Shaffer, of the Anal
gamated Association. President Shaffer
says he is satisfied TO submit TO the arrange
ment proposed by Mr.. Burns. so IL only
remains for Mr.. Schwab TO concur. IL he
does it may result in the immediate ter
mination of the great strike. Mr.. Burns's
letter is as follows:
the United States Steel Corporation and the
Amalgamated Association is one that cap
ital. labor and the public are largely in
terested i'm. and the main points in dispute
are not understood by others than the two
organizations that are principals. and. per-
haps not all interested in those thoroughly
understand where the blame should rest.
when it will end, or how and what damage
and trouble il may cause before being set
lied One side blames the other, and, as q
matter of fact, perhaps both sides may be
to blame more or less Capital and labor
are so closely connected that they should
carefully consider and recognize each 9TH
er's rights Labor must be employed, cap
ital invested. and each should be fair ana
friendly toward the other.
MISTAKES MADE.
There is no good reason now for re-
ferring to the mistakes or errors made ny
either side i'm the past. Nor should the
mistakes of officers individuals. their
intentions or what they say or do have
any effect. The present question is what
is right and best TO do TO secure the best
results under the present conditions for
both sides and TO avoid trouble I'm the
future. Neither side nor their representa-
tives will admit they wrong, that Is
why the matter should be referred 10
others who will not hesitate TO decide how
and where one or both are wrong.
president Shaffer. representing his or
ganization, has agreed to arbitrate. Presi-
dent Schwab. representing his organization.
has refused, contending there Is nothing
TO arbitrate. If this position is correct
then he cannot lose or the interests he
represents be injured by allowing honest,
truthful and fearless citizens TO settle this
controversy and all questions in connec-
ton with the same which neither side
seems willing or able to do.
THE first question for an arbitration
board TO decide is whether there is any
thing TO arbitrate. They would first ascer-
tain why there has been no settlement
made-why the plants have been idle and
whose fault it is. What is required now Is
a suggestion proposition 10 both sides
that will be fair and that neither can af-
ford TO reject. The first and most inn
portant matter is to get both sides to sign
an agreement TO arbitrate. then the re-
sumption Of the plants and the selection
of the arbitrators.
A BASIS FOR ARBITRATION.
with this in mind / submit the follow
ing as basis for arbitration:
'.First-That President Shaffer and Presi-
dent Schwab representing both sides. shall
sign an agreement TO arbitrate and that
the decision of a majority OF board OF
arbitration shall be final and binding 10 all
parties connected with both organizations.
''Second-That immedfa tely on both sides
agreeing TO arbitrate President Shaffer and
and the officials of his organization shall
promptly call OF the strike and order all
men TO return 10 work. that they must all
accept the decision rendered.
''Third-That all workers who ceased
work on order OF President Shaffer the
officials OF the organization shall be al
lowed to return TO work in their respective
places and without prejudice or discrimina-
tion.
"Fourth-That the arbitration board shall
consist of three members. each party 10
select one, the third 10 be selected by the
two named.
"Fifth--That each side shall publicly an
nounce the name OF the man selected wfthzul
in twenty-four hours after si6n
agreement; that the board shl
within five days therea fter
decision in Writing signed
members within at easL
under oath and the
authority 10 summS
ed with either ST.
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