Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-04-23
HANNA DEFENDS UNIONS

HANNA DEFENDS UNIONS
ohioan in Hit Speech Handles D. M
Parry Without Gloves.
Columbus, o., April 23.-Senato,
Hanna, speaking before the convention
of the Amalgamated Association OF
Iron and Steel Workers, last night made
one of the most successful speeches OF
his career. 1t was an exposition anG
defence of the work of the civic feder-
alton. of which he is a leading MEMBER
defence of labor's right to organize;
an opposition to the claim that unions
should be required to incorporate and
become legally responsible; and Wig
orous reply to the statements of d. NJ
Parry of Indianapolis at the National
Manufacturers association convention
Senator Hanna was guest of the con-
vention, and when Chairman Bishol
pinned the badge of the organization on
his coat there was Il beginning of the
demonstration which lasted through
out his speech He told the beginnings
of the civic federation work TO recon-
ellie and concilate labor and capital
and of Its success despite discourage
ment. He declared the press had unani-
mously helped forward the good work
In every way, and public opinion, de-
spite that there had been doubters, had
always been most friendly.
Tribute to Amalsa,nated.
The senator paid tribute to the assoc
citation whose guest he was, and said:
i am glad, brothers-(at this point the
sneaker interrliptAI
applause)--to have this opportunity ,o
pay tribute to the amalgamated associa-
ton, to have. known 1t intimately since
the day of Its birth, and am glad.
further to have the opportunity TO say
that the underlying principles of the ANAL
gamated association have been my text
the guiding spirit of all the work that i
have ever Undertaken in the interests of
abor Great appause.)
10 you. my friends. Ia due the policy OF
the agreement: to you is due the practical
working OF an organization starting upon
the principle OF mutual interest. and In
vitlng your employers to jcn with you In
the settlement Of Il scale which means am
annual agreement.
That is the underlying principle which
IS the most important factor In this grent
problem.
want to allude to the recent utterance.
Of the president of an organization known
az the Manufacturers association (Great
applause have nothing personal against
Mr.. Parry. have the highest respect for
ma vi because II KNOW Il great
deal OF its personnel and | know that it
IS composed of liberal high minded men.
! say that II is unfortunate that that
question should be considered in so pub
&c way, IN so drastic Il way, by one who
from his own statements does not under
stand the question prolonged cheering)
lhis Is what You call text, is 1t not,
Father?
Father Mulhanc of Mt. Vernon, o.:
Yes, senator
Quotes From Parry.
Senator Hanna:
labor knows but one law and that is the
aw of physical force-,he law of the
Huns and vandals, The law of savages.
ali IT'S purposes are accomplished either
That is not. true; dong continued APP
clause and cries of "doods)
,lQReading): Once thoroughly alive TO
.lie true nature of this unAme,ican insti-
:ntlon of organized labor as at present
conducted the people. firmly believe, will
place their stamp of ,!isapproval upon 1t
and it Will dwindle Ia power faster than
md laughter) In controversion OF those
statements, ] am able to bear witness to
this, work of the civic federation Ii has
oecn demonstrated that this question In
he interest of organized labor unor-
S5 "a, labor has received more thought
classes OF the American people than ever
before.
II is true that within my knowledge the
men who control the greatest industrial
afrairs--and i mean by that term indus
rial affair" everything that enters into
our industrial development. transpr Ia
ION and manufacturing, are Statistic the
efforts being made are as much in such
interest, are satisfied that they have been
totally prejudiced, and are ready to CO.
operate. ready to give up, the prejudiees
hat have come from this effort. stand
ready today to extend their hands to fell
lowship and join In this movement--(con-
tinued applause)-a and honestly believe
-'0n S9tUJ nnwsa srrariS Assumption"
(Geading): The welfare of those who
toll I'm our factories calls for our most
earnest consideration, but what we must
protest against is the unwarranted usur-
patton of rights and the disastrous indus
trial policy which characterizes them in
That is unkind. l'nkind because II IS
mcnt In direct opposition to the object to
concession to admit that 1t is entitled to
earnest consideration. daughter and
lplausel But to say that there Is an UNI
warrantable usurpatlon of rights Is s., abb
soutcly not true. More applause.) There
Is no part of business or industrial trans
actions In which everybody is agreed and
satisfied 1T liz beyond the power of hui
man nature we are all selhsh-to expect
that In every transaction, In every bust
ness of life, there should be an exact
agreement. But there is always neutral
ground always Il mutual place, a neutral
position, where these great forces can
meet and at least consider the situation.
Senator Hanna referred to Mr..
Parry's statement that organized labor
drives men into its ranks unwillingly
through policy of intimidation, and
said that IL that is so he does not know
1t.
Tho Coal Strike.
Coming down to the work of the civic
federation In the anthracite strike Sem
ator Hanna told how he Hanna) was
personally given authority to say:
We Will accept S per cent horizontal
advance and withdraw all other de-
mands."
He continued.
Five per cent horizontal advance meant
an increase of cents per ton in the cost
New York markets. The proposition was
denied--turued down. to use familiar
phrase And yet 1t is claimed by this
gentleman, the economic teacher PARRY
that the loss resulting from that strike
amounting into millions of dollars, indi-
have been settled for cents per ton adj
-dltiOnal cost.
Speaking of the fear of q great btu
minous strike. MIR. Hanna spoke of his
faith In the agreements of the United
Mine Workers and cited how they stood
by their agreements although contrib
utng to the support of the strikers.
As to the argument that there must
be some legal responsibility, Senator