The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-16
RIGHT OF EMPLOYERS
DEFINED BY RESOLUTIONS OF
MANUFACTURERS.
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
SECURED THE PLEDGED SUPPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATION.

AOOpNCO ~ RCSOAuthOh
tive to LabOr-Win Oppose Any
Legislation That Would Not Pro-
mote the Principles for Which
1t Has DecIared-COmmissiO
Carol ID. Wright Discussed the
Question of Labor and Capital.
New Orleans, April 15.-The dele
gates to the convention of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers
devoted practically all of their time of
both sessions to-day to the discussion
of the labor question.
There was much difference of opin-
ion as to the nature of the attitude
which the organization should take
toward trades unionisms, and the de-
bates were at times heated, but when
the adoption of a declara ton of prin-
ciples was finally reached, the resolu
ton embodying it was accepted by a
unanimous vote. An effort was made,
led by d. A. Tompkins of North Car
olina and Mayor S. M. Jones of To-
ledo, to hold this resolution for print
ing and further consideration, but the
and the protest was overruled.
Numerous other resolutions were
adopted during the sessions, among
them being one condemning the con-
vict labor system, another commend
ing the organization of non-union
men, and others condemning RADICAL
unionists and favoring a general or
ganization of employers in all branches
of trade.
"A resolution favoring general tariff
revision was held over for considera-
ton at to-morrow's session.
Interest in Resolutions.
Interest in to-day's session centered
in the report of the Resolutions Com
mittee, which was made at noon.
The labor question Immediately came
to the front in the shape of resolu-
tion embodying a declaration of prin-
ciples, declaring against boycotts and
lockouts, recognizing the right of labor
to organize, but without interference
with the liberty of employers or en-
ployes," denying the right of unions to
fix wages, and pledging the association
to oppose all legislation not in accord
A motion to adopt the resolutions
of CINCINNATI, a3lao demanded that the
resolution be printed and held over un-
til tomorrow. Mr.. Taller was support
ed by Mayor Jones of Toledo and a
rising vote was demanded. The mo-
ton to defer action was lost by a
heavy vote, and the resolutions were
adopted. They contain the following
declarations:
Resolutions Declarations.
First. Fair dealing is the fun
damental and basic principle on which
relations between employees and en-
ployers should rest.
Second. The National Association
of Manufacturers is not opposed to
organizations of labor as such, but
it is unalterably opposed to boycotts,
blacklists and other illegal acts of
interference with the personal liber-
ty of employer and empolye.
Third. No person should be refused
employment or in any way discrim-
mated against on account of member
ship or nom membership in any labor
organization, and there should be no
discrimination against or interference
with any employe who is not a mem
Der of a labor organization by MEM
bers of such organizations.
Fourth. With due regard to con-
tracts, it is the right of the employe
to leave his employment whenever he
sees fit, and it is the right of en-
ployer to discharge any employe when
he sees fit.
fifth. Employers must be free to
employ their work people at wages
mutually satisfactory, without inter-
feernce or dictation on the part of
individuals or organizations not direct
ly parties to such contracts.
'Sixth. Employers must be unmo-
Tested and unhampered in the man
agement of their business, and in the
use of any methods or systems of pay
which are just and equitable.
Seventh. No limitation should be
placed upon the opportunities of any
person to learn any trade to which he
or she may be adapted.
Eighth. This association disap-
proves absolutely of strikes and lock-
outs, and favors an equitable adjust
ment of all differences between en-
ployers and employees.
Ninth. The National Association of
Manufacturers pledges itself to oppose
any and all legislation not in accord
with the foregoing declaration"
Wright Talked About Labor.
At the morning session Carroll D.
an address, in the course of which he
said:
"The working man has risen from
ignorance to intelligence, and as he
has reached intelligence he has be-
come more or less a greater complica-
tion in industrial affairs. In his igno-
rance he did not strike; in his intel
ligence he does strike. The next step
in the development in his intelligence
will be that he will not strike; that
he will be able to accommodate him.
self to conditions, because he will un-
derstand them better. He will be able
to recognize his rights in relation to
the rights of others and to know fully
what is necessary for successful pro-
duction, where he now understands
only a part. This means, of course,
the organization, the continuance, the
perfection of labor unions. Some of
the methods of the labor union are to
be condemned. So are some of the
methods of the capitalistic organiza-
ton to be condemned, but because they
cannot get on together does not mean
that either or both should be destroyed.
They must get on together.
1.-The great question for employers
and employees is: Will theyp in conduct
of their mutual affairs, exceed the mill
tant spirit, or invoke that peaceful
consideration which leads to the adop-
tion of the highest elements of business
interests?"
Union for Employers.
The much-discussed resolution IA
voring united action upon labor mat
ters by all employers was submitted