The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
WAR ON BAD UNIONISM'
 BY THE MANUFACTURERS

Il where he is still farther removed in a personal way from his employer. Vital Question and Answer. "Dces this mean harm or does 1t mean good? The answer to this queation de- pends entirely upon 'he attitude of the two parties in the new relation. Capital may receive nov and then San fexorbitant increase m the way of profits or of interest. and wages may be raised or depr6ssed artifcial1y. but under all normal conditions the profits to capital and the remuneration to labor will be regulated by positive economic laws but these laws are more elastic than natural laws and hence disturbances, misunder- standings and bitterness arise. On the whole, however. the remuneration to cap itai is constantly decreasing. and that to labor constantly increasing. This is the result. 90 far as capital is concerned, of the accumulation of wealth which may be turned into active and productive capac- ity. and so far as wages are concerned, to the increased standard of living re- sulting from education and the culture which follows 1t.
 Justice will Find the Way. "The growth of the sentiment underly- ing the principles of justice outlined, be- longs more thoroughly to the present than to any preceding age. and will over come the labor difficulties which harass the public, injure the workman and damage capital With the ethical spirit finding a lodgment, the antagonists and the animosities win be softened, if not removed.
 The workingman has arisen from ig- norarce to intelligence. and as he has reached intelligence he has become more or less a greater complication in indus trial affairs In his ignorance, he did not strike; in his intelligence he does strike. The next step in the develop ment of his intelligence will be that he will not strife: that he will be able to accommodate himself to conditions. be- cause he will know them and understand them better. He will be able to recog- nize his rights in relation to the rights of others and to know fully what is nec- essary for successful production, where now he understands only a part. This means. of course. the organization. the continuance. the perfection of labor unions.
 Neither Without Blame.
 Some of the methods of the labor unions are to be condemned. So are some of the methods of the capitalistic organization to be condemned, but be- cause they cannot get on together does not mean that either or both should be destroyed. They must get on together. That is the necessity of the time, and 1t is to the intelligence of the leaders of both interests. that society at large looks for the development of industry on basis of social progress.
 a The great question for employers and employees is. will they. in the conduct of thetr mutual affairs, excite the militant spirit, or Invoke that peaceful considera- ton which leads to the adoption of the highest clements of business interests r.
 At the conclusion of the address, the Resolutions Committee, headed by Rich- ard Young of New York, announced its report and submitted the declaration of principles. D. A. Tompkins of Charlotte, N. C.. immediately moved that the reso- lutions be printed and considered tomor- row. urging that so important a matter should not be dealt with hastily. He was supported by Mayor Jones of Toledo. but the motion was lost and the adop. tion, Of the resolution was ordered with out dissenting vote.
 The much-discussed resolution favor ing united action upon labor matters by all employers was next submitted and adopted after short debate. It fol- lows:
 As to United Action
 Whereas, In order to meet fin a col lective. scientific and effectual manner the present industrial conditions arising rom the organization of labor, it Is nec- essary that there be thorough organlza- ton among employers of labor in kindred crafts. Be 1t
 Resolved. That the President of the National Association of Manufacturers eppcint committee of seven with power, who; with the President and Secretary, Slall constitute ot1 the organization of employers.
 This committee at the raoyas. ot an,, nve members of this association. emplov- CTS or kindred trades. shall call a meet ing or employers of such trades for the purpose or forming an association inc general object of which will be to secure ana preserve equitable conditions in tbe workshops of the members. vherebv the interests of both employer and ennnlove further u oe
 Resolved, That the President and Sec retary of this association he and thav are hereby instructed to co-operate win the officers of such organizations of enn- ployers to form a permanent or1anIzs. .oil that Will create clearing house for ioeas and provide means for co-oueration on matters of common interest
 A resolution charging some unions with violence and intimidation resulted in much discussion.
 Fight on Bad Unionism."
 Numerous delegates declared that the position. taken by the association was likely to be construed as an attack on all labor organizations if the resolution were adopted and MT. Young was called upon 10 explain that the resolution had no such meaning. He declared that the as- socistion aimed 10 regulate the bad union ism. not to destroy organized labor and the resolution was adopted. It was as follows:
 Whereas. The lawless and vicious ele- ment among the membership of some la Dor organizations seeks to control the in- dustries of our country by intimidation and violence directed against emnlovers and employees and also undertakes to coerce newspapers. political parties and administrative and judicial authorities. now therefore be it
 Resolved. that the National Associa tion of Manufacturers views with appre- hension the unrestrained excesses of fine radical unionists, that we warn the na- ton that if these tendencies be allowed to go unchecked grave industrial dis turtance. will surely result and that we call upon the good sense and courage of the American people to condemn in no uncertain terms this widespread attack on our political as well as our industrial rights
 The following resolution encouraging the organization of non-union workmen was adopted:
 Non-Union Organization.
 s'W'hereas An alarming tendency has