New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
MENACE OF SOCIALISM.
Iae7cs OF Senator Hanna on Rela-
tons of Labor and CAPITAL.


Of the relations between labor and capital. which
seems the paramount issue to-day. In the dawn of
new century, looking back history. we
are almost bewdered by the great and wonderful
progress of the country; and. matter how we
may demur against the changes that are thrusting
themselves upon us, We must, sooner or later,
grapple with the questionable serious prOblem-of
the adjustment of these matters, instead of trying
to turn back to conditions that have passed Is it
not better courageously and manfuly to face the
proposition of the future. and make a united
effort TO settle it? With our beloved country, pos
sessed of greater physical advantages than any
other portion OF the globe possessed of the bene-
fits Of a cosmopolitan population standing fore
most in the ranks of social industry and advance
ment, we have a heavy responsibility in proportion
to the blessings enjoy. The tendency has been
to study economics purely from political stand
point, and my experience has led me to believe
that there social and moral phases of the rela-
tons between labor and capital often lost sight Of
in the eager pursuit of gain. My attention was
called these things after the great strike in the
coal mines of Ohio, in which l indirectly inter-
ested. and it then that concluded that the
first thing to be done to adjust conditions in
straightforward manner.
1T cannot be denied that there was 4 popular
prejudice against union labor imported arti-
Gle. 1t to with the tide of immigration
from the Old World. where it was bred among con-
dtons which do not and cannot exist in America.
where the mighty advantages of popular education
free to all
1T must never be forgotten that organized labor
is older institution than organized capital The
instinct Of workingmen band together to protect
themselves is to be wondered at than the
instinct when shown the part of capital
Now my plan is to have organized union labor
Americanized in the best and thoroughly edu-
Gated to understanding of its responsibilities
and in this way make it the ally of the capital
ist rather than foe with which to grapple.
''It is often asked what is to become of the non
organized consumer if an amIcable alliance is made
between labor and capital. But there is no such
m "a this question lmuligS. There is
other group than that of either labor or capital:
every belongs either to the one or the other.
is likely 20 belong to both.
''The systematic work Of education was begun
during the last five years by the civic Federation
l took some time TO consider the work OF the led
object to which desire to consecrate the remain
ing years of my life fully appreciate that 1t is a
the motto Of the Civic FederaJion-the Golden Rule
6n snd m sure tha the 91 pS Win
sustain a policy based upon the highest moral and
preudices that exist between capital and labor
was most hsroicay iRdorsed by the action of the
Mine Workers Association AT Indianapolis durinS
oppose also the boycott. We disapprove OF the re-
these beliefs are bens; gradually adopted not only
by union labor but by cool nSadGa ana 1arsfelif
principles and Policy that HAS no srqs hamony
CAUSES OF STRIKES
"All strikes do not originate in Il demand for
higher wages. There are other grievances. With
the great army OF employees necessary TO our in
dustraI institutions it is quite impossible for each
individual receive such close consideration at the
hands OF his employer in earlier days might have
been accorded and it is TO meet this condition that
we have 10 adopt the propositions Of union labor.
and press forward the campaign OF education
which reason on both sides. though II IS 100
much to expect altogether change the great cur
rent OF selfshness both sides. If there arc
enough people actuated by the right motives 1t
can be done in great measure and a feeling OF
fellowship established that will obvtate TO large
extent the disastrous effects OF the stfIEe rom,
feel that prejudice against the government IS lGle
Oh INC 5irioTs a This takes time Coming to
ms unIettered and untaught it remains 10
show what we can do for the next seneratlGh, ana
It is to them We must look properly 10 3sslmiIale
and carry cut the American ideals OF trade ana IN
The menace Of to-day as view IT, is the spread
OF spirit Of socialism. one OF those thnSs WicH
TO inhame the popular mind asainst al lpdiyidIat
initiative ana personal fneTSy nro %ISn he this
spirit Of socialism has caused APPREHENSION III some
quarters. it has been joyfuly received by a certain
peence IN the ordinaTy and h94s5f t nm flie
mind. on tho chance OF putting MONEY IN Itflr Own
poGkes the msn who arc described as having no
NV own impression is confirmed by information
from aboring men that socialism, In the European
OF the word. will never find a firm footing IN
munty of interests which some people may con
found with socialism, that is making heaaW3y WIN
us but when any one attempts i"i p"t'tC', r va
financial reasons to advocate the Whole prosraIine
Of the seeds taking root in American soil This 1
think. demonstrated very concluslVely In lne
forth as an issue When the people understand
This subject in its fullest sense and some of the
r1IsteTfes and the fascinating glamour connected
with the mysterious, that now shr0ud the sup,
be found aI torn to- be rsPelent to Anerc IDEAS
tegrity and honesty Its objects VIII be seen 10 oe
and capital alike since II gives no ana toward Ine
I brriiI ing I'M development
home for himself. Fairness ana justice will never
mans toll in order to insure comfort to the idle
and and Worthless The Old law compensation is
aeraf now as ever No ism is wanted by the
american people that Will take rom s any c Tbr
the aiW gst ana fehood Of movements Of this kind
Fascinating people who have met WIN a desef br T
irbtad nolcv TO destroy the fabric OF national
essence of Which is sefshness, believe single
vigorous campaign of education would quickly show
along these lines. AS a general rule. the American
people are pretty level headed
NO BENEFIT FROM SOCIALISM.
NOW do not mean that those who have taken
m socialism should be roundy scored and abused,
for a great many OF these are honest and sincere
in their belief which belief arises from not redny
| understanding the matter having Deeh Hiisleu ny
INSTRUMENTATION II is usually said thit tere arc
| onI, two sides to a question. but in this matter
there are two sides and two ends. and by the tiio
oIr Socialist has surveyed the two sides ana the
big end and the little one ne VIII nc not IN n AmeT t
| at Seems to more reasonable 10 take up unS
didicuties of labor and capital case by case. and
SITUATION after situation as they come up and try
adjust them in miIe at o, r'9r TpEt f tbs
{n6vidual will be better served than by an tteipl
TO e ited to the reeds Of the American people.
and which has well wthslood the atItchS o. 1,e
pf there is any one superb virtue that the AmerL-
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