The Springfield herald., 1908-07-31

trust law under. existing rulings of tho
ion ''nS FOR eG' ss peeessary mas % amendmeni to
prevent its applications to cases which
II ls believed Were never In the coptem-
plation OF the trainers OF the statute.
Take two instances A merchant or man
utacturer engaged In legitimate busi-
to sell his business and his good will,
ana so In the terms OF the sale obligates
nilhseif to the purchaser not to go into
the same business in those states. Such
restraint of trade has always been en-
forced at common law. Again the en-
ployes of an Interstate railway combine
and enter upon a peaceable and lawful
strike to secure better wages. At COM
mon law this was not a restraint of trade
or commerce violation of the rights
OF the company or of the public. Neither
case ought to be made a violation of the
that the supreme court would hold that
nether Of these instances are within
ITS inhibition. but 4 they are to be SO
regarded. general legislation amending
tne law IL necessary.
Democratic Plank Discussed.
The suggestion of the Democratic
platform that trusts be ended by for
% per cent Of a6e plant @ hGla m an% @rf ns man oi
manufacture is made without regard to
the, possibility of enforcement or the
trolling IS or 50 per cent. Of the products
may by well known methods frequently
tition In any part OF the country as com
pio;ely as II II controlled 80 or 20 per cent.
tlete0f, = 70 r'
Proper Treatment Of Trusts.
Unlawful trusts should be re-
strained with all the efficiency of in
Junctive process and the persons en-
gagged in maintaining them should be
NAL prosecution. in order that methods
pursued In the operation of their busi
TO destroy them and to eiim,nnte nt itm; the
wealth they represent from the pro-
ducing capital of the country would
lorg Il a .
ingmen. Such result is wholly un-
needed reform. and will inhict upon the
innocent far greater punishment than
upon the guilty.
The Democratic platform does not
propose to destroy the plan of the trust
Business % Of this HI country .sis is largely de nc
pendent upon protective system of
tariffs. The business done by many of
the other businesses OF the country
The Democratic platform proposes to
ing Into competition with those pro-
duced by the so-called trusts and to
put them on the free list. II such a
their business as 1t is, indeed, 1t would
not only destroy the trusts but all of
their smaller competitors.
Effect of Democratic Policies.
TO take the course suggested by
the Democratic platform in these mat
ters is to invoke the entire commu-
nifty, innoeent as II is. IN the punish
IS to stamp out the specific evil.
This difference between the policies
of the two great parties is of special
dition of business. After the years of
the most remarkable material develop
ment and prosperity. there comes tinan-
cial stringency. a panic. an Industrial
depression; This was brought about
not only by the enormous expansion
~ IN a1tT 10 nd httu uiy,a0 Inv
ments which could not be readily con
verted. but also by the waste of cap
nd n o,Ssr a1 he free
convertible capital was exhausted: In
addition to this, the confidence of the
eiations Of lersFaisri.y, breach q
law and lack of rigid state or ma.
tional supervision in management of
our eoTpo5afh,ons d1yestess
manned available. 1t became impossible
for the soundest railroads and other
for new construction and reconstruc-
tion.
Restoration Of Prosperity.
Gradually business is acquiring a
healthier tone. Gradually wealth,
be used. Confidence in security of bust
ness investments is plant of slow
and is in
again. in order that our unemployed
may become employed. and in order
that has blessed us for ten years. The
Identity of the interest of the capital
Of the farmer. the business man and
the wage Garner in the security and
profit of investments cannot be too
largely emphasized. I submit to
those most interested, to wage earners,
to farmers and to business men, wheth
sr the introdne,ion into power Of the
struction that it openly advocates as
a, remedy for present evils. will. bsing
restoration of prosperity.
The Repubiican doctrine OF Protec-
Is sbIs by ns
by previous conventions. is that tariff
shall be imposed on all imported prod
ucts. whether of the factory. farm or
mine. sufficiently great to equal the
difference between the cost of produc-
difference between the higher wages
paid in this country. and the wages
profit to the American production.
Advantage Of Unions.
ITO give to employees their proper po-
sition in such controversy to enable
them to maintain themselves against
well unite. because in union there Is
strength and without 1t each individual
lnborer and employe would be helpless
Il
| through the instrumentnlity of the trade
| agreement is often one of the results of
such union when intelligently conducted
There is large body of laborers.
however, skilled and unskilled. who are
aot organized into unions. Their rights
before the law are exactly the same
those of the union men, and to be
protected with the same care and watch
lulness.
In order to induce their employer into
L compliance with their request for
changed terms of employment workmen
have the right to strike in body. They
have a right to use such persuasion as
they may, provided 1t does not reach
the point of duress. to lead their reluc-
tant co-laborers to join them in their
union against their employer and they
nave a right. II they choose, to accumu-
late funds to support those engaged in
strike to delegate to officers the pow
er to direct the action of the union, and
10 withdraw themselves and their
sociates from dealings with. giving
custom to. those with whom they are
in controversy.
What Labor Cannot Do.
What they have not the right to do
is to injure their employers property. to
injure their employers business by use
of threats or methods of physical duress
against those who would work for him
or deal with him by carrying what
IS sometimes known as a secondary boy
colt against his customers or those with
whom he deals in business. All those
who svtnpathize with them may unite
to aid them in their struggle, but they
may not. through the instrumentality of