The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-23
new PLAN FOUND
TO SETTLE STRIKES
Industrial Peace Association
Organized Here.
RECOGNIZES RIGHTS OF PUBLIC
p. III. ScuIIin Is Prime Mover in the
Organization, Which Has Met with
Great Success on Pacific COast-The
Rev. DIR. Russell, Pastor of ST.
Patrfck's, Chosen President


the amicable settlement OF labor disputes
was made yesterday afternoon, when
sixty prominent men Of the city gathered
az the Y NJ C. a. building and took the
first formal steps toward the organiza-
ton OF a District Of Columbia branch
Of the National Industrial Peace Associs-
ton
The unanimlty Of the sentiments ex-
pressed in the addresses, and the Per
sonnet Of the officers and board OF direc-
tors elected. augur well for the success
Of the movement. and were a testimonial
70 the interest aroused by P Fl Scullin.
general secretary and manager OF the
national association.
Rev. DIR. Russell Presided.
Rev. Dr. W T. Russell. pastor Of St
Patriek's Church. presided as chairman
OF the committee. elected AZ a preliminary
meeting held several days ago. He was
elected president Of the permanent or
ganIzation Rev. DR.. :. II. Greene was
elected first vice president. DIT. Merrill
E Gates. second vice president. Rev.
John Van SchaiCk. treasurer, and 0Iyron
J. Jones. secretary.
The following board Of directors was
chosen. Thomas J. Donovan William 7.
DOwney. Rabbi Abram Simon. Arthur c.
Moses. a. Lisner. Rev. DR.. s. II. Wood
row. Rev Dr. Wallace Radcliffe. Scott c.
Bone. Justice ". p stafford. Bishop
elsct Alfred Harding, Rev J " r sum
walt. Ira z. Bennett, John B. Larner, and
DR. Charles " Nesdham- Several others
were elected. but their names VIII not
be announced until they have been com
municated with and have signified their
willingness 10 serve.
Father Russell. in OPENING the meet
ing. mace an address. in which he ex-
pressed his hearty agreement with the
objects of the organization.
Public Has Greatest Interest.
1t is this independent public said
Father Russell. in his opening remarks,
which after all, is most directly inter
ested in Industrial peace. The principles
behind every legitimate labor dispute are
too great. and too fundamental TO the
welfare OF society to be the sole concern
Of the contending parties. The public is
interested The public suffers. And I
believe the public is in the position 70
arrive at the solution the most uner-
ringly
DR.. Needhan. president OF George Wash
ington University, spoke with special ref
erence 10 that part Of the plan OF the
organization which provides for the estab-
Hshment Of a meeting place where en-
ployers. wage-earners, and the general
public can come into personal contact on
nonpartisan footing.
Other addresses were made by Myron
J Jones, who has been prominent in the
preliminary work OF organizing. Mr..
Larner. Mr.. DOWney. Mr. Sumwalt. and
Dr. Greene
Discussion followed as 10 the establish
ment Of national headquarters in Wash
ington. which is one Of the principal oh
iects OF Mr.. Scullln's visit 20 this city.
Tentative plans were formulated, and
adjournment was taken until next week,
when another meeting will be called by
Father Russell for the election Of an
executive board.
Plan Is Practical.
Mr.. Scunin's plan has met with ap-
prevail both in theory and practice
Evolved in something Ike its present
form ten OF twelve years ago, as the re-
suit Of thirty-five years experience as a
carpenter, builder, contractor, and high
official in the labor organizations Of New
York and the Pacific Coast. it was made
the nucleus Of the constitution Of the
first branch Of the association. which was
formed IN san Francisco in December,
1903. and incorporated January Is, 1905
The practical features Of the work of
the association made themselves felt al
most Immediately in the labor disputes OF
the Pacific Coast In Portland, Greg,
the organization effected settlement in
quick succession in four great strikes.
those Of the IongshOremen, the street car
men. the saw mill men, and the molders.
Similar success attended il in other quar-
tiers.
At the meeting yesterday afternoon
that portion Of the board Of directors
was elected which i drawn from the gen.
eraI public. The other two portions OF
the board will be chosen at a meeting
May 4.
BY Invitation Of Dr. Gates. Mr.. ScuIlin
viii address DR.. WoodTow's Bible class
tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock. and
the Ministerial Union Monday morning
at 1880 O'Clock, in the Y. n c. A Build
ing.
Sues to Recover Judgment.
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