Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
SOLUTION BY SUlzER HELP TO RAILROADS
Department of Labor to Brnq Senator La Toilette Attacks
Industrial Peace Administration Bill.
ARGUMENT FOR HIS BILL PUBLIC NOT PROTECTED
Predicts Only Fourteen Provisions
tween Employe and Employer. Drawn in Its Interest
GoMPERs Is NOT AFTER POST WATERING PERMITTED
Be
Federation Contains No Provision to
hing Bring About Reduction.
Rather Be President of American
Federation of Labor Than Any
thing Else.

me PRESIDENT should have a man in
ms cabinet who knows labor condi-
tlons, one not necessarily risen from the
ranks, but who is still Of the ranks"
said Mr.. Gomperx
Ihe creation OF department Of labor
Will help to solve the greatest question of
modern times-the labor question. 1t will
soiVe one OF the problems OF life: help to
uishiIy LABOR and to secure more even
handed justice for workers"
secretary Morrison OF the federation
pointed out that the 100000 wage earn
ers OF the country had no direct repre-
sentative in the Presidents cabinet.
representative sulzer addressed the
committee in behalf Of the bill.
Inc author CT. the measure. representa-
tive Sulzer of New York, urged a favor
able repor- on his measure.
Capital Not Antagonized.
My BILL" he said. lis not antagonized
by capital and is favored by the toilers
and producers of the country. 1t is a sim
pie measure that excites no opposition
from any source.
1t recognizes the dignity of labor and
the rights OF the wage-earners of Amer
lea. 1t should be reported favorably and
enacted into law. 1t ia in the interest Of
the general welfare Of the people,
ION that the great army of Industrial
workers, from one end of the land to the
other. should be represented by a cabinet
omcer in the administrative branch of the
government, so that their rights at all
times can be explained, their interests
protected, their wants made known and
their grievances discussed intelligently In
the council Of the President.
First Measure for Purpose.
MY bill for department of labor is
a meritOrious measure and it should be a
law. 1t is the first bill ever introduced
In Congress to create a department of
labor. 4rau
1T is the first attempt to systematically
classify labor that has ever been present
ed in a bill In Congress, and it's enact
ment into law will evidence a disposition
On the part OF the government to see to
1t that labor gets recognition. the dignity
or having voice in the councils of state
ana tho opportunity to have it's claims
discussed. Give labor this
boon and the labor question will be re-
duced to the minimum.
The expense OF maintenance of the
department of Labor will practically be
but little more than the expense for the
maintenance OF the various bureaus at
the present time. These bureaus will all
be In the Department of Labor
do not think any one will take ex-
ception to the bill on the ground that il
Is going to increase the expenses of the
government A few thousand dollars in
matter of SO much public moment as
this will be Of little consequence
Foresees Industrial Peace.
Il believe that II this bill were on the
statute books today it would be a long
step toward better social, economical, and
commercial conditions; a progressive ad-
vance along the avenues OF industrial
peace. 1t would go far to allay jealousy,
establish harmony, promote the general
welfare, make the employer and employe
better friends, prevent strikes and lock-
outs. stop boycotts and business paraly-
sis, and every year save millions and mil
lions OF dollars of losses which result
necessarily therefrom.
The toilers of the land will never be
satisfied until this right to seat in, the
branch Of the government
ls allowed They are entitled TO it and
they should have it.
Il want to see labor secure it's just
rights and more equitable distribution
OF the fruits Of toll. 1t can only be &C.
complished through the enactment and
Administration Of just laws. The law is
anchor OF the toiler.
Labor makes no war on vested rights
1t does not rail at honestly acquired
wealth. 1t is not antagonistic to Iegiti-
mate capital. 1t would close no door to
opportunity. 1t would darken no star
or hope 1t would not palsy initiation
nor paralyze ambition.
Harmony of Interests.
1T stands for the rights of man and
for special privileges to none, and SO
declare that capital and labor must be
friends, not enemies. They should act
in harmony, not antpathy. Their in
terests should be mutual, not antago-
nistic.
I'm our complex civilization each is es-
sential to the other, and they should
walk hand in hand. TO prosper they
must be at peace, not at war. Each is
necessary to the other. Both have their
rights and both have their limitations
THE inherent rights Of labor are as
sacred as the vested rights of capital.
Labor makes capital-creates all wealth.
and should have. to say the least, equal
opportunities and as much consideration:
but the trouble seems to be that labor
does not receive it's just recognition;
does not get a fair share of what it pro-
duces
1T Is the duty of the legislator to see
to it that there is less GENERALIZATION of
wealth and q more equitable distribu-