Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

NEW YORK, Jan 14.--(Special Tele-
gram 1.-The noted men from all sections
OF the country gathered In New York to-
day in attendance on the meeting OF the
National civic Federation at the Hotel
Astor were very much interested in state
mtnts made in an interview by Thomas a.
Edison. the famous inventor.
Mr.. Edison thinks Independently in the
Fealm OF high politics. as he docs in cleo
tricity and other scientific matters in
which he Is an authority. lie Is not only
one OF the worlds greatest inventors, bu,
he is not afraid to prophesy with conf
dence as to the future
One OF the most startling statements
made by Mr., Edison Is TO the effect THAI
not only Europe. hut America. is on the
eve OF political and Industrial revolution.
lie expresses the opinion that in England
and Europe generally these revolutions.
which win place control OF governments In
the hands OF workers. IS likely to come AT
any moment, and they are not more than
ten years ahead in the United States.
Producers BccomIng Desperate.
TIE producers. he believes, are becoming
desperate over the constantly increasing
burdens imposed by war preparations and
VIII compel universal pcaoes even II Is is
necessary 10 revolutlonize existing govern
ments TO bring IL about
he confidently looks forward TO the abo-
liuon OF poverty through the enormous adj
va, ces TO be made IN machinery and the
better distribution OF wealth. which will
prevent any set Of men. either through de
fective laws OF superior ability, from accu-
mulatIng more than their just share OF
created wealth.
The time is at hand, also, IN his estma-
tion. when the secret Of artificial produc-
ton of gold viii be discovered, and a con
<oqUcnt revolution OF the worlds monetary
systems VIII be necessary. f
Statements Arc discussed.
The remarkable statements of Mr. Edi-
son were discussed with a great deal OF
interest by great many men OF affairs
who arc In attendance at the National
Give Federation. They are not altogether
in accord with MIR. Edisoon. Judge Mitch,
EN-, former president OF the Federation OF
Miners said.
u am afraid Mr. Edison is too optimistic
While labor has made vast strides in tht
Improvement Of conditions. both in Europe
and America. the labor movement Is,
fear. good ways from dominating tht
government OF either the United States OF
4ingland
~ fear also that desirable as It may b,
10 80 change con iuons, that no ma IN AZ
De aulr 10 secure FOR himself more thar
his share OF the wealth II will be a lone
lme before oolety as so deve opel al
this eyl win he eliminated
m believe civilization Is gradually de
vcopng along the lines suggested by MIR
Il son and in time viii roach that ideal
Anorew Carnegie agrees with MIR. Edt
son on universal peace between the ma
lions and that 1t viii be reached soon
Ar SAYS he does not however, agree witt
him that there Is liable to be acute revolu
tionary troubles in tbs Immediate future,
carnegie Amused by Talk.
AR Carnegie is inclined to take
humorous view OF the suggestion that tn
philosophers stono will be discovered an,
-b,i, sold mas soon be manufactured chem
iOaly. This has been the dream OF al
chemists almost since history began. an,
hr is not Inclined TO believe h Is an
nearer realization now than II has BEEN Il
the last ages,
George w Perkins believes the problem
Mr. Edison thinks viii lead 20 revolution
" D rather be- settled by e,-olution
Toe m nds OF ., OF affairs are turnin
to the settlement O these grave ques ion
and there is srowng disposition n
thinks, on the part Of both labor aud il
employers, 10 recognize each the right O
the other which N.u make for indus ria
peace and the proper adjustment OF va
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