The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-31
DefrOn UnfontstS
DenOnnce Ferris

Resolutions denouncing Gov. Ferris
for his act in sending the state troops
TO the copper country were passed by
the Detroit Federation of Labor, last
night The governor is asked 10 con
vene the Legislature for an impartial
investigation OF the strike.
Copies OF the resolutions have been
sent TO Gov Ferris and TO the leaders
OF the striking miners. They are as
follows:
Whereas, All men. by virtue OF birth
are naturally entitled TO share. equally
alike. each with the other in all of the
natural hidden resources OF the earth
and
Whereas. 1t is the natural obliga-
ton OF a just sociai order that those
resources shall be preserved, devcl-
oped and utilized 70 the common bene-
tit and advantage OF mankind and
Whereas. II must be denied that any
authority or agency apart from the
Divine Creator OF all can be possessed
OF endowed OF rightfully delegated SUI
preme or governmental power 10 ire
We cably grant and convey to- monop-
oiizing proprietary any hidden and un-
known resources OF the earth, the prod
uCts or which are natural and unde-
niatle substances OF general public
use or necessity. And
Whereas. The northern Michigan
erty, OF which unjust proprietary and
monopoly privilege has been conveyed.
against. and 10 the transgression OF a
just public policy, and whereby stu
pendous wealth has obtained To the
few who participate in said special
privilege and at the expense OF the
actual Eroducers-the wage earners--
ana the people OF the great state Of
Mich gan, and
Whereas In it's exploitation OF the
said mining resources. the exploiting
monopoly association, known under
different names-of companies and OF
which Is Identified those OF the Calu-
met x HeCla corporation. has arbitrar-
lily established wearisome and unjust
wages and working conditions for those
who toll in the mines and are OF ac-
tGal service 10 society, imposing upon
them an intolerable existence, and
Whereas. on July 30, the said en-
ploycs. as a protest against the brutal
dictatorship. laid down their tools ana
suspended work to enforce reasonable
conditions Of employment and enforce
recognition OF their inalienable rights
10 organization as granted by the law
of the lad and IA just consent Of the
people, and
Whereas. Immediately upon the ces-
sation of work by the said miners. his
EXcellency did, without due investiga-
tton and seemingly with undue disre-
gard OF the human and legal rights OF
the oppressed miners dispatch TO the
metal mining district the entire Michi-
gan National Guard therefore be 1t
Resolved. That the Detroit Fedora
ton OF Labor, In meeting assembled
this date. July 30. 1913, does denounce
tbs action OF his EXcellency, for his
hasty and evident eager act in dis
patching the state militia 10 the sue
cor OF the mine exploiting and labor
exploiting monopoly in that there be-
ing no violation of law and order call
Ing for such act; and, in that the
presence of the state militia viii serve
I of 70 Int tV0Ais "A fD
the striking miners and discourage
them In their pursuit OF right. justice
and the attainment OF living wages and
reasonable working conditions and
Resolved. That inasmuch as his FIX
cellency has taken the pleasure TO eX-
erclse his prerogative In the interest
OF what can come 70 no other result
than forcing the miners TO greater
hardships and endurance In their eff
fort 10 secure n fair adjustment OF
their complaints. or, az an alternative.
yield 10 the brutal servitude OF, their
master, the Detroit Federation OF La =
Dor hereby calls upon his Excellency.
the governor OF Michigan, to convene
the legislature of Michigan to enact
for and authorize thorough legisla
tive or judicial investigation of the
causes OF the strike with an authority
10 invoke remedy. whereby the work
men OF the mines shall be possessed
! OF their full riChts OF organization and
enjoy the privilege OF collective bar
(
| Resolved. That a thorough investiga-
I ton be made as 10 the most practical
method of-restoring the mines TO the
4 state. or. at least assume TO the state
a proper authority TO superintend and
regulate the operation Of the mines,
with a full supervisory authority over
/ the employment of labor. the use OF
machinery and all other matters per-
I tanning 10 mine production and the
| sale OF the products.
! Resolved, That the Detroit Fedora
tion OF Labor extend greetings and full
sympathy 20 the striking miners and
assure them that we recognize a mu-
/ tual concern In the success OF their
I cause, and
( Resolved That copy Of these reso-
\ lutions be forwarded. one each. 20 his
ENcellency the Governor OF Michigan.
and TO the striking miners OF this
1 state.
JAMES G.. McCRACKEN,
! j. CLARKEN,
SAMUEL TOBfN.
| JAMES DAAR.
| r. L. REEVES.
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