The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-12
MILITIA IS STILL NEEDED HERE
Governor Asked to Maintain Force
Until Trouble Is Passed
FERRIS AND CRUISE COMM ENDED

Resolutions were passed by the
county board Of supervisors in regu-
lar session this morning condemning
outside agitators for causing the strike
of the copper miners and subsequent
disorders; commencing Governor
Ferris for sending troops; and Sher-
in Cruise for his efforts toward the
preservation of peace and protection
of lives and property The board au-
thorized the payment of bills accruing
frcm the strike.
To two resolutions, Supervisor
O'Rourke offered the only dissenting
vote, basing his contention on the
statement that miners Of the copper
country have a right TO organize.
The cost of the strike or the cost Of
preservation of order and protection Of
property is a big drain on the county
treasury, and for the first eight days
of the strike more than $1,000 was
paid daily by the county.
Bills aggreSating S9.6O7. representing
the cost 10 the county from July %
to August !. were ordered paid. The
largest item Of this amount was $e,621
paid 10 the Waddel- -Mahon corporation
IS salaries; $500 for board and lodg-
ing of the Waddell men; 1878 10 the
Northern Garage and 1879 to Clarence
Funkey for automobile hire; and $500
for salaries to extra local deputies.
Supervisor Smith, in view of the cost
Of automobile hire, moved that the
county purchase an automobile for the
use of the sheriff. A resolution author
iznc the purchasing committee 20
purchase an overland car OF the
Northern Garage, was adopted. Deliv-
cry is promised in 10 days meanwhile,
the Northern Garage agrees TO donate
the use of an automobile, exclusive Of
the cost of repairs or salary Of the
chauffeur.
Commend Action OF Sheriff
Supervisor r. A. Hamar of Chassell
offered the following resolutions:
Whereas, the present conditions in
this county, arising from the strike
caused by the organization known as
the Western Federation of Miners.
having its headquarters in another
state. involving a portion OF the en-
ployes of the mines operating in and
adjoining this county, are deplorable
and are seriously affecting all citizens
OF this community which for many
years has been free from disturbance,
disorder and lawlessness; believing
that such conditions have been brought
about solely by organizers and agita-
tors alien to this district. who have
systematically attempted to awaken
and engender q feeling of discomfort
for which there exists no cause be-
lieving that the object of that fedora
tion are self serving and selfish, and
that their methods are a menace to the
best interests Of the mine employees Of
this county, as well as the interests
of all its citizens and will work ulti-
mate harm 20 those whom IL processes
70 represent. and having in view that
under the management and leadership
of organizers and agitators Of that fed
Grafton from other states, alien 10 our
territory and the interests of the citi-
zens. the calling of the strike was fol-
lowed by strife. violence, intimida-
tions. assault and terrorism beyond the
power of the local authorities to quell
or control.
THEREFORE,, Re 1t.
Resolved, That the best efforts of
all law abiding citizens of this county
should exercise toward bringing
about the speedy return OF the peace-
full condition that existed before the
advent into this district Of the alien
ugitators who alone are responsible for
the strike and it's consequences; and
until that such aim Is accomplished.
the freedom of employees from intimi-
dation, the preservation Of law and or
Ger and the protection Of life and prop
erty are tho FIRST and highest consid-
orations
and he II further;
Resolved. That we commend the
sheriff of this county for his efforts to-