Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-01-09
COPPER MINERS IN
APPEAL TO WILSON
President Asked by Wire to
Settle Strike.
ARE AWAITING AN ANSWER
Mine Owners In Michigan Asssrt
They VIII Not Consent to Medi-
alton With the Western
Federation
ARE AWAITING AN ANSWER

Calumet, Mich, Jan. Among the
hundreds OF miners and members Of
miners families who faced the biting
air OF New Years Day on their way
10 early services in the churches of
xhs copper country. hope was high
ahzt q settlement of the troubles that
have kept the district In an uproar and
parzlyzed business for more than five
munths was in sight as result of the
efforts OF United States Solicitor Dens-
znOre- The miners telegraphed to
President Wilson asking his aid.
In several Of the churches the ofici-
zting clergymen spoke of the dawn of
the new year. and expressed the hope
chat tranquility would soon succeed
snrmoil.
Everywhere was heard but the one
question:
rs there any word from the presi-
xenty- Word was anxiously awaited
either from Washington or Pass
Christian that the federal government
would see its way clear, to attempt
y settlement Of the difficulty
" EtoRt TUT " y. f>Shitfs
Much apprehension was expressed.
however. by the conservative and
thinking element of the copper coun-
try over the dispatch from Washing
ton that there was considerable doubt
ms to whether the government could
properly proceed to mediation under
TIE terms Of the Erdman act.
The Erdman law authorizes medi-
ztors to act only In disputes pertain
ing to railroads where questions of in
terstate commerce are involved. 1t is
n1t seen how a board constituted un-
der the act could step outside it's pre-
negatives and act in the Michigan dis
rEte. yet it is hoped that the presi-
EsRt may suggest that a board might
eet in an unofficial capacity, even
though it be outside it's statutory
dnt5ea
The principal matter taken up by
The miners at their meetings during
the day was the matter of returning
10 work. The mine managers issued
u statement several weeks ago that all
the striking miners who chose to re-
turn to work must report. January
q The mining management gave
It out that any miner failing to
report for duty at the time specified
would not again be employed in any
UF the Calumet mines.
Managers Hold Meeting.
The mining managers, evidently TAX
Ing a hopeful view Of the situation,
also arranged several meetings OF the
men who are now at work, and ex-
tended the invitation to other men
who wish to return to their old po-
Kftfons.
The mine managers continue firm
In their determination not to recog-
nixe the Western Federation of Min
rrs. and hold that there is nothing the
federal government can properly do
to bring about mediation II the fedora
ton is to be party to the negotia-
toms. Therefore, they assert. il the
Western Federation is not to be con-
Efdered In the situation there is moth
ing to settle. They also say that the
imported guards and the 500 deputy
sheriEs under Sheriff Cruise may then
he dismissed
On the other hand. the union de-
mands that the federal government in
tervene under the amended Erdman
act.
The grand jury to Investigate the
Moyer KIDNAPPING and assault charges
is made up OF 20 men, picked from a
list Of 100 drawn In March Of 1913,
long before the calling Of the copper
ziners' strike. These 20 men are all
well known citizens. half dozen of
them being business men. seven or
eight employees Of the mining com
Ranies, including two mill foremen,
half dozen iaborers and men OF
other occupations About half the
members Of the grand jury stated. in
examination, that they we're members
uf the citizens alliance