The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-06
Charges Against Sheriff and
Prosecutor First Objects of
Investigation
CUNNINGHAM DEV0TES
TIME TO LABOR HEADS
Michigan Officials Proceed With
Work Despite Report of
Federal Probe

VIAL hONcAhOl NOOubiAN5N -. It Ni-
ris is going TO have busy time OF It
next X Il tn ttssfd-
ing the fact that today Is his sixty
first birthday anniversary the state
executive devoted no time to celebrat
ing He was on the jump all day.
At o'clock this morning he went
10 the home OF Sheriff James Cruze
for conference relative to charges
brought against that official in con.
nection with the strike The sherifg
has been Ill with pleurisy for the last
week, but was able to talk with the
governor this morning. Supervisor
Edwards, chairman OF the Houghton
county board. was also party to the
conference
Sheriff Hepting and Supervisor Rus
program for an interview at 1890
O'Clock. They were closeted with the
governor until nearly noon.
Nothing could be learned as to the
result of the governors visit with the
county officials other than that he
simply demanded any information in
their possession relative TO the
strike.
Prosecutor Hamilton, OF Keewenaw.
and Capt. Chester Mccormick, in
charge OF the militia, will be seen
this afternoon and Circuit Judge
Patrick O'Brien and Prosecutor Lucas,
of Houghton county, are down for
conferences tonight.
Gets Other Side.
While the governor is obtaining any
information possible from the repre-
sentatives OF the state government in
the strike region Labor Commissioner
cunningham, OF Detroit, is spending
his time in conference with repre-
sentotves of organized labor, endeay-
oring TO learn their side OF the dis
pute.
The governor stated that he intend
ed to visit the labor leaders after
learning how tho affairs of the state
had been administered and had ascer-
tanned the truth or falsehood OF se-
rious charges brought against persons
directly answerable 10 him as chief
executive IF Michigau. He will devote
considerable time TO the grand jury sit
uation. Investigating charges that sew
eral OF It's members are directly in
the employ OF the mine owners. Find
ing these charges true. he will en-
deavor to ascertain why these men
were named for jury service
The deportation OF Charles II. Moy-
er will also be investigated. The
governor says he intends to devote
considerable time TO this phase OF the
strike. and, if he finds evidence TO
justify him, will demand the fullest
possible punishment for all concerned
in the attack upon the leader OF the
miners.
He will also endeavor 20 ascertain
the exact number Of men on strike.
the number OF strike-hreakers employ
ed and the conditions under which
they work, and the number Of gun
men" employed by the mining com
panies.
Greeted by Crowds.
Gov. Ferris is very DESTROYS OF OBJ
fered by John b Densmore. agent or
the United States department OF labor
whose recent mission here ended In
failure.
The state executive was given a
warm greeting by citizens OF the cop
per country all along the route, yes
terday. His train was stopped by
hundreds Of citizens at Chassell, north
Of here, while the crowds cheered him
for five minutes and demanded that
he make a speech He smilingly re-
fused He shook hands with all in
reach The boys band was az the sta
ton.
When he arrived in this city the
streets were lined with cheering
crowds who demanded a speech. The
governor assented when he reached
the Douglas house. and. standing on
the porch, announced the reason for
his coming TO this country and the
course he intended TO pursue.
I'm here to get frst-hand informa-
ton" he said. II am here TO serve
all the people. the miner as we'll as
the mine owners. the remainder OF
Michigan as well as the copper coun-
try. I'm goizg TO find out the truth
and then I'm going to act for the best
interests OF all Michigan as | see my
way.
II promise you nothing. but | as
sure you that, before | so away, | Will
make an honest effort TO effect con
citation and bring peace to this
region.
You people have TO work together
YOU have 10 be neighbors-- YOU
have TO live together as a great HUI
man family. and J pray THAT peace
may come TO yon and that this awful
struggle may end In peace
: The governor announced that his
"trip was strictly business and stated
4 that he would feel compelled TO re
\ fuse all invitations 20 any social func
I tions no matter from whom they
came.
He stated that he was sorry lat
President Meyer, OF the Western Fed
Grafton OF Miners was not able tc
come to the copper country with him
Meyer Is a good sort. said the
/ governor II can get along alright
with him believe that II Meyer
! barrow aud James McNaughton We're
3 brought together in California or
Massachusetts. they could settle thi'
strike after they had had "a hours
Of quiet You cant put out q fir,
with other fellows piling on frest
coal all the time.
Twelve strikers. charged with VIC
lating the anti-picketing injunction
pleaded guilty when arraigned befor,
Judge Patrick W O'Brien. az L'Anse
Baraga : county YESTERDAY They
were given sentences varying from
J 30 10 60 days IN the county Jail