United labor bulletin., 1914-12-12
1T IS SETTLED NOW.


The calling off of the coal strike by the special
convention of the United Mine Workers at the
request OF the executive officers OF that organiza
ton, which took effect Thursday, can not help
but be of benefit in the long to the men who
work in the coal mines and the organization to
which they belong. True, nothing OF particular
moment was gained, but the spirit shown by the
members and men affected will have good ef-
feet in the future. The work of educating and or
ganizng will continue, though the actual strike
is history. In due time the seed sown will bring
its reward it is than likely the coal COM
panies will not profit by their experience but
some OF them endeavor to crowd down upon their
eployes when they fully believe the way is clear
But the men at work for them now, who have
had taste of betterments that they have received
result OF the strike, will not give up any
thing, and in the end it will make for union men
The miners organization plainly showed to
the state that they could rise to the occasion, and
that there was sacrifice too great that they
were not willing to make for peace and prosperity
that was demanded. They wanted to uphold the
hand of the President and give his scheme
of conciliation fair chance II Colorado is on
the threshold OF prosperity they were willing to do
their part to have its spread it greatful shower
the people OF this great state.
1t was magnificent fight they put up, and
all under every possible adverse circumstance.
Persecution and prosecution was ever with them.
Death did not deter them. Leaders were harassed
in every way, and their honesty ever questioned
and their motives impunged. But they never
doubted by the Business conditions that
did away with the demand for coal arose, and it
mighty high card for the operators for
under ordinary circumstances the production in
the struck properties could have possibly sup
piled the demand The weather was always in
opposition to the
Hayes. Lawson, McLennan. Doyle. Ramsey.
all those great leaders who planned worked and
cNerted efforts for success deserve the ever last
ing gratitude and thanks OF their followers for
what they done and the way they did it. They are
leaders OF men truly
But it is over now and let us hope the past
will be forgotten and the militia and soldiers be
but a memory. Let the people OF Colorado read
the story OF the struggle through unbiased glasses
and judge all parties to it as they deserve.
Organized labor in general has not suffered.
and though 1t has not been recognized in the
mines. it has again given the assurance to the
world that it has come to- stay and that Colorado
will be its abiding place in the future. as it has
i'll the past, and that it only asks fair treatment
and decent chance.
1t remains to be seen how the operators will
treat the situation. 1t is entirely in their hands.
II they continue the tyranioal pose and persecute
and deny. and harrass, and demand the last pound
of flesh they will surely bring down upon them
selves their own house, and the people in general
will turn against them. Let them, as the yulctidc
approaches, when the hearts OF men supposed
to soften and glow with friendly spirit meet
the men and as rapidly possible find work for
them and treat with them and do their part to-
ward bringing about that long hoped for time
when capital and labor can at least dwell together
in unity. Let them remember they though they
have wealth and power and place that they too
only human beings with chance and
make mistakes. | believe some OF the employers
have the spirit OF right and justice within their
breasts and this is the opportune time to bring
it forth and eNemplify it.
business men of Denver and Colorado have re-
pcatedly said the calling of Of the strike all
that stood in the way OF the city and state bloom
ing as it never bloomed before. The miners have
done their part and it is up to them to that
the other side does the same.
What has happened should be thought OF only
III sorrow and with regret, by all concerned. The
miners and their leaders put up magnificent
fight and did all they could to win. The operators
cxerted every effort on the other side. 1t not
a surrender, but drawn battle, with honors about
even All hope that a new order OF things will
arise and that justice will be dealt to all alike
God grant that will have industrial peace
in Colorado.
WAS WELL HE LOST OUT.