The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-01
DEADLOCK CONTINUES IN
 CLIFTON LABOR TROUBLE

The principal event of the week in the Clifton-Morenci district, which is absolutely idle as result of a strike ordered by Guy Miller, organizer of the Western Federation of Miners on September 11th, was the arrival of Governor G. w. P. Hunt on Tuesday morning, accompanied by his private secretary, Leroy Ladd, and Adjutant General Harris.
 The Governor was met at Lords burg by Sheriff James Cash of this county, where a long consultation was held regarding conditions in this district, causes which led up to the strike, and steps taken to preserve order.
 Leaving Lordsburg Tuesday morn ing at six o'clock, accompanied by his saff, the Governor arrived, in Cliff ton shortly after ten o'clock. He es- tablished headquarters at the Rear don Hotel and gave out the informa- tion that he was here at the invitation and request of the sheriff of the county, and to lend his good offices in an endeavor to effect a settlement between the employers of the district and the employees.
 A few minutes aIter his arrival, accom- panied by his staff, the Cover nor came up town, alighting from an automobile on the main street, and shook hands with a few acquaintan- ces, including Citizens of Clifton and organizers who were here in the in- terest ofN the Western Federation. The Governor returned to his hotel and notified the mine owners of the district, as well as the Western Fed reation organizers, and committee of employees, that his office would be at the Reardon hotel and he was ready ties concerned. 'c
 The first delegation to call was composed of Norman Carmichael, general manager of the Arizona Cop per Co.,, Ltd; J. w. Bonnie, general manager of the Shannon Copper Co.,, and Milton Mclean, general manager of the Detroit Copper Mining Go. With the Governor was his private secretary, MT. Ladd, and Adjutant Harris. The Governor shook hands all around and stated to the mine managers he was here to learn the facts from all sides, and that after he was in possession of the facts, he would have something to say, and when he said it he would call black black and white white.
 The mine managers stated their side of the case; that their mines had been closed down by an order issued by the Western Federation of Miners; that their properties were daily be- ing damaged by enforced cessation of operation; that the mines and smelt- CTS were being picketed by order of the Western Federation of Miners; that a large number of workingmen in the district would prefer to return to work, but under conditions at present existing, any attempt to do so would invite violence, and inti- mated to the Governor that so long as the Western Federation organizers remained in the district and dominat- ed the situation, the mine managers had reached the decision that there could be no satisfactory adjustment , concluded and had placed their prop critics in the hands of the sheriff for protection It is reported that the Governor was of the opinion, and so stated, that he thought the position of them inc owners was arbitrary.
 During the course of the conyer- sation, according to report, the Cover nor asked the mine managers how they would like a reign of martial law in the district, and while here it is well known that he discussed with his adjutant general the steps to be taken in the event martial law was declared.
 Later in the afternoon the Cover nor received the organizers of the Westen Federation who are in the district, ana late 1n the evening ne was still taking testimony of mem- bers of the committee representing the strikers. Most of this evidence was taken by Court Reporter Short ridge and is now in the hands of the Governor.
 The Governor continued his hear ing on Wednesday and announced he he did not know when he would re- turn to the capital at Phoenix and would move state headuarters to Clifton if necessary until the labor situation was cleared up.
 On Wednesday Guy Miller announc-