The chronicle=news., 1915-01-08


ample bond for the performance of
its contracts. Under such plan the
membership could be chosen with
more discrimination and the organi-
zation place itself in a most favor
able position to do business. No
matter then what the dispute, it
could be determined in courts of JUS
tice in the same manner as other
controversies.
This question Overshadowed all
others in importance; it vitally af-
fects the stability of our very govern
ment. Widows, orphans, cripples,
bankrupt owners, deserted mines and
destruction OF property will never
accomplish that good feeling between
employer and cmploye necessary for
the success of both and the mainte-
nance Of good government. If our
country is to thrive or even exist as
a nation all classes of people must be
made to yield obdience to law. Our
! legislative halls are wide open to all.
If they fail the people themselves are
/ free to Iegislate. We choose our own
courts of justice. These together
with the fair-mindedness of the
American people furnish the best
avenues through which to secure
justice.
To bring about development of
our vast mineral resources we must
have both capital and labor. Capital
will not come to us unless we shall
protect it and labor cannot keep what
it gains except through the enforce
ment of law.
The authorities must protect the
persons and property of all alike and
so far as their duty is concerned life
is just as precious whether il be that
of the capitalist. the union or the
non-union man or the members of
any OF their families.
inthe interest OF economy and ef-
feGtiveness in controlling industrial
disturbances there should be pro-
vidcd trained state police force to
assist the local authorities when
they are unable to control any situ-
alton. At present the only means
provided is the national guard. which
is not constituted for police duty. and
cannot he called into service except
in case of insurrection. Public safety
would be more certainly secured II
there were available Il force of ex-
perienced officers TO be called to the
assistance OF the local authorities at
tlN outset of disturbances. The ac-
tive force need not be great but suf-
ficient reserve for all ordinary pur-
poses could be cheaply provided.
Through such an arrangement the
national guard need not be called
into active service except in cases OF
great emergency.
There seems to be a subtle influ-
ence to prejudice the public mind
against the National Guard. What
ever the purpose, it is to be regret
ted It must be realized that in times
of great disturbance when the local
authorities break down and are help
less the only power we have sufff-
cient to restore order and constitu-
tional government is the military. In
surrection generally proceeds from
intensely partisan questions and any
force which quells or restrains 1t is
certain to be charged with partial
ity With destructive instructions
not only in our own state but in
many other parts of the country.
the necessity of maintaining mill
tary force sufficient for all emer-
gencies should be apparent to all.
am fearful many good people do not
appreciate the vital necessity of sup
porting the guard or the advisable
ity of returning public service in Its
ranks for the security of government.
believe that in the high schools,
universities and colleges every phys
icallv 1T young man should belong
to the military service of the state
and trained to do his best in support
of constituted authority. Proprictors
Of business concerns. many of whom
object to their employees belonging
to the guard. can well afford to show
a spirit of patriotism and encourage
the enlistment of their men. Young
professional and working men should
be made to understand that the
maintenance of our government is
prerequisite to the enjoyment of the
fruits OF their skill and toll. With
out law enforcement the accumulated
benefits of civilization cannot be
maintained Whether turbulence
comes from roting or lockouts or
strikes the Young men of the country
who must endanger their lives in
restoring and enforcing order are ell
titled TO the loyal support of all those
IN favor of the maintenance of or
eaniZed society.
The/.iolcnt disorders which have
occurred in various portions of the
state within the past $ months call
attention to certain defects in our
criminal statutes which should be
remedied without delay. The penal
ties now prescribed for the ofrenses