The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-27
ORGAN|zERSRECE|vE
COLD RECEPTION
FROM MEX|CANS

Morenci Union Speakers were
Kissed OFF Of PIatform-Sheriff
Enforces Order at Clifton Meeting
Organizers Still at Work..
AS per previous arrangements the
organizers of the Western Federation
Iof Miners. including Guy Miller,
member of the Executive Board from
Denver, assisted by Messrs. Tribolet
Charpentier and an Italian, who
came here from Miami, held public
meetings in Morenci and Clifton on
Sunday afternoon last for the pur.
pose of enthusing the Mexican popu-
lation in favor of organizing the Clif.
ton-Morenci district as a union camp
under the control of the Western
Federation of Miners. t I.
The open air meetings were not
a success from the viewpoint of the
lorganizers. Especially was this the
case at Morenci. The organizers
were on hand to present their side Of
the question to the assemblage but
were met with a cool reception which
eliminated in a near riot and they
were forced to desist.
The first English speaker in be-
half of the organizers Guy Miller,
was scarcely launched upon his
theme before cries of I'VE can't under
stand, speak in Spanish" were hurled
at him from every side and as the
tumult grew he was forced to aban-
don his argument. Bedlam broke
loose and half smothered crise of
'otro toro" were heard on all sides.
Tribolet, the Mexican speaker, sue
ceeded him with like results, being
greeted with, speak English, we
can't understand. BY this time the
crowd was so demonstrative that the
organizers departed IN waiting auto
mobiles in the direction of Clifton.
The result of the meeting showed the
state of mind of a majority of the
men in Morenci in regard to affili.
alton Many of the old time Mexi-
cans in the district are cognizant of
the former attempts of this same fed
Grafton to gain foothold here and
they are also well aware of the
length to which they will go to ac-
complish their end.
The organizers arrived in Clifton
Sunday afternoon and Sheriff Cash
and deputies took steps to guarantee
the speakers the right of free
speech. The sheriff announced to
the leaders on both sides that the
Western Federation organizers would
be permitted to first address the as
semblage which had gathered several
hundred strong on Library Plaza and
when they had concluded those in
opposition to the movement would
be permitted to follow them. Deputy
sherifts move around through the
crowd and preserved order, although
catcalls. Kisses and cries d liar
were frequent Interruptions on both
sides. At the conclusion of speeches
made by the organizers R. G. Muir
rillo, of Metcalf, mounted an automo.
bile and denounced the efforts of the
organizers. He was followed by other
Mexican speakers, who cautioned the
Mexicans against affiliation with the
Western Federation.
Sunday night public meetings were
continued in Chase Creek amid much
disorder of a minor nature.
The organizers are still working
quietly to attain their end while the
antis are as industriously opposing
them. sr
with thousands of circulars contain
ing the following telegram in response
to an inquiry sent to Ray In regard
to the leaders in the movement:
"F. A. Fuentes,
'Morenci, Arizona.
Federation has no union here; only
a few boys belong to Miami local.
These boys are disguised with the
way they have been treated and are
going to quit the union and demand
their money back. Do not pay any
attention to Tribolet; he is no good
and deceived us all. AS soon as he
gets you in trouble he will leave and
probably take your money same as
he did here"
Signed:
JOSE TIBBETS.
Jose Tibbets formerly resided in
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