Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
MONEY GIFTS DO NOT
POISON EDUCATION,
SAYS ROCKEFELLER
No Strings on Millions Dis
tributed by Foundation,
Oil Magnate's Son Tells
B Probers.
nv JOHN EDWIN NEv1N

,hst John d. Rockefeller and the in
arrests he represents are poisoning edu-
alton at the source" was made by John
n Rockefeller, Jr., today.
Ne told the Federal Industrial Rela-
,ons Commission that the general educa-
non board did not attempt to influence
educational institutions aided by II as to
shat they should teach, or in any way
n Impress any policy on them. He en-
,batcally defended the Rockefeller
roundation from the charge that It
might become menace to liberalism or
pemocratic institutions. It was always
subject to public opinion, lie declared
and public opinion would force legislative
eurbng to it unless 1t proved beneficial
10 American institutions,
WHAT CAPITAL RECEIVES,
Dealing directly with the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company, Rockefeller insisted
mat II returned very little on the capital
invested.
''The suggestion that capital receives 90
Ger cent. and labor only. 10 per cent, OF
tho product of labor has familiar
sound but is fallacy," he said.
The gross receipts of the C. F. I. from
roa to 1914 were S2i1 100000. Its payroll
was ss2,0O0,OO0. In interest on debt, divl-
dends and reserve fund 1t paid out $24,-
oOoOOO. The remainder went in taxes,
materials, betterments, etc. This shows
that for every dollar earned SO cents was
Maid out for labor and nine and frac-
ton to capital for its investment.
"And that hold gool in many other in
dustries," he continued. yet believe
that a man is worthy of the highest
wages possible to pay, and believe in
dustries that cannot support their en-
ployes In comfort should not exist"
ROCKEFELLER WITHOUT ESCORT
when Rockefeller appeared in the hear
ing room today he was entirely without
escort of detectives or guards, He was
received with smiles by the crowd of
men and women penned in the front
ssats. most of whom were Socialist and
L w. W. leaders.
while waiting to be called as a Wit
ness, Mrs Bella Newman Silberman, of
Brooklyn, who was arrested for conduct
ing the Upton Sinclair mourning parade
down Broadway year ago stopped him.
1--WE Socialists regret class feeling just
Is much as you do" said Mrs Silber-
man, holding Rockefeller's hand. I'VE
are hopeful better days between capital
,AFRI.k hos ant Hn
lis dues. Yet 1t is entirely possible that
the result may be attained by compro-
mise"
WOMEN SOCIALISTS DIFFER.
This last statement was resented by
Mrs Gertrude Well Klein, New York
Socialist organizer. who had listened to
the conversation and declared sugges-
tons of compromise had no place in
Socialism.
While the women argued, Rockefeller
turned to Mackenzie King, former Cana
dian Minister of Labor. but now chief
Investigator of the causes and cures OF
Industrial unrest for the Rockefeller
Foundations, and remarked:
''You see that 1t still is a many-sided
question"
Later King and Mrs. Silberman had a
long talk on labor conditions and King
declared his willingness to listen to
every one who might have remedy to
suggest for Industrial unrest which will
aid the Rockefeller Foundation In its
work.
TALKS WITH MOTHER JONES'"
During the afternoon recess. Rockefeller
again discussed with Mother" Jones the
general Colorado situation. AS a result,
he will visit the coal fields there in the
aear future accompanied by the veteran
labor agitator.
THE commission is interfering with our
proposed talk believe we should get
together," Rockefeller said I'VE are
seeking the same ends. and I believe
should bury the hatchet"
We can agree" said the aged woman.
And If you will see the problem as you
are capable, you can easily become the
states The trouble has been that up to
lhe present few leaders In the industrial
world have been broad-minded enough to
realize their duty"
Tut, tut, you fiatter me-" protested
Rockefeller
bricks than bouquets" declared Mother"
But you seem on the level in this. and
ssery worker should be willing to help
sea, as your success means the dawning
VI the new day for the hosts of labor"
CHARTER LIMITS FOUNDATION
Walsh read a statement made by
President Jacob Gould schurmsn. of
Cornell. in which he declared the powers
e the foundation were wider and
Broader than even the United States it.
aalf. ana demanded whether the witness
asreed with this claim.
do not" explained Rockefeller. 1--WE
are limited by the expressions of our
saarter, while Mr.. schurman declares the
..eandation -. is eo-extensive with civiliza-
Rockefeller defended the Foundations
nsht to circulate propaganda for any
pisn Il might have TO end Industrial un-
rest Walsh demanded how Rockefeller
ssea the line between his roles OF dis
psaaer OF money for philanthropic work
sAa As director OF the Colorado Fuel
-aa Iron Company.
aou seem to be assuming that men
y one Industry cannot have other in
.siests" Rockefeller complained, II
snanA there are many thousands or men
"a THIS country who can be trusted to
ssaasr ss fair justice under any eireum-
FOUNDATION EARNS S, ,l52.7sl.
The total income OF the foundation last
ssar was SSls2.7s151 OF this amount
$4,000 was devoted to Rockefeller phil
authroplo work ,,yhich was falxan ovar