Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30

commission along the lines embodied in the bill recently passed by the house of representatives and now awaiting action by the senate; in order that the commission be enabled to deal with the many great and various duties now deVoIViug upon it with a prCmptness and a thoroughness which are with it's present constitution and means of ac- ton practically impossible
 Eight Hour Day as Legal Basis.
 Second. the establishment of an eight hour day as the legal basis alike or work and of wages in the employment of all railway employees who are actU- ally engaged in the work of Oper2Il < trains in interstate transportation.
 Third, the authorization of the ap- pOintment by the president of a. small body of men to observe the actual re- suits in experience of the adoption CS the eight hour day in railroad trans railroads; it's eycct5 in the matter of operation costs, in the application of the existing practices and agreements to the new conditions, and in Gil other practical aspects, with the provisicA that the Investigators shall report their conclusions to the cCGgress at the earliest possible date. but without rec ommendatiOn as to legislative action; in order that the public may learn from an unprejuGiccd source just what actual developments have eEsued.
 Increase of Freight Rate.
 Fourth. explicit approval by the congress of the cOnsidera ton by the interstate commerce commission of an increase of freight rates to meet sucE roads as may have been rendered by the adoption of tho eight hour day and which have not been offset by ad- miristTatiVe readjuStments and econ omies, should the facts disclosed jus tity the increase.
 investigation Before Strike.
 Fifth, an amendment of the existing federal statute which provides for the mediation. cancellation and arbitration by adding to it a provision that in case the methods of accommodation now provided for should fail, a frT public investigation of the merits of every such dispute shall be instituted and completed before a strike or lock OuI may lawfully be attempted
 Government to Take Control.
 Sixth, a lodement in the hands of the executive of the power, in case of military necessity, to take control of such portions and such rolling stock Of tho railways of the country as may be required for military use and to operate them for military purposes,
 
 tary service of the United States such train crews and administrative officials as the circumstances require for their safe and efficient use.
 President Wilson had a conference tonight in Speaker CIarIIs room at the capitol with the speaker. Republican Leader Mann, Democratic Leader KitChin, Representative Stirling of illinois, ranking republican of the house interstate commerce commission, and Representative Adamson, the chairman.
 Hoping for Recall of Strike Order.
 The president confded to advisors tonight his earnest hope that the brOtherhoOds. recognizing GAe fairness with which he has treated them, would, pending action by congress, rescind their strike order. He asked the lead CTS to do so at their conference last night. but they refused fatly, saying they had not the power. President Wilson takes the position that iu view of his recommendations to congress the brotherhoods have much to lose if 1 they carry out their strike order be- cause he believes under such circum l stances public opinion will stand l against them