Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-20

classes of men on railroads might re-
suit In restrictions of a great number
of other wOrkingmen not only those
employed by railroads, but upon those
employed in industries throughout the
country II the latter be required to
operate under increased transporta-
tion charges.
at was stated by the executive in
his address TO congress that the mat
ter had been agitated for more than
year. Why then was it not investi-
gated. Could not the administration
command all necessary machinery for
fair and thorough inquiry? Not only
did the administration fail to take
proper action on its own initiative, but
the business men OF the country ap-
pealed in vain TO the administration
for investigation. Their request won
no favorable action.
Time was allowed to run and then
came the surrender that shocked the
people throughout the land. Was the
crisis unforeseen Why was IT per-
mltted to arise whom the admnistra-
ton was forewarned?
II stand for the principle of arhitra-
tion in industrial disputes. Labor
least of all can afford to have that
principle surrendered.
To say that fair and proper arbl-
tratlon could not have been had in this
case is to indict both the administra-
tion and the American people"
Mr.. Hughes hello that there was
mo justification In yielding princi-
pie. or those who sought to excuse
the administration" on the ground OF
eMgency he would ask. he said. "how
far do you propose TO yield to force?
Asserting that force can reject courts
as well as arbitration that 1t can dis
pose with any part Of the orderly pro-
cedure of government which It may
oppose, Mr.. Hughes continued:
Make Appeal 10 Judgment.
When force is proposed and arbi-
tration is refused there is but one
stand to take and that is to appeal
to the Judgment Of the country to in
dicate the processes of reason.
Had the executive gone at once TO
congress for immediate authority 70
secure prompt and thorough investi-
cation OF the stated grievances in ad-
vance OF action and had he thus made
instant provision for an inquiry SO
entirely competent as to command the
respect OF the country, | am satisfied
there could have been no strike. We
are still ruled by public opinion. and
no administration need fear results II
II stands firmly for essential princl- /
pies,
Mr.. Adamson says OF his bill:
1t is hasty legislation. admit. TO |
meet an emergency What emsr- !
sencyY Tho emergency OF force TO
which the administration had capitu-
lated. Mr.. Underwood said, We have
no information on which to legislate
and TO fix rates OF wages which we /
are going TO do and are attempting
10 do
Contrast the action of this admin
stralon with what Grover Cleveland
n 1885 said with respect to labor leg.
slalon: All legislation on the sub
lect should be calmly and deliber-
ltely undertaken with no purpose OF
'atisfying unreasonable demands or
raining partisan advantage
one OF the foremost friends OF Ia
,or in this country states the plain +,
ruth In writing TO me as follows. 4
Those OF US who know the labor I,
struggle and have helped in the fight F..
or standardiXing In our Industrial life
we'll know that in the end laborers
yain nothing by violence. unjust or
arbitrary action OF any kind or the |
,Nerclse Of antl-social power of any
description. However some yrouns ,
nay be advanced in economic mower I
" iHegitimate means. the common In. |
erests OF the great group OF toile-s 4
an never be. such gains are always /
u the cost OF public opinion and sun. g
NOT. are temporary and eyanescent i