The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-10-26
representatives of organized labo

union. assisted by OreanlZer MIC Cluskey and John Murray had charge of the representation to the Commis sion of the demands of the miners in this district. Messrs. Vargas, of Eforenci, De Soto of Metcalf, and D2guerre, of Clifton, also appeared. They argued in favor of the Miami wage scale in this district; Inc aboi tion of the contract system and tbe establishment of the seniority rule. The hearing of organized labor con tinued Thursday and Friday al which time the hearing was conc!ud- ed and the commission will hear the mine managers Saturday morning.
 On Thursday evening the commits sion was the guests of the mine man. agers at a dinner given by Norman Carmichael at his residence in Cliff: ton.
 On Friday evening, at the Eastern Cafe. the commission was the guests of the Clifton Central Labor Coun- cil at banquet and later at band concert given in their honor on the tennis court on the East Side. The delightful affair was in charge of s. A. Heath, president of the Clifton Central Labor Council; W. A. Ligget president of the Chauffeur Local No. II anu A. aNN OOu, plCoiuChI Ci Painters Local No. 995, who acted- as an entertainment committee. The national colors predominated in the decoration scheme and the toast of the evening was to the President of the United States. At l the banquet table were seated Mes danes George Chase and E. A. Wood and Miss Morris. Secretary of Labor w. B. Wilson, Col. J. H. Spangler; John H. Walker, E. P.
 Marsh. Messrs. Horner. Harsh. Lv- ons, and Williamson. Former State Senator George Chase presided as toastmaster Other guests present were Chas. H. Mover, president of the International Mine and Shelter men; c. J. Brooke, organizer for the A. F. of L.; J. A. Wellington, chair
 man of the A. c. Grievance Commit i tee: P. M. Vargas, president of Min CTS Union No. so of Morenci: Juan | Villeral. of Metcalf and R. NJ. Da- guerre. of Clifton: c. Harrison. rer- resented the boilermakers; George /! Tubbs, steam engineers; Hon. Geo. H. Chase, carpenters; G. w. Harri man, electricians: s. A. Heath. Cen i tral Labor Body: w. A. Liggett, Chauffeurs: E. A. Wood, painters: T. Cough, blacksmiths: l.. C. Brock barbers; c. R. Clifford machinists. H. s. McClusky and John Murray. here during the stay of the cornmis- sion. were also guests of the even ing.
 | At the conclusion of the banquet the guests adjourned to the tennis court where the Mexican boys band 1 from Morenci. fifty members, support ed by Morenci Local No. so, render ed band concert, the musical num- bers being interspersed by short speeches by members of the Com mission and Pascual Vargas. of Mo
 renci. The speakers included Sec retarv Wilson, p. M. Vargas. John F Walker. Col. Spangler and were Introduced by Chairman Chase
 In his remarks the Secretary of Labor dwelt upon the importance Of
 the copper industry to the Govern nIeut during the war period and out
 lined the duties of the Commission
 to the audience and the necessity of
 laying aside family quarrels at this time.
 Col. Spangler in his opening re-
 marks spoke in happy vein and
 surprised the audience, as well as his colleagues. in his fluent handling of
 the Spanish and Italian 1aneua ees.
 Speaking seriously to the alien popu- lation in our midst the Commissioner
 from Pennsylvania urged upon them
 to support the country where they make their homes and educate their children when the liberty and demo- cracy which they enjoy was in dan | ger. /! Secretary of Labor Wilson stated on Friday evening that he was un- l able to fix a time for the departure 1 Of the commission from the district | hut that when the commission did
 leave they would proceed direct to l Bisbee
 ! During tbeir stay here the follow 1 ing telegrams Dassed between state 1 and Federal officers and members of the commission:
 Executive Office, State House .. 1 Phoenix. AriZ.. Oct. g. 1917. 1 My Dear Nr Secretary:
 1 nm more than pleas d tn have your good telegram of last night and | feel sure that your good offices wifh
 our friends. the operatives and onera- ] tors in the Clifton-M Morenci- District will have the same happy ffuition May ' he supplied with a copy of ! the acreenent. in full, for my files: and, if vou are having the proceed
 ngs of yodr investiGations in Arizona
 rriuted ] shall feel hOnOred if
 copy may he sent to this Depart
 ment.
 With pest wishes to you and your colleagues. I am,
 Sincerely.
 Thomas F. Campbell, Governor W. B. Wilson, Chairman.
 Presidents Mediation Commission. . Clifton, Arizona
 l Presidents Mediation Commission. Globe. Ariz.. Oct. 22, 1917. Dwight B. Heard. Chairman.
 State Council of Nat. Defense.