The sun., 1918-12-11
GOMPERS WARNS OF
BOLSHEVISM PERIL
Makes Labor Plea to Business
Men Before Council Of For
eign Relations.
POLICIES ARE FAVORED
Francis H. Sisson Tells of De-
plorable Conditions Still
Existing in Mexico.

Samuel Gompers. principal speaker
at the dinner given by the Council OF
Foreign Relations at the Hotel Aston
last night. refused to accept food at
the hands Of strikebresking walters
even though some OF the latter were
women. He appeared at the affair just
as coffee and cigars were being served.
Some one placed demitasse before
him, but he pushed It aside and con-
centrated his attention on the notes
Of the speech he was to deliver urging
the prominent business and financial
men present to cooperate with the or
ganized labor interests Of the country
in q war against Bolshevism and other
forces Of social destruction.
The republic Of the United States
with its Declaration Of Independence
and it's Constitution mean to US the OPP
portunity for freedom" said Mr.. Com
pers. 1T Is the basis and thesis OF all
our claims to a higher and better life,
and we want to work with you II you
will permit US. to help solve the prob
lens confronting industry and the
nation.
III organized labor is not on the
right track, then those who represent
the widest orgy of destruction and
have no consideration for the rights Of
individuals will come to the front, and
It Ia a matter Of choice for you
whether you shall deal with such ele-
ments or with the constructive forces
Of the organized labor movement OF
the country"
Must BE Social Justice.
Referring to statements made by
some Of the preceding speakers, Mr..
Gompers said he agreed that a stable
government was necessary to attract
capital and enterprise, but insisted
that no government was stable unless
it was based on social justice.
Otto H. Kahn, who followed Mr..
Gompers, said he could find no point
Of conflict with the principles ex-
pressed by the latter. On the contrary,
Mr.. Kahn said he was deeply in sym
pathy with them and he expressed ad-
miration for Mr.. Gompers's staunch
adherence to his ideals.
James w. Gerard, former Ambassa-
dor to Germany, also seemed to think
we'll OF Mr.. Gomperss principles.
The announced theme of the eve
ming was Radical Experiments In
Foreign Lands and Their Influence
on the Investment of American Capt.
tai" In line with this subject sew
eral Of the speakers drew dismal pic
lures Of tho conditions existing in
Mexico. Francis II. Sisson. v!ce-presi-
dent of the Guaranty Trust Company
declared that it was becoming prac-
tically impossible for American or
foreign business or financial institu-
lions to do business In that country.
Terrorism I'm Mexico.
II am in a position TO say that in
spite of the censorship the situation in
Mexico is one OF unepcakable impos-
sibility" saId Mr.. Stsson. Atrocities
the destruction of life and property
are proceeding without restraint.
There is no protection for any orderly
government of any sort and as a result
wo are standing on the brink of the
necessity of abolishing business rela-
tons and business operations in
Mexico"
A. carton Hepburn. chairman Of the
advisory committee of the Chase Ne
tional Bank. was unable to attend tho
dinner. but sent a written statement
also emphasizing the chaotic condi-
tons in Mexico. Other speakers were
Lindsay Russell, L. T. Wang, the first
president OF the Chinese Senate:
Richard washburn Child. H. Y. Brad
don. Australian High Commissioner.
and John Arnold of Chicago