Bisbee daily review., 1918-01-16
SUPREME Court
CRITICISED BY
NINE WORKERS
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INDIANAPOLIS. Jan Is - Whole
hearted support of the government In
the war against the central powers
and criticism of the federal courts
for decisions adverse to the union ex-
pressed in the reports of officers. re
oeived the vigorous approval of the
1880 delegates attending the biennial
convention of the United Mine Work
ers of America which opened here to-
day.
There must be no half way alleg
lance on the part of the coal miners
in giving the best that is in them for
the preservation of the ideals and
principles CT a democratic people ex-
claimed President Frank J. Hayes, in
addressing the men
Let US in this convention firmly
resolve that every atom of energy we
can contribute TO the winning Of the
war be given gladly. freely, and in the
same loyal spirit as those who go out
10 give their lives Il is a matter OF
particular pride that approximately
20 900 members of our organization
have enlisted in the military forces
of our nation. Our hearts go with
them across the sea and we know thai
these heroes OF ours. who have faced
the perils of the mines year in and
year our. risking their lives in the
production of coal. viii not be found
wanting when they face the foreign
foe
No less patriotic were the declara-
tons of William Green. secretary
treasurer.
The convention is expected TO adopt
strong resolutions backing up the gov
eminent in the present crisis
Union Suits Reviewed
Both President Hayes and Secre-
tary Treasurer Green devoted cOnsid-
cradle space in their reports to the
legal fights against the union, In one
case. the Coronado Coal company won
a $500. 900 verdict against the union
in the federal court at Fort Smith.
Ark. for alleged violation Of their anti
trust law, il being charged the union
had cOnspired TO preecnt the prOduc-
ton Of non union mined coal
In the other cases the miners were
enjoined in West Virginia from solicit
ing men to Join the union nj the lat
ter contest the supreme court yeSter
day cited officers to appear March
to show cause why they should not be
declared in contempt Of court for vio-
iating an injunction order
President Hayes said that the union
was confident that it could show that
IL was not guilty of contempt
The miners president said that
while the government is setting aside
the antitrust laws to permit the for
nation of exporting trusts and pools.
1t see rs to be declared an open sea
son by the federal judiciary for hunt.
ing labor unions"
Applause greeted him when he
characterized the court decisions as
revolutionary and approval was in
dictated by the delegates when he sug-
gested congressional action against
such decisions
Supreme Court Criticised
Secretary Green brought much ap
plauss when he declared the justices
Of the supreme court had not caught
the spirit of the. times They cannot
hear the voices of progress. of demo
crazy and Of human rights" he said.
It was explained by Mr.. Green that
the $500. 600 verdict would be appeal
ed. An 100000 bond is required 10
take such action. he said and added
that he opposed 10 paying one penny
of either judgment or costs in the
case II the court orders Judgment
executed and the attachment OF the
funds and property of the union is be
gun. so be IT," said he This viii
bring the situation home directly TO
the membership and 10 the attention
of governmental authorities and the
public as well"
The reading Of a letter of cordial
greeting from President Wilson in
which he said he had no doubt the
miners would rise TO the occasion in
the present crisis was vigorously ap-
plauded