The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-19
MEAT PACKERS
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tho whole American people in this criti
cal reconstruction period. feels that oy
insisting upon this surrender on thc
part Of the packing interests it has ac-
Compl shcd more for the American
people than could have been hoped for
as ~, result OF long drawn out legal
battle.
Packers' Statement.
While Mr.. Palmer views the packers
submission to the governments contcn-
lions as "Surrcndcr." Henry Fccdtr.
counsel for Swift & Company. announc-
cd that the step was taken at the Sug-
gestion of the department OF justice
To avoid any appearance of antagoniZ-
ing the government. and to remove
causes of friction with 1--we stock pro-
duccrs and food distributors. En-
phatically Nj. Fccdcr stated that inc
decree was not 10 be construed as an
admission that swift and Company hau
"The company feels that the same
spirit which caused tho business men
OF the country 10 be submit 20 personal
sacrifices to win the war. he said. is
lust AS essential during this period or
reconstruction as then and therefore II
meets the request of the government
for the sacrifice Of its own interests.
The company has consented 10 the entry
of a decree for injunction only upon the
expressed condition that II shouia III
so many ways rccite that the decree
does not adjudicate Il ut tho compan:
has violated any law of the United
States"
Attorney General Palmer SAID that
oyrrturrs for a compromise came frst
from the packers after the department.
NJ justice had placed its evidence be-
fore grand jury in Chicago.
The attitude of Norris & Company
was expressed by NJ. W. BORDERS. Scu-
rral counsel. who said The firm has con.
~ lrrrrr" in the spirit OF
truc AmcricaniSm.
we gave up certain lcSa! rights an"
made certain business sacrifices IN or
der TO nee: the views Of the govern.
mcni" he continued. and to forever set
NJ rest tho fear Of monopoly OF inc
American table by the packers. IN
this reriod Of reconstruction and un-
rest We desired 10 promote confidence
Cuopcration and stable Condttl"nS.
VIII Pass Legislation.
nile nronosinE government r"gu-
lation Of the packing industry row PC
fore the senate Agriculture rHa'li:'tce
will not be abandoned AS result "l 'ht
decree. Senators Kenyon; Iowa, ana
Ecndrick. Wyoming. authors OF the
measures announced tonight. t.
The attorney generals victory Is
merely n step. though very long one
toward The goal We have been seeking
fruits OF his victory maybe made per
manrnt only b. legislation along the
lines Of tn" measures now pending.
Senator lIrnGrirli sa'd the decree was
the most telling blow" yet delivered
against the lirE cost 81 living. Senator
Kenyon declared the government should
maintain over the packers The cnniN,l
provided rs tho pending bills. inasmuCh
as 1T is evident they were building inc
greatest monopoly the country has ever
known.
Cut Out LOCALITIES.
~,
the head men III the big concerns as a
business propoSitiCn rather thhn Win
their lawyers. although IN" latter OF
course. were frequently consulted.
The final agreement T&S rcachcd ON '
in tho last few days and several or
counsel of the packers were here To-Day
for the final negotiations.
Mr., Palmer conferred today with Sen
atorr Kenyon and l<cndrirk 10 advise
them of the agreement. but said ne ala
not ask or suggest that the Legislation
ihey had introduced for control OF tho
packing industry b. s.dc-trackcd. He
said disposition Of the bills was a mat
ter foT congress.
aclinet whom will hc directed IN" fcdcr'
ri court decree under which the Dig
hackers will Ccnfinc themselves mere
after wholly 20 tho meat and provision
business include:
armour. defendants. corporations and
individuals.
Swift. defendants. corporations and
individuals. $500,
Morris defendants, corporations and
individuals. ,.
Morris & Company .Pa.l II. \. Tim
minis.