Evening journal., 1919-04-04
FRIDAY, APRIL a, 1919.
DR. WATT AND THE DUPONT COMPANY.

nR. ROBERT WATT is District Superintendent Of the
~ Wilmington District Of the Wilmington Methodist
Episcopal Conference In short he is the official head Of
the church in the district embracing all OF the city Of
Wilmington, substantial part Of rural New Castle
county and part Of the Eastern shore OF Maryland. lie
also is one Of the most prominent, popular and able
preachers the Delmarvia Peninsula, and highly re-
spected a pubc-sprited citizen whose constructive
influence and work extend far beyond church affairs.
Or. Watt called at onlce a day or two ago
a doubt seriously that the people Of Wilmington and
OF Delaware at large value they should, the dupont
Company as an asset" he said
write out your views the subject aud send them
in" we suggested.
'Tn do IT," he replied because feel that both the
company and the men who running it are deserving
OF public and private appreciation"
We received his views today. the following letter:
Mr. George Carter Editor Of The Evening Journal:
My dear Mr.. Carter-In recent conversation with
gentleman Of neghboring city relative 70 the benefits
conferred upon our city and commonwealth through the
agency Of the dupont Company, he expressed himself
strongly in the matter and then said:
Il wonder If the city Of Wilmington and It's citizens
in general really appreciate the worth value Of the
dupont Company an industrial asset"
confess that the same query often had been in my
mind. have wondered whether did not take |
some things for granted and among those things the |
benefits conferred upon our commonwealth by this com
pany There some matters that worthy Of more
than passing notice.
For example the democratic character Of the man
agement Of this great concern The humbest employe
Is made to feel that his interests and en-
ploye guarded carefully though he were himself
member Of the concern In multitude Of ways this is
Take but instance The other day a veIl-knovvn
preacher IN ihs city whose is with the dupont Com
psny found necessary because Of the increased Of
hVing and high rents 10 device that would
suit in some relief What happened9 The president OF
the company at once made such abundant provision for
the case that the young man relieved Of all anxiety
of a financial nature.
This is but one instance Of fact It is typical
OF the consideration shown TO the employees
Then, too The bonus system which applies TO all en-
ployes. is not only direct financial benefit to them but
it makes them feel though the manasemeni is inter
ested in them in personal way In other words they
become partners sharing in The prosperity that mght he
denied them except in the matter Of fair wage.
One can but express the wonder whether this is not
sane and human fashion by which the relations that
ist between capital and labor may be regulated with
mutual satisfaction and benefit It is fairly safe to
that strikes would be unknown If methods such
are here indicated were practiced oftener
1t is perfectly wonderful when one thinks Of the way
this company has adjusted its affairs TO peace basis
Directly affected by the close Of the war especially its
sudden close with warning to the collapse Of
the Germany army and the speedy signing OF the arms
ce with the prospecf Of az least two wears more OF
war there was suddenly precpitated condi,jon mai
might have been fraught with disaster to The industrial
interests Of our city But wisely and ably had the
aeement planned that scarcely jar was felt and their
force was reduced at the minimum when it might have
been reduced by-wholesale.
The city stands their debtor in this respect.
have impressed also by the loyalty OF the en-
poyes OF this great corporation My personal acquant
ance with scores OF IFS employees iusthes the assertion
snat te management IS regarded with respect and af
Iecuon. have conversed with mutudes OF the en-
pMofes M ol lnls company but have not heard
slsssys expressions OF appreciation TO
treated N'i9iueiesloh WIN Whlch they are /
with an ~ snea 70 me that citizen OF Wilmington
herein opotuhly TO observe ntelUgentlv the matters
my judgment , ! should give expression TO what in
the Industrial s,t company that means so much 10
who share -, Nenare Of city ana IN ~ ~ ~
able compensation W Vi ialr treatment and a reason
rs VII xy,bo. olsen 90 we take for granted he,.a,.
with this in mind Sss @ Of our appreciation n
ia prs s humble tribute to the mansrs good to to-
greatest corporations in country Of one of the
Wilmington Delaware Arru . ROBERT WATT
No doubt thousands Of Delawareans have ,b.
same thoughts about the dupont Company and s oc e
but have failed to express them They csnno, 81, ~
perience pleasure in seeing their own thoughts e.
vicariousy by Dr. Watt who not addicted 10 beso,
praise where It IS not fully merited