Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-11-12

anu Attorney GcHeIdI diluSl hAiNeiS'
At this meeting the railroad men
rendered their good offices" in the
coal strike situation. The statement
fellows:
''In view of the condition facing
our country at this time, which in
our judgment is far more serious
than during the late war, inasmuch
as it affects all classes of the peo-
pie and in consideration of the
situation, the advisory board of the
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engi-
neers, assembled at Washington and
formulated the declaration of princi-
pies:
Serious Crisis Seen.
1.-THE advisory board of locomotive
engineers, the undOubted Americanism
of whose membership should assure
them recognition, not only by the gov
eminent, but every factor contributing
to the welfare of all the people, be
lieve that:
1.-The industrial conditions now con-
fronting the nation, with capital and
labor occupying militant attitude to-
ward each other, while the whole
country is suffering from high cost of
living, caused by boarding and prof
iteering, resulting in general dlscon-
tent which tends to lower production,
have brought about the most serious
crisis in the history of our country.
owe believe:
"'That there is no industrial dispute
or misunderstanding that cannot be
adjusted upon the basis of justice and
right and we further believe that in
seeking justice, justice should be prac-
ticed by all concerned.
Depiore U. S. lnjunctions.
"'We believe in the laws and insti-
tutions of our country, which guaran-
tee that all the people shall have
equal opportunity and fair and I'M
partial hearing before being con-
demned. We deplOre the action of the
federal government in it's present at
tempt at government by injunction,
believing such action will only tend
to make conditions worse and defer,
if not defeat a peaceful settlement.
"'The advisory board has full as
surance that we express the unani-
nous settlement of the $4,000 members
of our organization that the principle
of collective bargaining is of vital i'm
portance to them and cannot be con-
strued as harmful to any interest
which desires to be just and fair.
GAS remedy for the present turbu-
lent conditions, we suggest that imme-
date steps be taken to assemble at
Washington an industrial commission
that will recognize the rights of all
citizens and is not pledged to oppose
collective bargaining, as this is time
for deliberate action on the part Of all
concerned in a peaceful solution of the
present conditions.
'''We pledge the support of our or
ganizatiOn to the government in every
just and reasonable effort toward sta
bilizing industrial conditions to the
end that normal conditions be re-
stored.'"
Injunction Effect Felt.
Indianapolis, Nov. 3.--The full force
of the governments most powerful
weapon-injunction beginning to
be felt by the United Mine Workers
of America The coal strike is on, but
it is drifting without pilot. The
great propaganda campaign, intended
to win public sympathy and encourage
miners in the field, could not be
launched.
dow 1.fSN Of fhn T10iTN
none of the officials or attaches want
ed to talk. And when they talked they
didn't want to be quoted. The specter
of the injunction was ever present.
No Benefits in Sight.
When the miners laid down their
tools they expected to receive strike
benefits of not less than So week,
but in few if any of the fields can
benefits be paid.
Ellis Searles, publicity director Of
the international organization, said no
attempt would be made in the face of
the injunction to carry on a propa-
ganda campaign. He said it had been
planned to take pages of advertising
in 100 leading newspapers of the cOun-
try. The miners wanted to lay before
the public their reasons for demand
ing a f1veday week and six-hour day,
and to explain why their demand for
a 60 per cent increase in wages was
not unreasonable
Lewis Not Hopeful.
John L. Lewis, acting head of the
miners, and other officials did not APP
pear to hope for much when argyll
ments to make the injunction perma-
nent are heard before Federal Judge
Anderson. Attorneys for the govern
ment expressed conviction the injunc
ton would be permitted to stand.
Around the governments headquar-
tiers there was a constant air of con-
fidence; at miners headquarters there
was thinly yelled encouragement.