South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-31
CARY REPLIES To
INDUSTRIAL MEN
Says Comprehensive Laws are
Necessary for Peace in
labor Circles.


hensive laws rather than voluntary
arbitration. are necessary TO abso-
lutely protect everyone against inn
position on the part of capital or
labor" Judge Ebert H. Gary, chair
man Of the United States Steel cor
poration. declared in a statement
Tuesday.
Judge Gary plainly intimated he
was not entirely in accord with the
recommendation made yesterday
10y Pres't Wilson's industrial confer
ence for settlement of disputes be
tween capital and labor. He was a
member Of the previous group that
attempted 10 make recommended
tions for solution OF the industrial
problem.
The steel magnate referred 10 the
present labor troubles az disputes
between labor union leaders and
managers Of business. He declared
the public must know that labor
Unions have decreased production"
added 10 costs and raised the Eek
pense Of living
Public Protection.
Il venture the assertion that il
the PUBLIC is disposed TO absolutely
protect everyone against imposition
on the part Of capital or labor it
should not depend upon voluntary
arbitration but should establish and
administer laws which will have
complete jurisdiction over both
groups OF citizens" he said.
The public then could rely upon
the continuance, without Interrupt
ton of the enforcement OF law and
/ order, so that every individual or
interest shall be protected in free
dom Of action or non-action, so long
as there is no opposition TO the
statutes in force.
The employers and the body Of
employees clearly recognize that II
| is for the pecuniary interest of
both 10, maintain peaceful and
/ friendly relations and every honest
/ minded person admits this will re-
dound TO the benefit and comfort
OF the general public.
AT this time I think II essential
I that the general public be given the
I opportunity 70 clearly understand
the exact labor situation In the
United States IL is not so bad as It
is made TO appear by some OF the
public speakers and writer's. particu-
larry those who are not by expert
/ ence or otherwise qualified to testi-
/ ~ or to express opinions.
Blames Union Leaders.
There have been instituted in
the past year a good many strikes
and there have been in many places
disorder, riot and injury TO person
and property. These strikes did not
OF late represent antagonism be-
tween capital and labor, so-called.
In most, II not all. instances. they
were precipitated by union leaders
acting on their own initiative. The
differences, disputes and contests
have been between labor union lead
ers and managers Of business.
In few, if any cases. have there
been serious trouble between the
managers Of industry and the en-
ployes generally. or any reasonable
iclaims on the part of the majority
Of the employees for higher wages or
more favorable living conditions
which were not promptly and
mutually adjusted. In fact. for a
long time, the employees in this
country have been receiving larger
condensation and better working
and living conditions than ever be-
fore. The large majority Of the en-
ployes OF the country probably
not less than SO percent, are not
members OF labor unions and are
satisfied with their working condi-
tons.
Can Furnish Remedy.
eff any have good reason for COM
plant, the employers, when inform
ed. must and will furnish a prompt
and adequate remedy. I do not
wish at this time 10 discuss the
merits or dement's OF labor unions.
The public generally must knew in
the past they have, in proportion
TO their influence, decreased pro-
duction. added to costs and raised
the expense of living"
! Judge Gary. in his only direct re-
ference 10 the industrial commits
sion's suggestions for a tribunal TO
arbitrate disputes and l. regional
boards TO investigate labor differ
ences. said:
81 have little 20 say at present
concerning the plan for settlement
Of labor disputes reported by
Pres't Wilson'S conference. 7 shall
endeavor to take time to go over IT
Brown, and Dolly Bennett, were
seen on auto trips.
Brown. according 20 relatives,
made frequent boasts regarding the
money he carried with him
Mrs. Summit said she was asked
| byAirs Vester TO assist her I'm chloF-
oforming Brown and getting his
( roll" When Mrs. Summit refused,
according TO her story, Mrs. Vester
replied: Very well. I can get Lloyd
20 help NE"
Mrs. Summit said Mrs. Vester dis
/ appeared the day OF the murder and
did not return until the day after.
when she flashed a rolf of az least
$3.50 and made extensive purchases.
Authorities Investigate.
Authorities at Camp Custer. after
making a thorough investigation in
20 relations between soldiers and
: AIrs Nester. stated there was abso-
/ 1useIv no evidence on which any OF