Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-11-15

mitted to Judge Anderson their announcement. cancel-
is the strike orders which they had already issued, and
received Ms approval of 1t. The cancellation order was
Immediately wired to the various mining centers, and.
90 far as the officials were concerned, the strike was
81.
While this lessened the tense feeling which had pre-
vailed all over the country, as 1t gave assurance that
those who had been instrumental in promoting this
strike were not prepared to push 1t to tbs point Of fiat
defiance of the United States government. the concrete
results at tho coal mines have thus III been negligible.
fome of the miners have returned to work as a result
Of the cancellation Of the order, but their number Is very
small. Doubtless this was to be expected The men,
having obesed the original strike call promptly and al
most unanimously, were inclined to take their time about
resuming work after their vacation, ana they were not
under any compulsion to return to work at any specific
date. 1t was evident that under any circumstances re-
sumption Of work would b somewhat Glow and fitful.
Upon the cancellation Of the strike order fresh
negotiations were Immediately begun for tho arrange
msnt Of a new wage scale. The proceedings are under
the supervision Of the secretary Of labor. and both en-
pleyers and employees we're prompt with their accept
ance Of the invitation to participate. As has been sus-
sested elsewhere. there is a manifest ,inconsruity IN
negotiating a new agreement with men who are now in
setive violation of an agreement in which they have par
tteipated. and which, according to its terms, ought still
10 be IN full operation.
The fuel situation in North Dakota has been COM
piieated By the interference of Governor Frazier. who,
after using his official position to promote a strike Of
North Dakota miners, issued a proclamation of martial
Inv when the strike which he had aided in bringing
about actually occurred. and, under color Of that proc
lamation. took technical possession of all the important
Ignite mines Of the state. The abshrdity Of the proposal
crhinI, tho .;$L .s~;,~aSa -.
that miners wages be advanced 60 per cent pending a
strike benefit fund. evidently became apparent even to
the governor, and that unlawful plan has not been car
rted5 OUT The miners return TO work at their former
wages. and, in most cases, under their former super
vS1on. The extent of state operation of the coal mines,
aceprding to an official statement, Is to be in the super
vi4tcn Of the bookkeeping at each plant by some repre-
sentative of the state, .
Tuesday, the anniversary of the signing Of the war
armistice agreement, was observed generally throughout
the country with exercises appropriate to the day. One
OF the distinctive features was the general quietness Of
the celebration. In the northwest the weather conditions
prevented the carrying out Of plans for parades and other
outside features, the ground here being covered deeply
with snow. Throughout a very wide area farther east
and south rain TELL in torrents. But everywhere there
we're patriotic meetings at which there were recalled
the great issues Of the war, and the achievements of the
American soldiers, with appropriate reminders Of the
duties which all citizens owe to their country, now that
the great physical struggle is ended.
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centralia. Washington, was chosen by certain law
Of law ana their contempt for American institutions.
There, during a patriotic parade, returned soldiers were
Ahot and killed from a building occupied as ]. W. ".
hsadduarters which they were passing. A raid was at
shce made on the buildings and a number Of its occu-
1Ants were arrested and are held pending farther steps
ateinst them. One of the men seized was later taken to
. nearby bridge and hanged. The murderous exhibition
of Revolutionary hatred given on this occasion has re-
suited IN an urgent demand throughout the country
far the roofing out Of all revolutionary groups. a move
1sent in which some steps had already been taken in the
ssffes Of raids made by federal agents q week earlier.
That raid a large number Of arrests were made, and
saanttines Of revolutionary literature were seized
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"a The American Legion figured largely in the Armi-
seics day exercises. and, most appropriately, this time
had bean chosen. for the meeting OF tire central body Of
tAat organization in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis ses-
1sns were marked by strong evidences OF determination
~ the part Of the leaders in the movement that tho legion
sAeuld h an independsnt body. devoted 10 the interests
41 no political party. but exttthg TOR the pronunciation
- thu principles Of Anerioanisrn. One OF the decisions
~ tie sorgsnixstton. that mono o. ~ ofnesrs shalI BE- a
Ansdida4s for political preferment, u perhaps the most
4e9Sckiss thing thst could have bseA done to maintain
i inas1epdencs and preserve tho u~sefulnsss Of the or
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AN6orts, hsretofore fruitiess. to cheek the flood o. de-
ga sss oysr sna around the 'psaes treat. have finally been
seeseasea i# thresSh the adoption ~ the senate OF the
a e4turs Tuls Th1 ssivss Dfospect ~ - early vote. On
MnssdAy the senate adopted the reservation with refer
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