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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
Points to Success at Rock
Island as Proof of Feast
bility of the Scheme.
EMPLOYEES HELP
IN u. S. ARSENAL
Labor Leaders Adopt
Wilson's Suggestion as
Recognition of Cause
They Advocate.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The two
latest developments in the general la
Dor situauon--the Presidents Labor
Day message and the war depart
ment's announcement of how the
participation of labor in the affairs of
the Rock Island arsenal has been
success-wers adopted tonight by the
Leading figures in the Plumb plan
Tor the characterization of the rail-
roads as recognition OF their cause
Two statements were made public
here. One was the copy of an address
made in Philadelphia today by Glenn
N. Plumb, author OF the plan which
bears his name and the other was an
announcement from Edward Heating,
manager of the Plumb plan.
MI. Plumb approved the action of
the president in calling a conference
which has for its purpose the put
ting the whole question Of wages upon
another footing" He termed it
move in the right direction Mr.. Keat
ing centered his remarks on the war
departments experiment at Rock
Island where the results achieved
through recognition of the right of
the workmen to have voice in his
economic life, he says, are an indica-
ton OF the progress to be gained
through recognition OF the same prin-
ciple as regards the railroad workers
Mr.. Plumb's Labor Day address in
part was as follows:
This represents a movement in the
right direction. 1t indicates a reaiiza-
ton on the part of the president that
the existing oppressive industrial con-
ditions can be relieved only by an
understanding of the fundamental
causes of the existing injustice and n
reimbursement of the forces Of society
1T Is extremely gratifying to note
the announcement made on the morn
ing of Labor Day that the adnninis,ra-
ton has already applied, so far as it
may without additional legislation.
the principles of the Plumb plan to
the industries which II is conducting
In the United States arsenais
Secretary Baker has called ia his
aid the skill and ability OF the en-
pioyes has conferred upon them an
risdrfty and responsibility for the con
duct OF the business They have a
voice in the determination of their
own wages, In fixing the prices for
their own products. and In the or
ranization of the forces to create and
preserve the highest possible eftici-
ency. This movement sprang from the
workers themselves and at their own
suggestion. They have devised and
installed the agency which the secre-
tary OF war has adopted and.approved.
The new day breaks. Civilization
is built on labor and labor now sup
ports on broad foundations demo-
cracy In government, in industry. in
This same tenor Of thought is pre-
served throughout the statement
emanating from Mr.. Heating He
declares that the experiment is proof
Of the efficiency of the Plumb plan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
MUST. STOP CONCENTRATION OF
WORKERS in THE LARGE CITIES:
LEADERS APPROVE CONFERENCE
VIRGINIA METAL
TRADES COUNCIL
ORGANIZE HERE

Closer affiliation of the metal
trades of Virginia was effected yes
terday when the Virginia Metal
Trades Council was organized at n
meeting called by President J. r,
Clements, of the district council OF
Virginia Association of Machinists,
held at 10 O'Clock in the labor tenn
pie. Forty delegates representing
all trades in the state eligible to
membership were present and Of
ficers were elected for the coming
year
The new organization went on
record as being in complete SYM
pathy with the strike in Lynchhurg
Of machinists and iron moulders
and pledged financial and moral
support to the strikers. The finan-
cial support includes the assess
ment of each member of the council
in the state of from fifty cents TO
one dollar monthly. The strikers
will realize large sum from this
support as the council is estimated
to have between 1000 and 10000
members.
Roscoe p. Greenway, of this city,
who has long been identified with
treasurer of the council, with C. l..
Bentley, OF Roanoke, permanent
chairman, and George Luther Will
cox. who will represent Richmond
in the house of delegates at the
next general assembly, vice-chair-
man.
The executive board elected yes
terday is as follows: William L,
Jewett, Richmond. A. D. Cole,
Roanoke; H. l.. Davidson, Lynch
burg; e. N. Woods, Roanoke. The
following members were appointed
on the legislative committee of
three: j. H. Hankey, Richmond:
J. J. Collins, Alexandria,, and Will
liam T. Pugh. RichmondA
The council endorsed the Plum
plan of railroad ownership and ad-
ministration. The next meeting.
for which the date has not yet been
set. will be held in Norfolk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
ARE THAT PRESIDENTS
OFFER OF WAGE INCREASE BE ACCEPTED

Washington D. c. Sept Fairly returns received today
at American Federation of Labor headquarters from the
railway shopmen strike vote indicate that President Will
offer of increase Of four cents hour will be
cepted that there will be strike About onehird of
the votes had beer canvassed
Postmaster General Burleson attacked autocra
today by President Gilbert Hyatt of the National FEEDER
alton Of Postal Employees, assembled here in biennial
venon Mr. Hyatt demanded that the postal clerks present
minimum be raised from $1,000 to 800 and the maximum
Of 200 to so00 He declared Buresons resignation is
likely to be demanded in resolutions before the convention
closes.
President Wilson made holiday for at least part of today
by attending a ball game.
AT the country Labor Day parades and other cee
braons held by many thousands probably millions of
people Chicago craftsmen of whom about 100000
strike proved exception to the general rule by refranne
from labor parade such has been featured in former
years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
congressman Address Conven-
ton of National Federation
of Postoffice Employees
MAY BE NEW CIVIL
SERVICE SYSTEM
To Help Every Red Blooded
American to Form Honor
able Career for Him
self.

Washington, Sept. members Of
the National Federation Of Postal
Employees in convention here We're
warned by members OF congress
against joining with third poliu-
cal party to achieve recognition OF
their grievances. They were advised
to make use of their power at the
polls but to confine its use, either
for or against one Of the present ma
1or political parties. ... e
Edward Esnating. SECRETARY Of the
salary classification commission. as
surcd the postal delegates that a num-
Der of drastic reforms in the civii SER
vice system which will benefit them,
are now under consideration.
I'VE have visions of new civil
service system in, this country" he
said I'VE believe there should be
a civil service system In operation
which wfll help every ed-hlocded
American man and woman form
career for himself or herself
I'VE are also convinced that civil
service employees should not be plac-
ca a. the mercy OF any bureaucratic
might be. The civilian employee is
entitled to a fair hearing before an
i'm partial court If he has grievances"
THE nostase employees, were warned
by Representative O'Connor, Of Louisi-
.aras against ,st riasinss except as a. last
resort He advised them to concen-
trate their strength at the polls,
II am a Demccrat," he said. "hut tf
the Democratic party should manifest
hostility toward you and your cause,
say beat the party, from the head
down. Garry your petitions to the
political conventions. Don't form a
third party: II would be foolish and
weakening to your cause
Representative Nolan, of California,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02

risons In Ulster will be Increased By
10000.
"On the other hand. students Of
Ulster opinion think that though Car
son IL unlikely to spare the coalition
government In his speeches. his per-
formances WILL furnish It the excuse It
desires for striking the solution Of the
Irish difficulty.
Carson's aim Is to continue the ex-
listing confusion ana Chaos, and the
governments object fs to evade the ne
cessity OF dealing directly with the
Irish problem. There may be a troop
concentration IN the northern coun-
ties, but as lcEg a. tho Ulster garrisons
arc commanded by good covenanters
like General Racket Balm. tho former
chief OF star Of the Ulster provisional
government tho Cnrsonites are not
likely to DO disturbed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
Thousands Enjoy
Labor Day Outing

One cute OF every eight Rich
monders journeyed to Forest Hill
park yesterday to take part in the
first real Labor Day celebration
since 1915, The Virginia Railway
and Power company Increased the
number OF cars on the line to
twenty -four and every car was
packed after IL o'clock. Rough
estimates CLEANED from the COM
pahy indicate a total of $4,000 men,
women and children taken to the
park and back during the day.
The stream of pleasure-seek be-
gan to now across the James shortly
after noon and scarcely abbed until
after o'clock. The old folks and kid
dies were predominant in the after
noon, when the games were played and
the lunches disposed OF. while both ex-
tremes gradually vanished and left
Youth to reign supreme when the dane
Ing began In earnest
The baby contest, the many queer
races. the tall man and fat man, con-
test. were all held on the knoll used
for picnicing early in the afternoon.
At o'clock and again at interest
ceutered about the miniature tank
where the diving Venus rom the Hr-
podrcme performed fancy dives and
swimming strokes for the benefit OF
admirers OF all ages. who were banked
dczana deep around the square.
Dozens OF booths dispensed cold
drinks and hot dogs" In vast qnanti-
ties The merry -so-rpund.a the swisch-
back ard the scenic railway were not
given a moments rest, and the penny
arcade and boiling alleys were packed
to sufocation during the long day
Dancing began In the afternoon and
continued until II o'clock. the floor be-
ing ever crowded with fresh couples
replacing those who were worn out"
Every trade and union In Richmond
was represented by the hundreds Of
families and the day seemed to >he, in
every particular, the hanufest and big
gest Labor Day celebration ever held
at Forest Fiji park So far AZ Is
known, the holiday was married by no
accidents, save tho tie-up of several
cars on the old Ninth street bridge.
due TO spreading rails This was rene
died promptly-bv the company and the
cars resumed their steady flow.
1-ee BY virtue IF pefnx the taffsHt man
On the grounds ]. III. Caudle. 1fa North
Nineteenth street. was presented WITH
Il large TAR OF choice smoking tobacco.
Mrs Julian Hart. OF 1909 East Leig h
street, was the proudest mother at the
park when Richard Randolph Hart, her
thirteen month-old son, was pro-
Iornced the most beautiful baby on
exhibition.
The boilermakers, captained by 6 p,
Critzer. won the tug o. war and with IL
thirty packages OF cigarettes. Vernon
Saddler and Andrew Hicks won ave
boxes Of marbles each in the boys con-
test.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
LANE AGREES
WITH WILSON
Urges Strongly the Ad-
visibility Of Holding
Conference as Proposed
p DIN d E x T E r
STARTS MOVEMENT
Introduces Resolution
Naming Leaders in Both
Ends of Industry to Get
Together on Question.
BY JUSTIN MIGRATE.

Washington. Sept. There II nreat
curiosity among the statesmen q to
the degree OF warmth with which la
Dor and capital Will meet President
Wilson's proposal for Joint confer.
ence ito discuss fundamental means Of
lettering the whole Relationship OF
capital and labor and putting the
whole question of wages upon another
footing"
The proposal OF such a conferences
was suggested as far back as June n.
when Senator Poindcxter introduced I
resolution authorizing the president to
call such conference. In his resolu-
tion Senator Poindextcr named the
men who he thought should compose
the conference. They were; r. n.
Gary. William Fl. Johnston, Frank p
Walsh, Charles f. Hughes. A. b. GAR
retson, William K. Vanderbilt, Frank
lin K. Lane, William Wilson, John b.
Rockefeller. Samuel Gompers. Daniel
Guggenheira. Charles II. Moyer.xJ. r.
Morgan. Andrew Furnseth. r.. g. Pea.
body, Frank j. Hayes, j. Ogden ARM
our, j. Fitzpa trick, E. Z. Stoteshtlry.
, w. p. Mahon and such other persons
as the president may rane euualIy
divided among leading representatives
of capital and labor" nss8
Senator Poindexter's resolution was
rot cordially received by either capi-
al or labor.
In fact such expressions As II
called forth from those assuming to
speak either Cor capital or labor were
antagonistic.
No quorum OF the senate COMMITTEES
! on education and labor could be Sc
cured TO consider 1t from the time Il
WAS referred to the committee up to
the present
Nevertheless Secretary Lane. who
was named in the resolution as one Of
the men to compose the conferences. on
last Thursday gave out a statement In
which he uryed strongly the advisa-
6ility Of having such conferences and
President W psor,' liz his .TK9,uf T1a-ys
proclamation. announced his intention
Eof@esaHtng the conferences. ~.
AROUSES INTEREST.
The presidents announcement
aroused great interest. especially his
suggestion of putting the whole uues.
ton of wages upon another footing"
From senators who conferred. with
the president lust before his second
departure for Europe. and I'd whom he
explained his purposes with respect
to labor. today received information
which reveals just what the presiden&
E1- ~J4A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
Create Stable Government in Russia
by Stocking 1t With All Necessaries
This Plan Appears to Meet Approval Of the Allies,
and May Be Put Into Effect at Once.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The United
States, according TO the statements
here today of officials In position to
know, has concluded that the best
plan to create n stable government
In Russia is to stock all ports and
places OF entry with the necessaries
of life and civilization in abundance
against the Bolsheviki which might
put the Russian people" in political
control.
The allies. It Is understood. an
dorse this proposition more so than
any OF the schemes that have yet been
evolved II is argued here that It Is
practicable and that the allies and the
Americans are ready to give Il a trial
l m m e d lately and continuously
after the signing OF the treaty OF
peace. 1t was pointed out that the
British and French will control the
Black Sea ports, the British and
Americans the North Sea ports. the
British. the Baltic Sea ports and the
trans Siberian railroad Al far as
Irkutsk wiz be an artery Of supply
for Siberia and the nearest points to
the boundaries OF that new state.
Russia. It was stated today. II the
bigEest problem before the league OF
nations, assuming the league to DO an
accomplished fact. The problem
hasn't been solved by the two abis
commissioners whom the United
States sent TO Omask, namely Ambas-
sador Morris frem Tokt and General
w. 8. Gragea, the commander at the
eight thousand American troops In
RnsAia. Both az these commissioners
have left Omsk concluding, there "
every reason to believe, that the great
empire y beyond present recall Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
Committee Requests I'm
reasonable, as Negotia-
lions Are Still On.
NOW IN HANDS OF
PROPER PERSONS
Sarcastic Notes Pass Be-
tween Executive and
Senator Lodge Leading
to Finale.

WASHINGTON, Sept IAN ex-
change OF letters between Presi-
dent Wilson ard Senator Lodge,
chairman of the foreign reia-
tions committee, has made IL
plain that the president does not
intend to give the committee
any more information from MS
flies on the treaty which the
committee Is now considering.
The letters were made public oy
Senator Lodge today While both are
Couched in the polite language wnfch
characterizes diplomatic intercourse
there runs through them an acidity
which has not hitherto been marked
M corresnondence between tho
White House and the senate con-
corning the treaty
PRESIDENT THROUGH
The president wrote to Senator
lodge TO say that he could not COM
piy with the committees request Tor
Information about the treaties with
Austria. Hungary. Bulgaria ana
Turkey. which are stiil in process or
regoriation To do so. the president
VII ote, would tend to take out OF the
hands OF the executive and consntu-
ticnai function OF negotiating all urea
t,eA
rnittec was well aware of the fact that
the presiden alone has The right to
rekotfate treaty and asked Tor no
disclosures that might be inconapa-
ttbIe with the public interest mas
rsuch as the treaties are CLOSELY m
terwoyen with the German treaty.
Furthermore Senator Lodge politely
informed the president that II he did
not believe IL comparable with the
public interest to have anything gwen
ont about these prospective treaties,
re didn't have to do It
In the same letter. the president
.,oId Senator Lodge that II would i've
embarrassing to the allied powers II
no should give the committee a copy
N the declaration signed at Versaii-
les June is. regarding payment Tor
ire maintenance OF the troops In the
Rhine region.
LODGES REPLY
To this statement Senator Lodge
tartfy reojined that the committees
knows about tho declaration. that II
has been printed in the congressional
record from the British White book
ard that the committees only reason
for asking the president for II was
e., that the document might be Of
hc,arly before the committee.
TnS manner III WlLNIt titc ~ Ns'A
DENTS letter was delivered to Sena-
tor Lodge was commented upon at
the Capitol today as Indicative OF the
growing in,patienceAbf the president
toward the committees method OF
apalyzing and working upon the
teaty. The letter was sent to Sena-
Tor Lodges house last evening In one
81 the White House automobiles. the
chauffeur being the sole occupant
-he chauffeur LEFT tho letter with the
ran at the door and departed without
waiting for an answer. Senator
Lodges reply was sent to the presi-
dent from the Capitol in the hands OF
the regular messenger of the COM
mittee.
Senator Hitchcock the admfntstrA-
ron leader II scheduled to make his
speech in the sepate tomorrow. out
lining the administration opposition
10 the Slantung amendment and any
other changes in the treaty which
rust neccssitate re-submission to the
other nations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02

Gerry at least OF all the big nations Of
Europe. This, however. did not seem
to appear to officials here because
none Of them apparently adopted the
reasoning OF Mr.. Morris or looked
upon 1t as likely to be followed by
substantial results
Most officials concluded that coerc-
ing Russia by force Of arms would be
stultincation Of the principles Of the
treaty of peace and tho economic
plan alone remained after the dis
cpssion of several otherA
The new plan In predicted on a fu-
turA internal condition which may Or
may not be controlled by the Boil
sheviki. II Kolchak wins the plan
will he Immediately applicable. II
he loses In his last ditch fight before
Omsk there will be no developments
at least until next spring and In fact
there may be no decision as between
Kolchak and the new plan this winter
The situation In Russia appears to
lend itself to the new plan. The only
element Of doubt as 70 the practical
application OF its principles n adj
mitted to be the German front. Any
between the Bolshevikt
ana Germany either Officially or un-
ofIicially by the German traders would
largely ncutralixe tho scheme. II Is
expected. however, that that end Of
the situation may be handled suc-
cessfuily by diplomatic means.
The military situation in Russia &C.
cording to the war de partment Il
about az follows. Koichak with about
100000 men, including sAftsen hum
dred II, itish and French ofhcers and
men, Ii being pursued towards Omslg,
his capitsi. by ABOUT three hundred
thousand Rol1htvikt. Neither army u
equipped for modern warfare al
though Kolchak has the worst Of Il
~ he lost great deal OF his eQntp-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
OvERFTlows
WITH REAL WEALTH

Geneva, Sept. There 10 so
much ready money IN Germany
Just now. according to the stuff
gartar Hsuaa TAgiablatt. that
savings banks refuse to accept
further deposits except at two
PEI cent interest.
The German government -
contemplating tho issue Of lot
tsry ioan Of Ako.ooe.eoo marks
(Sa13.sss. ess,-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02

aAe pr1Siuent informed these
senators that when he came hack
from Europe he intended to- take !
practical steps to improve the re-
lations between capital and labor.
He said. am told. that the re~
iationship between capital and
labor must be changed radically
to insure permanent induatrial
pence. The time had come, he Il
reported to have said. when labor
demanded more than wages to be
satisfied. II felt 1t had 4 right "a
representation in the management
Of industry and 4 share in thu
profits Of its production.
The president. my informant eaid.
expressed sympathy with the asUirA-
ttons OF the toilers and declared his
intention to do what he could TO re-
afize them
Ny senatorial informant. = Demo-
crat, told the president frankly he
considered such ideas Bolshevistic.
This chara cterization. 4 he said made
no impression on the president. Con :
sequently. this particular senator was
not In the least surprised bv the Meet
dents suggestion In his Laf,nrs Iay
proclamation to put the whole usie-4.
ton OF wages upon another footing.
The fact that the president nnws
publicly makes his proposal 81 fund.-
mental changes IN the rela&tOnah3r It
capital and labor clearly Indicated ~
the senator the intention ot IN Ill nre =
ident TO- stand by HIS radical con-N~-
tons no matter what, o.. how much.
criticism they may provcaeN.
NO DATE YET GET @
President Wilson haS not VT ut u
date for the conferences aNoesAetafis
OF his plans have 'heAi knnuncexi,
However. from q reliahI4 source r
learned today that It ID TIN bt43 6S11s n.
intention to have the conxefencs 1sefi
In the east room OF the white houGo. III
order to have II thoroughly rapron<n-
tattve. the president. Il n raid. VIII
name representatives Of tA6 x1tioun
important chambers 81 ooMu6areel
throughout the country, NJ tia nrtncls
pal banks OF the country of III iea f~g
ing Investment eompAniea az III th1s
important labor orgAniaatto a>a4 M
the farmers' a1liancA s
While the presi6eGk RabtS
Win not personally a6y0& IN n n6Sf S
r&lationAhip of capital ntId Dcs ss ss
which viii specifically psax IT. s@S5S
profit sharing. not ~ n r ssS
himself 81 the pe9llt B,
e<tng g suay ~ e>l!l "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
CARDINAL MERFIER
ARRIVES SEPTEMBER II

Baltimore. Md. Sent. cardinal
Mercier, Of Belgium. coming 70 Amer
lea and TO Baltimore 10 visit Cardinal
gibbons, win sail from Brest next We'd
nesday aboard the transport Asamem-
non. which IL scheduled to dock At
New York at noon September IL. On
Sunday morning. September IA. the
.athedrat here will be tina scene Of .
treat gathering OF the Catholic hierar-
INV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
PRESIDENT ANXIOUS
THATACTION BE TAKEN
ONTHE PEACE TREATY
spy

Exclusive Gable to Universal
Service and the London Daily
Express
Geneva, Sept. IA beautiful
young woman was today found "
ing dead IN the snow on the sum-
nit of Bremen Pass, Tyrol, by the
Italian police. Nearby lay a
Browning pistol.
A note pinned to the woman's
breast contained one word:
Spy"
The woman wore rings and jew
elry worth nearly $4,000. These
were untouched. There was no sign
of violence. .
The italian authorities are try
ing to solve the mystery. The won-
An is believed TO have been the vic
tim of an act of vengeance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-02
tODGT,s AxTERICANTsw
SUFFERS ATTACK

stonybrook, N II. Sent. 1.--Sena-
.cr Lodges AmericanisrT, was ats nasaf
tonight and he was accused Of lead
ng. in the worlds great CRISIS IN
narrow partisan fleht The attack
was launched by United States soma
,or owen, of>Ok1ahoma. who made a
,iea for ratification Of the league Of
sations covenant IN an address be-
lore the league OF nations aasocia-