The Glenwood post., 1919-10-25
SHoUP WILL NOT TOLERATE
STRIKE DISORDERS

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Calling upon the citizens OF Colorado
| to cooperate with him in his efforts
to enforce the laws of the state AMI
to protect every citizen in his legal
right" Gov. Oliver H. Shoup issued
proclamation stating the position OF
the state administration in event of
the threatened strike of bituminous
coal miners called for Nov. l through
out the country is carried out. There
will be no Interference by the state SO
long as the contending interests en-
deavor to adjust their differences N
an orderly manner, the proclamation
states, but "disorder, rioting, destruc
tion of property or interfering with
the efforts of men to pursue their be
cupations will be met with the strong
arm of the law"
The proclamation of Governor Sho,tp
follows a number of conferences which
he has been holding with mne oper-
during the last three weeks.
Orders for the walkout of the miners
were issued few days ago by Acting
President John L. Lewis of the United
Mine Workers Of America, shortly be-
fore he went to Washington where he
has been comforting with government
of! !cials and mine operators in hopes
that the grievances of the men may be
adjusted.
One high union official stated yes
terday afternoon there was little doubt
that, should the strike order, which in
structs the miners to leave their work
at midnight, Oct 81, be carried out,
number of large mines in Colorado
would be affected. In some instances,
according to this official, the men have
agreeents with their employers and it
is probable these miners will remain at
work.
Mines in the southern part of the
state and in Fremont county will ap-
parently be the most seriously affected
in case of the strike, he stated.
The proclamation issued by Cover
nor Shoup follows:
"To all citizens of Colorado, regard
less Of party affiliations or past or
present attitude towards industrial
problems and labor conditions, all Of
whom, I am free to believe, are up
holders of the principles upon which
our government was founded, greeting:
Colorado, in common with the other
states of the union, is passing through
times of stress and uneasiness, due
largely to industrial readjustments fol
lowing the cessation of war activities.
"There have been but few interrup-
tions, however, in the operation of
business enterprises in this state, and
it is on account of threats of impend-
ing disagreements in the coal fields of
the country that l am addressing a
few words to my fellow citizens of
Colorado at this time.
"I am willing to freely grant that
all citizens Of Colorado are first Of ell
Americans, who believe in equality of
opportunity and in the right of all men
to 'life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness, and it is a firm belief in
the patriotism of this people which
makes me feel free to call their atten-
ton to the conditions that confront
them.
Every well informed citizen is will
ing to give full credit to the working
men of Colorado for their splendid CO.
operation with the government in ev-
cry move that was made to win the
war across the sea. They proved
themselves 100 per cent efficient and
100 per cent loyal to the flag during
those trying times and are entitled to
achievemsnts. ....s
Every citizen is also fully cogni-
zant of the fact that there are many
things which must be readjusted be-
fore we again reach the happy condi-
tions that prevailed before America
became embroiled in world war.
"It is proper that the people of .he
state should be fully advised in ad-
vance as to the attitude of the admin
istration in case there shall be dis
agreements in the coal fields of the
state, as now seems possible.
"It being my duty to enforce the
laws of the state and to protect every
citizen in his legal rights, l shall in
sist that the life, liberty and property
of every citizen be protected. no mat