Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-11

AWaS more far-reaciaiug III Its effects than
any other in the history of the country
As a result of the strike. the country was
fast approaching shutdown of industry
and widespread suffering among its 100
0U00o0 inhabitants.
Radicals were Incendlary.
The. decision of the miners came al
ter many hours of debate. in which the
radical element in the general committee
made incendiary speeches against opera
tors and others interested in settle
ment of the strike and for a time almost
seemed to defeat efforts to settle the
strike at this time. The conservative
element, led by Acting President John
l.. Lewis and Secretary Treasurer Green
gained control of the situation Wednes-
day morning and succeeded in putting
down practically all opposition by the
time the question came TO a vote.
Formal Convention Conceded.
One concession was made TO the radi-
Gals. The convention agreed to the
calling of general convention OF the
miners at q future date, at which time
the action Of and reasons for the general
committee will be fully explained. Tho
opponents of acceptance of the presi-
dents plan made their fight principally
on the theory that only a general con-
vention of the mine workers had power
TO call off the strike.
Members of the general committee re-
fuse To make public the delegate who
cast the one dissenting vote.
Palmer Expresses Pleasure.
The statements were given ont follow
ing adjournment of the conference by
Attorney 4, Mitchell Palmer, who first
submitted the presidents proposal 10
Acting President Lewis and Secretary
Treasurer Green at conference in
las cd
Indianapolis Monday to await the out
come of consideration of the plan by the
miners general committee. Mr.. Palmer's
first statement expressed his gratifi-
cation at the decision of the United Nine
Workers and commended Mr.. Lewis and
Mr. Green for their wise and patriotic
action
Palmer Commends Leaders.
The statement follows:
The coal strike is settled as the cow
ernment wanted il settled. When MessrSs
Lewis and Green came TO see me Stature
day I outlined what the government
position had been from the beginning and
insisted upon their acauiescence. They
finally agreed to it. They have now per
suaded the officers of their orgsniZa
tion that the situation calls for compli-
ance with the courts order and the gov
ernment's wishes. and | am certain that
all the miners in the country will cheer
fully agree in the decision of their lead
ers. | desire TO publicly commend the
wise and patriotic action of Mr.. Lewis.
Mr. Green and their assistants.
Great Precedent Set.
We are. of course. gratified at the
outcome, which is one the entire country
will approve Mining will be fully re
sumed at once. the danger of distress
and suffering during the winter Is passed.
the authority of the government has
been recognized and upheld, the sup
remacy of the law has been established
and precedent of incalcuahle value
has been. set for the peaceful, orderly
and lawful adjustmnt of industrial dis
putes,'
A supplemental statement issued this
evening follows:
The miners at their meeting this
afternoon accepted the presidents pro-
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