The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-11-06

commission should be one (which will
recognize the rights of all citizens and
which is not pledged to oppose col
lective bargaining"
The railroad men state they de
plore the action of the federal gov
eminent in its present attempt at
government by injunction, believing
that such action will only tend TO
make conditions worse and defer II
not defeat a peaceful settlement"
Follows a Conference.
The issuance of the statement pre-
pared by President Warren S. Stone
and the other grand officers of the
Locomotive Engineers is sequel to
the conference between representa-
tives of all the railroad brotherhoods
and Attorney General Palmer Friday
At this meeting the railroad men
rendered their good offices" in the
coal strike situation. The statement
fellows:
"In view of the condition facing
our country at this time, which in
our judgment is far more serious
than during the late war, inasmuch
as it affects all classes of the peo'
pie, and in consideration of the
situation. the advisory board of the
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engi-
neers, assembled at Washington and
| formulated the declaration of princi-
| pies:
Serious Crisis Seen.
"'The advisory board of locomotive
engineers, the undoubted Americanism
of whose membership should assure
them recognition, not only by the gov
eminent, but every factor contributing
to the welfare of all the people, he
lleve that:
1.-THE industrial conditions now con
fronting the nation, with capital and
labor occupying militant attitude to-
ward each other while the whole
country is suffering from high cost Of
living, caused by boarding and prof
iteering, resulting In general diScon-
tent which tends to lower production,
have brought about the most serious
crisis in the history of our country.
owe believe:
""That there is no industrial dispute
or misunderstanding that cannot be
adjusted upon the basis Of justice and
right aud we further believe that in
seeking justice, justice should be prac-
ticed by all concerned.
Deplore U. S. lnjunctions.
I've believe in the laws and insli-
! tutions of our country, which guaran
/ Tee that all the people shah have
equal opportunity and a fair and i'm
partial hearing before being con
demncd We deplore the action of the
federal government in its present at
tempt at government by injunction
believing such action will only tend
to make conditions worse and defer
if not defeat, peaceful settlement.
"'Thc advisory board has fun as
surance that we express the unani-
nous settlement of the $1,000 members
Of our organization that the principle
of collective bargaining Is of vital i'm
portance to them and cannot be con
Strued as harmful to any interest
which desires to be just and fair.
"'As Il remedy for the present turbu
lent conditions, we suggest that imme
date steps he taken to assemble AT
Washington nm industrial commission
that viii recognize the rights of all
citizens and is not pledged to oppose
collective bargaining, as this is time
for deliberate action on the part of all
concerned in peaceful solution of the
present conditions.
1--WE pledge the support of our or
ganzation TO the government in every
| Just and reasonable effort toward sta
! hiizmg Industrial conditions TO the
end that normal conditions be re
stored
Injunction Effect Felt.
Indianapolis. Nov. 3.--The fun force
OF the governments most powerful
wenpon iniunction-ls beginning 10
hc felt by the United Mine Workers
of America. The coal strike is ON. but
II is drifting without pilot The
great propaganda campaign, intended
to win public sympathy and encourage
miners IN the field. could not be
launched
Al headquarters of the miners here
none of the officials or attaches want
I'd to talk And when they talked they
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