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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-17
Wilson boards steamer for re-
turn to America; 4 feel very
tired, he tells newspaper men
American officers directing Gu
ban census and changing
electoral Law
(From our Special Correspondents
Via w. l. p. and r. Co.
FEBRUARY II.

PARTS.-.At the moment when President Wilson
boarded the steamer to return from Europe to America
he declared to several newspapers representatives that
he felt very tired result of his labor in connection
with the peace Conference and the formation of the
League of Nations
BOSTON-It is announced that of the first acts of
President Wilson, when he arrives in America, will he to
deliver public address Ill this city, explaining fully hrs
Intervention in the World affairs, since he reached Eu
ropean SOIL Great expectancy is shown by the general
public.
LONDON.-Great sensation has caused in England
the attitude OF France supporting the naval program OF
the United States and upholdng the American vieWsin
reference to the liberty of the
H1YvANA-The latest American note sent to the Gu
ban Government through the legation of that American
note sent to the Cuban Government through the legation
OF that power in this city has fallen like bomb The note
announces the appointment by the United States OF
CrOWder (General?) chief of the commission to
form the Cuban electoral law and to direct the
census, which is already being taken by American func
tonares in offices established throughout the country
All these measures united to the presence of fifteen
thousand American soldiers in the Island consider
ed tacit intervention by the United States i'll the a
fairs OF Cuba.
MADRID.-From Caliz and Alicante news come to
the effect that bloody riots have occurred those cities
due to the serious popular unrest existing because of the
high cost of living Some dead and wounded have result
ed! SehOr Lachica the mayor of Alicant who to
this city called the Government is at the Palace Hotel
where crowd of students after him and stoned the
building causing serious damage The mayor is charged
with being the responsible person for what has occurred
in his city because he refused to take action towards
regulating of lowering the prices of foodsuffs The pol
ice of this city charged and disperse the students
LONDON-The newspapers here, commenting on the
attitude of French public opinion say that oy George
is responsible for the change operated in that country
particularly Cenenceau According to the press here
the Premier should never have supported Wilson'S
tinental policy because evident that by doing it
France would feel anagonized
MADRID.-King .Alphonse will visit Paris next May
Poincare paying the visit in June The epidemic of the
influenza is taking hold of the country, particular
ly in the northeast section of the province of Barcelona,
where many new have been registered during the
last few days.
BARCELONA-The explosion of steam pipe,
board Spanish destroyer here, caused the death of two
OF the and four seriously wounded.
f PARASITIC Queen of Italy and her daughters have
arrived i'll this city, having being received with usual
honors Oh the part of the Government
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-17

need helping hand to raise them
out Of their present distress while
we are celebrating over giving
them living wage, and how bet
ter could we do this than by
gathering up their helpless chill
dren. t
Mothers of kiddies in snug com
Portable homes, let us think of
thcsesPorto Rican mothers who see
their little ones go to bed hungry
and desolate. By. depriving our
selves of just one luxury, let US
give a little something to them
to supply their absolute want.
Oppression and indifference to
those worae off than ourselves,
create in their minds mental at
titude that leads to violence.
The lower classes in Porto Rico
are possessed, Of many fine quail
tiles, they are npble, gentle and
sweetly humble. Shall we permit
their very souls to be embittered
by injustice and oppression Con
verting these wholesome tcnden-
cics into hatred and desire for
vengeance, an attitude so preval-
ent today in other parts of the
world among this class because
Of centuries Of this same condition?
Rather let us stretch out a helping
hand and lift them up before it
is too late. e'
Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Richard BALZAC.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-17
Wireless Service.)
February II, 1919.

PARIS. Supreme Council
heard Winston Churchill yester
day who proposed further means
for Russian situation. No action
taken on his proposal; matter
going over to morrow. Yesterday
was day originally set for confer
ence at Princess Island but while
day passed without conference
hopes Of holding Island meetings
have not entirely abandoned
OTTAWA.-Sir Wilfred Laur
ier, former Premier of Canada,
was striker with paralysis today.
Condition reported as critical.
nEKING.-Chinese Premier un-
der instructions from chief execu-
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-17

FOR SALE. = Six Cylinder
Chandler touring Car, In good
shape mechanically but needs
coat Of paint. Tires good. viii
sell this ear at g bargain as l am
preparing to leave the Island.
Inquire evenings or Sundays or
address Room, s Y. NJ. C. A. ADvT.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Mills Gust Americans

Washington-The ousting of Amer
ican workers from the steel mills
started Immediately after the Home
stead strike, said Michael F. Tighe
president of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Iron, Steel and Tin Work
ers, in testifying on the steel strike
before the senate committee on edu-
cato nand labor.
"In 1892, when the Homestead
strike took place." said Tighe, "9O
per cent of the workers in steel mills
were Americans. They struck against
a reduction of wages in the Carnegie
plants and lost. A system of espi-
onage was then established in the
plants; many Americans left. An in
flux of foreigners commenced"
President Tighe read an advertise
ment of the steel trust, issued in 1909,
which said: "Men wanted-Syrians,
Poles and Rumanians preferred"
"The gentleman's Judge Cary
remarks about foreigners are not
we'll taken, in view of that" said
Tighe, who declared that his organi-
zation has issued over 100 charters
because of the demand of the steel
workers for organization.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17

ing any treaty. They did not do So
Without delaying the treaty we can
remedy this blunder by insisting upon
the abolition of conscription within a
definite time after ratification.
This is one of the provisions in my
bill. l direct the Secretary Of State
to notify the members of the league
that we will withdraw from it at the
expiration of two years from ratif-
cation of the treaty unless all the
members of the league shall have
abolished the policy Of conscription In
time Of peace.
Every home in the land is interest
ed in its adoption. Producing labor
is especially interested in it. Labor
must bear the burdens of war, fight
its battles and suffer its losses. Upon
its members the heavy burdens of
conscription fall in the greatest de-
gree and through the ages must it
bear and discharge the burdens of
war.
Every home now filled with sorrow,
every heart made sad, every life af-
frighted by conscription, should In
sist upon the adoption of this pro-
vision. The faith of men urging the
League of Nations and the sincerity
of their belief in its provisions to pro-
mote peace will be tested by the sup
port they give this proposal.
No method is proposed in the
league covenant for the selection of
representatives in the council and the
assembly. Nothing is said as to their
term of service. This is strange, to
say the least. Were those framing
the covenant afraid to suggest a plan
because of the spirit of democracy
which they professed to believe in
but do not seem disposed to practice :?
My bill provides that our represen-
tatives in the council and the assem-
bly, shall be native-born citizens,
thirty-fve years of age or over, and
that they shall be elected by the peo-
pie for term of four years. 1t also
provides that all questions of policy
upon which our members are to vote
shall first be submitted to Congress
for its advice This will make our
participation in the council and the
assembly democratic. 1t will insure
our people as nearly as may be rep
views and aspirations. Other people
will not be long in taking the same
course, and the League of Nations
may be made a democratic instrument
for aVerting war.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
More Transfers in Line

Indianapolis, Ind.-Offcers of the
Brotherhood of Teamsters report that
during the month of August last per
capita tax was received on $4,000
members. President Tobin says "this
is beyond the dream of the most op-
timistic members of our organization
a few years ago."
Richmond, Va. - That economic
pressure is the force that drives work
ers into trade unions is shown in the
case of local taxi drivers who are
uniting because proposed city or
dinance would put them out of busi-
ness. The same kind of an ordinance
was introduced in Norfolk. The taxi
drivers in the latter city organized,
and the authorities have abandoned
their position and are cooperating
with the drivers to correct evils.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Direct Cause of Big Steel Strike
1ge Gary to Representatives of
Steel Workers.

eve do not think you are author
lied to represent the sentiment of a
majority of the employees of the
United States Steel corporation and
its subsidiaries. We express no
opinion concerning any other melh-
bers of the iron and steel industry.
GAS heretofore publicly stated and
repeated, our corporation and sub
sidiaries, although they do not COM
bat labor unions as such, decline to
discuss business with them. The cor
poration and subsidiaries are opposed
to the closed shop. They stand for
the open shop, which permits one TO
engage in any line of employment,
whether one does or does not belong
to labor union. This best promotes
the welfare of both employees and en-
ployers. In view of the well-known
as above expressed, the of
ticers of this corporation decline to
discuss with you, as representatives
OF a labor union, any matter relating
to employees"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Representatives of Steel Workers to
Judge Gary.

During a general campaign of or
ganization and education conducted
under the auspices of the American
Federation of Labor many thousands
of men employed in the iron and
steel industry made application and
were enrolled as members of the
various organizations to which they
were assigned.
"This work has been carried on to
point where we feel justified in
stating to you that we represent
the sentiment of the vast majority
of the employees of this industry,
and, acting in behalf of them, we
solicit of you that a hearing be
given to the undersigned committee,
who have been selected by the duly
accredited representative of the
to place before you mat
ters that are of vital concern to
them and concerning hours of labor,
wages, working conditions and the
right of collective bargaining"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
FIRST IN HISTORY
ECONOMIC MEETING is HELD
AT CAPITOL
Sixty Representatives Attend a Con-
ference in Washington to Dis
cuss Important Indus
trial Questions

Washington-For the first time in
the history of this country a con-
ference composed of so representa-
tives of various interests was held in
this city to discuss industrial ques-
tions.
The conference was the result of
call issued last month by the
president, "for the purpose" he said
"of reaching, if possible, some COM
mon ground of agreement and action
with regard to the future conduct Of
industry"
Labor was represented by Presi-
dent Gompers and IA associate men,
bers of the A. F. of l.. and repre-
sentatives of each of the four rail-
road brotherhoods. In the list rep
resenting the public were Judge
Gary, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and
Acting President Jewell of the rail
way employees department, A. F. of
l.. Other interests represented were
the farmers with three representa-
tives, the Chamber of Commerce Of
the United States with five repre-
sentatives, investment bankers with
two representatives, and the national
industrial conference, which includes
a score of manufacturers associations,
with five representatives.
Because of illness, the president
was absent and Secretary of Labor
Wilson called the conference to order.
After dwelling upon the problems
facing the world as the result of the
wastage of war and upon the financial
initiation in all commercial countries,
which has played havoc with the rela-
tive values of money, wages and COM
modities, the labor secretary said that
'the effect Of these things has been
reflected in the high cost of living
and the consequent demand for higher
wage rates to meet the increasing
burden of the family budget. yet in
:reases in the wage rate do not al
ways give relief"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Forcing Men Into the Army is Against
Democratic Principles
Senator Wesley L. Jones of the State of Wash
ington, Says END Conscription Everywhere
or We Quit the League of Nations"

Senator Wesley L. Jones, of the
state of Washington, in advocating
the adoption of the recent bill intro
duced by him, speaks as follows on
the evils resulting from conscription
The people of the world long to be
free from war. They hope to avoid
it and maintain peace through a
League of Nations. Without this hope
no one would be for this league.
Much has been said about abolish
ing militarism. Our people abhor it.
1t is against our traditions and prin-
ciples. Conscription is its essence;
and our people despise conscription.
Do away with cOnscription and you
do away with the great menace of
militarism and remove the support of
autocracy. The treaty Of peace now
proposed does not change this system.
Every nation is left free to consclipt
itS~sons to maintain strong army in
time of peace as we'll as in war.
A provision for disarmament is put
into the treaty. This is a good thing
so far as it goes. 1t does not go very
far. Each nation is left to determine
for itself whether it will agree to the
recommendation of the council or not
No+io,,c oro Loft f,,oo +o fO1Io1,y +bo n Il
method of laying the strong hand of
the government upon the individual
and putting him into the army
whether he will or not His rights
and his liberties must give way to
its demands and supposed needs and
he is made the instrument Of his own
destruction.
This system should be changed
The close of the war was the time to
insist upon it by the abolishment of
conscription. This was the time to
free the people from the military
burden and protect them from the
ambitions Of men and the avarice of
business.
We especially should take a firm
stand against conscription. This
League of Nations is of no direct
benefit to US. We do not need it to
protect us against attack. 1t adds
to our security, but it does
multiDlV Our burdenS IF orr StrenUth
and resources are essential to the
success Of the league and the preser-
vation of peace we should not be re-
quired to tolerate a practice so alb
horent to us as conscription.
Our peace representative should
have insisted upon this before sign
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Anti-Strike Laws Will
Produce Law Breakers

Washington-Mr. Gompers told the
house interstate commerce committee
that anti-strike legislation in con-
nection with the reorganization of the
railroads will produce lawbreakers
who will violate the law, even if they
have to go to Jail.
The trade unionist declared that
any attempt to outlaw strikes Is
doomed beforehand to failure, and
that anti-strike legislation is intend
ed to "put handouts on labor"
Vice President Doak of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen expressed
the united opposition of the railroad
brotherhoods. He urged the continu-
ance of voluntary methods.
The protest of the representatives
of labor was because of a suggestion
to the house committee by E. E.
Clark, member of the interstate COM
merce commission, that board of
five should be appointed to render
final decision in any controversy
where railroad employees and the
management may fail to agree. The
members of this board would be
absolutely disinterested," and shall
be appointed by the president and
confirmed by the senate. Under this
system strikes would be illegal.
Representative members of the A.
F. of L. and of the railroad brother
hoods declared thta the scheme is the
most sinister of the numerous anti
strike plans yet presented or sug-
gested because it denies the workers
on the final board.
While the railroads are denied the
same privilege the workers say that
shows that capitalists
generally find way"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
PUBLIC CONTROL
HAVE THE RAILROAD OWNERS
WORKED WONDERS?
Every Appliance For Safety and Com
fort Have Been Adopted by the
Railroads After a Stub
born Resistance

Cedar Rapids, Ia.-Have the priv
ate owners of railroads, through their
initiative, been responsible for ad-
vances in railroading, and would this
incentive be lost under government
ownership, asks a correspondent in
the Railway Conductor, official maga-
zine of the Order of Railway Con-
ductors.
"What are the facts?" asks the
writer.
"The safety brake, the electric
headlight, the automatic coupler, all
have been adopted by the railroads
after stubborn fight, while paid
lobbyists and railroad-controlled legis-
lators battled valiantly for the rights
of the companies to sacrifice life and
limb in the interest of false economy.
Practical automatic train stops that
would eliminate the possibility of col
lisions, or at least reduce such pos
sibility to minimum have been
demonstrated to the satisfaction of
practical men, and would be in opera
ton today, but for the expense in
voIved, which these 'practical-minded'
executives figure might amount to
more than the cost in damages for
lives lost and injuries sustained in
collisions.
"The monopoly of refrigerator car
traffic enjoyed by the packers is due
to the lack of initiative and enter
prise on the part Of the privately
owned railroads, which left to the.
initiative of Swift the provision of
this necessity in the transportation
of meat, which has been most potent
factor in the building up Of the gi-
gantic trust which national legislators
are now trying to curb.
"The provision of sleeping accom-
modations for travellers on long jour
neys, which is a plain duty Of the
transportation lines, was likewise
farmed out to a private individual,
which has led to the building up of
the great Pullman company, with its
special privileges and capacity for
extortion."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Public Press Soreness
Employing Interests

Madison, Wis.-The public press is
quick to throw up screen in defense
of large employing interests, says
Editor Evjue of the Capital Times, in
commenting on pamphlet issued by
the American meat packers, Chicago,
in which is contained newspaper eX-
pressions against federal legislation
that would control the meat packers.
eve have had," says this liberal
publication" some eloquent examples
lately of the manner in which the
press of the country springs to the
defense of monopoly when these mon
opolies are attacked. The packers
bill and the steel trust strike are
examples.
"Our readers will recall how quick
ly the newspapers began to feed the
American people the poison that
nearly all of the steel strikers who
walked out were foreigners, while
Americans remained on the job. If
the men who walked out are for
eigners, who is to blame? Is any
newspaper censure directed at the
steel trust?
"The American people are being
fed steady stream of poison when
ever the interests of privilege are
assailed.
"There is no policy more firmly
established among the American peo-
pie than that we will not permit the
adulteration of food We protect the
physical body against poison.
"And still, when it comes to poi
soning the minds of the American
people by the use of newspapers that
are serving selfish interests, the
American people seem Indifferent.
"The pamphlet sent out by the
packers is impressive to those who
look behind the scenes in the struggle
that is going on today"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
$4,000 Damages

Fremont, Neb.-The Fremont Stock
Yard and Land company employed
a boy under the age stipulated by the
state law and while engaged at work
he was so seriously injured he was
paralyzed. His father refused the
sum fixed by the state compensation
law, and sued the company for $751;
900 damages. The boy was working
under a school permit. AS a result
of a jury trial a verdict was rendered
for $4,000 damages. The case will
be appealed to the supreme court.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Teachers Uniting

New York-The American Teacher,
official magazine of the American
Federation of Teachers, says that
since the June issue of this publica-
tion 81 unions of public school teach
ers have been chartered.
The magazine urges teachers not
to be afraid just because men like
Judge Gary thunder their declara-
tions against organized labor.
"This is too important business
to interrupt by playing at the game
of Chinese dragons" says the editor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
New Scale in Effect

Ell Paso, Texas-Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen's union has put in
effect a new scale that reads: "All
meat cutters, boners and sausage
makers shall receive not less than
$40 per week for class A men as a
minimum wage, and class B men $35
per week. Working day shall not
exceed 10 hours. Six holidays with
full pay"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
BARRIERS Get Increase

New Brunswick, N. J.-Following
the formation of a new Journeymen
BARRIERS union here a conference was
arranged with employers at which a
wage scale was formulated that calls
for $25 a week and so per cent on
all receipts over $35. Hours were
fixed from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. and
Saturdays II p. m All shops to close
on holidays.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Bakery Statesmen Win

Portland, Ore.-After an existence
of five months, the Bakery Salesmen's
union, affiliated with the Brotherhood
of Teamsters, has secured recognition
and increased wages on an average
Of 81 day per member.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Steel Workers Unite

Pittsburg, Pa. - Officers of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron,
Steel and Tin Workers report that
charters have been isued to locals in
Columbia, Charleroi, Glassport, Apollo
and Breckenridge, Pa; Youngstown,
Warren, Cleveland 1.-TWO locals) and
Bridgeport, Ohio, and Clarksburg,
w. Va.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Line Men Advance

San Antonio, TeX.-Wage increases
that range from so cents to 81 day
have been secured by organized cleo
trical workers employed by the San
Antonio Public Service company. All
employees in the electrical department
are included.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Carpenters Raise Wages

Arkansas City, Kan. - Organized
carpenters at this place have raised
wages 1917 cents an hour.
Wichita, Kan.-A new wage scale,
established by Carpenters union No.
POI calls for 81 day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
Reject Offer

New York-Elevato Constructors
union No. / has instructed its COM
mittee to reject wage offer by en-
ployers and insist on the original del
mand of So a day for journeymen and
Sc for helpers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-10-17
TailOrs Are Hopeful

San Fifteen hundred men
and women tailors are hopeful of
winning their strike for a 44-hour
week and the abolition of sweat shop
and piece work systems.