Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-18
ATTEMPT PLAN TO
KILL BOLSHEYISM
IN UNITED STATES
(By Associated Press)

New York, June Manufacture
ers and union labor leaders all over
the United States are said to be
Watching with interest and sympathy
the experiment in industrial democ-
racy which is now being conducted in
five cities-Fort Wayne, Ind, Shell
ton, Conn; Cleveland, O.; Paterson,
\. j., and Brooklyn, n. y, and which,
it IS believed by some of them, viii
scotch if it does not prevent Boishev-
ism in industrial centerS where it is
put into effect.
The originator of he plan, John
Leitch, an efficiency engineer, sta,t-
ed it among 300 employees Of a Fort
Wayne Diano factory. Its basis was
the Construction of the United
States. The factory was administered
by 4 senate, house Of repres anta-
tiEeS and q cabinet correspond to
the aides and advisors Of the presi-
dent. Its success is sald TO have
been immediate and permanent. Vale
University, the National Council of
Defense and the National Associa-
ton Of Manufacturers are said 10 be
a few Of the bodies that are invcs-
ticat.ng the merits of the ulan.
H. tAlN'.4.t ~ 4Nss -I''sNi 't q snI4it
manufacturing corporation in Patcr-
son, y. j., who was instrumental in
introducing the system in his factory
in that city about a year ago, e&-
pressed TO-DAY he keenest satisfaction
at the results attained and SAID he
hoped. ultimately, to establish similar
working conditions in four other Of
his mills in York, Reading, SarartoA
ard BcayoTt0Wn, Pa. The Paterson
manufacturer, however. said the new
system should not be considered d
''ramacea' or adaptable to all kinds
and sizes of industrial establishments.
Its outstanding feature said Mr..
David, "is the uNCrudging rccogn.-
ton, On the part Of the employer, of
the workers right to a voice in the
determination of matters which are
Of vital interest to him and lends
the additional dignity to his position
which government invariably car
ries with it
"Industrial democracy or constitu-
ticnalism in industry" he said, "Was
first explained to the workers. A
broad and fundamental set of rules
was adopted which was to guide the
management and the workers. The
four cornerstones Of this business ed
iricc were justice, cooperation, econ
omy and energy Its capstone was
service. This policy, as the supreme
4 law of the establishment, has never
! failed TO suggest Il solution Wher
J troublesome questions arise
/ In proof of the systems practlca-
/ hiIity Mr.. David pointed out that las'
winter, when almost cvorV other SIN
rill in Paterson was closed as the
result Of strike, the David mill wa:
not affected, but maintained full pro
duction and was kent in continuouj
operation as by members Of one co9
tented and harmonious family.
FHtlaining the operation Of th'
plan, Mr.. David said the cabinet con
sists Of the executive officers OF th'
company, chosen by directors Of tn
veto and may initiate "legislationD a
we'll as make suggestions to the Sen
ate and House.
Neither the Senate nor House ar
obligated to adopt the cabinets rec
concentrations and when they do the,
have the power to amend them. IN
cabinet. therefore, instead of issun'
orders, is merely a part of the dem
ocratic control of the whole plant.
"The senate" explained Mr.. DaVlc
dis composed of the foremen and de
partment heads. 1t may initiate lee
islation which, before going to Tn
cabinet for approval, must be &C
cepted by the house.
''Thc house is elected by a sccre
vote of all the workers in the mil
one representative for every tWent
workers. The House meets wceh
on company time. Much Of the lee
; islative work is done by committee
appointed by the presidents Of tn
= Senate and House.
: "There is a review board to Whlc
: discharged worker may anpeal hi
case, and board Of appeals giWn
each worker an opportunity for tn
/ redress Of grievances, real or f9ncieC
} at the hands Of department head,
5 Every two weeks a "diyidend"
paid to each worker who has score
, certain number of points in eff
cheney, economy, punctuality and reg
'ularity of work.