Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-11
Louis and Palmer
Explain Mine Peace

SpSsSsss sSSsssS . SS
by John l.. Lewis. Acting President
U. NJ. w. Al
"The United Mine Workers repre-
sentatives agreed to accept the presi-
dents proposal as q basis Of settlement
| Of the coal strike. They did 30 be-
cause 1t provides q definite, concrete
and practical method by which ads-
Quate Consideration and q proper ad-
justmsnt Of their claim for an increase
in wages and improved conditions Of
employment may be brought about
The United Mine Workers have full
confidence in the president Of the Uni
ted States and profound regard for
his wilt and Judgment.
The presidents proposal differs
from any proposal heretofore proposed,
In that It leaves nothing in doubt SO
details thereon are concerned.
Tho scheme proposed by DR.. Gar
field left no hope for the mine work.
ers other than the acceptance in min
ing prices Of II per cent The presi-
dents proposal provides that this
amount OF advance IL preliminary and
that the tribunal which Ne win set up
yffl have fun authority ITO consider
further questions OF wages and work.
ing conditions as we'll as profits OF op-
orators and proper prices for coal, re-
adjusting both wages nnd profits>if 1t
shall 50 decide. II further provides
that the commission will have author
ity to settle internal questions peculiar
to each DISTRICT all Of which are OF
very great importance to the mine
workers.
The commission will make its re-
port within sixty days unless some in
surmountable differences arise which
prevent 1t from doing so and the COM
mission will have authority to fix the
date when any award It makes will
become effective.
The presidents plan further provides
that upon-a general resumption Of 6p-
erations the status quo will be main
tanned, that is that all mine workers
will return to work with an, increase In
wages amounting to II per cent upon
the same basis which obtained ON
Oct. 81, 1913. Neither operators nor
miners Win be allowed to change the
basis and no determination by the OPP
orators will be permitted.
1t was these specific features OF the
presidents proposition which made It
acceptable to the international offi-
Gals Of the United Mine Workers
when submitted to them thru Attor-
Iney General Palmer and Secretary Tu-
multy in Washington. Saturday, Dec. s.
Werare accepting the president at
his word. feeling confident that he will
appoint a tribunal composed Of fair
minded men who will give full and COM
plete recognition to the Justice OF the
mine workers claims. Besides, It is
kfdir to assume that the public win not
only insist that full Justice be accord
ed the mine workers but also will ac-
cept the finding of the tribunal ap-
pointed by the president Of the Uni
ted States as a fair and equitable de-
termination OF all the issues involved.
GBy A. Mitchell Palmer Attorney Gem
eral of the United States.]
The coal strike is settled as the gov
eminent wanted It settled. When
Messrs. Lewis and Green came to me
Saturday / restAted what tho govern
ments position had been from the be-
ginning and insisted upon their ac-
quiescence. They finally agreed to II.
They have now persuaded the officers
of their organization that the situa-
ton calls for compliance with the
courts order and the governments
wishes. and I am certain that all the
miners in the country will cheerful1y
agree in the decision OF their leaders.
I desire to publicly commend the
wise and patriotic action OF Mr.. Lewis,
Mr. Greenland their associates. I am.
Of course. gratified at the outcome.
which IL one the entire country will
approve. Mining will be fully resum-
ed at once, the danger Of distress and
suffering during the winter IL passed,
the authority OF the government has
been recognized and upheld. tho SUI
premacy Of the law, has been establish
ed. and q precedent Of incalculable
value has been set for the peaceful,
orderly and lawful adjustment Of in
dustrial disputes. =