South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-13

strong opposition. Many Of the big
employers OF labor fought the presi-
dent bitterly on this proposition.
What would the labOring men think
II after they had won, the employ
ers started out with the slogan no
employment for a laborer IL ne de-
mands an eight hour day?
Federal Unions Not Opposed.
cit ought 70 be remem bered also
that In the long fight for prohibit
ton the various unions connected
with the liquor traffic, the beer max
ers, bar tenders and bottle blowers
have never been able 20 secure from
the national organization a declara-
ton against prohibition. When Mr..
Gompers appeared in Washington
on the 18th OF December. 1917
the day the house cOncurred with
the senate in submitting the amend
ment-he made an appeal on the
ground that labor was opposed 10 it,
but he was careful TO explain that
ne did not speak for the national
federation. IL prohibition wasn't
dangerous enough 20 Justify action
BY the national organization OF lab
or. is it dangerous enough 20 justify
a revolution against government
"A large percentage Of the peo-
pie in wearing these badges in this
country are Of foreign birth; have
never taken the trouble 10 become
citizens. They have not cared TO take
upon themselves the burden Of
American citizenship. Would IL not
be a little impudent for them 10 put
on a no beer. no work button and
demand the right 20 veto the laws
passed by those who are citizens?
No Buttons by July First.
"A man, who, having spent more
for beer for himself than he has for
bread for his family. puts on a but
ton and goes out declaring he will
not work for his own child if he
can't get beer. will not have much
influence upon public opinion. The
srotest Of that kind of a man is not
apt TO move the conscience Of the
nation. and the absurdity of his pO-
sition is so apparent that IL is not
likely that there will be any buttons
worn by July first.
THE world is moving forward,
and alcohol which fills our peniten-
tiaries with criminals and our poor
houses with paupers-alcohol, the
menace Of the home. and the enemy
OF the wife and the children, and
all that is precious. is overthrow,
and il a few OF its victims are fool
ish enough 10 come out and attempt
70 strike. IL will only prove more
convincingly the hellish character OF
the business and the devilish
strength of an appetite that can rob
a man OF love. OF all that is good
and noble"
Liquor and World Peace.
Mr.. Bryan also discussed the liq-
nor traffic and its relation to world
peace, taking up that section, Cart.
10 and 21) OF the League of Nations
covenant, calculated TO protect
dry states against wet" states,
here In America. Following are the
cOlonePs views on the League OF
Nations as a general proposition:
The League Of Nations Is the
greatest step toward peace in a
thousand years. The idea OF sub
shutting reason for force in the set
Element OF international disputes is
In itself an epoch-making advance
The constitution of the league. as
announced, provides for three
things which constitute IN them
selves an advantage the Importance
of which can scarcely be estimated
First. deliberation before war
the investigation of all disputes OF
every kind and character before
hostilities begin. This almost ends
war. The idea is taken from the 80
treaties negotiated by the United
States with three-quarters OF the
world.
Our nation. therefore. gives "a
the peace league its greatest piece
OF machinery. Second. the reduction
O., ornaments will make il impOssi-
BILE for a nation 10 prepare for wal
without notifying the world Of its
intentions, Third. the abolition OF
secret treaties. which will do much
To prevent the combinations which
lead 10 war.
IF the League Of Nations did
nothing more than provide these
three things. our nation would Do
justified in supporting il 10 the ut-
most.
FaVors Constructive Criticism.
cit is not 20 be expected that 50
great an idea as the League Oi
Nations would be made perfect u
detail in so short a time. There are
defects that should be corrected. and
the fullest discussion OF proposed
amendments should be invited. Tn,
newspapers of Great Britain. Franc,
and Italy are not backward in IN,
expression OF their views as q
changes that should be made Why
should the American people be si
lent? Ours Is the nation most i'm
fiuential IN the league. and mos
powerful because most disinterested
It's people should help by free franz
discussion 20 perfect the league TIL,
president has done the best hs
could. but he will be aided by in
teiligent criticism from those friend
~ so the idea
Il venture 10 point out certain
amendments that should in my
Judgment be made in the interes
OF a stronger and better league
First. the basis Of representation Il