New-York tribune., 1919-08-20

ments," said Mr.. Nixon. 81 could not
tell how the question would terminate
The Mayor was preparing to maintain
law and order and to minimize as far
as possible the acute Inconvenience
due to the strike. Had it been poss bic
to utilize the great powers of his office
he would have been called upon i'm
mcdiatcly. However, with an end in
view and the factors through which
settlement could be effected in hand
no time was to be lost or issue risked
through needless conventionalitics
Describes Conference Personnel
"The Governor was here aiding with
his counsel and his great experience
and usefulness. Senator Foley. who
had drawn the bill bringing into being
the singlc-hcadcd Public Service Com
mission. was present, with perfect un-
derstandlng Of powers conferred. No
man in the country better understands
the point of view and rights Of the
wage Garner than Commissioner John
Mitchell, who stood ready with the
counsel of expcrience
commissioner Delaney had brought
them together, and later District At
torncy Swami joined them. My stall,
Commissioners Glennon. Barrett. Cen
eral Counsel Farley and MIR Gleason
were back Of every effort made. and
brought 10 my office representatives
OF the union and Of tho company The
rest seemed now very easy. but there
were several anxious moments, Gov
oranor Smith giving the fnal kick over
the line
Commissioner Barrett .ook tho
agreement signed b. Mr.. lledley with
him and kco. with tho committee till
he received tho signed copy, after
hours Of anxious waiting and persuas-
ION.
People Tired of Strikes
"Thc people OF the city are tired Of
strikes and most impatient with those
who bring them about has been
shown That the men could have had
their REQUESTS considered lust as we'll
while continuing work as BIZ resort to
q strike. which is harmful % all in
forests. Tho destructive effect Of even
the most peaceful strike on utilities
serving v public IS terrific. am
now giving great attention to n recon-
mendation to the Legislature that Will
prevent future strikes on public utilities
and am studying the subject from all
angles. trust the commission may
receive the fullest advice from the
press and public
$50 that my adivce may be directed
W NNlWbi'tl hHI Npl NlScNS@}pi oi
troubles, state that the plan IN my
mind docs not contemplate enforced
arbitration. But IN the meantime il is
my desire 20 Impress upon the minds
o. the leaders IN labor matter thai
while concessions have been made to
the very limit, demands based upon
threats TO strike viii alienate the
sympathy Of those who aim TO MAIN
tam service and can only react un-
iavorably upon these leaders. in the
face of assurance to them that lust
consideration Of their grievances and
demands will be given If the mon con
tlnue at work.
Hils To BE Prepared
Commissioner Nixon favors bills
which at an carly date VIII be pre-
pared for Introduction at the next scs-
SION Of the Legislature TO enable the
formation o. one great corporation
with which thc city shall deal directly.
TO abolish holding companies, TO ter
inmate leases between ownieg and oD-
Grating companies. With Al perpetual
franchises. limited to definite period
or for an indeferminate period. the city
TO he represented upon all director
ates. and to establish flexible fare