Evening star., 1920-02-15
THE STORY THE WEEK HAS TOLD

1--WE failed to restore Russia to sanity by
force. he said. Il believe we can save her by
trade" He reiterated his determination not
to recognize the soviets.
Word comes from Japan that that nation
regards inevitable war to crush the for
ward march of bolshevism toward her borders.
The unofficial statement is accompanied Win
assurances, that the single object OF such
would be to guarantee peace in the IA. .ar
east and that Japan has absolutely o,,a.ad no rsrr
that Japan is none too sanguine as to the out
come of the indicated undertaking.
Interest in the industrial phase of the story
of the week centered in the prospect OF
strike of 100000 maintenance of way and
railway shop laborers. The strike AS ordered
was scheduled to take effect upon Tuesoay
unless Director General Hines granted the
indicated laborers increase of about 40 per
cent in wages before that date.
Last night, however, Allen E. Barker, presi-
dent of the brotherhood, announced that the
strike had been called off indefinitely This
action was due to the action yesterday OF the
representatives Of more than 100000 railway
workers in accepting tentatively President
wilson's proposal that tribunal. consisting
Of Representatives, of the railway workers and
delegates appointed by the railroad owners, De
Last night President Wilson sent a telegram
to Mr.. Barker urging him to call OF the strike,
stat statement me made by Mr. Barker he declared
that although the strike had been called off
men were such T that a strike at this time would
have been entirely justified
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In connection with the above indicated crit
ical situation in our industrial fabric 1t is
interesting to note the declaration OF Premier
Lloyd George to England's radical laborers,
who have gone far to finally advocate
naturalization of all industries, commencing
with the coal mines. "On such an issue we
will fight to the DEATH" he declared and ',his
nation has ever foght for liberty and will
fight for. it again" The words of the tight,
ing Welshman sound fair enough to Jim and
Jane.
The American Federation Of Labor has issued
a proclamation to all affiliated organizations
calling upon them to organize great political
machine to defeat aspirants for Office who
have refused to meet labor's demands Re-
duced to simple terms the program and aim
of the federation is to have the local, state
and national MISUNDERSTANDING. legisla-
tive and judicial-controlled by and for class
which constitutes very small minority 1t
remains for Jim and Jane to answer the chal-
fice that, aware OF the menace in the Gompers
program. they will, should the necessity arise.
evidence Of being intiTnidateds BY the labor
index" And when all is said and done IT IS
Jim and Jane who elect and who will continue
to. elect their public servants.
Despite the request Of President Wilson that
the members qf his partys should not make
q partisan issue Of the question Of military
training. the House democrats upon Monday
pfaced themselves upon record by an over
vhelfains vote as against the policy in ques-
ton An anomalous situation results. The
republicans. in control Of Congress-, are en-
deavoring to secure the passage of. a bill. which
had its oriEnation in the democratic @ admin n
heavy majority Of the, democrats of the
House.,
Wadsworth military training bill, CARRYING the
universal training provision. will pass the Sen
ate. nor that a numericaHy weak @ group ,Sa on
lower chamber. Prediction as to the result
Of the struggle to the political. effect of
by House democrats is worth little today. But
there stin remains time for Jim and Jane to
make their wishes known ~, IN a the una ma.'e Me, m
bers Of the House will act as they believe the
public demands. Let there be at least no fair
reason for doubt in their minds
The biggest feature Of the week broke in the
closing hours too late for adequate treatment in
this column. The virtual dismissal Of his Secre-
tary Of State by President Wilson. announced
yesterday, had the effect Of giant hrecracker
upon the nation From any point Of view this
act signalling the return OF the chief executive
to full participation in the business OF govern
ment, Is far from fortutous Jim and Jane,
amazed and-if first impressions may be trusted
NOT inclined to approve the course Of the Presi-
snents of the case, which, in the light of the
inadequacy of existing facts. must be forth
coming.