The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-15

against sub-zer0 weather and the re-
suits achieved were described by the
governor. Of these volunteers he
said: 1.-The response to the call pro-
vides as fine exhibition of their pa
people CT this state" He said he has
been informed by the receivers that
the sale Of coal will cover the cost
of the states mining operations.
Considerable portion of the COVER
nor's 6,000-word message was devoted
to an argument for and outline Of a
law for an Industrial relations court.
He ssid:
'As We review the growing quarrel
between capital and labor we are all
impressed with the fact that we have
made absolutely no progress toward
the provision of q just and orderly
basis Of solution. I believe the time
has come, in the increasing industrial
life Of the country, when n tribunal
should be established which shall have
the power to take under its jurisdic-
ton the offenses committed against
society in the name of Industrial war
fare.
There is no reason why govern
ment should not have the same power
TO protect society against the ruthless
offenses of Industrial strife as it has
always had to protect it against rec
Ognized crime.
81 have called the legislature into
extra session in the hope that We may
create a court of industrial relations
which shall provide q substitute for
strikes and Iockouts and protect the
public against the abuses which now
come upon it during the course of in
dustrial controversies. Such a court
must hold the possibility of equal and
exact justice for employers, employees
and the public. If the moral prin-
ciples in Anglo-Saxon institutions, do
not justify their extension to meet this
vital American need, then Anglo-Saxon
institutions are doomed to failure"
The governor said he was not I'M
mindful OF the benefits that organiza-
ton has effected for labor. He said
he was opposed to any form of legisla-
ton which deprived labor of the
proper use or benefits Of wholesome
organization" He said legislation
should not deny to labor the rights
of collective bargaining" but it should
establish something saner and more
just, when an effort at collective bar
the strike" He also stated that gov
eminent cannot forbid to any man the
right to quit work; nor is there any in
tention to attempt to deny either en-
ployer or employee the right Of dis
cussion and negotiation Of their differ
ences.
The legislative program outlined in
the governors message follows:
1. Provision for reasonable state
regulation of industries affecting food,
clothing, fuel, transportation and nee
essary public activities
2. Creation OF q new court with au-
thcrity to hear and determine contro-
versies which threaten suspension of
operation Of industries.
8. Law requiring corporations to
operate necessary industries with rea-
sonable continuity for protection Of
the public.
fix hours, wages and conditions for in
dustrial workers pending mutual agree
ment with employers.
8. Incorporation of organizations
seeking collective bargaining, thus en-
abling unions to sue and be sued.
6. Appeal from industrial court de-
cisions direct to the supreme court.
z. Providing penalties for suspen-
sion Of production or transportation of
necessities, except on approval of
court.
g. Prohibition of discharge of en-
ployee because OF appearance before
labor court
9. Make illegal suspension Of Oper-
in order to affect supply and market
conditions
10. Imprisonment and fines for vio-
lations OF new court act, as well as
punishment for conspiracy to cause
violation of law. Wage grants effec-
tive as Of date oEbeginning Of inves-
LEGATIONS.
II. Passage of anti-syndicalism pro-
tecting state against radical agitators.
II. Compulsory education of for
eign-born seeking citizenship.
Is. Consideration of a new work
mems compensation law. Special mes
sage on this measure will be sent to
legislature later in session.
IA. Creation of a state free en-
ployment bureau.
Is. Consideration by the legislature
of anti-profiteering bills. Attention
directed to the attorney generals pro-
gram, including:
(a) Law against profiteering in
necessities
OBJ Establishment of municipal
fuel yards.
(c) Municipal ownership of ice
plants
16. Increase in salaries of supreme
court justices and underpaid state Of
ficials. Measure should be passed at
this session, in order to be effective
next year.
II. Amendment to state law limit
ing school district Ievies. Changes
needed to enable payment of salary
increases to teachers.