The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-02-05
BIC INTERESTS
BACK drive ON
union WORKERS
Conspiracy Of Big Business Dis
closed; Power Of Union Labor
viii Be Destroyed.
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pany, which, as already stated, is a
Morgan concern, is charged with hav-
ing defrauded the government of
large sums Of money in ship con-
struction. An effort has been made
to deny the allegation that Charles NJ.
Schwab, while he was serving the
government at dollar year, had
taken $260,00O as expenses for one
month. But no attempt has been
shipbuilding company took many mill
lions Of dollars to which it had no
lawful or justifable claim.
Will Merit Watching.
This is a rather sketchy statement
Of facts that are matters of record.
They scarcely require Interpretation
or application. They speak for
themselves On one hand we have
well-organized plan to disturb indus
try and replace peace with strife and
struggle. The "open shop" campaign
is an assault upon the morale Of the
American workers. If it wins, this
nation loses it's com manding position
AS the greatest producer in the world.
If it fails, there will be wounds and
scars that will not heal In years. It
is the most sinister and destructive
manifestation Of capitalistic greed
that has yet made it's appearance.
On the other hand we have the
same interests conspiring with a for
eign government to further injure our
commerce by driving out our ships
and diverting our trade into British
bottoms. We find them openly and
brazenly robbing the governm ent
They are demanding laws that in
crease the burdens Of the people and
further attack domestic concord and
tranquility.
Assault Upon the Nation.
The situation is so menacing that
it merits watching. It is time that
the public recognize the 'open shop"
campaign for what it really is-an
assault upon the nation primarily and
but incidentally an attack upon the
workers. They simply happen to be
victims Of the Vaccinations Of the
International bankers.
When public opinion is informed
and aroused to what has been done
and what is being attempted, there
will be an outcry that must stay the
hand Of powerful bankers who are
dlsloyal to every national interest.
This country cannot endure if it toler-
ates within its confines men who are
ready and willing to betray US into
the hands of enemies.
Railroads New Scheme.
Failing to secure further suspen-
sion of the antitrust laws forbiddine
dealings between concerns that have
common directors, and doubtful OF
their ability to secure new legislation
t. facilitate manipulation Of and
grating In supply and equipment con-
tracts, the railroad managers have
adopted a new plan Of operations that
will give them the results desired.
The Clayton act makes it unlawful
for railroads to purchase materials
from Equipment concerns in which
railroad officials have substantial
interest. It aims at interlocking di.
rectorates. But there is nothing If
the law to prevent dealings between
railroads and equipment concerns thai
are owned by the same parties, sc
long as they set up different boards o.
directors. That is what they are now
doing. Railroad directors are resign.
ing from the boards Of equipment
companies, making everything fin<
a':1 lovely for further raids upon thu
1fuH,i@
Its Interlocking interests.
tie house Of Morgan owns or cor,
49,; the Pennsylvania railroad T.
{ owns or controls he Baldwin
r16tite Works. Directors Of tn,
'''vnn.a are also directt rs O.
,Baldtin's. When this direct contac
= cit, and separate boards e.
t. blished,, tn. Pennsylvanis may dea
with Baldwin's, paying excessiv,