Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-21

Period were s49S7, 9sSss, leaving a
to $1,132, col ST."
Mr.. Green explained, however, that in
Guided in this balance on hand was a
total of $JSS50O, which the international
union borrowed during the year, and
S5T 5S1. 50 of funds that are tied up in
banks that are in litigation in Colorado
This left the net balance of available
funds on hand on Aug. 1, 1921, at 1885,
5000. Mr.. Green showed also that
during the period covered by his report,
the international organization lent to
various districts a total of 1851 500.
Some of these loans are still outstand-
ing.
In reporting on litigation which is
pending against the United Mine Work
ers Of America, Mr.. Green said the union
had been required to deposit SSOO,0O0 in
Liberty Bonds, in order to appeal to the
Supreme Court of the United States IN
the Coronado case from Arkansas, and
S35O,O00 in Liberty Bonds for an appeal
In the case of the Pennsylvania Mining
company, also from Arkansas. These
tonds are still in escrow. If the Supreme
Court of the United States decides
against the United States Mine Workers
in both of these appeals, the entire sum
of S1,15O 000 IN Liberty Bonds Will be
taken to pay the judgments If the de-
cisions are in favor of the United Mine
Workers, the bonds Will be returned to
the international treasury.
SOS, 8es PLEDGED TO
MITCHELL MEMORIAL FUND.
The national convention held at Cleve-
land two years ago authorized the IN
ternational executive board to erect
suitable and appropriate memorial in
honor of former President John Mitchell,
who died Sept. g. 1919. Mr. Green said
in his report that the board created
committee to carry out this purpose, and
that up to the present time a total OF
So, 32245 has teen contributed and
pledged to this fund. He said It was the
purpose Of the committee to select a
site and erect a memorial as soon as pos
sible after the adjournment of this con-
vention, with such funds as may be
available for that purpose.
Regarding the general situation in the
coal mining industry, Mr.. Green said:
This convention Of the United Mine
Workers Of America is assembled at a
most important and interesting period IN
the life and history Of the organization
B L
throughout the land. While most mines
in the anthracite region have been work
ing part of the time, IN the bituminous
coal mining sections thousands of miners
are idle, and in some localities wage re-
ductions have been demanded. Pernicious
propa ganda against Orga nized labor gen
orally has been circulated through the
press and other channels, while special
legal onslaughts have been directed
against the United Nine Workers Of
America.
THE idealism which seemed TO inspire
all classes Of people during the Wcrld
War has disappeared. No longer are we
thrilled by such words as world democ-
racy,' industrial justice new freedom
self determination and human rights
The forces OF opposition have become
arrogant and aggressive, until now or
ganized labor is forced to defend itself
against hostile legislation, open shop at
tacks and destructive enemies.
1.-THE pendulum of reaction has swun g
so far that in some communities the
contest between organized labor and