Middletown transcript., 1921-03-05


mo application of the use Of in
functions in industrial disputes where
they would not apply in the absence
Of such disputes.
prohibition of immigration for not
less than two years.
"More general application Of the ini-
tiative and referendum in the political
affairs of the United States and of the
states.
Removal by congress Of the usurped
power Of courts to declare unconstitu-
tional laws enacted by congress.
Election Of judges.
Immediate restoration Of exemp-
ton from, or the repeal of, all anti
combination and so-called conspiracy
laws.
Restoration of an adequate federal
employment service.
administration of credit as a pub
lie trust in the interest Of all the peo-
pie.
Repeal by the states Of all indus
trial court laws and all restrictive and
coercive laws, including the so-called
open port .law Of Texas, and freedom
from decisions of courts holding trade
unions, and individual members there
of, liable in damages for the unlawful
acts of others.
Enactment by congress Of law
declaring that labor organizations are
not co-partnerships and shall not be
so treated in law or in equity.
Investigation by congress Of the
activities of so-called private detec-
tive agencies in the field of industrial
relations"
President-elect Harding's announce
ment of his completed cabinet may
not have aroused any loud cheers of
enthusiasm, but it was received with
quiet satisfaction and confidence by
a large part Of the public. Though
the list Of ten names does not include
those of many men Of towering emf
nence, it is felt. by most Republicans.
at least, that all the members Of the
new cabinet are men with ideas and
opinions and that they will be actually
the advisers Of the chief executive.
The only real surprise among the ap-
pointments was that Of Edwin DENLY
of Michigan to be secretary of the
navy. Not that he is not well equipped
to fill the position. but he was barely
mentioned in advance. The selec-
ton Of Mr.. Hoover for the portfolio
Of commerce was gratifying to the
public, and that of Mr.. Davis for Sec
retary Of labor pleased most Of the
organized labor forces of the country,
though he is no longer directly con-
nected with their activities.
Frank Lowden, having declined ap-
pointment, Illinois received no place
in the cabinet. But many persons are
hoping that Mr.. Harding will per-
suade Charles Dawes Of Chicago to
accept the craftsmanship Of the COM
mission he will name to reOrganize
luc OAcCullNc VI lAlO SOF-
ernment. This position, Mr.. Harding
holds, will be almost If not quite as
important as place in the cabinet.
The two great agencies Of the allies
the supreme council and the council
of the League of Nations-began ses-
sions last week, the former in London
and the latter in Paris. The league
council first took up the matter Of
amendments to the covenant, and, be-
cause the attitude Of the incoming ad-
ministration in America was in doubt,
the question was referred to COM
mittee which will not report before
April. This gives Mr.. Harding time to
define his. position on the league.
Then the mandates were brought up
for consideration, and again the
United States, though not officially
represented, made its influence felt.
Ambassador Wallace sent word that
our State department wished to pre-
sent its views, and action was halted
until the note from Washington ar
rived. This note, in substance, called
attention to the fact that the United
States has never given its consent
that the island of Yap be included in
the territories subjected to the man.
date of Japan, and declares the gov
ernment cannot regard itself as
bound by the terms Of that mandate.
It asked the council to submit the
question to new investigation.
Secretary Colby also claimed for
the United States an equal concern
and interest with the other principal
allied and associated powers in the
disposition Of the overseas possess
sions of Germany.
The net result. at this writing, is
a decision to delay all mandate ac-