The Alaska daily empire., 1922-03-11
MOVEMENT IS
 AGAINST B. R. MINE STRIKES
(Continued From rage One.)

ate, MT. Lowell sail, and replies en- dorsing his efforts have been 1e ceived from many of them, including Senators McNary of Oregon, Reyes of New Hampshire, Fernald of Maine, Page of Vermont, Moses of New Hampshire, Willis of Ohio and Pom dexter of Washington.
 The text of MT. Lowell's letter 70 the Grange membership reads:
 ''The time has now arrived when it seems pertinent that the Grans should express itself in no uncerta terms in protest of a possible strike of mine workers and railroad en- ployees.
 Coal Strike
 If a coal strike takes place a5 seems possible in April, the produc ton Of the fuel. unon which the pres perity and well-being of millions de pend, will cease. Although it is claimed that coal enough to last f)r a month or more is now above ground, any stoprage of production obviously will resultin high prices in the near future. If railroad workers strike, the transportation upon which the food of millions depend will stop.
 Railroad Strike
 "A railroad strike, now, means farmers products remaining unsold and spelling in his barns. And that may mean famine, suffering and per ha,ps death in the cities. It means fov mil laJ in, nod wards while fields wait for seeds. fertilizer and machinery necessary to make them productive.
 "A strike in April at planting time wrecks a years crop production plans.
 Vital Importance
 "A coal strike comes less directly home to our people than to the peo, ple living in the cities, but an cbli- gatton to help make it clear that the interest of all, and not of class or group, is paramount in this republic. Ut is none the less pressing because our interest in this is secondary and financial, instead eff primary and vital.
 "M coal production stops people will suffer, and the spectacle of a comparatively small group of men and interests seizing the weapon of human misery and human suffering in order to impose their will, and their refusal to deal fairly with one another, and make others pay the penalty, is preposterous in this aa- ton and time.
 Just Settlements
 The decision of every member Of the Grange to do his part in buird- ing up an overwhelming public opin- and the enforcement of such settle ment to the utmost, will prevent any strike. Owners, workers and the gov. ernment must feel the power of this public opinion.
 'fNo man or set of them in this country can succeed against a United public sentiment.
 Progress Must Continue
 q want you to voice your protest against any owners or management oi railroads, or owners of coal mines, 7 or workmen in either creating con d'tiOn that will stop the progress of our recovery from the terrible scourge of war, which weh ave just passed through. And express it in terms that will leave no doubt in any mind that we are in no way to be used to further the interest of either to the advantage of one over the other.
 we are doing our part and it is not unfair for us to demand that both capital and labor do theirs. What ever differences may exist between them must be adjusted without stop ping the wheels of commerce.
 "I am expecting you, brothers and sisters, to take active interest in helping to promote the public senti- ment that win bring this about. Whenever possible make every effort to have the opinion of your grange reported in the newspapers of your county so that this protest against ar impending menace may be widely