Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-19
U. s. READY TO BACK ,
hAROlNC'S THREAT
OF FORCE At MINES
Continued from page l..

Lewis, president OF the United Mine
Workers and a similar prediction was
made by Samuel Gompers. president OF
the American Federation of Labor.
In tho government view. however.
there was no certainty that the en-
tire membecship of the miners union
would support their leaders in refusing
arbitration and the possibility OF
SEPARATE district agreements In the
face Of government determination to
support mine operation wac rumored
here today.
The Presidents message to the gov
errors reads in part:
II trust o Will find II consistent
to second this invitation, II you have
not already done so. with the invita-
ton TO all miners and operators to
resume their work. This invitation
should be accompanied by such assur-
ance of maintained order and the pro-
lection OF awful cndeavor as will give
assurance to everybody concerned. l
want to convey to you in this mes
sage the assurance of the prompt and
full support OF the Federal govern
ment whenever and wherever you
aHfa ''eA -" Va law aIlb
order inadequate TO meet the situation.
. .
"Your State government and the
Federal government are jointly re-
sponsible for maintained conditions
under which free men. willing TO work,
may work In safety. We are respon-
sible for the production and the trans
portation OF a fuel supply ample for
the necessities OF tho American people
and the public utilities which serve
them, particularly tho railways en-
gagged In interstate commerce. We
must have ample coal to maintain in
dustrial activity. we must have the
coal necessary to the health. security
and activity OF all tho people. .
1T becomes necessary. therefore. In
the name OF common welfare. TO IN
vito the production in the fulnllmen,
OF that obligation which attaches &c
any American industry engaged ir
providing n public necessity and &c
afford security TO all men alike who
are ready and willing TO work and
serve the common need. No cause IL
so important as that of common wei.
I1are, and there must he the suppress.
sion of every unlawful hindrance e
tho service OF that cause. 80
Replies from governors of coal pro
. ducing States who were called on yes
terday by President Harding 10 co
operate with the Federal govern
nent in protecting mines at which
operations arc resumed began toda,
To pour into the White House. Mos
of the governors responding said tina
jthey would support the Federal polio,
IL any emergency should arise an
, outlined their plan for doing SO.
Texts of replies in part receive
from governors follow:
Governor Morrow. kentucky:
> Replying to your telegram l wi
! issue tonight (Tuesday) in the forr
of a proclamation. a request to a
mine operators to open their mine
y and TO all miners 10 return to thei
employment or to seek employment
. when the mines are open. Your pos
ton as announced is unquestionabl
correct and should be unhesitatiugl
pursued. ! will support and main
tain It."
S Governor McCray of Indiana;
e Telegram Just received. IndiNn
s mine operators have been invited {
$ resume operations. Ample protectio
r will be given to protect life and proI
= erty."
Governor Hardwick of Georgia;
The state government Of Georgi
s stands squarely with you and will &C
r operate fully with the Federal al
thorities TO maintain n preserN
q order. You may count on full, prom
and wholehearted cooperation frol
me"
Governors Kendall of Iowa, Hart
Washington and Meechem of Ne
Mexico also replied.