Evening star., 1922-07-19
PRESIDENTS ED|CT
IN STRIKE PRAISED
Proclamation to Governors
Said to Show Care in
Handling Crisis.
COAL SHORTAGE FEARED
Industrial Leaders in New York
Think Public Opinion Will
End Walkouts.
COAL SHORTAGE FEARED
BY N. O. MESSENGER.
2 Correspondent Of The Star.

BY N. O. MESSENGER.
stan Correspondent Of The Star.
NEW YORK. July 1s.-1n railroad.
business and Industrial circles here
there is said to exist realization that
the country has entered upon a criti-
cal period in the railway and coal
strikes, which will be the test Of
which side wins, the employers or
the workingmen.
It is not to be denied that the
sravest apprehension exists as to
tho outcome, with the almost GER
tainty of disturbance Of industries
in the near future. There is admitted
to be close relation in effect, II not
in intent. between the rail and coal
strikes.
Nothing is heard but commenda-
ton of President Harding's proclama-
ton to the governors of the twenty
eight states regarding federal protec-
ton to working men when needed. 1t
is recognized that the chief executive
is proceeding carefully with due re-
gard to the Constitution. laying the
groundwork for possible resort to
exercise of federal power. What Is
Of chief concern now is how effective
the proclamation will be in achiev-
ing practical results, and the Ques-
tion Is said to be, can the President
and the governors by promising pro-
lection actually put the men to work
digging coal?
Gompers' Prediction Noted.
Samuel Gompers' statement predict
ing that the proclamation would
have no appreciable result in the
production of coal did not go un-
noticed. On top of that come dis
matches from Indiana and Illinois ex-
nlaining how state laws providing
that only licensed miners, who it is
set forth would be under union domi-
nation. can work in the mines hamper
the hope of extensive reopening OF
the pines.
Eugene Debs' pronunciamento to the
vorkingmen to vote. work and hght
together is commented upon and It's
nos.ible serious effect upon the radf-
cal element is taken into consldera-
ton. ,.,-d e.
Conflicting StatemeHeS uSaaS
atr,ke The roads claim that they
are az not being seriously hampered and
The movement of the popular fast
trains would seem to bear tfat out
But other trains are-pelng olsGoH
t;nw.d on some of the roads. mainly,
a. !. S.id on account of the threaten
- shortaze Of fuel, and the LABOR
Ie.ders say that it is only question
- Tina when the curtailed forces In
the repair shops will show IN the re-
ductioni Of available ioooino'i'es'
Ocean Tramc Affected.
csneral industry in this section and
Nsw england, it is predicted. Will
90, be1in to feel the effect OF coal
shortage IL the strike continues 1w'i.e .,
ocean going traffic also may De anec..
.d Published reports TO-DAY nave
th.t the feet of coal carriers between
scranton roads and New YORK ana
N.w ENGLAND is inactive on account
=. Str,,nution of coal from the Vir-
s,,,. and West Virginia coal neids
.h.t MANY overseas ships are tied
up at Norfolk. .,,,
II should be said however .nat
while men in key positions IN inous
trv and railroad manasemen. n
=. not disregard the potentialities
ssa possibilities Of the genera, labor
cona;tion. they do not yield to de-
snair EFFORTS are continuing for the
-stt,ament Of the railway strike and
= Soneful feeling prevails AS to- the
future in coal production the leaders
In Industry seem to be placing tns,I ,,s
general welfare PREVAILING arsssare ana Q! nne noe
sinne OF public opinion, but OF public
necessity. ,oncs.lad
that with 50 many angles and s;.top. Saoss-
the Aforesaid men in key positions OF
nsnarement and direct0rate the period
d exceedinkly criticl nd and wortny ofa
X sres-v rnod citiven b. the direcfion
A. rnneilistio4 en& "a Dgomiea.