Evening star., 1923-02-25

country should have 4 committee of
workers who can appear before the
directing head of that business and
voice any complaint or grievance
which their constituents may have,
personally because OF the criticism
or complaint. In fact. If I had my
way the workers would be repre-
sented officially upon the board Of
directors. I do not believe that there
should be any discrimination upon
the part OF either management or
workers because of any mans affllia-
tion with society. fraternity or un-
lon. Any organization or arrange
ment which tends to improve work
Ing conditions is 5ustifable and
does not hinder the rights OF another
group.
Wants All Represented.
-. I believe that the most potent
measure in bringing about Industrial
harmony and prosperity is adequate
representation of the parties in inter-
est; that existing forms Of represen-
tation should be carefully studied
and availed Of insofar as they may
be found to have merit and are adap-
table to conditions peculiar to the
SO. l believe that the most effective
structure OF representation is that
which Is built from the bottom up;
which includes all employees, which
starts with the election Of representa-
tives and committee in each indus
trial plant. proceeds to the formation
of Joint district councils and annual
point conferences in a single indus
trial corporation, and admits Of ex-
tension to all corporations In the
same industry. as we'll as to all In
duStrieS In community, in a nation
and In the various nations.
"9 l believe that the application or
right principles never fails to effect
right relations; that the letter kilIeth
but the spirit giveth life; that forms
are wholly secondary, while attitude
and spirit are all-important; and that
only as the parties in industry are
animated by the spirit of fair play
justice to all and brotherhood-will
any plan which they may mutually
work out succeed.
Greatest Service to Society.
10 believe that that man renders
the greatest social service who so CO.
operates In the organization of indus-
try as to afford to the largest num-
Der of men the greatest opportunity
for self-development and the enjoy
ment Of those benefits which their
united efforts add to the wealth OF
civilization.
Finally" says Mr.. Rockefeller, Il
believe in the stockholders RESPONSE
bility. Unfortunately. ! am a mi
nority stockholder in practically all of
the concerns in which am Interested,
but do not believe that the fact that
am minority stockholder and,
therefore. have no legal right or voice
In the management, absolves me from
responsibility in this matter Of in
dustrial relations. / am making every
effort that I possibly can to be sure
that my views will be considered,
that my voice will be heard by the
management of these concerns and 1
earnestly urge every other minority
stockholder to make a strenuous ef-
fort to bring whatever influence he
has to bear on this point. Adopting
a commonsense attitude on this all
important matter, America can con-
tinue to progress and we can enjoy
prosperity as the greatest industrial
nation in the world. Continued nag
ging. squabbling and endeavoring to
take advantage Of the other fellow.
can only lead to moro strife. greater
loss, disappointment and disaster for
every one concerned