The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-23

Washington, March 23.-(R-Def-
mite proposals from the admintstra-
ton for settlement Of the automobile
strike situation were promised labor
union leaders at conference Friday
with Hugh g. johnson. NRA admin
iStrator.
washington. March 23.-(R-ln an
other move to prevent the threatened
automobile workers strike, the leaders
OF the unions were summoned Friday
to conference at 1850 p. m, with
Hugh 8. johnson, NRA administra-
tor.
At this meeting, the labor leaders
expected to hear some definite word
from the administration, but had no
assurances as to what was planned.
During the morning, johnson con-
ferred with the automobile manufac-
turers but both sides kept strict ST.
lence as to the results.
There was q growing feeling that
Friday had definitely become the
deadline for negotiations.
Labor men spent much Of the morn
Ing sending reassuring messages to
Detroit. Flint and other points.
They still expressed confidence
President Roosevelt would uphold
their demand for elections In the in
dustry to determine the right Of the
unions to represent their members In
collective bargaining with the man
sgements~~
President Sits Tight
Having communicated his ideas to
both sides, President Roosevelt made
1t known he Is ready for further con-
ferences at any time the disputants
desire such action.
At the White House, 1t was said
there had been no overnight develop
nents since the president presented
his plan Of action to the labor rep
resentatives
Also, 1t was said, there had been
no reports from either side up to il
o'clock Friday morning.
Labor leaders. on the basis Of their
talk with the president Thursday
night, held the strike In allegiance. It
was the understanding at the. White
House this would continue pending
conclusion OF the negotiations.
Roosevelt kept his engagement list
open to receive at moments notice
either johnson, the automobile execu-
tives or the labor group.
The door was open also to the rail-
road leaders who are arbitrating their
wage dispute with Joseph B. East
man, federal railway coordinator.
Labor Men Stand Firm
Whether the president would call
automobile makers and union chiefs
again was uncertain. But the atti-
tude Of labor men was clear. Spokes-
men here plainly felt that only one
course would avert the strike.
That course, they indicated, was
announcement by the chief executive
that full observance Of the industrial
law required that elections be held to
determine what unions the workers
choose to represent them In collective
bargaining.
This would be In line with Roose-
velt's stand in previous labor disputes.
A strike Of Pacific Coast Long
shOremen due at 8 q. m. Friday was
averted by q direct presidential re-
quest. The men accepted his plan
for investigation Of the controversy
by an impartial board to be named
by him.
In the automobile situation, officials
took particular note OF q statement
from the National Automobile Cham
Der OF Commerce, countering one Is
sued by william Green. president Of
the A. F. Of 1. It charged Green with
having shifted his ground" from the
recognition issue to the statement
that the right to collective bargaining
alone was at stake.