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; THE OREGON ' DAILY JOURNAU PORTLAND .THURSDAY EVENING, ' APRILV 13. 1911. ;CRbStE PROBLEMS AT BAIIEI HERE San Francisco Cannot Com .pete With Other Cities-Be- " cause of "Closed Sho0 " Cialms One Speaker. " '-In evpjfr organisation will be foynd lome men'viio art not willing to ba fair wjtn their fellow men. be he employer or employe. This Is the man we have to keep after to do the flfcht' thing." Thu Bpoke D.' P. N, Little, president ' of the Union Iron "Worka, of Von An celea. and chairman of the executive committee of th-a Kmployera' and Found '. era' association, of that city, when In troduced aa one of the apeakere at the Paxlflo Coaat Amalgamated Kmployera 'aaeoclaUonB' banauet at the Commer- olal elub 'laat niahL - - "1 "In every .organization 'will he found ome men who aeum bent on doing the . vronz rather than right to tneir iei- ' , low man," the speaker repeated,1 "and this Ja the fellow we In Loa Angelea have to deal with In aucceaafully pro moting the 'open ahop' policy. "In our city we hare devoted more ttme to see that labor la fairly treated v than to aubdue union labor. ' Alma Are Stated. "Vim aee to It that men, women and children are not overworked, that (hey are given fair- wagea and that they ere employed ' under conditiona aatiafuctory and aucn inai win inuuit mi in tcreit la their work and employment "Jf we refuse employes the right to organize, we must give them something lh return, and tlrat as a square deal and . , falr treatment, We are aiming to do that In hot Angeles, and with success, I believe," J. V. Tatterson, of Momn Brothers shipbuilders, of Seattle, nald he thought If omploycrs had assumed the reapon- : alblUty that goea with- the trust, it would have been Impossible for a third party, the labor union,- to have come be tween, lie contended tUat the ulti mate object of the labor union la pol itical. He could see no reason why there should be any dealings at all with truile unions. ( , "If we have the right to work any where permitted by law, why should we consult a third party ,f he said. J. H. Gibson, president of the Everett Cliairtber of Commerce, chairman of tha l-:mpioyers and Manufacturers' asso ciation, of that place, and treasurer of tli Sumner Iron works, told of a very ailhf Interest In the open shop move ment In his district, saying that Bell- IriKliain has revived Interest in its em pL'uviT.s' association, although Indus trial plants there have been operated under open shop principles for many years. Taooma for "Open Shop." vVultur Hlsk, secretary of the Em - plovers' association at Tacoma, said that Tacoma employers are strongly in favor of the Taciflc coast movement and that Tacoma today stands perhaps m-arer being an "open shop" town than . any other on the Pacific coast. tli fan Francisco chamber of com merce, and president of the Citizens' alliance, spoke on what union labor has' dona to Han Francisco and what the Baa Francisco manufacturers and buel- iipss men are going to do about It. He explained that immediately' after the Mi fire, conditions were such that la bor had no difficulty In enforcing, all kinds of conditions, while the business men and manufacturers were doing' their beet to build up from the ruins, of Jne stricken ety, but that they believe now that every mart should be entitled to "work: for whom and how much he-likes without "consulting a third party.- " ' "Our motto," aald Mr, derate!, "la q'uarl - rights to both non-union and "tinfon labor, but special privileges to none. we believe that all , collective demands should be met by a collective answer, so that if a' union dalegate rants to discuss matters with an em ployer he should take it up with a dele gate from the employers, 'and n6t with tne individual employer1. Cannot Compete, Ei Says. "The 'closed shop' has affected our competitive Industry, so that we are en tirely out of the race, and all the man ufacturing we do is of a local character, excepting establishments that observe the 'open shop' policy. These things are not pleasant to tell, but the truth may as well he known." F. T. Cope, president of the Em ployers' association of Vancouver,, Ji. C, spoke of , conditions there, saying that the fight was not! so much against the union men as the walking delegates, whom he described as nothing but poli ticians. "These men themselves -are not In' sympathy with the trouble that these walking delegates are causing and into which ' they are being forced by these politicians," . Mr. Cope concluded. Major, Willis Dodd, of, the Ohmen En gine company, San Francisco, wliofrep- reaentad tha metal trades association; contended that t ' cltlea should , ba ctuiM on to act aa arbiter v airncui tlea such that now confronting Ban Franclaco. "A city." aald Major Dodd, "must stand as arbiter , In, all rontro- versiea thntdlacrlminataiagainat tnat city. I believe that publlo opinion will eventually-furnish tha solution to-the problem now- confronting us." - . Wheelwright Ala BjieakB. , William, D, Wheelwright of this city. was the first speaker Introduced by Toaatraaster J. K, Wetherbee, and he delivered a roaaterfuj claaale. on tha aim between employer ana , employe, aettlng forth both sldee of the question and .explaining that both aldea have re sportstbilltlea' and that the tyranny of unionism la dangerous and destructive. He also, pointed out tha duties that em ployer owea to his emplpyes, in no un certain language. v "The existence of the labor union,' he said, "la due to the greed of the em ployer, hja oppression of the laborer, his neglect of the commonest- precau tiona -tor his aafety. The labor union must be dealt with, not only as a fact, but as a fixture; " It has coma, to stay and any attempt on the part oftemploy era to crush It. will fall. The laborers have the right to act together for their protection, provided alwaya that their action be equitable and lawful, and en lightened humanity will aee that they are protected in that right. Labor Criticised, Too. "Oft' the other hand there la no ques tion that In the reaction that waa aura to come from the unjust and Inhumane treatment of the laborer by the em ployer, the pendulum has awung too far the other way. - Organized labor haa arrogated to Itself the right to dic tate to trie employers, not only what wagea they shall pay, but that medloc rlty ahall receive the same reward aa excellence, that they shall refuae env ployment to thoae who are not mem bers of a labor union, and they have endeavored to enforce their clalma by many unlawful- practices. "The only way to meet the situation and bring about industrial peace. Is for the employers to rise out of the foul atmosphere engendered of the breath of warring factions, which dlma the light of reason ' and quickens the Impulses of revenge, and take their position -on the plane of a broad humanity; offer fair terms to the laborer, let him un dcratand that the amount, of hla wages and the permanency or hla employ ment depend entirely upon Mm and the character of his service, recognize hi right to belong to a union, and thus present a platform that ahall commend Itself to all-classes Including- that very Urge class of laborers who dread the tyranny of unionism only lees than they fear that qf capital aa fair, reaaonaole and considerate. " CanoessloBB Are Beqttlred, "The tits haa come when there must be concessions;. I don't say conces sions to any 'unreasonable or unjustifi able demands such as are now , being presented by that peculiar form of or ganized' labor that we have to deal with today. But' on Ahelr part 'the laborers must give up any attempt at tyranny. Thfey may exercise their right to agree among themaelvea on auch wage aa they will accept, and they may exercise, their option to leave their employer and -work for other people on remain Idle, and. they may leave In a bodjr. or one by one as they see ru, cut-they must not at tempt to Interfere with the right of any man to work for whom he pleases and for. what sum he pleases, or having advised him in gthe matter, to molest him In his labor, or to. Intimidate him in -the display of a hostile force. In other words, tho labor union must put Itself on the same plane of Justice and equal rights that the employers asso ciations must occupy 'themselves." The banquet was attended by about 250 employers, sbout SO of whom were Lfrom other cltlea. on the coast. fiAILROAD COMMISSION TAKES UP WELLS FARGO . (fTJalted Frew teases. Wire.) Sacramento, Cal., Aprll-W.-yQovernor Johnson' In a statement regarding the Investigation by the state railroad com mission Into the Wells Fargo Express company's rates, aald: "On account of innumerable com plaints against the rates of the Wells Fargo Kxpress company brought to our attention, we" have submitted tnem to tne railroad commission. The commit sran win judicially Investigate the charges and ascertain both sides of the question. They will lender a deter mination In accordance with their findings." REFERENDUM POSSIBLE ON BENTON COUNTY'S SIX RAISES IN SALARY Salem Bureau of The Journal.) Salem, Or., April 13. 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Bex , " Real Garden.' Cal) quiry came to the secretary of .state's office yesterday from Mc- Fadrlen & Clark, attorneys at rorvallis, asking for a copy of 4 the law cnaqtej by the last legls- 4 Jatur increasing the salaries qf ,,the,offlrlals of Benton county. 4 Jt Is the Intention of some of the a cltlsens of tet county to refer 4 the salary increases fo a vote of 4 the people at the .next .general eleotldn'. s The , hill was Introduced ' by Representative 1. O. Bonebraike of Benton county. It Is similar to a bill vetoed by Governor Chamberlain two years ago, which was put through the legls- ' latum by Mr. Bonebrake. It In- creases the salr.ry of; the county 4 Judge of Benton c'bunty from $720tf $900 a year; the ealaVy 4 of the county treasurer from $500 f to J7fi0; county, clerk from $1600 to $1600; county recorder from 4 $1200 to $1400; the sheriff from 4 $1600 to $1800, and assessor from 4 $S0O to $1600. Paeilo Branch J. H, BROWNrfl.' BRONCHIAL TROCIIE9 can e depended upon to relieve Sore Thraat, iloarseneBSt Uouehina; Bpeita and all lung affee--tiona. Thejr have done thia-for. half a oentory. Absolutely narmleescontaln no opiates. s v Price. 25c, 60 and SI XM. SuDpUfree V- Joha f. BoVn A Son V " " Beaten. Maw, DEAtH UNDER AUTO DUE. , TO SLIPPERY PAVEMENT (Special Dlapatet. to 'Tb JirnaM ' South Bend, Wash., April Acci dental death was the yerdict of the coroner's Jury which. s;esterday after noon' Investigated f the, death of .Lee El liott, who'on Tuesday, at Raymond, was run over and killed by" U. A. EHsworth'ia automobile.- Eye-witnesses' testified- that Elliott on his bicycle -and Ellsworth' In -tils automobile were rapidly, approach- inar each other at right angles when Elliott swerved, sharply to avoid col lision, his wheel skidded g"on Mi Icy pavement and he was thrown under", the rear wheels, of . the car t v , This accident fill cause the V city councils of Raymond and South Bend to pass stringent' ordinances regulating the speed of automobiles within the .city' limits. It ! predicted. -, 1 i - ; Boy Is Rescued. ' . ' t (United Press' Leased Wlra, . Rafi . VrancfBco, April 13. Melville Doolin 1 J, missing fmmJ Oakland since last .week, was rescued from-the whgl-'i Ins ahtp iJiplta ln yie bay today; Just I ' -. . , r . . I ' ' . i .-. fl , as the Vessel 'was holating anchor for a cruise In' the Arctic. The rescue was made by a posse of harbor police. The lad had confided , to a' companion that he waa going to -sea, for 111 a month, and tho companion notified, the boy's parents. , ... ; -tl 1 ... , . t , Wilson Will Speak at Banquet. (Called rrM Caa Wire Jndlanapolls, ind., April -II. With Governor Marshall and Oovemor Wood row Wilson of New Jersey' as the sta attrition the V National Demooratlo Achievement tanquatt- ariii be held here tonight. William 1 J. Bryan and Gov ernor Harmon ofx Ohlowlil be unable to attend. - '': Oovemor Wilson arrived at noon and was cordially greeted by Governor Mar shall. At the banquet Wilson will speak on "tha Democ ratio Party and -the Pre a ant" Other speakers will be Governor Lee Cruca- of Oklahoma. Governor James Hawley of Idaho and John. Tem ple Graves. , 4- visit'' WtSSri WOK Wl Edition witu raciec WtSTL'J J see 11 r And see the beat lald-out and most highly Improved residence 7A1K In Portland. .. Then you will do the rest. lValTatXL A OUT eaptlratea all whe It. The marvelous beauty of Its landscaping, the artistically earred and contoured streets. . handsome private hemes, large private park and natural lake all go to give XtAUXEUaTtrKST an Individuality all Its own. There are to be 200 new. homea built In I,aurelhurat this year: more than 80 have been contracted for slnoe' January 1. Leurelhuret lota are lowest In price $900 i . and up 10 per cent cash, I per cent a month. Take Rose City Park, Eaat GUsan or Montavllla cars IS min utes from arhopplng oenter. BCXBD h artrmPalT. ales Afents, rnonii Main lbus, a-iois. J. H. Delahonty, Agent at Tract. hi Cortett Fhoae Bast 89. ZL Everything New for Easter Bee that your eyes are looked after at once, so as to have your glassea with the mat of the new articles. Nothing Is more becoming than a pretty pair of eye glasses. Come In and visit my optical depart ment, I employ a graduate, registered optometrist. Lenses, aphero flat, In your frm tl.OO Lenses, sphere flat, in alum. fram 1.50 Lenses, spheror flat. In gold filled frame S3.SO "f' -.Meniscus (curved). In gold filled eye glass mount ln 5.00 STAPLES, the Jeweler 'WSKfi.- m Easter iiiiy Both men and women will find it to their advantage from a money-saving poini to purchase their Easter Outfits from Gevurtz Bros. "Bi Eastside Store." Low rents, economical organization and correct buying enable this house to offer garments of the highest class at prices which mean a great saving over those prevailing on the tll..i C!J. .f II I nr. ! , . wcm oiac or mc nvcr. we are quoting exira special prices, too, for this before-Easter Sale of Men's and Women's Suits. Ladies' Tailored Spring Suiis for Easy Terms-Open a Charge Account The Suits in this offering are made with jackets varying from 20 to 26 inches in length, many in the new box effect with raised waist line, indicative of the Empire model; ef fectively trimmed with new style braids; shawl, sailor and notched collars. Skirts are plain gored, with apron effects, inverted plaits and habit back. Materials include serges, nov elty mixtures, checks, worsteds and black satins. Coats have fine peau-de-cygne and fancy silk linings. Easter Special in Eats ' aV (EE 0) 1 . J 3K See our great special offer in Millinery Section for the Easter time. These are exceptional values at our price. All the latest Spring styles, (g 5- IIS CornefE3urnsi AndUnionAvenue ALTERATION at OF Cloaks, Suits, Skirts, Waists and Dresses f his sale is forced upo,n us owing to hav ing sold our lease at the Litt store, and we vacate Saturday, April 15. We must arrange to take care of the two large stocks in one store, Tb do this, great alterations are necessary, and both stocks must be greatly reduced. In order to do this quickly, every garment in both stores goes at HALF PRICE Get Your EASTER , Apparel Here at Half Price We BOTH STORES BOTH STORES BOTH STORES BOTH STORES $100.00 GOWNS $50.00 $75.00 (GOWNS . . . . $37.50 $50.00 GOWNS $25.00 $40.00 GOWNS $20.00 $30.00 GOWNS $15.00 $25.00 GOWNS $12.50 $20.00 GOWNS $10.00 $50.00 SUITS $25.00 $40.00 SUITS $20.00 $35.00 SUITS $17.50 $25.00 SUITS s $12.50 $20.00 SUITS $10.00 EVERY GARMENT NOT PRICED HERE, AT HALF This Week Ends the Business Forever in This Location Move Saturday, April 15th BOTH STORES WILL BE OPEN NIGHTS EASTER WEEK CLOSING-OUT ALE OF Cloaks, Suits, Skirts, Waists and Dresses This is positively the last week at the Litt Store. Every garment in the store will be closed out this week at HALF PRICE. Take your choice from any garment this week at. half;. Waists, Skirts, Petticoats, Slips, Suits, Coats, all Spring and Summer goods at the Litt Store, 351 Washington street. 134 Sixth St., Corner-; of Alder, Opposite the Oregonian Building At the Litt Location 351 Washington Street v Opp. Grand Theatre X 'Sir - if'