THE PELORUS GUARDIAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2, 1890. Arbitration.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 63, 2 September 1890, Page 2

THE PELORUS GUARDIAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2, 1890. Arbitration.

Arbitration has beep for many years important clause inserted-in most leases or agreements which ! embrace, any significant . points that ! may possibly be misinterpreted or |may arise during the currency of the i I deed,, and in many cases, fortunately 1 for both parties, such a provision had been provided before the dispute arose, because much unpleasantness is often '■ avoided, and an all-round saving judiciously effected. Now, let us ask !if legislation could not do something !to meet the present requirements of the : great'- social problem which wears such a serious aspect in the colony, and a comprehensive statute be framed on suitable lines, which might henceforth arise belwefitntabcmr. and capital could be referred to a proper ! Executive legally considersuch important matter*. This body composed of representatives from each = party would form an Arbitration Committee, who would hear all grievances and' endeavour to provide a remedy,' their decision to be final in all «ases, until acertain period had elapsed, when either party would be at liberty to challenge the award and have a rehearing by guaranteeing' all the ex- , pense* to be incurred. We know that; conventions have aceomplished at the j present day what the sword and bay-; onet had to do in years gone by, and! as most of the disputes and strikes: which occurred during ithe last! century, have been finally settled byj we would suggest that early steps should be taken by Parliament on the lines indicated, but if the' people are earnest; in their they, must not forget to do .their,, part in the great battle ait the forthcoming elections, for under our liberal franchise they have the power lb return true' democratic representajtiyeg and they slhould ,leave no .atone unturned to place men in Parliament ■of sound principles who will not: be afraid td : stand up ; for their just rights and privileges. For all leading statesmen must admit the,day has arrived when labour must be recognised on its meritg as superior to in every sense, and jn the j to . occupy a higher sphere. in conse- \ qiience. The Bible tells us that God j created man in his own image, but ho where ab we told that capital was created' by the same gjiandard. Those who worship the ; golden calf generally come to grief in the end, so ; while \ we are prepared to admit that capital i has its rights to protect, we assert ihey are only secondary to the welfare of living, thinking, human beings endowed with soul, spirit, and eternal life, therefore in the struggle now, pending we say emphatically; "Act! only in a constitutional way, obey the laws of our country, be moderate but firm in all ; reasonable demands, close up your ranks boys, be true to yourgelyeg so as to support each other, ifchen stand by your colours engrossed with this carnal truth 'Do unto, others as ye would .should do unto" 'you? and it requires' no 'prophet; to: foretell.ihat3you,iwjll.triumph in the! end. Then when the position is re-': versed as it will be, and greater powers are entrusted to your discretion, Beyer ■ forget in all real grievances they must be based on the grand old English maxim of Equity and Justice."