Why did government leaders generally sympathize with business owners against labor in the late 19th century?

The government found it very easy to sympathize with businesses during the 19th century due to the fact that they were receiving money from these businesses. what was in the best interest of the business was also, financially, in the governments best interest. Aside from monetary gains, the government also believe in Laissaz-faire, which means they believed in just allowing things to run their course without any interference.