The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-09
CITY IN,EELLHG NEE.
THE COAL TRADE.

lHE QUAIL IhAUEs
The Circular Of Abe Anthracite Board-The
Opposite side of .the observation-disclosures of n
General strike on the Eight-hsur Question
"A Secession fraD, the w. II. A.-Quota-
tions, Etc.
During the past week circular to the public
has been issued by the Anthracite Board of
Trade (operators) of the Schuylkill region,
stating that it is the intention of the operators
to remain idle until the workmen will agree to
the reduced rates or until another class of work.
men can be had. The circular further dsclaims
all desire for exorbitaRt prices, and expresses
a wish that the competition in this may be the
same as in other trades, the prices being regu-
lated by the law of supply and demand.
As means of showing the unreasonabeness
of the demands of the miners, the circular quotes
the eight hour regulation promulgated at the
Last meeting of the General Council. This they
say means ten hours pay ter eight hours labor,
or is equivalent to demand for an increase of
twenty per cent on wages, which is only another
phase of the present difficulty. Should this de-
mand be complied with, say the operators, the
burden would fall upon the consumers, and so
they appeal directly to that most sensitive part,
the pocket. Dealers and consumers are called
upon to sustain the operators in resisting the
eXactions of the miners their leaders. In
return, it is promised to sell coal at reasonable
rates on a general resumption of trade.
AS an Offset to this circular IL is claimed on the
other hand, that the present movement OF the
miners 70 TO the interest OF the trade. The miners it
is said, ere the blind tools of the operators. The
difference in toll charged by the two great monopo
New York, and the ReRdng for Philadelphia, makes
fair competition between the rival ports impos-
siole. The Reading, though the shortest route,
makes use OF ITS monopoly privileges to charge
Leavier rate than the New York company. This
eing the case, when the trade is depressed and low
rices rule, the Philadelphia merchants are unable
10 sell with prQtt at as low rate those OF New
YORK suspension, the eject of which is to pro-
dHce an unnatural market with high prices, Is to
their interest, and the miners Indirectly made
use OF to accomplish this end Nonopolies are very
useful in their way, and when properly used result
in great benefit account of bringing great capital
and energy to bear for the accomplishment of GER
tain ends But when the power is abused then there
rs no greater evil. In sgch the existence OF
smaller and less powerful rival is of great benefit
both to the public and the greater power.
The capital OF the Reading Company has been able
TO overcome all such enterprises far but il an un-
Just course is pursued tie means viii not long be
wanting for the perfectiug OF an opposition.
1t is proposed by the W. b. A. to enforce the eight
Bour movement to take effect on the 18th instantly,
without regard to district. This in other words
means that in case the demand for the twenty per
cent advance is not compiled with, general strike
ing this side issue Of an eght-hour question it is
hoped TO gain what the present strike has failed to
gam from want OF general suspenslon-the increase
OF price frcn want OF supply which would make the
operators ase and willing to pay the advanced rates.
II the men in ell the regions are fools enough to thus
work into the bands of the Schuylki men, to their
own inconvenience, well and good but in that case
they have lost all claims for respect upon sensible
men, and their actions and deeds should be treated
as those Of outlaws. One organization, at least has
shown Itself unwilling any longer to be dictated to
Clair have withdrawn from the w. b. A. and have
organized an independent order of their own 1t is
hoped that others will do likewise, OIL, better still be-
come free men entirely totally Independent of all
organizations, and willing TO resi- their claims for
wages on their indy dual merits. il is not thought
probable however that the whole region viii be so
wfuly blind as TO suspend entirely.
The Reading Railroad and the Schuylkill Naviga-
lion companies have given notice that an advance
on tolls has been made, and that no drawbacks will
be allowed nntii work Is generally resumed in
SchuylRll rms VIII undoubtedly cause all the col
lieries now working in that region to suspend for
tne present
Quotations of prices are omitted on account of the
unsettled condition of the market.
The following are the current rates Of freights
from Port Richmond for the week ending July ST.
Amesbury, s22 Boston, 81; Chelsea, 81; Charles,
town and tow, So; Dayersport and dis, s2 Fall
BSf BedGr fnS ss 81 RSafsof
Saugus, s2O5 Newport s1'15 Providence, sl.75:
Warren sl'S5 Aliens Point, s1.7O; New York, s'20
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ANsNfriss OF L1fR.-on the 22d OF June lastt
the crack military organization known as the
Washington Greys, by invitation, visited the
elegant country seat of our well-known towns
man, DIR. j. IL. Schenck, and there spent the
day. The occasion was one of the happest.
The Doctor, with the liberality for which he is
distinguished had made the most ample pre-
parations for the proper reception of his guests,
many OF whom were accompanied by their wives
and children, and all passed merrily. AS a
slight token of the appreciation of the favors
conferred, the following action has been taken
by the OreyS;-
At meeting of the Artillery Corps, Washinaton
Greys held July 1870 the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted:-
Whereas, Our Corps, pursuant to cordial invita-
ton, visited the country-seat of DR.. j. II. Schenck,
on the 22d of June, 1870, where we were the
recipients OF the generous hospitality for which our
host is so justly celebrated therefore, be it
Rosolced, That we feel in our hearts, better than
words can express, the appreciation which is due
not only to him but also to all his household, for
theii zeal in their efforts to anticipate our wants,
and add to our comfort and pleasure
mingle with our wives and friends in a season OF
unalloyed festvity such as was enjoyed on this oc
casion, he has laid upon us aH obligation which we
must confess our inability to cancel.
ReselCed, That we but speak the united sentiment
OF our organization when we indulge the hope ina
the sun Of prosperity may continue to shine upoI
him and the circle OF his domestic hearth long re
main unbrOken.
ResolUtd That copy OF these resolutions be for
wareed to DR.. j. II. Schenck
The MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL REPoRT.-The following
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH, PHILADELPHIA
Saturday, July 9, ls7O.-Municipal Hospital, j
Howard Taylor, NJ. ID.
Remaining Saturday, July 2.................. IA
Received since, relapsing fever. ............8
90 other diseases. es................. A 3
Total. Observation-Disclosures. is
Discharged, relapsing fever. er...................39
other diseases observation-disclosures.
Died. relapsing fever ..:;:......'...........'.
Other diseases. s.......',..,..,'.'.' 4 o
Remaining this date. ..................... IL
Published by order of the Board OF Health.
JOHN e. ADDIcKs, Health Ohlcer.
The IRON MoULDERs UNIoN.-This morn
ing's session of the Iron Moulders Union, whic
is sitting in Common Council chamber, was de
voted to the presentation of resolutions, whic
were referred to the appropriate committees.
The only resolution adopted were one pro
viding for the election of delegate to represeu