The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-26
THE COAL TROUBLES.


nopolists-No Concessions TO Workmcn-
No Coal Shipments Until June-Resumption
of Work In tho Wilkesbarre and Lehish
SCRANTON. Pa, April rs, 1871.
While It Is not known definitely 10 the public what
the miners determined upon al the mass meeting
to-day, one TACT Is patent and pointed, to the effect
that no dminution OF numbers was observable IN
the gathering II was quite as large as any which
have preceded, and the proceedings were equally
harmonious. 1t is understood that there Will be
bigger hold out II the companies do not show some
spirit Of Cancellation by meeting the men upon
more equitable standard Of wages than they have
heretofore suggested. That the men all anxious
to go 10 work not be denied, but 1t is mistake TO
suppose that any respectable member Is particularly
desirous Of doing 80 at elghty-six cents diamond
car. The adherents OF the companies are endeavor-
ing create an impression at home and abroad that
there are men enough ready TO go to work to opc-
rate all the mines II they were not deferred by
fears Of personal violence. The meeting OF to-day
shows the falsity Of such statements, and estab-
lishes the fact that but very limited number OF
miners Of any nationality are willing to accept the
terms offered by the monOpolists. Ihe meetings Of
German aud irish miners have really been unni-
portant affairs when compared with the great body
OF the brotherhood. 1t Is probable that not ten
men In one hundred have shown any disposition to
accept the companies terms, Notwithstanding the
great efforts made 10 nave them do So AT any rate,
hardly percentage nave lot duty, even
under the incentive OF puDlic meetings and the clap
trap oil so-styied vigilance dOmmlttees There Is
another thing which snoud also be understood. the
men are not prevented from rcsumlng WorK by Their
fears, but by their regard for principles aud hatred
Oh the narrow policy pursued towards them by the
three great corporations i'll this county They have
no apprehenslons OIL personal Violence as Will be
found by converslng with any number OF men met
to tner Obligations ana cling to their union as the
lsraenteS chung to the Ark OF their covenant,
hence do they stu battle for their rights
who have been busy TO distract them by
fomeatng national prejudices. In all the exciting
Of the last three weeks 1t is truly remarkable
how perfectly free the miners have been nom
making threats OF any kind. They have INDUCED In
no pravado OF what they would do, or expected to
do, but have pursued the even tenor Of their way,
waiting and hoping for q gimmer OF light to show
forth through the darkness which has seemed to
settle upon them.
give this much explanation Of the temper OF the
operatives that the pubic may know what to expect
from them In the present Juncture oil AFFAIRS. The
companies will not ii Is thought. yield one little IN
the terms already proposed by them, and the miners
will be told that no new propositions can be oered
The officials have declared already that they have
no concessions to make, and that the men must go
turn UP afterwards Such is the understanding Of
the situation tonight; but 1t cannot now be said
that the parties are as much apart as ever for tue
poor miners are one day nearer the starvation
point than they were yesterday. The sentiment
among them Is 10 still hold out, Notwithstanding the
acknowledgements which surround them, and, as
stated last night IL Is probable that the mines OF the
companies viii not be IN operation before June.
work. but ii does not look as IL coal from this quar-
ter will go to market tor weeks 10 come.
There was considerable activity among the miners
OF the Wilkesoarre Coal and Iron Company to-day.
The men were served with q circular ann ouncing
that Mr.. Parrish was Wiling to submit
certain points OF difference to local board OF arbi-
tratlon. II Is likely that the plan Will prove agree
able to the miners, and 1t Is predicted tna the ext
5000 men, Will be IN operation on or before mex
Monday.
a speedy and satisfactory result The only really
dark spot In the coal regions just now is in and
around Scranton. day or two VIII determine how
long this state OF things Is to last here.
Wiikcsbarrc Galleries In observation-disclosures
sition OF the Coal and Iron Company Con-
corning the Regulations Of the Mines
Guarding Against Strikes.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25, 1871.
A despatch from wilkesbarre says:-six collieries
In this vicinity have gone 10 work-namey. the En-
terprise. Port Bowkley, Pleasant Valley, Warrior
Run, Nottingham and Chauncey.
The following proposition has been submitted by
the wlkesbarre Coal anu Iron Company to the Com
mittee OF Mners:-
If difficulty No be first satisfactorily arranged the
their eSleries before the t Of May under the follow
seail pass the Following resolutions - ~
1a s sS the e AS4 Of Mr. w ,na
hna between the men and ne company and hereby pledge
Resolved That standing committee OF six persons be cho
three by the company three the men, to whom all
Stser Inference. which may hereafter arise between
ready sees Sga the decision OF Jase Ewe shall
submitted for settlement ority Of whom shah make
and In committee shall be able
a shall choose a seventh umpire
whose snail be hnal and binding the parties
be further resolved, That hereafter If any difficulty,
disagreement dissatisfaction shall arise the
the the work al the coieres shall
not suspended, but the shall keep
and leave all differences to be settled by the
committee mentioned the second resolution.
CHARLES PARRISH, President.
There Will be a meeting OF the Wiikesbarre Coal
ana Iron Company's men this evening TO take action
upon the above proposition.
The Miners Asking for a Conference TO Settle
Difficulties.
HYDE PARK Pa, April 25, ISL
The only result OF the miners meeting here to-day
was the sending OF letter to Mr.. Storrs, asking the
directors OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Company, or q committee thereof, to meet them,
with view Of settling the difficulty.
ASHLAND, Pa, April 25, 1871.
The operators proposition was accepted by the
miners oI district No. o. at q meeting held III