The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-19
MAUCH CHUNK. April 1871.


and presiding Judge OF the district comprised by
the counties Of Columbia, Sullivan and Northum-
berand. He ID best known for his strict integrity,
fmparr'alltY ana profound knowledge OF his pro-
fession.
The meeting was called to order at eleven O'CLOCK
and Judge Eiwell introduced to the Arbtrators. Mr..
George w. Cole president Of the meeting, then In
formed the gentlemen on both sides that Mr. Elwell
would listen to them
Mr.. CLARK, Of the operators, arose and stated for
the information of the umpire that the operators
met here by invitation of the miners agree
able to notice published In the press
to arbitrate the questions that come up In
connection with the present troubles He said the
operators came here fully empowered TO negotiate
differences between their constituents by their &C.
ton. and he would like to know II the delegates OF
OF the miners were as fully empowered TO act for
their constituents. He noticed that some of the
delegates from the upper counties not present.
and would like to know II 1t arose from misun-
derstanong, or from the fact that the miners OF the
upper counties would not arbitrate. Let us under
stand how we are situated ut the start.
Mr.. KELLY. President Of the Miners Union, said
Mr. I. b. Gowen has said this is not question Of
wages. We think there question of q control
OF the mines We VIII concede that We wish to
meet the operatives in concilitory manner, aud
hear what they have to advance.
The PREslrENr-Mr. Clark. Is that an answer to
your question:
Mr. CLARK-If there is not question or wages or
question OF the control of the mines. what is the
umpire here for?
Mr. WALLIS, miner OF the Lehigh reg on said:-
II the question Of wages is exempted am empow-
cred 10 go far ANY other delegate; IL not am
instructed TO withdraw from the board
Hr. CLARK said that l did not believe there
region. In regard to Mr.. Gowen saying that
wages was not the question l cannot believe
that he intended to convey such an I'M
preston, or that the operators are disposed TO
to interference, that some times there are three or
four men 70 work IN the e, mines VINO do not belong
them. Work ceases, ana the mine is idle. Is this
not control OF the miness Another thing
is S soms time that during
about the mine, such as pumping, &C., &c
Some or the old miners. who appreciate what their
emdloyers are losing, 20 to work and keep the
water out OF the mine and do other little odd JOBS.
SO soon as resumption has been In progress u few
days notice is received that these men have broken
the laws Of the Worklngmen's Benevolent Associa-
ton, and must be discharged. Mr. President If
that great operator does not stand by these men, be
Is devoid OF the common attributes OF humanity.
Judge ELwELL-Gentemen, when am in court
1t Ii usual 10 have some points on which to decide.
l am unable, from the debate. to see what point,
am to consider. had better retire until you reduce
SING replied-Mr. President, we are here on the
defensive. l assume that the operators have their
points made up. We Will meet these questions, one
by one. that our unpractised brains may not be
mudded.
and Ille control oil the mines.
10 discuss 1t, and are prepared to beet the matter
Iarly | think we fully understand your oler
enanating from Philadelphia February %.
Mir. Clark and his confreres then retired and drew
from recent proclamation from Governor Geary,
dated April Q, ISL. IL reads as follows:-
y for any or ASSOCIATION Of per
vent any working when they please
alike BY such vosnce or aey ess ." p an
whomsover hs Choose 10 O. employs and ~ employing
may be agreed upon between the employer and the
Mr.. Clark asked that the above paragraph be &C.
liercs In the future.
Adjourned to two O'Clock in the afternoon.
Afternoon Session.
Mr.. CLARK read paper from the operators on tho
above paragraph, WEIGH gave their translation Of
Of the above paragraph. 1t said:--Wo regard the
following acts as being coerslve, according to the
above article.
Fir-The refusal work because men do not nav the
c,ed-The in order that operators may
compelled to take back who have been dsha reed
TO men who have previously been employed any
Thd-Ths refusal to work when men not belonging the
Iou M.The attempt to regulate snnu contracts after
subject 10 the nieerence suppression action Of any
FytTne operators agree that shall discharged
for any Lawful d. or properly authorized oac. action as
charged quits he his and leave
tue oPcn io Wnom oPcators choose 10
The question OF wages was then advanced The
operators through Mr.. Clark, made the following
olrer:-
ISL NOV sHSsn
ADVANCE Or decline upon wages and Sn' e Contract rsa
M s ssa; prs % s ssss
s 81 per a At sr so than sssy
s'i ' ssA 9F 10 s i: "ss ss
work S'ssa 70
and decline e, twelve and , per
and decline in the price Of coal a. hre
@ fSd rgf s% we fs 70 s a az the hs
GO to work IN higher rates q |. g work
new basis when coal SIX dollars per ton ON board at Eliza
Resolve secure harmonious working IN the future we
propose tina. IN each region there shall be Of
operators snail be referred ali differences they
smen an nm shall BE- called who.s decision sha be
binding both parties Work to be continued until
President Keaey stated that the miners had some
propositions TO advance and their secretary read
the f0llowing:-
To the PRESIDENT AND AKMBERs or TnR JOINT BOARD
SxsTIInrsla am instructed by those representing the
MoeIs' and Lsbcrers, Benevolent Association
II sss Inst. lake place the s.sSs
day work. S6 30 week made laborers SI3 TO- outside
laboers GA These prices TO be paid when the
pr,cc OF COAX to be sscertaned by COMMITTEES
members Of the Anthracite Board OF Trade
and Laborers Benevolent Association, IS 60 at New
city and for three cents
that figure one cent advance In wages shall, be paid.
SodResunption TO take place In the Lehgh region and
those parts Of Carbon county not counted belonging
that region. but whose regulated according to
those paid In the Lehgh region, the 25h inst
thereafter practicable the when suspen
sion took lace In December last
Representatives OF the liners In the employ OF the
for having adopted 20 adhere o ne
demand and to submit the question Of wages srbra-
ton Mt other In Luxerne where there has been
difficulty about the question OF wages The prepared
to the question OF interference Is decided
Fou I've desire distinctly understood that
authorized 10 10 the establishments arba
ton TO settle dsputes that may possibly In the future
orr authority being limited to an adjustment the
dnculy; or, IN palmer terms opening ot the
present deadlock We desire, further, - inform you
that the men In the Lehsh region positively refuse
to accept any reduction from terms In force 70 the