The New York herald., 1871-04-11
THE COAL TROUBLES.
Mass Meeting Of Miners at Hyde
Park, Scranton.
A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
The Proposition of Mr.. Brisbin
to be Considered.
Probable Early Resumption Of
Work.

The Miners Meeting 1T Scranron-Proceseion
Through the Sfreets-Mr. Brisbin 10 be In
terviewed by a Miners COmmittec-Pros-
poets Of nm AniicabIc Settlement.
SCRANTON, April 10, 1871.
The notable event OF to-day and perhaps as
significant as anything which has taken place
since the troubles, has been
THE MEETING OF THE MINERS.
This has been the first Oflcial meeting for nearly
three months It having been understood that the
companies had proposition to make other
than that OF last November, and it was
not deemed expedient for the miners to move until
the corporations expressed disposition to treat
with them upon fair and equitable terms. Conse-
guently, for the last ninety days the miners have
listlessy waited for something to turn up. Last
evening 1t was understood that Mr.. John Brisbin,
ex President OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad and an owner Of principal part
OF the stock, would be in the city to-day and
have an interview with committee representing
the miners. Mr.. John II. Lewis, President OF the
Hyde Park district issued call for meeting, and
this morning between 1000 and 5000 miners
gathered beautiful grove in the suburbs OF Hyde
Park The speeches were made in homeiy but forc-
ble style, ard TO the tenor that the miners were
CoNTENDING FOR THEIR RIGHTS
and for the means to properly maintain their wives
and children. 1t was declared that the miners were
more united than ever, and more firm, If
possible in their determination to hold out to
tue bitter end whatever that might be. There
was exhibition OF passion on the faces Of
those men Injured to trial and danger, and In view
OF the stirring events Of the last few days the calm
ness displayed was remarkable as well as commend
| able The gathering was composed OF men from
Pittston, Carbondale and other places where lie
works OF the three great monopolies extend, and
here might be seen the gray-naned veteran OF the
mines, the stalwart man OF middle age and the
mere stripping IN years, but still miner 10 the
heart. Tne deliberations were conducted with great
ONE GENERAL QUESTION
was under discussion. 1t was declared that 1t was
the duty of the men to respond TO invitation
tended 10 them and TO do all IN their power 10 bring
about an amcable adjustment OF existing difficult
ties. To tins end it was voted that a committee OF
three he appointed to wait upon Mr.. Brlsbn and
ascertain what proposition the company had to
make to them 1t was expressly understood that
simple point and nothing more They were not
even authorized TO Intimate any proposition upon
which the miners would act. Great care was taken
to guard against any complications winch might
have tendency to interfere with the negotiations
present or prospective ana IL is noticeable IN this
regard the extreme shrewdness which they exhibit
IN their dealings with capital TO offend it as little as
possible ana at the same time to prevent 1t from
1 getting an undue advantage over them. In all their
| proceedings they have presented this trait, bur
never more thoroughly than to-day. The day of
RECoNCILIATIoN
seemed TO be close at hand for them, and they ap-
proacned It cautiously, so as to prevent 1t from
i
gers plncned. The committee instructed, there
lore to merely call upon Mr.. Brsbn, hear his views
and report at a subsequent meeting. The committee
was composed OF Adam Pnefer, James oliver and
Robert James, men Of fair intelligence and fully
closed the vast body formed in procession and
escorted the committee to the rooms OF the railroad
corps preceded the miners, ana the streets were
I greatly crowded to see the sight. Much apprenen-
sion was iet mat the moyemen, would a ca cause use more
munity, but the men were determined to carry out
their programme, and did II TO the letter, passing
! mp Lackawanna avenue After leaving the COM
| mittee at the depot buildings plock occurred
which called out Mayor Monies. who addressed the
crowd and babe them disperse. There was no un
natural excitement and The whole affair passed or
pleasantly.
THE DEMONSTRATION
was important as showing thatthe men have not been
awed By the appearance OF the troops and that their
intentions peaceaDle. The greatest interest
centres IN the negotiations which may be opened
between the opposing repreS entatyeS OF capital and
labor / say may, because 1t is by no means certain
inat Mir. BrisoIn's views will meet those OF the
miners.
it is Impossible to predict to the ultimate result
Something has been gained in bringing them to-
gether, and much good may result from the opening
interview. Ii Is quite that the company VIII
not grant the basis or tine prices OF November last,
Mr. Brisbin intlmated to-day, but 1t IS possible
that fair concessions wl be made on each side and
WORK RESUMED
at an early day. The miners still demand basis, hut
Will begin again where they left on, without regard
TO the union, If that chance offered 10 them. The
! terms offered in November by the companies VIII
L
! judge from conversations with a large number of
miners of ell natonalities. They are all opposed
| OF the umpire being influenced by the companies.
The prospect OF an arrangement has mad very
| soothing eject upon the community. Smiles have
| taken the place OF frowns and confidence Is rapidly
| driving out anxiety. When the whole history OF
these troubles Is written the people will smile more
| broadly, t. comprehend how badly they have been
frightened by men III buckram. II Is apt TO belitte
! the great excitement but regard for the truth
| renders it necessary that IL should be done. The
| main business In Scranton just now Is the discus
| sion Of
WHO WAS MOST FRIGHTENED,
relieved by occasional DEBATE to how the whole
thing might have been squelcned at the outset. The
Mayor Is soundly berated by everybody, and yet he
| did all he could under the circumstances. There
viii be another meeting OF the miners within day
Or two, when II viii be determined whether tney
4 nies. Tie probabilities are that it viii take week
| ten days TO settle the matter. Stiil hopes OF
| speedy resumption are entertained 10y all.
The Miners Council at Mnuch Cbunk-The
Question at Arbitration-The Late Ouirages.
MAucH CHUNK, Pa, April 10, 1871
The General Council OF the Miners Union met at
TINS place this afternoon Tor the purpose OF deciding
the question of arbitration and expressing the real
significance OF the recent reported Outrages, with
the ns,nes OF those they claim to be the authors
thereof. The afternoon and evening were spent IN
PRIMARY canvassng and inquiry as TO the financial
ability OF the organization TO
FIGHT THE RAILROAD CORPORATIONS
| longer II necessary The Luzerne miners nave in
7 their several districts voted the question OF
bi'ration, and decided against IL Although the
ScnaylSill miners have not yet had formal vote on
the question they generally in favor OF arpitra-
| ton. Tue question will come before the council
tomorrow and bc settled definitely. rne only
trouble thus FAR seems TO he In the selection Of
| AN UMPIRE
who shall he acceptable TO both miners and opera.
, tors. James Gordon Bennett aud Wendell Philips
have been unoficlaily suggested The miners claim