New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
SURRENDER OF THE MINERS IN THE NORTH
ERN COAL FIELDS.

ERN COAL FIELDS.
THE STRIKE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STRIKE THREhr-
ENED AT MORE CONVENIENT SEASON
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE.l
WILKEsBARRE, Jan. pa. secret conference
OF from every district or the Northern
coal fields held here last night. The mootea ones
ton of strike formed the subject OF dehberaton and
il was thoroughly discussed for three hours IL
was resolved that 1t would be disastrous 10 the miners
TO oppose the combination at this time. AS aD orgab1
ton has not effected sufficiently strong Ia present
a solid and compact resistance. Other forcibie argu-
ments were advanced support the resolution among
them being the general stand out could not
at this time be extended definite length tor the
conclusive reason that the colliers have not enough
funds 20 support themselves aud families should be
declared It was resolved however TO proceed rapidly
in the work Of organization, and TO attain tins great
point lodges Of the National Miners Union 10 be-
instituted at all points in the region II was declared
mpotc to press the demand for 10 per cent advance
over the basis OF last year. return TO the Old basis
of 1852 The conference was composed of authorized
from each OF the live districts In La
serne; and although bitter opposition was mann
fest at the beginning against surrender the meeting
adjourned tremendously and with good feeling.
1t was said to-day by OF the representatives that
the object now will be to accumulate money IN the
treasury Of the Union and when &c IL thought enough Is
on hand general strike will be ordered. Aud the time
when this order shall be given Will be when the oper
atins companies are the midst of heavy trade and
In no position to entertain the idea OF suspension Tho
men will then dictate their own terms. This hour may
not arrive before FALL when the demand for Winter
consumption will be strong and eager or even before
the commencement Of the Spring OF 1873 The action of
the conference Is o practical abandonment now Of all
oppo.ton to the combination, and seteslthe question
OF strike It also puts phase upon the situation
and dispcls the great anxiety which has been felt
throughout the whole Of this country The victory OF
the combination the men 10 complete. and they
can suspend production until March II II he their wl
aud when the miners have been driven TO the verge
OF desttution, and totally subjected, they 10
forced sign the at reduced basis order
keep from starvation. These OF the ntsns
which coal companies take to carry their points.
CHANCES AT THE SITUATION IN TIKI LUlERNE
REGION.
l0ENRRAL PRESS DIsPArcB.l
WuKEsBARRE, Jan. 22.-Between three and
four hundred Of the Ptston and EIrnra Coal Com
pany quit work yesterday, account OF the nonp
ment Of wages due them since October last Tho
wkesbarre Coal and Iron Company posted NJ notices
to-day that they would pay Saturday OF this week.
and there will be no trouble with the that scorc
"a was threatened Yesterday Mr. Parrish President
OF the WKesbsrre Coal and Iron Company and Of the
Honey Brook Goal Company. has issued call for
meeting of the stockholders OF the two companies
In Philadelphia the 9Th OF February neat, for tho
purpose OF offering the terms Of consolidation IL 10
thought that work will not be resumed by these
companies after that time, ana friends OF the
poraton say that stopped In all their mnes
for the purpose OF expedung transfer Of property.
Accounts OF meetings be held among the Miners for
organization oil Sections received here and Ia
few DAYS ths whole region VIII be more thorcnshly
dent OF the National left for the schuyhnI
regions this morning.