, 1874-01-23
THE UNEMPLOYED.
The Wyoming Coal-1lincrs Abandon
Their Proposed Strike.
Work to Be Resumed in the Schuyl'
kill Region on Monday.
Workingmen's Assemb1ages Dispersed
in New York City.

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Sp.c;al Dispa.ch t" The Chicago Tribune
WuKEsDARRE. Pa, Jan. pa secret confer
ence OF representatives from every district Of
the northern coal fields was held here last night.
Tie mooted question Of q strike formed the sub
ject Of deliberation, and it was thoroughly die
cussed for over three hours. 1t was resolved
that it would be disastrous to the miners to
oppose the combustion at this time, as
ORGANIZATION has NOT BEEN EFFECTED
sufficiently strong to present solid and COM
pact opposition. Other forclble arguments we're
advanced to back up the resolution, among them
being that a general stand-out could not at this
time be extended to any definite length, from
enough fluids to support themselves and fami-
lies should war be declared; but, again, it was
resolved to proceed rapidly on the work OF or
gaoiza!iop, and, to attain this great point,
Lodges Of the National Miners Union we're
to be constituted at Ill the points in the regio
It was declared
111roL1T1c TO FORCE THE DEMAND
for 10 po7 cent advance over the basis
of last year, OF return to the old
basis OF 1859. The Conference WAS COM
each of the five districts in .Luze1ne. and
although some bitter opposition WAS manifested
ct the beginning against any surrender, yet the
meeting adjourned harmoniouslS and with good
feeling,
Your correspondent WAS informed to-day by
one Of tho Representatives that the object will
be to accumulate money in the treasury Of the
Union, and when the hour arrives when it is
thought enough is On hand,
GENERAL STRIFE WILL BE ORDERED,
and the t1ne when this order shall be given shall
be when the operating companies are in the
midst Of G heavy trade and in no position
to entertain the idea of suspension. The
men will then dictate their own
terms. This hour may not arrive before next
fall when the demand for winter consumption
will be strong and eager, or even before tho
commerce Of the spring OF 1875.
The action Of the Conference is q
PRACTICAL ABANDONMENT
now of Ill opposition to the combination, and
definitely settles the question OF strike. It
also puts new phase upon the situation, and
dispois the great anxiety and uneasiness which
has been bred throughout the whole OF tho
country.
TIE VICTORY OF THE COMBINATION
over the men is complete. and tney can suspend
production until Harch if it DO their will. and
then, when the miners have been driven to the
verge Of destitution and are totally subjected,
they can be forced to sign the contract at re-
duced basis. in order to keep them from starya-
ton. These are some Of the means which coal
companies take to carry their points.
WIL1EsBAnRE. Pa. Jnu. 22.-Botween 800
and 800 men of the Pittston and Eimira Coal
Company quit work ycrterday on account Of the
uon-payment Of wages, due elnce October last.
Accounts Of meetings to be held among the
miners for organization in a!l sections, are re-
ceiyed here, aud but few days will elaree until
the whole region will te more thoroughly or
ganized than for year8 before.