The Labor enquirer., 1885-02-14

tsmpsny iths J view toE 81 saaint-
mont Of the dlfficulty. g
An enthusiastic meeting Of all the
operators and coal dealers was held on
Thursday in this city, and they ex-
tended to me the privilege Of bsing
preesnt and staIinssps1k In the delib-
erauohs. The msetine ia been con-
vened to allow tie Unl6n Pacific Coal
company's repres entat attve Che chance
to discuss tie merits aud desasrits Of
the "a and $46O basis with the other
operators and coal dealers concerned.
My views upon this trouble were
submitted and / made an appeal to
have the difference compromised.
They were given to understand that
we propose to confine our dealings
strictly to the OPERATORS direct, and
that to sustain this basis in the inter
est of coal DEALERS, was going beyond
our province. That we would fulfill
our obligations with the companies,
providing they would endeavor to
handle the matter in spiritthat would
tend to a speedy settlement. And I
am satisfied that there is disposition
to be honorable. Suggestions were
thrown out which if adopted must GER
tainly result in permanent good, and
1t is to be hoped that NJ. Clark will
agree for them to be put into practice.
Ifso, trouble will come to an end, and
I trust it is to be the end Of all trouble
in the north.
In legislative circles matters are NOV
ing along smoothly. The legislative
committee are working in deep ear
nestness. House bill No. 20S, provid-
ing for the adjustment of all iron
cladsn and the truck system has
been reported favorable by the house
committee. House bill No. 212 by
Mr.. Quillan, providing for the prompt
of wages on or before the
10th day of each month, has met with
an unpleasant fate. The fate of those
bills intended to make organizations
among men crime, must surely be
be ETERNAL death.
Tho committee on arrangements for
the coming demonstration will have a
report to make in another column.
BY the next issue the arrangements
for the day will be completed and will
be given In full. The prospects now
indicate very large concourse of peo-
pie. A special train will be ran over
the Denver, Utah & Pacific railroad
that will pour in our friends from the
north, and delegations will arrive from
all quarters of the state. I will make
to have suitable head
quarters provided for our men on that
day, and will report next week.
Statisticians and check weighmen
will please fill out blanks carefully.
Make no exaggerations but give me in
facts and figures. We want
to show up our condition in good
shape. &tEt.
have had the pleasure of perusing
the first annual report of John Mcneil,
Esq, state inspector of mines, and am
free to say frankly that the same is q
credit to the author. His suggestions
and recommendations for improved
legislation for the working and in
spection of coal mines should certainly
be put into practical shape.
The bills pefore the house providing
for improved laws appertaining to-
mines and mining should receive the
support of every. honest legislator,
among them the bill making 1000
pounds OF. coal one ton, and that pro-
viding for the appointment of an assist
aut mine inspector. :.
We will keep our eye on the mem
bers that cast their votes against those
and shall certainly brand
them as foes.
Movements of great Importance on
foot that at this stage will not be wise
to reveal publicly, but shall continue
to advice my constituents to organize
and educate diligently.
Yours ever in the cause.
JOHN L. LEWIS.