The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-03-07
PAPERS BEING CIRCULATED
BY THE READING SYSTEM.
SIGNATURES OF CITIZENS ASKED
An Appeal for the Speedy Deter
mination of the Proceedings
to Determine the Legality
Of the Recent Deal

R@AzIAL9 ollated t1roughou tn
Sohuy kill Valley and along the line Of
the Pbilad lpha and Re4ding Railroad
system, and among the miners in this re
gion, for signatures. Each petition con-
tains space for twenty FIVE names, resi-
denoes and counties
To the Honorable Robert F. Pattison, gov
ernor of Pennsylvania.
The Undersigned citizens of the State Of
Pennsy ylyania and residents of the localities set
opposite their names, respectfully represent;
That the arrangements recently consummated
for the consolidation of the interests of the
several coal producing regions, with view to
the readjustment and equalization Of prices,
will, If carried out, inure largely to the mate
rial benefit of the people of those regions and
to the citizens of the whole state
With the legal questions before your Attor-
newt General In connection with the leases and
agreements between several corporations ar
fected by this consolidation. we have nothing to
do AS citizens of the state and interested di-
rectly in her and their welfare we respectfully
sumbit to you that the intent Of the constitu-
tion to protect the material interests Of the
people of our own state viii be best Subseryed
by the futillment of the plans comprehended
by the leases and agreement in question
As the agitation and uncertainty now prevail
ing the coal trade is deferring the increase in
the price of labor, which we confidently expect
to follow a favorable decision from your Attor-
ney-General, we respectfully ask that the pro-
ceedings to determine the Legality of these let
leases and agreements be brought to a deter
minaton as speedily as is consistent with the
public welfare
The undersigned citizens of the State Of
Pennsylvania and residents of the localities
set opposite their respective names, respect
| fully represent:
That we are working people employed in the
anthracite coal mines in Pennsylvania and in
the works and operations directly connected
with the said mines, and that we are wholly
dependent for the sustenanCe and comfort OF
| ourselves and our families upon the anthracite
coal trade.
That for some years past, and at the present
| time, the remuneration Of labor in the anthra-
| cite coal regions has been inadequate to the
wants OF our people ana lnequltaDle as regards
| the relation of the wages received to the labor
and the risks involved in the mining and
preparation of coal.
That this state Of affairs has been brought
about and continued by reckless competition
between the several coal-producing regions in
the marketing of the product at tidewater
points.
That the arrangements recently consummated
for consolidation OF the interests Of these
several regions, with a view to the readiust-
out, inure largely to the material benefit of the
people OF those regions We are fully persuaded
that, without increasing the price of coal TO
consumers in Pennsylvania, the coal producers
/ and carriers can obtain such fair and equitable
prices at distant points heretofore receiving
their fuel AT less than the cost of mining and
transportation, as will guarantee an early and
substantial advance in our rates of wages.
With the legal questions before your Attor.
ney-General in connection with the leases and
agreements between the several corporations
affected by this consolidation, we have nothing
to do, AS practical miners and inhabitants OF
the regions most directly concerned, we
respectfully submit 10 you that the intent OF
the Constitution TO protect the material inter
| ests of the people Of our own state will be best
subserved by the fulhllment of the plans
comprehended by the leases and agreements in
question.
As the agitation and uncertainty now prevail
ing in the coal trade is deferring the increase in
the price of labor, which we confidently expect
TO follow a favorable decision from your
AttOrney-General, we respectfully ask that the
proceedings to determine the legality of these
leases and agreements be brought to a deter
public welfare