Omaha daily bee., 1893-05-21
70 SUPPRESS COMBINATIONS
Object of the Chicago Convention of Anti
Monopolist Leaders.
EXPLAINED TO GENERAL VAN WICK
Delegates from the Various States Expected
to Prepare Plan by Which Trusts and
Kindred Organizations Can
Bo Destroyed.

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., May 20-[Special
10 The BEE. E.l-Yesterday General Van
|vyck received the following communication
om the governor Of Nebraska, explaining
,e purposes of the Interstate conference to
nicn he had recently been appointed one Of
o commissioners from this state. The
neral had intended being present at this
Inference, but his present sudden illness
II render 1t impossible for him to attend !:
,TATE OF MINNESOTA, EXECUTIVE DEpAHT-
sNT ST.. PAUL, May IS, ls93.-Hon. Charles
Van, Wyck, Wyoming, Neb.: My Dear Sir
Am advised by the governor of your state
at he has appointed you as delegate to at
ld an interstate conference to consider
tain unlawful coal combination and other
lsts, to be held at the Central Music hall in
city OF Chicago, June Sand next.
This conference was called by me in accord
ce with Joint resolution passed at the late
ssion of our state Legislature copy OF
hich Is herewith enclosed. and from which
~ VIII note The particular reason why 1t has
kce Is TO specially discuss the subject OF the
plawful coal combination heretofore men,
oned. 1t will no doubt consider all other
usts aid rings which oppress the people, and
light be properly designated as an Inter
,ate Antitrust Conference"
This gigantic coal combination has pre-
arssts and Inflicted 0s1Rn,'Asi graat Injuries ss
pom the consumers OF coal, either for
Domestic use or manufacturing purposes, in
he way OF maintaining prices upon coal at
extortionate rates. 1t has
cached such proportions that some steps
hust be speedily taken to check its spread
Ind break down Its power. With this end In
lew, our state legislature directed me to call
)his conference In the hopes that u meeting
4 delegates for the purpose of considering the
Whole subject representing all tho states In
)he union, might suggest measures to the leg
slatures OF the different states and to the con-
ress of the United States which would break
kown Its power, besides arousing a concerted
public sentiment upon all other trusts and
lngs, to which our people are unjustiy sub
ectcd.
have corresponded with all the governors
y tho different states and territories request
ng them TO appoint delegates 10 this confer
nce. Replies have been received from large
najority OF them, sgnifying their Intention Of
having their state represented at the confer
Pnce, and every indication points to a great
lrathering OF representative men from nearly
III the states In the union.
To my mind this conference will attract the
Intention OF the gwhole world, and result in
great good toward breaking down the power,
pot only OF the coal combination, but ali other
Ubiquitous trusts and rings have no hesita-
lion In saying To you that this meeting will be
yjne of very great interest and Importance
/, 1t II the hrst conference OF the kind ever
held, and as the questions to be considered are
|Df vital Importance To the whole people OF this
vast country, sincerely hope you can make
Iyour arrangements such as Will permit your
|httendance. Yours very truly,
KNUrE NELSON,
Governor of Minnesota