Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-10-13

Unions VIII Not Be Active in Con-
yention-Delay to BE Avoided.
Hazleton, Pa, Oct. S.-A conference
which is believed to mark the tegin-
ming of the end of the anthracite coal
miners strike, which enters on it's
fourth week tomorrow, was held at the
headquarters of the United Mine Work
ers here Sunday afternoon. Fred
Ditchell and the presidents of the Lack
awanna and Lehigh Valley divisions,
John Fair, Schuylkill valley and others
were present. Although no informa-
ton was given out, it was known that
the question Of calling a joint conyen.
ton was the prominent issue discussed.
The conference will be held at Scran-
ton unless something unforeseen should
arise between now and the time of issu-
ing the call. Besides taking I'D the
matter of call for a convention it is
understood a basis of representation
was considered. The three district
presidents made full reports of the con-
ditions in the respective districts. Pres
ident Mitchell after the conference said
he would have something to say to-
morrow in regard to the convention.
If the date has been fixed only Mr..
Mitchell and his colleagues know it.
President Mitchell says that not one
official of the mine-workers will take
a hand in any action the convention
might take, as the men must them
selves settle everything that comes be-
fore them. The belief is general that
the miners will accept the increase.
Most of the mine owners who have
granted the wage concessions don't
specify in their notices how long the
advance shall remain in force, and it
Is not likely that an attempt will be
made by the miners in convention to
open negotiations with the operators
looking to a concession in the matter
President Mitchell and other leaders
are strong advocates of an annual wage
schedule similar to that in force in the
bituminous coal fields. If this propo-
sition and that relating to the aboli-
tion Of the sliding scale are brought be-
fore the convention and negotiations
with the mine owners are opened it
might considerably delay the settle
ment of the strike.
Convention Ordered.
Shenandoah, Oct. S.-President Mitchell
has issued call for a convention of mine
workers OF the three districts comprising
the anthracite field to meet in Scranton,
Pa, on Friday next. The text OF the call
is as follows:
Temporary Headquarters United Nine
Workers, Hazleton, Pa, Oct $40 all
Miners and Mine Employees of the Anthra-
cite Region-Brothers: In view of the
fact that the mine operators have posted
notices offering an advance in wages for
merly paid, and believing it to be our
plain duty ito consult your wishes as to
our future action. we deem it advisable to
ask you to select delegates to represent you
in convention.
You are therefore notified that con-
vention will be held in Scranton, Pa, begin
ming Friday, October II, at 10 a. m.
The basis of representation will be one
vote for each 100 persons on strike, OF II
desired, one delegate may represent as
many as 500 ine-workers, but no dele
gate will be allowed TO cast more than
five votes.
Each delegate should have credentials
signed by the chairman and secretary of the
meeting at which he is elected, and When
ever possible credentials should bear the
seal of the local union.
JOHN MITCHELL,
President L. NJ. W. A.
T. d. NICHOLS.
President District No. l.
THOMAS DUFFY,
President District No. Z.
JOHN FAaEY.
President District NO. 9.
n. B.-Delegates will be notified OF
the hall in which the convention VIII be
held upon their arrival in Scranton.
After the call had been issued 1t was !
learned that the convention will be held
in Music hall.
Work on the new Catholic hospital
will begin early in the spring. 1t Will