Evening star., 1900-10-16
Representative Connell Talks About
the Coal Strike.
BELIEVES 4 SETTLEMENT Is NEAR
Mr.. SpreckeIs Discusses Politics
in California.
MANY VISITORS RECEIVED

Representative Connell of Scranton, who
left Washington today for his home, had
quite conference with President Mckinley
a few days ago on the subject of the strike
situation in Pennsylvania. MIR. Connel is
the largest individual anthracite coal miner
in the world. His mines are iocatedin in the
Wyoming coal region of Lackawanna
county, and hundreds of his miners are on
strike. He has always been liberal to his
men, and that fact Will probably have
strong bearing in the efforts Mr.. Connell
will at once make to end the strike. Presi-
dent Mckinley, it is stated on good author
ity, urged Mr.. Connell to do all he could
with the other operators TO settle the
strike. The President is deeply desirous OF
a settlement, not for political reasons, but
because he breads the results of such
disturbance of mining conditions. If he
could have done SO with propriety he would
long ago have suggested arbitration, which
he has consistently advocated for domestic
and international difficulties.
When Mr.. Connell left here today he was
fully convinced, IT is said, that conditions
in the coal region are favorable to an early
settlement. He believes the differences be-
tween the operators and miners will be
satisfactorily adjusted by the end of this
week. 1t is asserted that his work toward
settlement will be felt within the next few
days.
Republican Prospects in California.
John D. Spreckles, owner of the San
Francisco Call and of many sugar planta-
tions, is in Washington and called on the
President today to talk over politics in
California president Mckinley will easi-
ly carry the state said Mr.. Spreckles to
representative of The Star. HE has lost
none of his support of four years ago, and
has gained heavily from the democrats.
All over the state are prominent democrats
who supported Bryan four years ago who
are now with the republicans for this cam
paign. The republican majority of four
years ago will be greatly exceeded this
year. California, Washington Oregon and
Wyoming are certain for Mckinley. All
of these states are heartily for expansion.
They are benefting immensely by the
trade in the east. and know that much
more may be expected.
Receiving Visitors.
About $50 excursionists from New Eng
land were received by President Mckinley
in the east room this morning. In the after
noon the President received over 900 mem
bers of the Railroad Agents Association of
New England.
Samuel r. Stratton presented the Presi-
dent with a specially bound copy of his
book of funny stories.
Gen. Dyrenforth, commander of the Union
Veterans Union, and Charles l.. Pullman
were among the other visitors received by
the President
Short Cabinet Session.
Cabinet members said at the close of the
cabinet meeting this afternoon that no busi-
ness of interest was transacted. In fact
little of an official nature was discussed
Politics and personal chat chiefly occupied
the short session. Attorney General Griggs,
Postmaster General Smith and Secretary
Hitchcock were not present. They are alb
sent from the city.