The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-10

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Numerous
conferences looking to the settlement
of the anthracite cold miners strike
were held in this city today, but to-
night at 10 o'clock there was no ev1-
dence given to the public that any re-
suits have been reached. Rumors of
settlement flew thick and fast, but
when any one of the conferees was
approached he almost invariably an
swered to questions concerning the
consultations: II have nothing to
say
The conferences are still going on
tonight, but the impression prevails
that if any basis of settlement is
reached it will not be announced until
tomorrow, following a meeting to be
held at United States Senator Platts
down town office at 10 o'clock.
Met at PIatt's Office.
The story of the day really centers
about the meeting held in the after
noon at Senator Platts office. Present
at this meeting were Gov. Odell, Sem
ators Quay and Penrose, of Pennsyl-
vania; Senator Platt, President Oily
phant, of the Delaware & Hudson;
President Fowler, of the Ontario &
Western; President Truesdale, of the
Lackawanna; Chairman Thomas, of
the Erie; John Markle, representing
the independent operators; David Will
cox, vice president and general counsel
of the Delaware & Hudson; David La
mar and Edward Lauterbach. At the
conclusion of the meeting none present
would say what had taken place or
whether any solution to the strike
trouble had been reached.
This conference followed one held
in the forenoon in Senator Platt's Office
at which We're present Senators Quay
and Penrose, Gov. Odell, Edward Lau-
terbach and Senator Platt. The con-
ferees were very reticent as to the
subjects under discussion there. Gov.
Oden afterward had luncheon at the
Lawyers club with Senators Quay
and Penrose.
Most Important Conference.
Following luncheon, the three, with
Senator PenroSeS secretary, returned
to Senator Platt's office. They entered
by means of the cellar and the Church
street entrance, treading their way
through a mass of boxes and bales of
merchandise. At 8 o'clock they were
Joined by the operators of the coal
mines, and the most important con-
ference of the day was held. Mr..
Lauterbach went back and forth from
the office and made a trip to J. P. Nor
gan's Office. He did not see Mr.. Nor
gan. He then went back to the con-
ference room. Mr.. Lauterbach re-
piled to questions by saying that ap-
pearances looked very hopeful for a
speedy settlement of the strike. He
said he had seen President John
Mitchell Wednesday night, and that he
seemed disposed to act with a spirit
of fairness. The conference ended at
4:S0 o'clock. The coal road presidents
referred all inquiries to the senators
and Gov Odell.
1--WE nothing to say; there is moth
ing to be said,' was Gov. Odelrs an
sWer to a question.
Senator Quay likewise had nothing
to say, Senator Platt was the last to
leave his Office.
Il don't think I can say anything"
he said. 'T am too tired. There will
be further meetings tomorrow. That
is all 1 can say at present"
Mr.. MitcheI's Day.
Although President Mitchell appar-
emily had no part in the conference
between the senators and the operat-
ors, his actions were anxiously await
ed. Early in the day he was joined at
the Ashland house by ex-State Sena-
tor Moses w. Salomon, of Chicago.
The Chicagoan has so far refused to
disclose his mission, saying he was
merely a messenger. During the
morning Mr.. Mitchell had long con-
ference with his three district presi-
dents. Afterwards District President
Nichols had this to say:
"Unless the demands of the strikers
are granted in full, I do not see how
President Mitchell can settle the
strike without calling convention. If
only part of the demands are grant
ed, that would render 1T necessary to