The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-28
RECOGNITION OF UNION
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Mr.. Mitchell responded that he would
not be insistent on the subject. and,
turning to Mr.. Baer, said; IF we
are able TO agree as to what rates
are paid for different classes OF work
men. their monthly and annual earn
ings, that would form a basis of any
arguments that might be made on
either side
Judge Gray expressed the opinion
that it would be a criminal vase of
time 10 dispute over facts that could
be veritably and accurately ascertained
without dispute. When once asceT-
tanned" said he. 'their Interpretation
is another thing"
Statement to Be Verified.
Mr. Mitchell again said it was his
desire to facilitate matters and that
there should be mutual agreement on
the facts and that controversies should
be eliminated If possible. THAT is
the only object we have in view" said
he, in asking that the rates of wages
as shown by the companies books be
verified in advance"
President Baer responded by saying
that the men would know whether the
companies payrolls were right and
that no issue would arise on that sub
ject.
''Win your statement give the diff
ferent classes of workmen?' inquired
Mr.. Mitchell
Undoubtedly" said Mr.. Baer.
After further controversy between
the members of the commission and
the mindrs and mine representatives,
Judge Gray modified his suggestion,
this time presenting it in the shape Of
a proposition that only one expert ac-
cOuntant be appointed, who should
analyze the statements made by both
sides TO the controversy and verify
the facts for the consideration of the
commission.
Mr.. Baer promptly accepted this sug-
gestion, and Mr.. Mitchell followed SUIT
after brief explanation on his part
He said that the plan was not entirely
In accord with the wishes of the min
ers. who are anxious 10 avoid all con-
tr0versy as 10 the Interpretation Of
figures.
President Gray then announced that
the commission for the present would
proceed without appointing an expert,
but that it would require that state
ments should be prepared and then,
he added, an accountant should be Sc
cured in case it was found his services
We're needed.
Time For Examination.
The question OF the examination by
the commission into the conditions I'M
der which the mining Of anthracite
coal was conducted was then. entered
~ NFv- "a ..ff L.
sion suggested that a week or ten days
time would be necessary in order to
make an adequate examination Of the
physical conditions Of the mines. He
appealed TO Mr.. Thomas for his opin-
ion as to the time necessary. and that
gentleman replied: You will certain
ly need that much time; / should think
that thirty days would be none too lit
tie. We've grown gray in our study
of that question
Mr.. Baer also fell in with the sug-
gestiOn. saying that il would be i'm
possible to do justice 10 the investi-
cation without a complete inspection
of the mines and the methods of OPP
Grating them.
Mr.. Mitchell thought that not only
should there be an inspection Of the
mines. but also of the homes of the
miners. He considered this investiga-
ton necessary TO a complete under
standing of the subject
After consulting the members of the
commission, President Gray announced
that il would begin its inspection next
Thursday. commencing its work in dis
trict No. l. in which the city OF Scran-
ton is located. While no conclusion
was reached on the subject. the CON
verSation among the members of the
committee indicated that il is their
purpose 10 investigate the mining OPP
eratiOns in a number OF the mines.
While the subject was up, Mr.. Baer
said the mine operators would furnish
all facilities at their command 10 en-
able the commission 10 make IT'S in
vestigation thorough. adding that they
would place a special train at the dis
posal OF the commission. providing also
for the accommodation OF a representa-
tive of the miners.