The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-22

| That removed the last possible objec-
tion and there were cries for the vote.
The motion was put
| The delegates sprang to their feet and
a deep voiced AYE" rolled through the
hall The delegates sat down soiemnly.
"A1l opposed say no., said Mr..
Mitchell.
No Dissenting Voice.
The delegates, listening intently for a
negative, heard none. and then rising
again swept the hall with cheers for
five minutes or more, cheers for their
leaders, for their union and for victory.
The other resolutions followed. The
delegates renewed their fealty to the
union, extended thanks to the brothers
in the soft coal fields for their assist
ance. expressed gratitude to the wage
earners of the world for their aid, deep
appreciation to the general public and
to that portion of the pulpit and press
which supported the cause and full ap-
probation and thanks were extended to
1.-The representatives of natioral, State
and municipal governments who have
used their good Offices to secure set
tlement of our dispute"
Other Recommendations Made.
Briefly. the other recommendations
were:
THAT legislation be enacted prohibit
ing miners under the age of twenty one
years from working at any employment
in or about any mine more than eight
hours daily
"The repeal Of the act OF February q,
1865. P. L. 225. and Its supplement Of
April IS. 1856. P. L. 80, under which the
coal and iron police are appointed. II
the Legislature should deem such officers
necessary. then that the appointments
be made by the local courts, the appli-
cants be men of good moral character.
citizens and residents of the county
wherein the application shall be made
for period of at least one year prior
thereto, and that the appointment may
at any time be revoked by the court for
cause.
THAT the mine examiners bill be
TO point out how the investiga-
tion of violations shall be made.
THAT an employers liability bill be
passed by the next Legislature.
That we instruct our. district officers
10 take necessary action to defend the
of the new mine in
spectors' election law"
One more thing was to be done. In
The effort to get work started as soon |
as possible it was decided TO allow all |
hose workers needed to get the mines |
n shape for work to report at the coll |
ieries morrow.
This ended the convention.
Outside as the delegates poured into
he street a crowd awaited, and in the
,rowd n number of men with political
literature. 1t was the literature which
he political resolution should have fit
ed The spirit of the delegates, held
10 long in check, found here an oppor-
unity. The pamphlets and papers were
|
n an adjacent lot.
Most OF the delegates returned home
his afternoon. President Mitchell and
he other officers were busy completing
usiness in headquarters.
Mitchell Well Pleased.
There, this evening. President Mitchell
lade the following statement:
Il am we'll pleased with the action of
he anthracite mine workers in decid-
lg TO submit the issues which culmi-
ated in the strike to the commission |
elected by the President of the United
tates.
''The strike itself has demonstrated
he power and dignity Of labor Con- l
ervative. intelligent trade unionism
as received an impetus. the effect Of
hich cannot be measured. earnestly !
ope and firmly believe that both labor !