The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-11
H0 SETTLEMENT TIT. Conferences in New York Apparently FutiIe---Gov. OdeIl's Proposition
 Declined.
NO RECOGNITION OF UNION
THE OPERATORS REMAIN FIRM
 ON THIS POINT.

Baer Warned and Rebuked by the Gov- ernor-0perators's Spokesman Declares That They VIII Not Allow Any Inter- ference by Politicians, whereupon OdeII Demands an Explanatton-Not Politics Now But the People.
 New York, Oct. 1o.-After two days of conference between the anthracite coal mine operators on one side and the governor and senior senator of New York and the two senators from Penn sylvania on the other the strike of the United Mine Workers of America is ap- parently as far from settlement as the day it was declared. Governor Odell laid before the operators to-day the proposition that if they would concede to the miners an advance of five cents ton in the price paid for mining coal he would promise that the miners would resume work Being told further that the concession would carry with it recognition of the miners union, the op- orators promptly refused to entertain the proposal and took their leave. Later in the day they and the Pennsylvania senators departed from the city, the f latter going to Harrisburg.
 John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, announced his intention of leaving the city early tomorrow morning, his destination be- ing Wilkesbarre. MT. Mitchell took no part in any of the conferences yester- day and to-day, he being in New York, { it is understood, in order that he might be within reach should the negotiations reach a stage where his decision for the , miners would be required.
 Governor odell feels that he has done all that it is possible for him to do, un- der existing laws, toward bringing ahnllt a termination of the strike. He would not say tonight whether or not it was his intention to call the state legislature in extraordinary session to consider the enactment of a law under which the contention between the coal operate and the miners might be brought to an end. That, the governor said, was something he would not dis cuss at this time.
 ,.,...~ Details of the Conference.
 "What do mean by politicians? want you and all the other operators to understand that I am the governor of New York, the chosen representative of seven million people and that am here in this matter solely in that capac- ity and to relieve if possible an intoler- able situation. And what is more I in- 4o ot mand to do it.
 Governor Odell made this statement to-day to President Baer, of the Read ing road in the presence of United States Senators Platt, of New York, and Quay and Penrose of Pennsylvania. It was the continuation of rather heat ed interview in the office of Senator Platt and the result of the first meeting between Governor Odell and President Baer.
 MT. Baer was not in the best of hu- inor, when. accompanied by E. B. z Thomas chairman of the board of di- rectors of the Erie railroad, he entered Senator Platts office. The conference was begun by a statement made by Senator Penrose that the situation was becoming so serious that some solution must be found at once. He suggested that the operators should incline to some concessions toward a settlement
 eff you mean by that" said Presi- dent Baer, that we are to recognize the existence of labor union tell you right now that the operators will con- slider no such proposition.
 Governor Odell was on his feet in an instant. Holding half burnt cigar in his hand and white with excitement he said: Are we to understand that no kind of a conciliatory proposition will receive considerat tion at the hands of the operators
 .., .sI did not say that" answered MT. Baer. "but I do say and I reiterate it, that we will not accept political advice or allow the interference of politicians in this, our affair."
 Then it was that Governor Odell made the statement attributed to him at the beginning of this article. President Baer, evidently appreciat- ing that he had gone too far, bowed to Governor Odell and said: Governor, beg your pardon. No personal af- front was intended and we will listen to any suggestion you may have to make, but again repeat that we must refuse to recognize the union as repre- scented by MT. Mitchell"
 "I believe" said the governor, that your position from public view is absolutely unfenable. If coal opera tors, railroad men and other business men can combine for mutual profit and protection, there is no reason why laboring men should not'
 'r"What is the proposition?" said MT. Baer coldly.
 *"Just this" said Governor Odell. 'I am sure that the labor organization of which MT. Mitchell is the head desires him to be fair with the general pub- lie. If the operators will consent to give the men five cents a ton increase I will personality present it to the min- CTS and believe they will accept it. It is fair proposition.
 "Does this mean, Governor Odell, IContinued on Third Page.)