The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-10-11
V sshington Letter.

he conference Of railway presi-
dents interested in the anthracite
coal mines and president Mitchell
Of the Mine Workers Union, called
by President Roosevelt. When
the Presidents eloquent appeal to
the interested parties was first made
public there was a general Impres-
sion that the conference would |
prove successful. The concluding
words of that appeal were, 81 do
not invite a discussion of your res
pective claims and positions. | ap-
peal to your patriotism, 20 the spir-
it that sinks personal considerations
and makes individual sacrifices tor
the general good.' In response to
this appeal Pres. Mitchell offered
TO order the strikers to return to
work immediately and leave all
differences to be subsequently ad-
Indicated by tribunal which
should be entirely appointed by the
President. The railway president.
refused to consller the offer. They
painted ID glowing colors the fail
ure of the state authorities TO pre-
serve law and order and appealed
to tbs President to protect their
property and those workmen who
were willing TO enter the mines on
the cid terms, from the lawless-
ness and violence of the strikers.
The President doubtless fully ap-
prpcIated that in their representa-.
tons lay the weak spot IN his con
tentlon. Nevertheless he again
urged upon them full consideration
of the suffering which must inev,-
tablv come to the general public as
a result of their persistent mainte-
nance of their rights. Further than
that, he dad not argue the case and
the meeting dispersed.
The Only apparent result of the
conference was to demonstrate thai
the operators were unqualifiedll
unwilling to, IN the remotest de
gree, recognize the union and tht
miners were unwilling to abandon
their un,on, in the interest OF {
suffering public. 1t ls freely pre-
| licted that the President Is deter
mined that the strike shall end ap(
that he has further measures il
| contemplation. By some it Is al
legged that he will convene Con
gress IN special Session, by other
that be will appeal to Gov. Stone &
restore order or, IN the event o
bis inability to do SO, to call TO
regular troops. What the Presl
dent really intends to do, probabl'
no man knows but there ls a gen
eral feeling that he will find som
way OF protecting the interest 0
the American people IN this seriou
crisis.
Wa<hn q on today is gay wit
bunting IN honor OF the Gran
army Emcanpment and ever
7 preparation has been made for th
lentertainment Of the veteran Wis
tors. Sands for guests line Penr
sylvauia Avenue and opposite TIL
White House is specially Orn'
mental stand for the accommod;
ton of the President and the di
tlnguished party which will revie
the grand parade. Camp Roos
welt, on the Mall, Immediate
back of the White House, has bee
, laid out and Thousands Of tents d,
the beautiful park. Conventit
Hall, where the meetings of the e
campment will be held, IS a ma
of color, flags and bunting ha'
been used IN the decorations in Il
greatest profusion. The rallro'
officials are estimating that by We
nesday nearly half million CUES
will be in Washington and the !
ception committee is stlll active
engaged IL securing accommod
tions for this vast number.
- Notwithstanding the excltll
! events OF the past week. the Pre-
l, dent continues to regain bis heal
I and will review the parade on W.
z nesday with General Terrain
Commander in Chief OF the &.
Z r. and large party of distlngul'