The Washington times., 1902-10-10
5 OF THE GREAT COAL STRIKE MAY COME TODAY|f~
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went to the Office of J. P. Morgan, but
Mr.. Lauterbach did not see him. He had
q brief talk with William Pierson Ham
ilton, of the firm. Mr.. Morgan's posi-
tion is authoritatively given as being
that he has nothing to do with bringing
about a settlement. He holds that every
thing is in the hands of the presidents
OF the coal roads.
The three Senators and Governor Odell
continued their deliberations until
O'Clock. Senators Quay and Penrose and
the governor then went to the Lawyers
Club for luncheon. M
At that time there seemed to be some
prospect that a definite announcement
might be made before night.
II would not be surprised" said one
of them, "if late today an announce
ment could be made of satisfactory re-
suits of our negotiations toward ending
the coal strike. do not say that set
tlement is the likelihood which ! indi-
cate. but an ending of the strike, SO far
as mining coal is concerned. There will
be no formal conference today. but there
will be discussions among those inter
ested. From these / hope for good re-
suits
What was meant by discussions" be-
came apparent about the middle of the
afternoon. Senators Quay and Penrose i
and Governor 0dell returned to Sena-
tor .Platt's office, and before 8 o'clock
1o1a pf tho Lack
awanna Railroad; E. B. Thomas, chair
man of the board Of Erie directors;
Thomas r. Fowler, president of the On !
tario and Western; R. NJ. Olyphant, |
president of the Delaware and Hudson |
Canal Company, and David Wilcox, its
vice president and general counsel, ar
rived. The Pennsylvania and the Read |
ing were not represented.
The Operators View.
The view the operators took of the |
conference was shown by what two of |
them said before 1t began.
I'VE are here said Mr.. Thomas, |
"out Of courtesy to the senior Senator
of Pennsylvania. No plan has been sub
mitted to u.s."
The coal situation remains un-
changed SO far as the operators are con-
cerned," said President olyphant. a
have not seen or communicated with
Mr.. Mitchell since he came to town,
nor is any meeting contemplated"
Although no intimation of the course
of the discussion was given, it is known
that Mr.. Olyphant held the floor for a
the proposals the coal road presidents
were asked to consider we're made with
earnestness and emphasis.
He and President Truesdale ,were
among the first to depart, and when seen
he was not in a pleasant frame of mind
mo; 1 have not anything to say" he
said. 81 refer you to Senator Platt. If
there's anything to be said, let him
say it, II
To Meet Today.
Governor Odell. when he came out,
was accompanied by Senator Penrose.
There's nothing to be said now," said
the governor. /,
Senator Quay walked wearily after
Senator Penrose, and Senator Platt
brought up the rear. He alone was
smiling.
Il have no announcement to make"
he said, land if l had I'm too tired to
make 1t now. We have adjourned for !,
the night. There will be another meet
ing ir the morning
Tie Senator declined to say what the
result Of the afternoon conference had
been.
No Settlement So Far.
Senator Quay later remarked
There has been no settlement of the
strike as yet; no results. do not
care to say anything further"
Are there tc be any further confer
ences. SENATOR"
Well" he replied. Il am to remain
here over night, and there may be
tomorrow
Senator Penrose in effect reiterated I.
the utterances OF Senator Quay.
J. P. Morgan was at the Fifth Ave
nue Hotel for dinner. he dined alone.
There was a report that after dinner
he had talk with Senator Platt and !,
the Pennsylvania sena rs, Governor !,
odell and Mr.. Lauterb \. The fact
that Mr.. Morgan was at hotel is not ;,
He has hE apartments
there for number Of years
Edward Lauterbach said: while
nothing definite can be said at the mo !.
nent / feel justified In saying that We :,
ire greatly encouraged, and hope for ;,
results within the next
'orty-eight hours"
Mr.. Baer Expected. v
II lis expected President Baer. of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, will r
'e invited to attend a conference tomor-
'ow. and It was hoped tonight he would
'ccept Some rumors were circulated OF
| story that President Baer had said
'scently that he was a Jacksonian t,
Democrat, and that he did not care Y
whether or not the State OF Pennsyl- +,
'ania elected 4 Democrat for governor "
This may be gossip. but Republicans G.. II
Importance repeated 1t. ot
Conferences at Night. n n.
Governor 0del. and Colonel Dunn wen. J.
nto the Republican State committee
DOM at the Fifth Avenue Hotel at $50 >,
clock tonight and were Joined by Mr.. :,