The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-10
Mr.. Wright to See Operators To-day
md Report to President Roose-
Welt without Delay.
SITUATION IN THREE STATES
PROGRESS OF STRIKES IN PENNSYL-
vANIA AND THE VIRGINIAS.
No Serious Trouble Reported Any
ionists Assisting Miners.

NEW YORK, June 9.-President John
Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers
Union, arrived here late this afternoon, he
having been sent for by Carroll d. Wright
United States commissioner of labor, who
is here investigating the anthracite coal
miners strike. Mr. Mitchell first called on
Secretary Ralph NJ. Easley. of the Ma
tional Civic Federation. and the two to-
night went to the Manhattan Hotel. whcle
Mr.. Wright is stopping. President Mitchell
went TO the commissioners room, where he
remained in conference with Mr.. Wright
for two hours. When he left Mr.. Mitchol
said: IL have but little to say, further
than that 1 have talked with Commissioner
Wright and have explained to him the situ-
alton from the miners standpoint and have
told him of the causes which led up TO the
strike"
Was there any suggestion of settle
ment made during the interview" Presi-
dent Mitchell was asked.
mo; l understand that Commissioner
Wright was simply seeking information for
official report under the law.
Did Commissioner Wright explain to you
President Roosevelt's views concerning the
trouble?''
He did not"
President Mitchell said ne would leave for
Wilkesbarre late tonight or in the morn
ing. Before he left the hotel he was asked
about the soft-coal strike, but would only
say that under the laws of the union when
five districts petition for a convention one
must be held. AS to West Virginia he said
Although our reports were incomplete
when left Wilkesbarre this morning, they
showed that about $1,000 miners were out
All the mines will be closed there in a little
while. 1 will not go there unless the situa-
ton demands it,"
''The operators say they can hold out in
definitely" was suggested!
I'VE can hold out some time ourselves"
Commissioner Wright said of the visit of
President Mitchell: President Mitchell has
given me all the information l wanted, and
it will be presented to President Roosevelt.
1 can say that l am now in possession of
the facts on the miners side of the issue,
and tomorrow 1 will see the operators"
Before Mr. Mitchell's arrival Mr. Wright
said that for him to tell whom he ex-
pected to see or what he intended to do
might seriously interfere with his investi-
CATION of the anthracite coal miners strike.
He said that under Sections and of the
law under which the Labor Bureau is
operated. charged the commissions TO in
vestigate and report on all labor disputes.
''Of course. said Mr.. Wright, II cannot
interfere or act as arbitrator. Although
possessing no power under existing condi-
tions as patriotic citizen President Roose-
welt is interested in settling this trouble.
He cannot interfere. but can advise or sug-
gest. and the official investigat tion may re-
veal chinks in the situation which have
not as yet been touched upon in the general
report, and upon which he may be able to
act He wants all the information OBJ
tainabe and all the energies of my depart
ment are being directed TO that end. Per-
haps We may be able to discover something
below the surface. / shall hold conference
this afternoon and don't anticipate / shall
have any trouble in getting the informa-
ton asked for"