The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-21
THE STRIKE IS DECLARED OFF.

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all men who applied. This brought out
considerable applause. An impassioned
speech by another delegate from the
Wyoming valley followed
He asked the men to stop talking abou.
all getting back to work He hoped the
convention would take a vote by noon
and end the strike In all victorious wars
men have fallen and there would be some
te fall in this one.
At 1910 the committee on resolutions ar
rived.
DEBATE RESUMED.
The debate on reinstatement was i'm
mediately resumed. One delegate
strenuously objected to the adoption of
the resolutions because no provision is
made in them for the men who may fail
to get work. The other side of the queS-
ton was taken uD by delegate from
the Panther Greek valley. He said:
Let us so back: we will get work in
the end
There were cries for the previous
question but President Mitchell stopped
this by announcing that every man
would be given a chance to speak ana
that he would not entertain a motion to
vote so long as there was one delegate
in the hall who wanted to be heard.
National cretary-Treasurer Wilson
followed with a strong speech for the
acceptance OF the proposition. He said
TIE miners were always willing to arD1-
trate and now that the coal company
officials have agreed. the miners are
/ bound to agree. To those men who fear
ed that they might not get back their
positions, he put the question how they
knew they would not be taken back.
He said they were only anticipatin it.
| He felt sure that no competen tman need
fear the result. He closed by paying
tribute to all those who have helped the
miners.
The delegates in brief speeches took
up both sides of the question with great
earneStneSs. Those opposed to the pro-
| position wanted specific assurances that
| they would be taken care of. During
/ the debate three speeches were made in
| foreign languag ages-SlavOnic. Polish and
Lithuanian The three foreign-s speaking
delegates favored the acceptance of the
proposition A Slav delegate wanted to
know what wages the men would re-
| ceive if they go to work Thursday, which
created a laugh. He was informed that
the question would be placed in the
| hands of the commission.
WANTED IT EXPLAINED.
The Italian delegates also wanted the
proposition explained to them, which
was done by an Italian speaker. When
he had completed his explanation, mo-
ton was Immediately made to close de-
bate. Before the motion was put Mr..
| Mitchell, in answer to a query annOunc-
| ed that he had telegram from the
president of the United States. that he
| would call a meeting of the commission
as soon as the convention took faVOra bic
action. This was received with cheers.
President Mitchell gave it as his opinion
that the commission would make its re-
port within one month.
He then put the question on the adOp-
ton of the report after motion to
close debate had been adopted and ask
ed in a short sDeech that the vote be
unanimous There was one loud roar of
approval and the great strike was Off
oi llT off
cheered for fully minute. President
Mitchell came in for a share of the ap-
plause
When order was restored resolutions
were adopted thanking all organizations
and individuals for the assistance they
have rendered the mine workers in the
strike. A resolution was also adopted
recommending to state legislatures that
no person under 21 years be employed in
or about mines for more than eight
hours a day. Another important action
was the adoption of a resolution that all
men who are needed to place the mines
in condition can return to work at once.
This applies more particularly to engi-
neers, fremen and DumDmen.
The engineers made another plea that
| something be done in the way Of taking
care Of thu men who fail to find work
1t was decided that this question be left
in the hands of the executive boards OF
the three districts.
Envelopes addressed to president
Mitchell at Wilkesbarre were distribu-
ted among the delegates with instruc-
tions that all pay envelopes, due bills
Z statements Of wages and anything thai
l may help the miners in their case be
fore the arbitration commission be sem
to him.
Rev. J. J. Curran of Wilkesbarre
made a few remarks to the miners anC
congratu tulated them on the outcome o.
: the strike. There being no further bust
z ness before the convention, delegatt
nd before a
: iourning the delegates should sing my
I Country, 'Tis of Thee" ''iust to show
them we are law-abiding citizens" Thi
was done and the mine workers con
$ vention came to an end with three
! cheers for John Mitchell.
BISHOP SPALDING IS READY.
Peoria, ILL.,, Oct. 21.-Bishop Spalding re
: fused to discuss the miners action ol
e than to say that he had accepted the in
il vitation of the president to be a com
a missioner and was ready to leave as 500
!, as requested.
= OPERATORS EXPRESS PLEASURE
It New York. Oct. 21-The news that tn
coal strike had been officially declare,
Is at an end was received with delight Il
T. this city. President Baer of the Read
ls ing when informed Of the news. said:
= = well, I am very glad to hear that
:, had heard of the resolution, but had no
If heard that it had been adopted
i President Truesdale said: ct am dc
1t lighted to hear the news, and trust tha
& the men are satisfied. I believe ther
= will be work for all. Wen get coal her
in a Jump, probably by the end of tn
- % week-"
i Just as I expected" was Presiden
Fowler's only comment.
a Mr. Markle, the independent operator
; was asked what was his attitude towar
: the striking miners formerly employe
d by his firm.
il Il have nothing to say" was his re
ply.