Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
THE MINERS
Open Their General Convention
Wednesday, at HazIeton.
Pres. Mitchell Elected Chairman
Behind Closed Doors.
No Hope Of Concessions from Operators
Strike Not Decided.

ton Of the anthracite mine workers
called a the instance Of the executive
boards OF the three districts comprising
the Pennsylvania hard coal fields, held
two session, today, and without taking
Iany action Oh the question Of inauSu-
rating a permanent strike, adjourned
until tomorrow morning
| The convention is meeting behind
lclosed doors and although nothing Off
cially was given out, it is known that
! The aIl-impOrtant question was not
reached. the two sessions being devoted
entirely to the organizatio Of the meet
ling ana the report Of the committee on
credentials.
The day brought forth no definite in
formation bearing on the probable ac-
ton Of the convention. and the situa-
ton tonight remains as il WAS during
1.-THE past A. hours.
President Mitchell said that All hope
or any concessions from the operators
was gone. He has had no recent COM
munication he said. with the mine
Iowners, Senator Hanna OF any other
members of the National Civic Fedora
/ tion.
Mr. Mitchell admitted THAI he had
Ieome advice To give to the delegates ~
ithc proper time, Dut what it il he will
mot SAY. lii an Interview, today. he said
I that there was no doubt that the Sentl-
! mont ~ tbe Mn II N favor. III Il strike.
Y but ~ refused 10 make any reply when
asked if h. would give advice That
/ would come il conflict with their SEN
| timrnts.
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