The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular correspondent.

1t was with the deepest regret that
conference on the coal situation had pro-
duced no results, except the possible fur
Their antagonizing of the coal mine oper-
ators. That President Baer mistrusted
the motives of Governor Odell is evident
from his reference to the latter as a "pol
itician,' reference which the Governor
quickly resented, saying that he was
acting in his capacity of Governor of
New York and chosen representative of
seven millions of people who were in
no way responsible for the coal strike,
and who were doomed to suffer if the
operators did not speedily settle the
differences between themselves and their
employees. Mr.. Baer made it as plain as
words would express it that no settlement
which involved the recognition of the
miners union would be considered by
him. Mr.. Markle, independent mine
owner, has made public statement in
which he says the presence oil the federal
troops is essential to the protection of the
miners who desire to work. President
Roosevelt cannot send troops to the scene
until they are called for by Gov. Stone,
but there is felt in Washington hope
that the Governor will make such q req
uisition. 1t is not believed that even the
presence of the troops will make possible
the operation of the mines, and their
presence would serve to disprove the
claims Of the operators, and it is believed,
public opinion would then force them to
reopen the mines, even if they had to
make some agreement with the union.
The President has not yet abandoned all
hope of promoting the settlement of the
strike and it is considered probable that
he will appoint commission to investi-
gate the situation and report to him. He
has expressed the desire for further light
before writing his message to Congress.
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The crown Prince of Siam arrived in
Washington on Saturday aud was re-
ceived at the White House, the President
now being able to get about by the use of
crutches. In the evening the Prince was
the guest OF honor at banquet given by
Secretary of State Hay. Monday he Wis
tied Annapolis were he was entertained
by the director of the Naval Academy.
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Official announcement has finally been
made of the transfer of General Bragg,
consul general to Cuba, from Havana to
Hong Kong, where he will fill similar
position. The Generals transfer was
made necessary by the indiscreet publica-
ton of an expression he made in a letter
| n hic He co;I r. mill ba ra,,,a,,,
bered, "Uncle Sam might as we'll try to
} make whistle out of a pigs tail as to
. try to make something out of the Latin
race" The letter appeared in the Cuban
newspapers and naturally made many
: enemies for the General. The new posi-
ton carries salary of SIS, 900 per annum
and fees, which will doubtless make it
more profitable than the Havana consul.
ship.
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All last week Washington devoted to
, the Grand Army encampment and from
the numerous expressions of appreciation
there is reason to believe that the veter-
ans enjoyed their visit to the capital.
The weather from Monday morning to
Saturday was perfect and the open air
program was carried out to the letter.
Among the especially enjoyable events OF
the week was the reception given by Mrs.
Roosevelt to the lady delegates in the
Corcoran Art Gallery. 1t had been Mrs.
Roosevelts desire to receive the ladies in
her own home, the White House, but the
delay in the renovation made that
impossible.
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The great parade of veterans came off
without a hitch and for six hours the vet,
Grams of '6T'65 marched past the White
House. The President, although not
strong enough to review the parade from
a stand, drove down the line and back,
giving not only the veterans but the spec
tators as we'll an opportunity to see and
cheer him, which they most heartily did.
His drive was a continuous ovation.
*x*
The Grand Army elected General Thos.
J. Stewart commander-in-chie for the
ensuing year. Resolutions were passed
endorsing the attitude of the President
towards the G. A. R. and calling for
assistance from the members for the home
for Confederate soldiers at Mountain
Greek, Ala. Resolutions we're passed
urging legislation or executive action
which would make easier of access to old
soldiers, positions OH the civil rolls of the
government San Francisco was selected
as the place for the encampment of 1908.
*x*
The Union Veterans Union had a
stormy session during which an attempt
was made on the part of one fac
ton to impeach Commander-in.c chief
General R. G. Dyrenforth. while the at
tempt was strenuously opposed by an
other. The executive committee, after
giving the General hearing on charges
made against him by the judge advocate
general, brought in a resolution favoring
his suspension. The General having
learned the nature of the report declined
to hear the committee and the widest
disorder prevailed. Two elections we're
simultaneously held, the opposing faction
electing General Hutchinson commander.
in-chief and the Dyrenforth faction elect.
ing their leader. The convention broke
up with great dissatisfaction expressed on
both sides and the threat of the Hutchin-
son faction that new union would be
formed.
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Many interesting and curious souvenirs
were carried away from Washington by
the veterans and their friends, chief
among them being tiles taken from the
now thoroughly dismantled White House.
and one lady was seen Juggling a brick
taken from the wall An interesting
souvenir which was left behind, consisted
of cane presented to the President by
DIR Thomas Hagerty of St. Louis. The