The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-10-17
GOV. 0DtLl WILL FIND A REMEDY.
MAKES A PROPOSITION WHICH is
+, TURNED DOWN, BUT WILL
KEEP At IT.

this matter solely In that capacity and
to relieve IL possible an intolerable
situation. And what is more, l intend
to use every power at my command to
do it." u
Gov. Odell made this statement yes
terday to President Baer of the Read
ing railroad, in the presence of Unit
ed States Senator'S Plat of New York
and Quay and Penrose of Pennsyl.
vania. 1t was the elimination of a
rather heated interview in the Office
of Senator Plat and the result of the
first meeting between Gov. Odell and
President Baer.
Mr.. Baer was not in the best of
humor when, accompanied by E. b.
Thomas, chairman of the board of di-
rectors of the Erie railroad, he en-
tered Senator Platt's office. The con-
ference was begun by statement
made by Senator Penrose that the sit
uation was
Becoming Serious,
that some solution must be found at
once. He suggested that the opera
tors should incline to some conces-
sions toward a settlement.
IF you mean by that" said Presi-
dent Baer, "thst we are to recognize
the existence of a labor union, l tell
you right now that the operators will
consider no such proposition
Gov. Odell was on his feet in an in
slant. Holding half-burnt cigar in
his hand and white with excitement,
he said:
care we to understand that no kind
of conciliatory proposition will re-
ceive consideration at the hands of
the operators
II did not say that" answered Mr..
Raer, "but do say, and reiterate it,
that we will not accept political adj
vice or allow the interference of poll
ticians in this, our affair.""
Then it was that Gov. Odell made
the statement attributed to him, at the
beginning of this article.
Baer Makes an Apology.
President Baer, evidently appreciat-
ing that he had gone too far, bowed to
Gov. Odell and said:
Governor, beg your pardon. No
personal affront was intended, and we
will listen to any suggestions you may
have to make; but again repeat that
we must refuse to recognize the union
as represented by Mr.. Mitchell"
II believe" said the governor, "that
your position from a public view is alb.
solutely untenable. If coal operators,
railroad men aid other business men
can combine for mutual profit and pro-
lection, there is no reason why labor.
ing men should not"
What is the proposition" said Mr.
Baer, coldly.
Gust this" said Gov. Odell. II am
sure that the labor organization OF
him to be fair with the general public
If the operators will consent to give
| the men
Five Cents a Ton increas.
will personally present it to the
miners, and believe they will accept
it. 1t is a fair proposition"
Does this mean, Gov. Odell, thai
we are to recognize the miners
union?" Mr.. Baer asked.
| ut certainly Does" answered Gov
Odell quickly, "and there is no reason
why you shouldn't"
! Mr.. Baer and Mr.. Thomas rose Il
| go, Mr.. Thomas remarking that tn
matter would be presented to the 9th
er operators and that an early answe
would be forthcoming. Mr.. Baer said
1--WE are to meet committee of tn
manufacturers association on Tues
day and we may have an answe
then"
After the conference the governo
said:
"The coal operators may postpon
this matter until Tuesday, but doh
/ propose to postpone it., They are no
Z; acting fairly toward the people. be
lieve shall
Find Some Remedy"
i About s o'clock John Mitchell, az
companied by L. M. Hammerling Q
= Wilkesbarre, called and had q Ion
conference. While this was going o
4 q dispatch announcing that the opel
rators refused to consider the term
a offered by the governor was received
i When the conference was over Go,
Odell refused to say what had o,
B Cured, and Mr.. Mitchell was equal
4 reticent. It is believed, however, tbs
& Gov. Orell presented his propositio
3; for settlement to the leader Of th
q miners union and that Mr.. Mitche
y said that he would present It to th
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