The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-07

Washington, October TT is ex-
pected that all the men to whom invi-
tations were sent yesterday will be
present at the conference tomorrow.
Mr.. Baer and Mr.. Mitchell have ac-
copied"
This was the only statement that
could be obtained al the White Hous
today, regarding the conference which
will be held tomorrow on the coal stu
alton.
Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, was
in conference with the president for
an hour and it is understood that he
came here at the request of the presi-
dent, to discuss the strike situation.
The president and senator were not
interrupted, and two cabinet officers
who called did not see the president,
while the conference was in progress.
Senator Quay after he left the presi-
dent, would not discuss the situation
or express an opinion as to the prob
able effect of the coming conference.
During she day Secretary Root, At
torney General Knox and Secretary
Shaw were in conference with the
president. Secretary Wilson was at
the White House for = short time, but
the three first RENAME with the presi-
lent for nearly an L5Gr. 1t is under
stood that the presiGeaI discussed the
subject of the conference tomorrow,
h cabinet officers msi-lng a number OF
suggestions as to VIII. the president
should say to those who will participate
in it. 1t has been decid-d that Attor-
ney General Knox shall attend the con-
ference tomorrow between the presi-
dent, the coal operators and Mr..
Mitchell of h miners union. He will
be the only member of the cabinet who
will be present. Carroll D.. Wright,
commissioner of labor who recently
made an investigation of the strike
situation also will attend upOn the in
vitation of the president.
While every n connected with the
administration is extremely reticent
concerning the coming conference, there
is a feeling of hope among those close
to the president that it is going TO re-
suit in Il settlement o the strike. This
is based uDon the acuteness of the Sit
uation and the necessity that exists fox
a settlement. The determination of the
president to bring about a settlement,
If possible, is largely responsible for the
confidence which is felt in the OUT
come.
Coal Presidents Leave for Washing
ton.
New York, October 1.-The coal presi-
dents left for Washington at All O'clock
On a special train. h party consisted
of E. b. Thomas of the Eric; President
Fowler, of the Ontario and Western
a Wilcox, vice president and gen.
eral counsel of the Delaware and Hud-
son who went as the personal represent
alive of President ELEPHANT. President
Truesdale, OF the LackaWaunG and Johr
Markle. the independent cperator.
President Cassett of the Pennsylvania
railroad who received q special invita-
tion from President Roosevelt to at
tend tomorrow's coal conference, was
visitor at ]. P. Morgan's office today
Il have not yet decided 10 accept thu
presidents invitation" said Mr.. Cassett
but / expect to make up my mind latel
in the day"
Mr.. Morgan and his representative:
talked with some OF the leading opera.
tors today. 1t is understood that GER
tain memoranda have been prepared
and will be submitted to the presiden'
at tomorrow's conference.
Party i'm Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Pa. October 2.-Th'
coal presidents arrived here at 6:3
%. m. President Baer of the Read
ing company, Joined the party here. Tt
this point the train consisted OF a pas
senger coach n the private car Atlas
Here the coach was taken off ard Pres
ident Baer's private car Philadelphia
was attached. The special train lief
here at 6:26, running as the second sec
ton OF the royal limited express. ove1
the Baltimore and Ohio road under or
ders to run slow.