Evening journal., 1902-10-11

New York, Oct 11.-After two days
of conference between the anthracite
coal mine operators on one side and
Governor Odell and Senator Plat, Of
New York. and Senators Quay and
/ Penrose, of Pennsylvania, on the
other, the strike of the United Mine
Workers. Of America is apparently as
Tar from settlement as the day it
was declared. Governor Odell laid
i before the operators yesterday the
. proposition that if they would concede
4 % the miners an advance Of five cents
!. 4 ton in the price paid for mining coal
he would promise that the miners
would resume work. Being told
urther that the concession would car
y with it recognition OF the Miners
Jnion, the operators promptly refused
o entertain the proposal and took
heir leave. Later in the day they
nd the Pennsylvania senators left
he city, the latter going to Harris
urg.
John Mitchell, president of the Unit
a Mine Workers of America, left the
1ty early this morning for Wilkes
ARE. Mr. Mitchell took no part in
ny OF the conferences, he being in
lew York, it is understood, in order
be within reach should the negotia-
lons reach a stage where his decision
lr the miners would be required.
Mr.. Baer was not in the best. of
umor when, accompanied by Z. B.
homas, chairman of the board of di-
sctors Of the Erie Railroad he en-
cred Senator Platt's ofice. The con-
rence was begun by a statement
lade by Senator Penrose that the sit
alton was becoming so serious that
,me solution must be found at once.
q suggested that the operators
lould incline to some concessions
ward a settlement.
IF you mean by that" said Presi-
INT Bear, that we are to recognize
le existence Of q labor union, I tell
III right now that the operators will
nsider no such proposition"
Governor Odell was on his feet in
instant. Holding a half-burnt
gar in his hand, and white with ex-
tement, he said: Are we to under
and that no kind Of a conciliatory
opposition will receive consideration
the hands Of the operators?"
Il did not say that" answered Mr..
Ter, "but do say, and reiterate it,
at we will not accept political ad-
,e or allow the interference of poll
ians in this, our affair"
This reply angered Governor odell,
10 said: What do you mean
politicians? I want you and
the other operators to understand
1t am the governor Of New York
> chosen representative OF 100000
ople, and that I am here in this
ltter solely in that capacity and to
ieve if possible an intolerable sit
ton. And what is more, intend
use every power at my command
do it."
President Baer, evidently appreciat
that he had gone too far, bowed
Governor Odell and said: Cover
{, l beg your pardon. No persona
ront was intended, and we will lis
to any suggestion you may have
make; but again I repeat that We
st refuse to recognize the unioI
represented by Mr.. Mitchell"
i believe" said the governor, "tha
IT position from a public view 4
iolutely untenable. If coal opera
s, railroad men and other business
n can combine for mutual prof
/ protection, there is no reason VIII,
oring men should not"
What is the proposition?" said MI
er, coldly.
Just this" said Governor Odell.
sure that the labor organization
which Mr.. Mitchell is head desire
1 to be fair with the general public
he operators will consent to Civ
men five cents a ton increase
personally present it TO the mir
and believe they will accept IL
a fair proposition"
| Does this mean. Governor Odel