Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-14
D0ntLKe Plan
OfArbHratjOn
Men on Strike Do Not Take Kindly To H-H Is Also
Thought to be Unsatisfactory TO MITCHELL
Convention Must be Called


and advise that the proposition be ac-
cepted. The three district presidents
are not here, but they are on their way
TO this city. They viii hold confer
ence Immediately after they all arrive,
There is some talk that a joint con-
Terence Of the three anthracite districts
may DE calitd and the whole matter
laid before the miners themselves The
situation summed up briefly is still
mixed but the outlook for an ending OF
the strike al no very distant date Is re-
garfed as hopeful
District Presidents Nlcolls and Fahey
arrived here from Boston at 1880 p, N,
They had been addressing meetings In
the interest Of the miners. Mr. Nichols
rad nothing to say but when Mr. Bahey
vas asked what he thought OF the new
turn OF affairs, he said:
THE strike cannot be settled without
the consent Of the men. We are not
dealing IN gold bricks Of any kind
do you mean by that, that the oper-
stors arbitration plan is not accepta-
bleY' he was asked.
Make any deduction you want to-
AS VIEWED AT THE WHITE
HOUSE.
Washington, Oct. 14-At noon today
II was said at the temporary White
House that no communication relative
10 the proposition of the anthracite coal
operators had been received from Presl-
dent John Mitchell Of the United Mine
Workers. The proposition was not
transmitted 10 President Mitchell Of.
ficlany 1t was addressed to the public
and 1t was assumed that MIR. Mitchell
would take cognlzanee of II from
the press. In event he should
not do so, however II is pro
posed that the president will of
hcially notify him of the proposition
OF the operators, Inasmuch as the Of
fer OF the operators was IN the shape
81 an address to the public, II Is pos
sisle that Mr., Mitchell may make his
reply In similar manner The presi-
dent has agreed TO appoint the com
mission suggested by the coal opera
tors provided such q committee should
prove satisfactory TO the miners. Dur
ing the early part Of today, the presl-
dent had several conferences all bear
Ing on the strike situation, Secy. Root
called at the White House Immediately
after the departure of Messrs. j, p
Morgan and Robert S Bacon for New
York, and had O brief interview with
tine president. Soon afterward Frank
p Sargent, commissioner Of immigra-
ton had conference with the presi-
dent. He declined to discuss the object
of his interview. but II was believe
TO he with reference TO the personnel
Uf the proposed committee. Commits
oIoner or Labor Carroll d. Wright also
had an extended interview with the
president. At It's conclusion. while he
declined TO discuss II, he expressed thA
belief that the coal strike was on the
eve OF settlement The feeling at tho
White House Is optimistic, The belief
Is general among official and civilian
callers that long step has been taken
toward a final settlement Of the strike.
Until Mr. Mitchell makes his reply,
no further action on the part Of the
president Is expected II developed 20.
lay that the main features Of the oper-
ators proposition were discussed and In
general way agreed TO at the con-
ference between Secy. Root and j. Pier
DOnt Morgan In New York on Saturday
last Mr. Morgan was very anxious &
bring about an adjustment, and Secy
Root was able TO point out means
whereby the main obstacles 10 yielding
on the part OF the operators could BE-
removed
Two names suggested for member
ship on the committee Of arbitration
are Carroll D. Wright, the commissions
er of labor and T.. W. Parker, statistl-
clan Of the United States geological
survey. Col Wright has been close
adviser of the president ever since the
inception of the coal troubles and en-
Joys the confidence Of both sides Of the !
great labor fight. He might be named |
as the sociological expert Of the COM
mission.
h. w. Parker OF Texas, Is consider
ed one Of the best authorities in the |
country on the subject Of coal. He had |
charge Of an important part Of the re-
cent census statistics The general !
opinion Is that the selection of the |
member TO be IAN army or navy engin- |
eer," will be confined to the army and |
that 10 Secy. Root will be left the des- |
lgnatlon OF some engineering officer Of |
his department. II Is stated on the |
authority Of one acquainted with the |
situation that the objection which Mr. |
Mitchell and his colleagues are report
ed to have with regard TO the appoint |
ment Of one OF the judges Of the east
ern district Of Pennsylvania could be
easily surmounted. Mr.. Mitchell, &C.
cording 10 this authority might ask to
have some Judge whose bench is not 10.
Gated In Pennsylvania appointed In |
place OF one OF the four 10 whom the
choice Of the judicial member OF the
committee Ia confined by the terms OF
the operators proposition
WHAT COAL OPERATORS SAY.
New York. oct. ll.-President Baer Of
the Philadelphia & Reading road ar
rived here from Philadelphia today, He
said he had come TO attend the meeting
Of the Temple Iron company.
do you consider the proposition sub.
mitted to the president la the nature OF
a recession from the stand taken by the
OPERATORS he was asked.
Il happen TO have drawn the propo.
sltion myself" Mr.. Baer said, 'at least
had a considerable part IN preparing
Il. and may state that Il embodies my
opinions and views Further than that
cannot say anything"
Asked what he thought would be the
result Of the offer made to the president
he replied:
Il am not a prophet
Dir Baer was asked whether the prop
)sltion looked 10 immediate resumption
IN full time.
81 do not care to discuss that" he
said.
Prest Oliphant OF the Delaware 4. I
Hudson was asked II the public would
not look upon the proposition Of the
operators asa concession TO the miners.
1T Is not a concession TO the miners
he replied 1T Is a concession TO hu-
nanity II Is move taken 10 relieve
he distress prevalent throughout the
'ountry IL the season had been sum-
ner instead OF winter, such a state
nent might not have force"
Mr.. TUEsDALE.
President Truesdale % the Lhckanna
aid
The whola matter rests with the prag.