The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-10

(Contlnued from First Page) denials of the probability of an early set tlement, the opinion prevails here that the mine superintendents have knowl- edge of some movement which is likely to soon end the strike. During the past few days there has been unusual activity in the movement of coal cars on the four coal carrying railroads whose mining op- erations are centered here. Long lines of coal cars have been placed in sidings convenient to the different collieries.
 A Day of Quiet.
 Wilkesbarre, Pa, September "A day of quiet followed yesterdays rioting and bloodshed in the Wyoming region No disturbance of any kind was reported. Sheriff Jacobs upon his return from Har- risburg said he went to the state capitol to seek information. He did not see Gov ernor Stone, but had a long talk with Adjutant General Stewart. The situation in the Wyoming region was gone over and the adjutant general assured the sheriff that if he found 1t necessary to call for troops any time his request would be immediately granted. The sheriff said he did not ask that state troops be sent here and hopes he will not bO SSAHptlANh lb iAdhC ShIAi q Atqut5ls
 RooseveIt's Position.
 Cincinnati. September 9.-A guest of President Roosevelt on his trip through Ohio, when asked if the settlement of the Pennsylvania strike was discussed, said it was. The guest of the President went on to say that no man deplores the present condition more than the Presi- dent does, but he does not see clearly how he could take any part in adjusting the differences. It Is proposed that he shall act because he Is President. An interference on his part, except by re- quest of both parties, would be con- strued into a threat to use the great power of his office to coerce one side or the other. If that were really so, the action would be interference and not ar- bitration.
 If such request should be made with the end that the miners shouiu be per mitted to return to work pending the de- cision and both to abide by the finding of the committee, the finding to be ef- fective from the time the men went to work, the President would be glad to se- lect such a committee. Unless both sides make the request voluntarily he will not feel at liberty to interfere in the mat ter"
 Has Not Been Declared Off.
 Wilkesbarre, Pa, September D. Presi- dent John Mitchell of the United Mine orkers of America tonight denied in the most emphatic terms that the coal min CTS strike had been declared off
 You can quote me in the strongest terms" he said. 'that the strike is still on I have received no proposition from the other side. I have made none to the operators. All I know of any negotia- tions to end the strike I have read in the newspapers. The strike is still on and will remain so until declared off by the mine workers in convention. It is up to the operators"
 Governor Stone Returns.
 Harrisburg Pa, September 9.-Gover- nor Stone returned to Harrisburg at Il clock tonight. with Mrs. Stone, from his visit to New York. where he had gone for the purpose of discussing the strike in the anthracite region with P. A B. Widenor and others.
 The governor decline to discuss the result of the conference except to say that he was doing everything possible to settle the difficulties between the miners and the operators. He explained that he invited Senator Flynn of Pittsburg to accompany him, because the senator employs 10000 men and as never had a strike. The governor would not say whether or not was hopeful of a set tlement of the strike.