Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-10-06

him Is as to his ability to do this.
He can pledge himself to appeal to
congress to examine into the justice
Of the miners complaints and remedy
them so far as lies in the power Of
the legislative branch, backed by the
earnest good will of the executive.
Also he can suggest to Governor
Stone, of Pennsylvania, that he cause
the Pennsylvania legislature likewise
to make an inquiry. perhaps hasten
Ing the usual methods by calling an
txtra session But these pledges
would be given only on condition that
the men go at once into the mines
and get out with all speed the coal
tor which the people are suffering.
To adopt this course means the
continuance OF the policy Of exerting
moral suasion to end the strike. 1t Is
certain that thus far the president has
not found single one of his consti-
sutional advisers who could suggest
any departure from this policy; no
one could find a method sanctioned
by law or constitution which prom
Used relief and involved the use of
duress against either the operators or
the miners.
Probably to Frame Details Of Plan.
So it is believed that yesterdays
conference was called by the presi
dent with the purpose of putting In
exact shape the details of plan con-
ceived in its rough outlines even be-
fore the departure of President Mitch
ell last Friday afternoon from the
mixed conference. The three hours
spent in consultation yesterday were
none too long to put into form the
twin propositions--one to the miners
organization and the other to Governor
Stone-and the fact that Secretary
Cortelyou was called on to prepare
one or more statements at the direc-
ton of the president is taken as an
indication that messages were sent
out at the end of the conference yes
terday and that the reticenc of all Of
the parties is explainable perhaps by
their desire to avoid the discourtesy
of publishing the nature OF these be-
fore they are received by the persons
to whom they are addressed, as well
as by wish to escape the complica-
ton of the negotiations by heated pub
lie discussion at this stage. That the
parties to the conference feel that
they have accomplished something
was made evident by the expression
Of one Of belief that the miners
soon will be again at work.
Propositions Suggested Impractlcable.
One object of the conference was to
consider some of the propositions
that have been sent to the president
for settling the strike. These came
from every section of the country, and
a large proportion from men of stand
ing and reputation. At the same time
it Is said that the suggestions often
are absurd and impracticable. 9th
ers, offering possible solution al
ready have received attention.
Two constantly recurring PROPOSE
lions for federal interference, one
that United States troops be sent into
Pennsylvania for the protection OF the
men the operators employ, and the
other that the mines be seized by the
general government, are rejected no
matter by whom urged The first con-
ference developed the fact that no
federal interference by force was pos
sible, and to that conclusion the pres
ident has firmly held. Some of the
impracticable propositions made are
offers to lease coal mines In other sec
lions of the country to the government
SO that 1t may furnish coal to the peo-
pie.