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AS MIR. HANNA SEES 1T.
Situation Is Very Delicate, but He
Hopes for Adjudication.

PHILADELPHIA, May 4.-Senator Han
ma, in an interview to-day with a reporter
for the Associated Press, characterized
the situation in the anthracite coal region
as extremely delicate, and for that reason
said it would be unwise for him to express
an opinion as TO the probable result of the
meeting Of the executive committee of the
United Mine Workers for the three anthra-
cite districts called for next Wednesday
at Scranton. Pa by National President
John Mitchell Senator Hanna said he was
officially notified to-day by Ralph NJ. Eas-
ley, secretary Of the National Civic Feder-
alton, of the statement issued last night by
President Mitchell, in New York. He i'm
mediately wired Mr.. Easley instructing him
to refrain from calling another meeting
of the Cancellation committee, as that pro-
cedure would be useless, in view of the
latest developments.
Senator Hanna said he had been await
ing a report from the subcommittee of the
Cancellation committee, but that Mr. Mitch
ellis statement had anticipated it. The
work of the conciation committee was
ended, said the senator, when it brought
together the operators and the representa-
tives of the Miners Union, and he added
that nothing more could be done unless
there were some new developments
Il want to emphasize the fact" continued
Senator Hanna, that the conferences be-
tween the operators and miners were salts
factory. Three conferences were held and
the proceedings were conducted in the best
spirit. / think the operators formed a fav-
Orable impression of Mr.. Mitchell, and
gave him credit for honesty and sincerity
in his efforts 10 change the conditions of
the miners. On the other hand Mr.. Mitch
ell appreciated the consideration shown
him and the interests he represents.
Unless a bitter and prOtracted strike
should occur, l believe much good will
come out of the conference. 1 am of Opin-
ion that they will lead to better conditions
between capital and labor.
81 am in favor of meetings between en-
ployer and employees to consider differences.
L want the people TO thoroughly under
stand the position of the Civic Federation.
II can do only two things: Exert its in
fluence to prevent a strike, or arbitrate
when a rupture has occurred, at the re-
quest of both parties to the dispute. In
this case the Civic Federation has done all
within its power. 1t brought together,
through its conciliation committee the
representatives of the Miners Union and
the operators.
'In the evolution of things rapidly taking
place in this country, the conference of en-
plOyers and employees is one of the condi-
tiOnS that must necessarily be a part OF it,
The progress and development of our in
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Its Board Will Attend Wednesdays
Meeting at Scranton to Confer
Regarding the Situation.
SITUATION is VERY DELICATE
MIR. HANNA so EXPRESSES HIS OPIN-
ION OF THE MATTER.
Would Not Forecast the Probable Re-
sult-His Explanation of the Work
OF the Civic Federation.

SCRANTON, Pa, May 4.-District Presi-
Workers. returned Saturday night from the
New York conferences with the coal op-
orators. Like all others who attended the
conference. he was not inclined to talk at
any considerable length on what was done.
On only two things would he permit him
self to be quoted. One was that the heads
of the coal companies accorded the miners
representatives full and patient hearing,
and the other that nothing was accom-
plished save that they were told that they
could come again al any time and be heard,
without any stipulations being made as to
the capacity in which they might come.
At to whether or not the miners consider
this latter as the gain of an important
point, Mr.. Nichols was silent 1t is likely,
however, that it is considered important,
for it is only logical that if the president
of a coal company is willing to hear from
his employees through the officers of their
union, the local superintendents cannot
with becoming grace refuse to do the same
thing. 1t was stated during the time the
conferences were on, and since verified,
that one of the coal men at the conference
expressed surprise in hearing that one of
his district superintendents had refused to
grant an audience to Mr.. Nichols when the
latter approached him with view OF ad-
justing some grievances.
1t would seem from the best informa-
ton obtainable that no one can give even
a guess as to what will be the result of the
meeting of district officers called by Pres
ident Mitchell for this city Wednesday
next. There are eleven district officers in
the First district. and as many more in
each of the other two districts. Only
twenty-five OF these were in New York
The sentiments of these twenty-five were
not formally canvassed, and there is no
one with any definite idea of how the eight
absentees stand. When all come together
President Mitchell will report the results,
or rather lack of results, of the confer
ences, and submit to them the question of
what they propose TO do about it. Under
the action of the Shamokin convention the
district officers have full power to declare
a strike or adopt whatever measures seem
to them best suited to meet the emergency.
There was not sufficient capitalization Of
sentiment among the miners to-day to give
ground for forming any general conception
of how they regard the Mitchell statement.
1t is a surety, however, that they are loyal
to their union, and will enthusi-
astically obey orders. They have been hop
ing all along that there would be no strike,
rants one the rank and file will be content
IN have
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As Regarded at wiIkesbarre.

WILKESBARRE, Pa. May 4.-The fail
ure of the coal operators and representa-
tives of the miners TO come TO an agree
ment at their conference in New York was
a great disappointment TO the people of
this part of the anthracite field, who had
come TO the conclusion that there would be
an amicable settlement of the differences
and a strike would be out of the question
for another year at least. The prevailing
sentiment now is that a strike can hardly
be avoided Since the operators have Ie-
fused 10 make any concessions the miners
must either back down in their demands
or quit work. The men OF the Wyoming z
region talk strongly in favor of a strike
tonight. The firm attitude of the operators
appears 10 have united all the under
ground workers into the belief that there
is only one thing 10 do, and that is 10 quit
work and remain out until such time as the
coal companies grant their demands.
The individual coal operators OF this
vicinity have expected strike. They say
the presidents OF the large coal-carrying
companies had made up their minds some
time ago not 10 recognize the miners union
or grant any demands that might be made
upon them. Opinions differ as TO how long
the miners can hold out should they go on
strike. one Of the officers of the miners
union In this city said tonight that they
could hold out long enough 10 win. Ii is
the general belief that II a strike is de-
clared IL will be prolonged struggle.
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News from the Bedside of Archbishop
Corrigan Says the Aged PreIate
Is Dangerously Ill.
IN DANGER OF GROWING WORSE
THERE SEEMS TO BE No WAY OF
RESTORING HIS STRENGTH.
Takes No Interest I'm What Goes On
About Him-He Can Retain No
Substantial Food.

THE HAGUE, May Sit was announced
from Castle Loo at Sunday midnight that
Queen Wilhelmina had been prematurely
confined at o'clock Sunday evening.
Prof Ros Enstein. DR.. Roessingh and the
other doctors were in attendance. The
Queen suffered intense agony.
AT II o'clock Sunday evening the condi-
tion of her Majesty was described as criti-
cal and small hope for her recovery was
entertained
Wilhelmina, of Holland, is not yet twen-
ty-two years old. She was born on Aug. 81.
$780, and succeeded TO the throne on Aug.
81, 1898, her mother having been regent fol-
lowing the death of King William Ill She
was crowned on Sept 6. 1895. and on the
day following issued her first proclamation.
On Feb. :. 1901, she married Duke Henry of
Mecklenburg-Sc -Schwerin. Her health for the
past few months has been very poor, and
there have been reports of domestic trouble
I'm the royal family, which, however. have
been denied. The Duke consort was born
on April 10, 1876.
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Plans for the Funeral.

NEW YORK, May AIRS. Amos J. Cum
mings gave part Of her time to-day to con-
sidering the arrangements necessary for
the funeral of her husband She desired
these services held at her residence but
it soon became apparent that the large
number of people desirous of being pres
ent could not be accommodated there 1t
was finally decided to hold them in Merritt
Chapel, Eighth avenue and Nineteenth
street, at IL o'clock Tuesday morning Dr.
w. S. Grove, of the Church of the Eternal
Hope, will be the officiating clergyman
The interment will be in Clinton Cemetery
Irvington. y. j. The pallbearers selected
are Lewis Nixon, Frederick S. Gibbs John
c. Sheehan. Chester S. Lord, Joseph How
ard. jr., Arthur ID. Williams. Willis Holly
Justice Leonard A. Giegerich +. f. Frost,
George N. Norton. president of the New
York Press Club, or other representative;
the president Of Typographical Union No.
6, or other representative: the president of
the Letter Carriers Associa ton. or other
representative. and the president of the
Medal of Honor Lodge, or other representa-
tive.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.
Postal Clerks Join the FederatIon-
Indianians at the Capital.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May Al. p. Goodrich
and Harvey Starr are still in this city dis
cussing general politics and attending to a
little private business.
Leon Bailey will be admitted TO practice
in the United States Supreme Court to-
morrow. The motion for his admission will
be made by Senator Beveridge
One hundred postal clerks were tonight
given a charter as a member of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. Two Indiana
men, o. H. Smith of Muncie and n. y. Ba-
ker of Portland, were of the number. The
move is TO secure organized effort when
necessary for the mutual interest of these
employees. This is the first class of federal
employees, except printers and engravers,
TO affiliate with any union.
Albert w. Wishard. solicitor of the inter
nal revenue department, returned this
afternoon from Indianapolis.
r. P. Douse, Of indianapolis, is at the
New Willard.
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toward the natives by the soldiers in the
Philippines They were 10 call Major Gard
ener to Washington and encourage him 10
tell all the narrowing details OF the out
RACES which they imagined he limited at In
his somewhat remarkable report 10 the
military Governor OF the Philippines. When
the Republicans of the committee refused
10 request the secretary Of war TO order
Major Gardener home at the behest Of the
Democrats, Senator Patterson, OF Colorado,
carried the matter 10 the moor or the Sen
ate in the form OF a resolution directing Mr..
Root 10 issue order bringing the major
10 the United States. The Republicans at
the time of the introduction of this resolu-
tion opposed it's adoption on the ground
that Major Gardeners regiment had been
ordered home, and would leave the Philip
pines at almost any time between this date
and the middle OF June: hence IL was en-
tirely useless to send for him now Not
satisfied with this. the Democrats clanored
for a better explanation of the apparent re-
luctance OF the Republicans 10 have Major
Gardener brought home. They viii learn in
a few days the full reasons for the attitude
of the Republicans toward Major Gardener.
who then will appear less of hero, even
to his Democratic idolators.
1T seems that Major Gardener made his
remarkable report concerning the conduct
OF officers and soldiers toward native Fill
pinos a sort of political campaign docu-
ment for use only In the Philippines The
gallant major, with what nobody denies
was a cOmmendable ambition. desired TO be
elected Governor of the province which he
had ruled for time provisional Gov
SrnOr, and announced MS candidacy Tor
that Office when the Taft commission au-
thorized the election of officers In the paci-
fed provinces. He appeared to think that
little harmless criticism Of the American
army would enhance his popularity among
the natives and land him I'm the office he
sought beyond a doubt. But his ambition
was not realized. for he was defeated by
Capt. II. H. Bandholtz. of the Second In
fantry, and now all he has for his pains
and his peculiar campaign methods is the
criticism he passed on the army.
when President Roosevelt learned of
Major Gardeners sensational report ne di-
rected that the major be ordered to make
a more complete statement 10 his military
superiors regarding the abuses he alleged
to exist In the military administration in
the islands, and Secretary Root instruct
ed General Chaffee TO have Major Gar
dener specify the names of officers and
men, together with dates and places, who
witnessed or took part in the maltreatment
of the natives. The object of the Presi-
dent was TO have full investigation made
of the majors charges. If he really had
any specific charges TO bring. Presumably
Major Gardener is now working this
supplemental report. If he is not doing
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2, COL. A.
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ARCHBISHOP CORRIGAN WORSE.
His Condition Is Described Being
Very Critical.

NEW YORK, May 4.-There is much con-
Germ felt over the case Of Archbishop Corri-
gan. as DR.. Keyes. the attending physician.
announced tonight after his visit 10 the
bedside of the preate that his condition is
still dangerous and there is a possibility II
may become more critical
Archbishop COrrigan is by no means out
of danger" said Dr. Keyes. 'and his weak
ness continues. There are no favorable in
dicatons: he shows absolutely no interest
in worldly affairs and evinces no liveliness
whatever. If he aid evince desire 10 know
what was going on I'm the world. IL would
indicate thai he was regaining his lost
strength. But such is not the case. There
was hope that he would even express de-
sire 10 set up. sick as he is. but he has not
shown the slightest inclination to get up.
sleeping constantly.
His condition Is grave. indeed" added
DR.. keyes, and there Is possibility that
he may get worse, and this will hold good
for several days. He is very weak-so
weak. in fact. that II he was taken from
his bed he could not stand
The news that the archbishop was worse
came as a surprise tonight, for the state
ment given out earlier In the day was Of a
favorable nature II IS now known that his
weakness is such that he is unable 10 retain
any solid food. Absolute quiet is main
tained in the sick chamber. and every possi-
bic means is being resorted TO in effort
10 bring the patient around.
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NAVAL INSPECTION.
Special and Regular Boards VIII
Visit the North Atlantic Fleet.

WASHINGTON. May Admiral Dewey.
Rear Admiral Taylor. chief of the Bureau
of Navigation. Lieutenant Niblack inspec-
tor of target practice. and the other mem
bers OF the special board Of inspection
which is TO visit the vessels Of the North
Atlantic squadron. now lying of the Vir-
ginia capes. left Washington to-day aboard
the Dolphin. The regular board OF inspec-
ton Will leave Washington tomorrow
night for Norfolk, where the Gloucester
will be placed at their disposal for the in
spection.
Admiral Dewey and the members OF the
general board of the navy have prepared
plans for some important maneuVers which
the vessels OF the squadron Will go through
with next week. The regular board of
inspection will look over the vessels from a
routine standpoint and recommend the re-
pairs made necessary by their long cruise
in tropical waters. The vessels will have
target practice on the capes and enable
Lieutenant Niblack. inspector OF target
practice, 10 observe their performances III
this respect.
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but, in all probability he will be buried in
Chicago. where he accumulated his for
tune.
Potter Palmer was born in Rensselaer,
vile, n. Y, in 1876, the son of a farmer:
became a clerk in a store and later in
bank at Durham, y. Y; was engaged in
business in various New York towns and
later removed TO Chicago; established the
leading dry goods store there. which later
became Field. Palmer & Letter. now Mar
shall Field; retired In 1861 and invested his
fortune in real estate. In 1871 he married
Bertha Honore. and a few months later the
great fire wiped out his estate; rebuilt the
Palmer House (hoteD and other buildings
and accumulated a second large fortune.
He gave 100000 10 the Womans building of
the Worlds Columbian Exposition, of
which Mrs. Palmer was president of the
women's board of managers.
The name of no Chica goan is more fami-
lar away from home than was that of Pot
ter Palmer, made so, perhaps, by the hotel
of which he was the owner. for personally
he was a very quiet and reticent man, hav-
ing few intimates among the thousands OF
prominent people who were his guests from
time TO time He is OF Quaker origin. and
went 10 Chicago in 1852 with $1,000 cash and
started a retail dry goods store on Lake
street. east of Dearborn. This was the
fashionable shopping thorouShfare then
ana, IN TACT. remained so until SnOTlly De-
fore the great fire. His first years sales
were $4,000. AS the close OF the war gave
Armour his great financial boost. so the
beginning of the war made Potter Palmer
independently wealthy. ForeSeeing more
clearly than most men the true character
and duration of the American conflict, he
realized at once the tremendous upheaVal
Of prices the war would bring about. lie
massed his every financial resource upon
dry goods-cottonS particularly. First his
store was filled. then all the warehouses
he could rent. and by making contracts for
future delivery he succeeded in wrapping
up more than his own actual fortune In
storage houses full of dry goods. Sure
enough. his predictions to the war were
fulfilled and the shrewd young merchant
found himself, in 1865 not yet forty years
Of age, and ready TO retire from business
with fortune, of which s.. 200, 900 was in
government bonds. His successors were
Marshall Field and Levi Z. Letter who had
been in partnership with him for two years
prior to his retirement. The annual sales
had increased from $4,000 to 100000.
Mr.. Palmer deliberately set about enjoy
ing his millions. and for five years ranked
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ESCAPE OF PRISONERS.
Two Military Convicts Bind and Gag
Fort Sheridan sentry.

CHICAGO. May 4.-Two prisoners at Fort
Sheridan escaped to-day. In a clump OF
bushes through which they were passing in
the south end OF the reservation they
sprang upon the sentry who was guarding
them and disarmed him. They then tied
his hands. put a gag in his mouth and at
the point OF his own gun marched him al
most TO Highland Park. There they re-
leased him and fled.
The prisoners were \. +. Butterfield and
Robert Hagdon and they were sentenced TO
the guardhOuse for two and three years, re-
spectlvely, for desertiOn. The sentry who
was a victim OF their sudden attack was
George Smith. private in the Ninth Bat
terry.
The occurrence threw the fort into COM
motion and fully hundred soldiers Joined
taken.
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MAJOR GARDENER's REPORT
Made "a "a Campaign Document for
Use I'm the Philippines.
NEW YORK, May IA washin

NEW YORK, May "A Washington dis
patch 10 the Tribune says:
An illustration OF the resOurcefulness Of
the Republican leaders I'm the Senate was
given on Friday In the Philippine commit
tees action on the Gardener matter. on
Thursday the committee decided 10 grant
the clamorous demand OF the Democrats
that Major Gardener be forthwith sum
moned 20 Washington TO testify concerning
the treatment OF Filipinos BY American
soldiers. On Friday the committee rescind-
ed this action. and no summons for Ma Tor
Gardener will be issued. The meaning Of
this IS significant alike OF the determinat tion
OF the ma jOrity not 20 be dictated 10 by the
minority. and OF the real weakness OF the
Democratic position with reference 10 the
conduct Of affairs IN the Philippines Major
Gardener IL viii be recOllected. made a re-
port about a year ago. while acting as Gov
ernor or Tayabas province, which seriously
reflected on the conduct OF American Of
icers and enlisted men. The Democrats
thought they saw in this an excellent op-
portunity 10 prove their charges OF brutality
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Congratulations from President.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The President
tonight sent the following congratulatory
dispatch 10 General Chaffee:
Accept for the army under your COM
mand. and express 10 General Davis and
Colonel Baldwin especially, my congratu-
latiOns and thanks for the splendid cour-
age and fidelity which have again carried
our flag TO victory. Your fellOw-cOuntry-
men al home will ever honor the memory
OF the fallen and be faithful 10 the brave
survivors who have themselves been faith
ful unto death for their cOuntrys sake.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
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POTTER PALMER.
Famous ChicagOan Dies After an Ill
of Unknown Nature.

CHICAGO, May 4.-Potter Palmer. for
nearly half century one Of Chicago most
prominent business men, died this evening
al his residence on Lake Shore drive. The
exact cause of Mr. Palmer's death has not
yet been determined. He had been suffer-
ing for several weeks from nervous dis
order. but as he was able 10 be about the
house his condition was not thought 10 be
serious. When he retired last night he
was feeling. If anything. better than for
several days. During the night, however
he seemed 10 lose all his energy and this
morning was unable TO leave mis- room He
gradually grew weaker during the day and
at $40 O'Clock this evening he suffered
sudden collapse from which he expired
The physicians who were attending Mr.
Palmer are al a loss as TO the direct cause
OF his death. Apparently he had no or
ganic troubles. Mrs: Palmer and their two
sons Honore and Potter, jr., were with
Mr. Palmer when he died No arrange
ments have yet been made for the funeral
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couraged over the refusal of the operators
TO grant an eight-hOur work day the weigh
ing Of coal at the mines and an increase
in wages. Notice has been sent TO members
of this (the Ninth district executive board
to go 10 Scranton TO attend the conven-
tion of the three district boards 10 decide
whether to call a strike or order a gen.
eral convention of miners 70 resolve how
TO treat with the situation. The board
from this district will go TO Scranton Tues
day. In case of a tie-up 81, 900 men and boys
will be made idle in the Ninth district
Many miners here tonight said they are
ready 10 cease work whenever ordered TO
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