The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-10-17


Coal Operators Also That the People
Want Relief From tho rresent Intolsr.
Fbls situation
THE COAL OPERATORS MAY
POSTPONE THIS NATTER UNTIL
TUESDAY. BUT | DON'T PROPOSE
TO POSTPONE 1T. HEY ARE NOT
ACTING FAIRLY TOWARDS THE
PEOPLE. BELIEVE SHALL FIND
SOME REMEDY."-Gov.O dell of New
York, alter interview with President
Baer.
New York, Oct. 11.-"What do you
mean by politicians? l want you and
all the other operators to understand
that l am the governor of New York,
the chosen representative of 1000. 900
people, and that l am here In this mat
ter solely in that capacity and to re-
lieve IL possible an intolerable situa-
ton. And what is more. intend to
use every power at my command to
do it,"
Gov. Odell made this statement, Fri
day, to President Baer of the Reading
railroad in the presence of United
States Senator's Platt. of New York.
and Quay and Penrose. of Pennsyl-
vania. 1t was the elimination of q
rather heated interview in the Office
OF Senator Platt, md the result Of
the first meeting between Gov Odell
and President Baer.
Baer I'm Had Humor.
Mr.. Baer was not in the best of
humor when he entered Senator
Platt's Office. The conference was be-
gun by statement made by Senator
Penrose that the situation was be-
coming so serious that some solution
must be found at once. He suggested
that the operators should incline TO
some concessions toward settle
ment.
If you mean by that" said Presi-
dent Baer. that we are to recognize
the existence of a labor union. tell
you right now that the operators will
consider no such proposition"
Gov. Odell was on his feet in an in
slant. Holding half-burnt cigar in
his hand and white with excitement,
he said:
Are we to understand that no kind
of conciliatory proposition will re-
ceive consideration at the hands OF
the operators?"
Il did not say that" answered Mr.. I
Baer. but do say. and / reiterate it, |
that we will not accept political ad.
vice or allow the interference of poll
ticians in this, our affair"
Then it was that Gov. Odell made
the statement attributed to him at
the beginning of this article
Begged Governors Pardon.
President Baer. evidently appre-
ciating that he had gone too far,
bowed to Gov. Odell. and said:
Governor, ! beg your pardon. No
personal affront was intended, and we
will listen to any suggestions you may
have to make; but again l repeat
that we must refuse to recognize the
union as represented by Mr.. Mitchell"
Il believe" said the governor. that
your position from a public view is
abs, lutely untenable. II coal opera
tors, railroad men and other business
men can combine for mutual profit
os4 PACtttAipHs tntlt Is nO reason I
why laboring men should not"
What is the propositions p said Mr.
Baer, coldly.
Just this" said Gov. Odell. II am
sure that the labor organization of
which Mr.. Mitchell is head desires
him &c be fair with the general pub
lie. II the operators will consent to
give the men five cents ton increase
will personally present it to the
miners, and ! believe they will accept
it. 1t is fair proposition" I
docs this mean, Gov. Odell, that |
we are to recognize the miners
union" Mr.. Baer asked. Z
1T certainly does" answered Gov.
Odell, quickly, land there is no reason
why you should not"
ar. Baer and Mr.. Thomas rose to
20, Mr.. Thomas remarking that the !
matter would be presented to the 9TH
- operators, and that an early an I
Bwer would be forthcoming.