The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
oDELL TALKS PLAIN TO BAER.
New York's Governor. Says He Will
 Find Remedy.

New York Oct 1O-"What do you mean by politicians? I want you and all the other operators to understand that am the Governor of New York, the chos- en representative of seven million peo- pie, and that I am here in this matter solely in that capacity. and to relieve if possible, an intolerable situation. And, what is more, intend to use every power at my command to do it."
 Governor Odelf made this statement to- day to President Baer of the Reading Road. in the presence of United States Senators Platt of New York and Quay and Penrose of Pennsylvania. It was the continuation of a rather heated inter view in the office of Senator Platt and the result of the first meeting of Governor Odell and President Baer.
 Mr. Baer was not in the best humor when, accompanied by E. B. Thomas, chairn an of the Board of Directors of the Erie Railroad he entered Senator Platt's office. f9se conference was begun by a statement made by Senator Pen- rose that the situation was becoming so serious that some solution must be found at once. He suggested that the operators should incline to some concessions to- ward a settlement.
 A Heated Colloquy.
 .If you mean by that said President Baer, "that we are to recognize the ex- istence of a labor union, I tell you right now that the operators will consider no such proposition"
 Governor Odell was on Is feet in an instant Holding a half-burned cigar in his hand and white with excitement, he said:
 Are we to understand that no kind of a conciliatory proposition will receive consideration at the hands of the opera tors?"
 q did not say that" answered MT. Raer. but did say, and I reiterate 1t, that we will not accept political advice or this our affair.
 Then it was that Governor Odell made the statement attributed to him at the beginning of this article.
 President Baer, evidently appreciatlng that he had gone too far, bowed to Gov ernor Odell and said:
 "Governor, beg your pardon. No per- sonal affront was intended, and we will listen to any suggestions you may have to make; but again I repeat that we must refuse to recognize the union as repre- sented by MT. Mitchell"
 Wants Union Recognized.
 CT believe" said the Governor, that ,our position from a public view is ab- soIuteiy untenable. If coal operators. railroad men and other business men can combine for mutual profit and protection, there Is no reason why laboring men should not.
 Baer, coldly.
 "Just this" said Governor Odell. ''I an, sure that the labor organization of .'hicb Mir Mitchell is head, desires him to he fair with the general public. If the oocrators will consent to give the men rents A ton increase. I will personally u,ssent it to the miners, and I believe thev will accept 1t. It is fair proposi- "Does this mean. Governor odell. that ,,. are to recognize the miners unton?' MT Raer asked.
 a.I, certainly does" answered Governor oaei, quickly "and there is no reason U,hy YOU should not
 nTr Raer and MT. Thomas rose to go, n,. Thomas remarking that the matter
 ,,,d he presented to the other opera .ors and that an early answer would be tortbcoming MT. Baer said:
 .NVe are to meet a committee Of the
 ,fact,rers' association on Tuesday, n,d we may have an answer then" The conference broke up, Mir. Baer and ,,- Thomas withdrawing.
 eanators Platt, Penrose and Quay talk
 ever the matter for a short time and eo GU thev. too. separated. the two Penn ',',, 'l nians announcing that they would hack to Harrisburg and discuss the st,,ation with Governor Stone.
 Goyeruor odan was not in talking