Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

New York, October 10.-"What do you mean by politicians? I want you and all operators to understand that I am governor of New York, the chosen rep resentative of seven million of people, and that am here in this matter solely in that capacity and to relieve if pos sible an intolerable situation. And what is more, I intend to use every power at my command to do it."
 Governor Odell made this statement today to President Baer of the Read ing road in the presence of United States Senators Platt of New York and Quay and Penrose of Pennsylvania. It was the continuation of a heated inter view in the office of Senator Platt and the result of a meeting between Gov ernor Odell and President Baer.
 MT. Baer was not in the best of hu- nor when, accompanied by E. B. Thomas, chairman of the board of di- rectors of the Erie railroad. he entered Senator Platt's office. The conference begun by statement 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 con- sessions toward a settlement.
 "If you mean by that" said MT. Baer that we are to recognize the existence of labor union, l tell you right now the operators will consider no such proposition"
 Governor Odell was on his feet in an instant Holding half burnt cigar id his hand and white with excitement, he said: Are we to understand that no kind of conciliatory proposition vii receive consideration at the hands of the operators?"
 "'I did not say that" answered MT. Baer, but I do say and I reiterate, that we will not accept political advice or allow the interference of politicians in this our affair."
 Then it was that Governor Odell made the statement attributed to him at the beginning of this article. Presi- dent Baer. evidently appreciating that he had gone too far, bowed to Cover nor Odell, and said: Governor, l beg your pardon. No personal affront was intended, and we will listen to any sug- gestions you may have to make, but again I repeat we must refuse to recog- nize the union as represented by MT. Mitchell"
 ''I believe" said the governor, that your position from the public view is absolutely untenable. If the coal op- orators. railroad men and other busi- ness men can combine for mutual profit and protection there is no reason why the laboring men should not
 What is the proposition?" said MT. Baer. coldly.
 fkic cafd EOUorY1O1. OdplI ST am sure the labor organization of whic;l MT. Mitchell is the head desires him to be fair with the general public. If the operators will consent to give the men five cents a ton increase I will per sonalIy present it to the miners and believe they will accept it. It is a fair proposition"
 Does this mean. governor. that we are to recognize the miners union?" Mir Baer asked.
 Ut certainly does" answered Gov ernor Odell quickly, "and there is no reason why you should not
 MT. Baer and MT. Thomas rose to go. Thomas remarking that the matter would be presented to the other opera tors and that an early answer would be forthcoming
 Mir Baer said: we are to meet the committee of the manufacturers asso- citation on Tuesday and we may have an answer then
 The conference broke up, MT. Baer and Thomas withdrawing.
 Senators Platt, Penrose and Quay talked over the matter for a short time and then separated, the two Pennsyl- vanians announcing that they would go back to Harrisburg and discuss the situation with Governor Stone.
 Governor Odell was not in a talking mood when he left the conference. He went directly to the Fifth Avenue ho- tel. and during most of the afternoon received callers. To one of them the governor said; "The coal operators may postpone this matter until Tues day. but I don't propose to postpone. They are not acting fairly toward the people, l believe I shall find some rem edy."
 About o'clock John Mitchell. ac- companied by l.. N. Hammerling of Wilkesbarre, called and had a long con- ference. While this was going on a dispatch announcing that the operators had refused to consider the terms of fered by the governor was received.
 When the conference was over Gov ernor Odell refused to say what had occurred and MT. Mitchell was equally reticent. It is believed however. that Governor Odell presented his proposi- ton for a settlement to the leader of the miners union and MT Mitchell said he would present 1t to the district presi-