Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-16

Rrizadier General John NJ Wilson. E.
" Parker. OF Washington, ID. C., con-
nected with the geological survey: Judge
George GRAY. OF Delaware =. Il. Clark.
OF Cedar Rapids. Iowa: Thomas H Wat
kins. Of Scranton. Pa. Bishop John L.
Spauiding. OF Peoria; Carroll ID wright
President Mitchell has called a meeting
% the executive board OF the mine work
ers' union for today, which viii call the
strike OF and mining win be resumed in
two or three days. The commission as
finally named ID Is stated. IS perfectly
agreeable TO all parties
PRESIDENT. MITCHELL IN
CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON. oct. I5-Mr. John
Mitchell. president Of the United Nine
Workers association arrived in Wash
ington over the Pennsylvania railroad al
M -odzy in response 10 invitation OF
President Roosevelt TO meet him In con-
ference relative 70 the proposal OF the
anthracite mining operators for the COM
position 81 a commission TO settle the coal
strlEe.t
Mr. Mitchell was not accompanied BY
the district presidents. as he was upon his
former trip. and had no travelling COM
panIon except n newspaper man who had
accompanied him from Wilkesharre-
He was met there by no one. except a
NEIEEArtum OF EEHMTLELrr NEDLl ne AENNAhNA
with a somewhat melancholy smile He
shook hands with all ~ them. but volun-
teered no remarks. He remained in the
railroad waiting room Tor ten OF fifteen
minutes. but a. uIely declined 10 reply
10 any question. the ansEeR 10 which
might throw light upon his present inten-
tons or future movements He even de-
elined 10 say whether there had been any
change in the situation since last night
or where he meant 10 stop in Washing
ton after leaving the white house
Mitchell Was Silent.
7 can only say now. he SAID. in reply
70 many questions. that / shall go di-
rect 10 the white house. but what my
movements viii be after my interview
with the president cannot say"
1Ir- Mitchell reached the temporary
white house al L-50 a. -. AS the dosr
OF the white house was swung open TO adj
nit him. SIR Mitchell nodded aud smiled
pleasantly 10 several newspaper acqaint-
auces whom he recognized
Rushed To Roosevelt.
AFTER the exchange OF greetings Secre-
tarya CorteivOu invited Mr. Mitchell 70
proceed with him az once 70 the parlOr OF
President Rooseveits house on the sec
ond floor Of the mansion.
Prior To the arrival of Mr. Mitchell. the
president was engaged in conferences with
his advisors Secretary Root was an
early caller and was in conference with
the president about an hour IS he left
the white house. Mr. Root. while taking
generally an optimistic view OF the situa-
ton. said some obstacles had arisen in
the way of settlement OF the strike. These
ne believed. would be overcome. Just
how they were 10 be overcome he did
not indicate and he did not say what the
nature Of the obstacles were.
President In Conference.
President Roosevelt and President
Mitchell were in conference until Is.
The latter left and descended the stairs
unaccomnanied.
As he passed out OF the white house he
announced that he hal no statement 10
make. He did not indicate b. word OF
sign what had passed te-Neen him and
the president
He appeared 10 &c more cheerful than
when he entered The white house, but still
maintained his retlcence. He declined 10
say whether ne had submitted any counter
propositions 10 the president or 10 indi-
cate whether o. not he would make
statement He said. however. that he ex-
pected 20 see the president again at 5
O'Clock. and hoped 10 be able TO return to
Wilkesbarre on the 40 train.
house and saw the president.
IL IL understood at the conference with
the president Mr. Mitchelrs main Objec-
ton 70 the acceptance OF the proposition
OF the operators was the limitations placed
on the president I'm the matter OF the selec-
ton Of the arbitration commission He
was especially opposed to the restriction
limiting the selection OF a federal judge TO
q particular Jurisdiction. IL Is understood
that the miners are willing to waive the
technical recognition Of the union. as they
viii get a recognition Of the general stu
alton that exists in the anthracite region
II Is likely that the proposition will go
hack 70 the operators with q request that
the restriction In the appointment OF a
commission be Withdrawn In order that the
president may have a free hand in choos-
Ing the commissioners
Back 20 White House.
1Ir. Mitchell reached the white house
precisely az 3 o'clock and resumed his
conference with the president.
There IS excellent reason for the belief
that President Mitchell viii submit TO the
presa.ent counter proposition for a set
Element Of the strike ar. Mitchell win
i.sist that the president be given a free
hand IN the selection OF a board OF arbitra-
ton and that the terms under which the
board would Re created be remOdeled
somewhat.
II is also believed that the wording OF
the offer Of the operators leaving the
union out OF consideration. does not meet
with 1Ir. Mitchells approval and that
he may ask that the wording be changed
50 as 10 more clearly recognize the union.
1fr. Mill.aell left the white house ar
ss45 and announced as he took his depart
ure thas ne had nothing 10 say at this
time. He will leave for Wilkesbarre at
40 o'clock.
COAL BARoNs DECLINE
TO DISCUSS SITUATION
NEW YORK. Oct. 15.-The coal opera
tors generally today were exceedingly
averse to discussing the coal situation in
any way. To most OF those seen the ques-
ton was put:
would you assent TO change I'm the per-
sonnet OF the arbitration committee com