Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-09
No Appointment Settled on-Callers at
the White House - Senator
Burrows Prediction.

ment to him that I should take your sug-
gestion under advisement, although I did
not look upon 1t with favor.
Since that time l have consulted with our
district presidents, who concur fully in my
views.
We desire to assure you again that we feel
keenly the responsibility of our position and
the gravity of the situation, and 1t would
give US great pleasure to take any action
which would bring this coal strike to an
end in manner that would Safeguard the
interests of our constituents.
In proposing that there be an immediate
resumption of coal mining upon the" condi-
tions suggested in the conference at the
White House we believed that We had gone
more than half way and had met your
wishes
1t is unnecessary in this letter to refer to
the malicious assault made upon us in the
response of the coal operators. We feel
confident that you, must have been i'm
pressed with the fairness of our proposition
and the insincerity Of those who maligned
US.
Having in mind our experience with the
coal operators in the past, we have no rea-
son to feel any degree of confidence In their
willingness to do us justice in the future:
and inasmuch they have refused to ac-
cept the decision of tribunal selected by
YOU and inasmuch as there Is no law
through which you could enforce the find
ings Of the commission you suggest, we re-
spectfully decline to advise our people to re-
turn to work simply upon the hope that the
coal operators might be induced or forced
to comply with the recommendations Of
your commission.
AS stated above, we believe that we went
more than half way In our proposal at
Washington, and we do not feel that We
should be asked to make further sacrifice.
We appreciate your solicitude for the peo-
pie of the country who are now and Will
be subjected to great suffering and incon-
venience by a prolongation of the coal
strike, and we feel that the onus Of this
terrible state of affairs should be placed
upon the side which has refused to defer to
fair and impartial investigation.
I am respectfully.
(Signed) JOHN MITCHELL,
President U. NJ. W. Of A.
The Next Move.
No comment was made concerning the
letter of Mr.. Mitchell by officials at the
White House, although it can be said that
the President has not exhausted all efforts
In bringing about an end to the strike.
Nothing can be learned as to the future in
tentions of the President in this matter.
and it Is stated that the time has not yet
come to disclose the purpose Of the admin
istration. This naturally gives rise to
speculation as to what may be the next
move. as 1t was understood that the ad-
minlstration had done about everything
possible in bringing the operators and the
miners together and in the appeal made to
Mr.. Mitchell.
There were no early indications at the
temporary White House this morning that
Mitchells letter would cause the President
to Immediately resume his efforts to bring
about a settlement of the coal strike. No
conferences were held with the cabinet adj
visers who have acted with him through
out his consideration of the strike situation,
and for the morning, at least. the President
set the question aside for another drive
with Mrs. Roosevelt in the delightful sun
shine and the crisp. bracing air. The Presi-
dents drive of an hour and a half yester-
day did him much good and was so
thoroughly enjoyed that his physicians
thought 1t would be good idea for him to
go out again today. The President and
Mrs. Roosevelt left the White House at
noon and did not return until about lunch
time.
Intention Of Morgan.
Suggestions were freely made outside OF
official circles today Of the probable inter-
vention of ]. P. Morgan In the coal strike
situation. AS was pointed out in The Star
several days ago. Mr.. Morgan may do this
in view of the effect that may eventually
be produced on the many enterprises In
which he is interested. President Mitchell
has 1t in his power to call out the bitumin-
Gus miners and practically stop every large
industry in the country. He does not do so
for the reason that these miners are work.
ing under an agreement with the coal oper-
ators. but II the situation became one OF
the life or death of the miners union, it Is
claimed Mr.. Mitchell might call out the
miners all over the country. Mr.. Morgan
realizes this, but he is probably depending
on Pres dent Mitchells sense of honor as
respects agreements.
The District Commissionership.
The Pre- sid mt saw only one caller during
the morning. This was Mr.. Beriah wilkins
Mr.. Wilkins was with the President some
time. When asked II he had discussed the
matter OF District Commissionership with
the President Mr.. wilkins answered in the
negative. The activity in the matter of the
vacant Commlssionership has been resumed
The President intended last week to dispose
of the position. but the coal strike problem
INTERVIEWED. and the matter was dropped
from his mind. number of local people
saw Secretary Cortelyou today. presumably
regarding the Commissionership. Among
these were c. C.. Glover. John Joy Edison
cuss their visit 1t was stated, however,
that the Commissionership is still unde-
cded Rev. d. ]. Stafford called to pay
his respects.
A Miners Glee Club.
A number Of miners forming a giee club
from the anthracite regions Of Pennsyi
van.a called at the White House today and
desired to sing some selections in front Of
the building for the President. The offic-
ials, however. stated that all bands had
been refused permission to play in font of
the building. and 1t would be best not to
accede to the present request.
Repre- sentative Idttaner of New York
called. but did not see the President and
will call again this afternoon
Senator Burrows Prediction.
Senator Burrows called at the White
House today on matter Of interest to
some Of his constituents. Senator Burrows
is pleased with the political outlook In his
state. General Alger will be elected TO
the Senate without opposition" said SEN
ator Burrows THE democrats in the leg
islature may even vote for him"
What about the congressional elections
in Michigan
Let me see. There are twelve congress
sional districts in Michigan. The demo-
Gratis will carry all Of these except twelve.
We will send a solid republican delegation
to the next House. If 7 am not mistaken
the democratic membership in the next