The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
ARGUMENTS
 BEGIN WITH 4 VIM
Attorneys for the Miners Open
 Case Before Commission
SOME SHARP COLL0QUIES
One Speaker Refers to John mitchei' as a Diamond In the Rough; the More 1t Is Rubbed, the
 Brighter 1t Shines.

Philadelphia, February 9-Argumeh's for and against the demands ol the union anthracite mine workers, Which will continNe before the coal strike com mission for the next six days was pe- gun today when the miners through Daniel J. Mccarthy. of Hazelton' made the opening argument.
 MT Mccarthy was followed by former Congressman Brumm. of MinersVilie who made general argument, and Hen " D. Lloyd, of Chicago. who confined his efforts to the question of recognition Of the union and yearly trade agree mehts
 The operators will begin their argu- mcnt tomorrow, continuing for three days and closing with George F. Baer' president Of the Reading cofnpany. Ihen Clarence S. Darrow. of Chicago, the prln- cipai eounsel for the miners. will take up all of Friday and Saturday until ad- journment in summing up the case and in answering President Baer.
 President -.lchon of tfe miners union is expected here during the week. Wheth- CT he will address the commission de- bends upon developments
 Mr. Mccarthy's Argument.
 ''In all ages there have been times when it became necessary to redress certain grievances and wrongs, and it always seeris as though providence provided the proper instrument at the proper time to accomplish the desired result We find a Moses to deliver the people of Israel; we find Napolean; we find Washington, Lincoln, Grant, a Mckinley, and a Roosevelt. These have all labored in the cause of humanity and liberty Just as the clouds hung heavily over the mine workers of this country, new star ap- poarcd in the Armament to dispel the clouds and admit ray of sunshine into the miners life. This star has not risen in the east. but i'll the west-John Mitchcll.'
 In conclusion the attorney said;
 "On account of the great increase in the cost Of living at least 20 per cent in- crease in wages is imperative. With all the arguments in favor of the recog- nition of the union, there is none stronger than the high character of the miners leader John Mitchell has been through the fire and has been tested. There Is pure gold and no dress in his compost tion; no yellow streak in his blood, his honesty and sincerity of purpose have never been questioned. He stands out boldly in his sterling integrity, and like the diamond in the rough the more you rub 1t the brighter it shines"
 Henry D. Lloyd Speaks.
 Henry Demorest Lloyd of. Chicago argued for the fourth demand of the miners. In the course of his remarks he said
 There has teen no mine strike of any importance since these relations of uego- tiatlon and arbitration were established. where the arrangement prevailed, but there have been serious strikes else where. Neither the president nor the na- tional board ever ordered a strike. in case of dispute the mines must be kept open and the minesr at work
 Demand for Recognition.
 Lloyd was followed by former Con gressman Charles M. Brumm, who occu- pied the time up to the adjournment. His argument was principally in support of the demand for the recognition of the union He said that organization is the essense of government He charged that the coal companies were responsible for the presence or the large lortlBn popuid- ton in the coal region.
 Brumm was directing many of his re- marks at President Baer, who was sitting close to him. The Reading president gave him close attention and when Brumm, in an oratorieal flight. said that Baer denied at the eleventh hour that he had ever said twenty-one murders were committed in the coal region, that he did not deny it until the statement was permitted to go over the country and re- ceive full effect, Raer Jumped up and exclaimed:
 'Wasn't it lie? Did ever say it?"
 The suddenness of the interruption did not disturb Brumm who said, One mo- ment, l will answer that question" Baer was not satisfied, and said with great carnestness. You said l did not deny it until the eleventh hour; what do you mean?"
 'I said you did net deny it until re- gently, to which Mir, Baer replied. "Oh."
 If you had waited said Brumm. you would not have asked the question"
 What is it you want to make out-that I did say it?" persisted Baer.
 Brumm; No; l said you did not say It."
 That's different" remarked Baer as Chairman Gray rapped for order and re- quested Brumm to proceed with his ar gument.
 Brumm. however took a parting shot and ratorted to Baer,s remarks. "I do criticize you, however. for not denying at the time what appeared in the news papers,"