The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-03-29
ROBBINS FOR OLD SCALE
He Suggests that 1908 Scale Be
Adopted and Mitchell Seconds Mo-
tIon Amid Great AppIause-in De-
bate on Matter Mitchell Said that
Miners Desired to Avert a National
crisis-An Historic Session.
Publishers Press1


indianapolis, March 2S.-One more
day will see the end of the joint con-
ference of miners and operators. This
was settled privately among the op-
orators this evening. they having de-
cided that 1t would be folly to re-
main here and keep up the discussion.
Just, prior to adjournment at
o'clock this afternoon President
Mitchell moved that the joint confer
ence convene again at p. m. Thurs
day afternoon.
Tomorrow many of the miners
will meet and decide what stand they
will take on the question of the adop-
tion of the 1908 scale, for a period Of
two years. beginning April next
Winder Suggests Examination.
At this afternoons meeting ]. III.
Winder suggested committee of
miners examine into the operators
/ books to determine whether an in
crease should be granted.
Mitchell then threw a bomb by say
ing the miners and the public want
to know IL this investigation would
include the railroads that 1t is alleg-
ed own the mines.
] He said
I'VE want to know what profits the
fVanadlia railroad makes out of the
Vanadlia Coal Company.
I'VE want to know what Is the re-
relationship between the Deering coal
company for which Mr.. Hammond
speaks and the Rock Island Railroad
land the Frisco railroads.
What profits does the Illinois
Central Railroad make out of the
Madison Coal Company
I'VE want to know the relationship
and the profits of the Missouri Paci-
nc and the Western Coal Mining Co.
The representative is here and / pre-
sumo is willing to make that expla-
nation. We would like Mr.. Donk to
explain the relationship between his
company. the Donk Bros. Coal Co.,
and the East and Eastern Railroad.
."How About Powell company?". i.
Il want to know what profits of
Mr.. Peabody's Company go to the
Pawnee Railroad Company.
I'VE want to know what are the
relations between the Big Four Rail.
road and the Ogara Coal Co. before
I'VE will agree to investigate we must
have answers as to these facts
J. III. Winder for the Hooking Coal
Company said: Il will frankly say
that every share in my company is
the property of the Hooking Valley
Railroad Company and that every dol
Tar made is the property of the rail.
road. The coal company pays the
same freight rates as any other ship.
per-"
Mitchell replying after the various
representatives of the coal com.
panies charged with being controlled
by railroads. said:
81 want to ask the operators of the
Pittsburg district if they are in ac.
cord with the suggestion as to inves.
tigation. I want to ask Mr.. Winedr
and the operators of Ohio. and
want to ask the operators of Indiana
II this proposed investigation con-
templates an Investigation as to the
relative costs of producing coal in
pick and machine mines"
All Pertinent Questions.
J. II. Winder said that II there is to
be an investigation 1t would be prop
er to take in any and all pertinent
questions,
Mitchell in continuing to speak or
the subject of investigation said: In
order to get myself clear there Is just
one other question I would like tC
ask the operators OF the various
states. Does this suggested investi
gaticn contemplate a determination
as to what, the miners win receive
annually in order that they may be
enabled to properly maintain him
self. his family and properly educate
his children so that they may proper
Iy rear them, so that they may be