The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-15
Governor, Unable TO Produce
MisSive From Roosevelt,
BIames Miners
Accused Point to Operators as
More Likely to Spirit
Epistle Away
Sparks Call Asks That Vote Oi
Thanks Be Given President
for Prompt Action
SPECIAL DIspA1cH 10 TIE CALL


RENO, New, Jan. l4.-War is on
at the special session Of the legis-
iature. President Roosevelts letter
to Governor Sparks, in which the
chief executive of Nevada is severely
criticised for appealing for troops for
Gold6eld when no reason for such a
call existed. has been stolen. This
was announced at Carson today when
the legislators were preparing to ask
the governor TO present the communi-
cation 70 the session for considera-
ton.
Sparks AYERS the letter was stolen
from his Office andsthe charge IS now
made by the union men that the letter
was stolen to prevent the scandal that
would follow its publication in full.
and that the crime has been committed
by friends Of the mine owners asso-
citation. On the other hand the mine
owners aIlege that the letter has been
taken by friends OF the miners.
Indignant denial is returned by both
sides, the miners claiming that they
have insisted upon the letter being
made public in full. Arrests are threat
ened unless the communication is
found before the opening of the morn
ing's session The affair promises to
develop into one OF the bitterest politi-
cal scandals in the history of the state
and may involve those high UP in both
parties.
At the opening Of the session today
an attempt was made to reorganize and
oust Speaker skaggs- It was plainly
an issue OF mine owners against min
ers. and with the decision to retain
skagzs was determined the fact that
the friends Of the miners are in the
majority. This gives the Goldield
sympsthizers the leadership in both
houses. for Lieutenant Governor Dick
erson strongly condemns the use oi
federal force TO handle the affairs Of
Nevada
The session. it is now believed, vii
last until next week, and most OF fhe
time until adjournment viii be taker
I'D with discussion. A strong effort fl
being made TO effect a compromise and
agree upon the appointment Of a state
warden with full power to appoint as
many deputies as he needs at any time
Arbitration OF the differences betweer
the western federation and the mins
owners is also talked OF and may de-
velop something before the week ends
SPECIAL SESSION oONyENEs
CARSON, New. Jan. 1.-THE specia
session OF the Nevada legislature me
1T noon today. Both houses were or
ganized in caucus last evening. retain
ing all Of the old attaches. There is
rumor cut that the state ranger bill
viii be introduced in the senate a.
soon as that body is in working order
The following is the complete message
Of the governor to the legislature;
To the honorable. the senate and assembly o
the state Of Nevada. II extraordinary session
Gentlemen ] have the honor. under the con
stitution, 10 submit 70 your honorable bodies
statement of the purpose for which you hav
been convened, reserTing the right 70 call you
attention 70 other legislative business while II
session. AS indicated in the call issued TO th
members bearing date OF December 30. the oh
iect and purpose. now to be stated, is Legislative
action concerning contentious between labo
unions and mine operators in the mining distric
of Coldfeld. IN this state. From statement
presented by reliable citizens representing bot
sides OF the controversy. and from ny ow
personal knowledge outside Of frequent visit
10 Gold6eld for the purpose Of using such il
formation as / possessed TO prevent loss an
trotl.e occasioned by strikes. letter Of inquir
was indited By myself and Attorney Geners
stoddsrd 10 President Roosevelt. explaining cor
ditio-s according 70 information and asking
he could consistently send United States trooT
10 GoldfeId 70 suppress riots OF violence IN cas-
such should occur. The president promptly an
kindly replied that be would DO so, providin
uroDer application be made. stating the reouirs
ruents- which were complied with. and the troop
came Immediately, under instructions not 10 Il
terfere with the civil authorities long
they were able 70 preserve order.
PEOPLE APPROVE POLICY
This policy has been continuously observed,
rhe satisfaction Of q lsrre percentage OF th
reople Of the state. as Evidenced by the populs
desire for q special session OF the legislatur
expressing the hope that your honorable bodi'
,touId by petition prevail on the president
retain the troops at GoldheId temporarily. II NJ
nermsnently and further that military 20.
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