Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18

Secretary Wilson joined them al
1880. The first session was with
the leaders OF the railroad brother
hoods. They declared they had come
here with no definite plans and with
no commands. As Secretary Lane ex-
pressed it, II have not come here with
club in my hands, but to listen and
to investigate
Conferences Are Resumed.
The mediators, without Samuel
Gompers being present, resumed the
conferences, meeting the four BROTH
erhood chiefs shortly before 1880
a. m.
Secretary Lane, declining to dis
cuss last nights meeting, was asked
If any specific plan was under con-
sideration today looking toward an
adjustment. He replied:
"There are various plans before us.
We want to find out what will be ac-
ceptable to both sides. They have
been fighting it out with a great deal
OF ability on both sides between them
selves for some time. We are work
ing sincerely and earnestly to find a
solution of the problem. After we
have talked to the brotherhood chiefs,
we will see the representatives of the
railroads again"
Mr.. Lane said it had not been de-
termined whether both sides would
meet with the mediators in aSgeneral
conference. He indicated thisSwas a
possibility.
when asked whether there has
been a "get together spirit mani
tested by both said, his reply was:
There has been on my part
Sleeping Cars Discontinued.
In preparation for the strike all the
big railroads have issued embargo or
ders on freight. The New Haven an
nounced that, beginning tonight. all
sleeping and dining car service would
be discontinued unless meanwhile the
strike was declared off.
Prior to the resumption OF the con-
ferences with the brotherhood repre-
sentatiyes this forenoon, one Of the
mediators said the situation was de-
void OF Developments. Neither side
had made overtures. he said, and he
did not consider the outlook promis-
ing at that hour.
The railroad presidents adjourned
their meeting at 1890 O'Clock. No
statement was made by any Of them,
but it was reported that their position
was that they could not yield to the
brotherhood demands while the
United States supreme court decision
on the Adamson law was still pend
ing. N
Words OF Cleveland Recalled.
Washington, March 1.-THE presi-
dent early today began study Of
ways Of stopping the strike If media
ton fails.
The legal experts OF the govern
ment have informed the president
that there is no specific law giving
him authority to use drastic steps,
but 1t was realized that in times Of
national crisis the power Of the presi-
dent Is such that he can do almost
anything in the public interests.
In this connection a conversation
between Mr.. Wilson and former
President Cleveland, years ago, was
recalled today. At the time Mr..
Cleveland, who settled the railroad
strike in Chicago. and Mr.. Wilson
were discussing at Princeton a
threatened strike in the anthracite
coal fields OF Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Cleveland remarked that II he
were president he would stop the
strike. Mr.. Wilson asked him. under
what authority. Mr.. Cleveland re-
piled that he did not know, but that
he would find the authority.
Knieksrboeker Limited Cancelled
Boston, March 1.-THE New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroads
Knickerbocker Limited, due to leave
for New York at p. M, and the
Merchants Limited, scheduled for 5
p. M, were cancelled today on ac-
count OF the strike situation. The last
parlor car from Boston for the pres
cnt was attached to the train leaving
at l0:0S a. m.
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