Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-02

 Washington. Dec. War time re- stric;ions on the nations use of coal more strong even than those ap- piled during the war were ordered ln- 10 effect today 10 stave of fuel famine.
 Moved by reports of diminishing coal stocks and growing danger Of dis 1rcss in numerous sections, the gov crnmcnf sought no compromise with striking mine workers whose walkout forced the emergency. but asked for national determination to endure pri- walton and discomfort until coal min- ing was resumed on it's terms.
 Fuel Administrator Garfield, acting in conjunction with the railroad ad- ministration, gave notice that here alter only the essential consumers included in tho first five classes or the war priorities list would be sup piled with coal and asked the help of all state and municipal authorities to make rationing effective.
 The order, which made national those restrictions already put into To- cal effect by regional coal committees where the pinch of fuel shortage has been felt. cuts of supplies from all but transportation agencies, which includes inland and coastwise ship ping as well as railroads; federal and iocai government institutions and es- Ss.blishments. including concerns working on government contracts; public utilities. including newspapers; and retail dealers. Railroad adminis- tration officials conceded that it meant widespread cessation of industrial op- erRtions.o nly justified by the grav- ity of the situation.
 fe r.rraeent.zs that f0nl shall ho used only for essential purposes" Dr. Garfield said in giving public notifi- cation of the step. Public utilities consuming coal should discontinue to furnish power. heat and light to non- essential industries and should con sune only sufficient coal 10 produce enough light power and heat to meet the actual urgent needs of the peo- pie. Signs and displays of various kinds necessitating the use of coal should be curtailed and no coal should be distributed for such purposes
 officials said that the terms of. the order as given were framed to allow the greatest possible variation in To- cal arrangements. so that emergencies could be met by action best suited To that result. Industrial establish ments operating their power plants will be forced to shut down when tho present supplies are exhausted, whilC tho operations of those whose power is Supplied from public utility plant. will be surtailed and continued in tn, discretion of local agencies and of ficisls. Dr. Garfield noted further tha the Government would be glad t leave supervision and control of dis tribution by retail dealers entirely t any state, county or municipalit!
 
 These arrangements. It was sug- Eested. would all be maintained whil they proved adequate. but the fedora government would hold a final powe to intervene by cutting off coal sup plies where rationing measures ar not being fairly or fully taken.
 Tt is necessary that coal shall b used only for essential purposes. said a statement by Dr. Garfield Public utilities consuming coa should discontinue to furnish power heat and light to non- essential indus tries, and should only consume sui fcent coal to produce enough ligh power and heat to meet the actual UT gent needs of the people Advertisin g Sns and displays Of various kind neceszitsting the use of coal should h curtailcd and no .coal should be dis
 
 Pursuant to this policy I have re uuested the railroad administration the distribution of coal now or hero after in it's possession to limit distr button 10 these essential and urger uses As far as practicab until the conditions warrant
 change. the distribution of coal wi be limited to the first five classes the priority list
 Retail dealers, who distribute co; for household requirements health hotels. buildings. hospitals. etc. shoul take every prccaution to see that co; is only delivered where it is absc lutely required and then only in sue limited quantities that the supply ma be distributed widely and prevel suffering.
 '-The state and other local author ties can materially aid in inspectir and supervising such distribution | retail dealers and the United Stat, government will be glad to leave ti supervision and control of such di tribution by retail dealers entirely any state, county or municipali which may make provision therefor The distribution to the retail deale must necessarily be administered l the railroad administration in purs- auce Of the orders already made l the United States fuel administrati, in carrying out the priorities whi, have been prescribed under the Lev act"
 ofieials were hopeful that the a vance of "A per cent. in mine wor ers' wages would result in gettii some of the men back 10 work. e reciaiiy in view of the fact that co operators generally were backing the offer But at the same time was said that a period of several da would be required before the effe of this could be determined. Menibe Of d mine operators committee we in Washington watching the situatio and preparing for a general sessi, "Wednesday, when details of applic fion Of the 14 per cent. increase " be arranged. but had no reports work resumption.