The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-11-02
COAL OUTPUT CUT
IN HALF, M||NERSSA
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ing troops. is was learned, in prspara-
ton to afford 100 per cent protection
tomorrow to all miners who wish to
return to work.
Troops late yesterday were dis
tributed through many districts, ac-
cording to reports to operators Of
fees here. The troops are being held
in readiness to quell any disorder.
Up to this morning, however. the War
Department had received no reports
OF requests for action by troops. The
national guard is modified in Colo
RADIO and others of the coal producing
States.
Await Palmer's Action.
Government officials here today are
awaiting results of Attorney General
Palmer's order to United States dis
trict attorneys to report Immediately
any concerted action by two or more
persons to further the strike. AL
though union men contend this order
virtually means that Palmer has pro-
hibited meetings of strikers, this was
denied at Palmer's office. The order
was intended merely to prevent con-
spiracy to keep the strike going. II
was explained.
kilograms from governors, mayors,
and local officials today continued to
food the office of Attorney General
Palmer and the White House, pledg-
ing support in handling the strike.
Palmer is giving close attention to
the economic phase Of the strike, to
be in instant readiness to stamp out
any attempts at profiteering.
At the Railroad Administration,
Director General Hines is keeping in
close touch with the work OF nine
named to direct distribu-
ton and rationing of commercial coal
to factories and public utilities.
10000 Stay On Job.
More than 10000 nonunion miners
remained at work yesterday ana
plunged into the task of keeping up
the nations coal supply, imperiled by
the walkout of more than 300. 900
union men, according to reports given
out here by representatives of the
mine operators.
These reports, however, indicated
that many important fuel fields are
entirely down." as claimed by union
officials.
Reports on the situation from the
operators side, given out here, came
from the Washington office Of the
Central Comparative Field comprising
Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Western
Pennsylvania. According to these re-
ports, coal production practically
ceased yesterday throughout Illinois,
Ohio. which normally gets out sc, OOO.-
900 tons a year, parts OF Kentucky,
and Indiana
Union Estimate Correct.
This was in line with the statement
late yesterday OF Edgar Wallace of
the mining department, A. f. OF L..
who characterized the strike as 100
per cent perfect"
The operators reports further
showed that in most cases the
strikers left inthe mines enough
workmen to man the pumps SO no
damage will result
Operators, however. emphasized
that OF a total of 10000 men nor
mally employed in Pennsylvania. 10
200 remained at work. This indicated
they said. that the union organiza
Iioh In pennsylvania numbered 10000
men.
In his telegram to United States
marshals and district ATTORNEYS PAL
mer called attention to the temnorar,
Injunction issued by Judge Anderson
at indianapolis restraining union Of
metals from furthering the coal strike
Wants Prompt Reports.
1T Is OF the utmost Importance"
said the statement, that | schould
be promptly advised of any concerted
action by any two or more persons
in your district to carry forward this
strike. Please communicate with the
marshal and the local representatives
or the bureau of investigation and
keep yourself fully informed of the
in your district.
If you discover any concerted ac-
tfon by any two or more persons
either employers, employees or others.
"hich amounts to an agreement or
arrangement to limit the facilities
Tor transporting, producing, supply
ing, storing or dealing in coal, or to
restrict the supply or distribution
of same or to exact excessive prices
Tor coal, or to aid or abet in the doing
1f any such act. you should advise
me at once by wire, giving the names
ot persons and full particulars. The
Federal Fuel Administrator has is
sued an order restoring former prices
liked by the Fuel Administration and
any profiteering in coal should
promptly be proceeded against"
Palmer today received kilograms
pledging support from many COVER
nors and business men throughout
the United States
Gov. Oliver II. Shoup, of Colorado,
telegraphed: