The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-10
Resolution to Reject Voted
Down by Union Chiefs.
Another to Submit to Reieren-
dunn Is OutvOted.
THEY'RE WEARING OvERCOATS
Executive Committee HuddIes
Together for Warmth.
Three Factions Were Fighting
for Showdown Today.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 10
The strike of 100000 bitumi-
nous coal miners of the coun-
try was settled here today when
the general committee of the
U. M. w. A. agreed to accept the
plan offered by Wilson.
Washington, Dec. 10.-John
]. Keegan, of the U. S. enl-
ployes compensation commits
sion, advised Secretary Tum-
ulty at the White House this
afternoon that Secretary Green
of the Miners union had in
formed hAn over the long dis
tance telephone from Indian
apolis that the presidents pro-
posal for settlement Of the BIZ
luminous coal strike had been
accepted.
Mr. Keegan had arranged for a di--
rect telephone wire between the White
House and the hail in Indiana polls
-
the message from Green was received
about BIS p. m, eastern time. AIR.
keegan said he had arranged she con-
ference between the miners official
and Palmer last Saturday at which
the presidents proposal was submitted.
indianapolis. Ind, Dec. 10-After
two hours of debate, union chiefs of
the coal miners adjourned for lunch
shortly after noon today. without
Wilson'S proposal to end the coal
strike. They were to re-convene at
1870 u. r..
We probably will reach an agree
ment today" Acting President John
L. Lewis said as he left the meeting.
Acting President Lewis left the con-
ference shortly after IL o'clock for a
few moments.
Debate continued and indications
were that an agreement would he
reached within short time, accept
ing the presidents proposal Every
delegate wanted to present his views
Indications when the meeting recess
ed were that the miners were not far
from accepting the presidents pro-
posal. However, there were many
speeches and any one who wished to
talk was allowed to go the limit.
Radical Held Floor.
Frank Harrington. president of the
Illinois miners. held the floor during
large part of the morning session.
harrington is classed with the ''radi-
ca1s'' who advocate further negotia-
tions on the basis of the presidents
proposal
The miners chiefs huddled together
in a small group in the large meeting
har on the thirteenth floor of the
Odd Feilow5 building.
The temperature was low because
of the ruling of fuel administration
officials preventing normal heating OF
meeting halls. in order to conserve
coal. Many wore their overcoats. as
they 5oked about smoking pipes or
cigars TO keep warm"
If the meeting continues until after
4:30 p. IN. the miners will have TO
walk down twelve flights Of stairs 10
the street. as elevator service will stop
at that time, under the coal conserva-
tion rules.
Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 10.-The
second. days conference of leaders OF
the United Mine Workers of America
considering President Wilson's pro-
posa1 for ending the coal strike opened
at. 9:55 a. m. today quick decision
in favor of adopting of the proposal
was forecast by several leaders as they
entered the meeting hall.
The meeting place was changed to-
/ day to the Odd Fellows building. .
larger hall.
Many conferences were held among
officials of various districts last night
and early today and the question
thoroly discussed in the group gath
erings.
Kansas and Illinois were the only
groups hanging back on endorsement
| of the proposition. 1t was reported
This prediction was made in the face
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