The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-12

Acting on the directions contained in the telegrams of last night, many miners re- ported for work today and indications were that practically all mines which have been idle since the walk-out will resume operation tomorrow. Reports from sew eral mines told of hoisting of coal as early as noon today. and operators here stated that coal will be moving rapidly by noon Monday.
 Attorney General Palmer, who came to Indianapolis following his conference with miners union heads in Washington Satur- day night left today for French Lick Springs. Ind, and tomorrow will leave there for Washington. Mr.~Palmer came here primarily to advise government at torneys in connection with pending court action directed against the miners offi- cials, but remained to receive at first hand the decision Of the general committee of the coal workers on the Presidents pro- posal.
 GRAND JURY TO CONTINUE
 It was stated today that the government intended to proceed with the grand jury investigation of charges of violation of thA Lever act and antitrust laws through corspracy to limit the production of coal. These charges involve both miners and operators.
 On the other hand, it was indicated that charges of contempt made against s4 of |ficials of the mine workers for alleged vio- lation of the federal court injunction against the strike, probably would be dropped.
 Acting President John l.. Lewis of the Tinted Mine Workers left for Washington tonight to attend conference of national and international union heads called by Samuel Gompers, president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor. Prior to his de- partu-e he received message from Will son commenting the miners officials for their action yesterday, and replied in a telegram which carried assurance of further cooperation of the miners in eff forts to reach . settlement satisfactory to all sides.
 In their circular today the miners of ficiais review the incidents leading up to the calling of the general conference here Tuesday and quote the memorandum drawn up and agreed to between them and Attorney General Palmer as basis of settlement The difference between the plan accepted ard that proposed by fuel Administrator F A. Garfield was pointed out. The Garfield plan, it is declared, closed the door of hope for any increase in wages beyond IA per cent, and elimi- mated other features of vital importance to the coal workers.
 THE CIRCULAR
 The circular then sets forth that the stubborn facts with which we were con- fronted'' were presented to the general committee and that after most thoughtful and thorough consideration it was decided to accept the Presidents proposal to re- turn 10 work under the IA per cent wage advance pending final settlement by a commission.
 The miners are asked to trust their chosen representatives, and Ito wait pa tiently the vindiation of their judgment and action which, it is predicted. will ui- timately come
 The statement points out that all she of the officials action and the reason for it cannot be explained in a circular and that for this season a general convention of the organization will be called shortly after full resumption of work.
 The officials express confidence that when the course adopted is explained at the convention, universal approval win be given by the representatives of the looO locals
 The circular is signed by Acting Presi- dent Lewis, Secretary-Treasurer William Green and the district president of the organization. who participated in the ses- sions Tuesday and yesterday