South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-09
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SETTLEMENT OF
STRIKE TODAY
Deep Secrecy PervadeS Pend
ing Negotiations Between
u. S. and Miners.
TUNULTY TALKS With PALMER

by Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The gov
ernment Monday instituted no addi-
tiOnal measures to meet the situa-
ton arising from the coal strike
thereby perhaps rejecting the deep
seated belief in the minds Of officials
that Tuesday in indianapolis will be
paved the way for final settlement of
the controversy between the opera
tors and miners. There was, how
ever. no relaxation by federal agen-
cies in working out the stringent
rationing order previously issued.
Hope was expressed in a state
ment from the white house that the
mine workers union chiefs would
accept the strike settlement propos-
ais Sec'y Tumulty conferred by
telephone with Atty. Gen. Palmer
soon after Mr.. Palmers arrival in
indianapolis Monday but there was
nothing forthcoming as to the nature
of the discussion except the state
mcnt that the situation was hope
full.
Cite S4 for Contempt.
Guerra AUulA G4AdlAulAo dAd4IEL tAF
81 national and district officials Of
the union for contempt, which win
come 20 a head today also at Indian
apolis. were not discussed by officials.
No relaxation of the stringent coal
outstanding regulations is being con-
sidsred by Fuel Administrator Gar
neld or the railroad administration
which is acting for him III distribut-
ing the dwindling coal supply. even
with the proposal of an early settle
ment of the strike A semi-official
warning was issued Monday night to
the effect that If even the miners
went back TO work Immediately. the
depletion in the nations supply caus-
ed by the strike would be very great.
The supply OF coal only to consumers
on a favored priority list. which IT
is explained. would probably have to
continue in any case for perhaps
weeks. Furthermore. it was said,
the necessity of supplying middle
western consuming centers from coal
fields much further distant than nor
NAL had also scattered coal car
equipment so widely that some weeks
will be needed to accomplish its re-
turn 10 maximum usefulness.
Cut Train Schedule.
Meanwhile trains continued TO
come off the railroad schedules and
industries continued TO shut down all
over the country
Notwithstanding, there was a gra-
dual but consistent increase in the
country's output of coal.
Discussion Of the terms OF the
presidents proposal 10 the miners
union chiefs. which John l. Lewis,
acting president and William Green.
secretary. have agreed 10 recommend
20 their associates at Indianapolis,
developed these practically assured
facts Monday: There will be no i'm
mediate increase given TO the men
beyond the IA percent suggested by
Fuel Administrator Garfield as pos
sible without an increase in the price
OF coal. but a commission viii be es-
tablished to review the whole situa-
ton. This was the plan outlined two
weeks ago by the fuel administrators
but rejected BY the miners. Ii was
said. however. that the plan as re-
newed would give the men a more
hopeful prospect OF further increase.
Delays Action.
Congress delayed action or the
various pending proposals, likewise,
in connection with the strike, il gen
orally being felt that IL was advisa-
ble 10 await the outcome OF events
In indianapolis. The strike however.