Arizona republican., 1919-12-12
PRODUCTION ID
 SCORE GAIN AS
 MINERS RETURN
Union Urges Speedy Return To Work - Nearly All Mines Reopen Today - Supplies of Coal to Be Coming Forth Rapidly
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. II. - Members of the United Mine Workers of America are urged to return to work with the least possible delay in order that tEe public needs for coal may be promptly met, in a circular prepared by the international officers of the organi- zation this afternoon and which will be sent to the four thousand local unions as soon as 1t can be printed.
 The circular was issued to supple ment instructions sent out last night by wire and contains an explanation of the action of the general committee in voting to accept the presidents pro- posal for settlement of the strike.
 Acting on the directions contained in the messages of last night. many miners reported for work today. and Indications were that practically all mines which have been idle since the strike on october 31 will resume opera tions tomorrow. Reports from several 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 confer ence with miners union heads in Washington Saturday night. left today for French Lick Springs, Ind. and to- morrow will leave there for Washing ton.
 Continue Combine Investigation
 It was stated today that the govern ment intended to proceed with the grand jury investigation of charges of violations of the Lever act and anti trust laws through conspiracy to limit the production of coal. These charges involve both miners and employers. On the other hand. it was indicated that charges of contempt made against Si officials of the mine workers for al- legged violation of the federal court in- junction against the strike probably would be dropped.
 Acting President John l.. Lewis of the United Mine Workers left for Washington tonight to attend a confer ence of national and international union heads called by Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. Prior to his departure he re- ceived a message from President Will Fon commenting the miners officials for the action yesterday and replied ln a telegram which carried assurance of further cooperation of tho miners In efforts toreach a settlement satis- ldfAOtg tO ail SlueS- III tDtlf clFCuidt today. the miners officials review the incidents leading up to the calling oi the general conference here Tuesday and quote, the memorandum drawn IT and agreed to between them and At. torney General Palmer as & basis fol settlement. The difference betweer the plan accepted and that proposed by ] Fuel Administrator Garfield was point cd out. The Garfield plan, it is de clared. closed the door of hope for an, increase of wages beyond IA per cen and eliminated other features consid cred of vital importance to the coa workers.
 Union Circular Explains Action
 The circular then sets forth that thu "stubborn facts with which we wer confronted' were presented to the gen eral committee. and that after mos thoughtful and thorough consideration it was decided to accept the president proposal 10 return 10 work under th IA per cent wage advance pending fina settlement by a commission.
 The miners are asked to trust thei chosen representatives. and to "wai patiently the vindication of the iudG nent and action" which it is predicte will ultimately come.
 The statement points out that all tn circumstances of the officials actio and the reasons for it cannot be ex plsined in a circular. and that for thi reason a general convention of the or ganization will be called shortly afte full resumption of work.
 The circular is signed by Actin President Lewis. Secretary Treasure William Green. and the district presi dents of the organization who psrtici pated in the sessions Tuesday and yes terday.