Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-09

Washington, Aug. e.-tBy me A. f.J Paced with probable rejection of his latest rail strike settlement proposal by the striking railway shopmen and with a rsn'r from the executives as yet un- certain. President Harding today let it be known that he Is desireus of having the house recouvene next Tuesday pre- pared Co enact any legislation which r rht be deemed Advisable in connection with the industrial situation.
 The president it was said al the White House has informed the house leaders that he IS opposed to any programme of three day recesses such as has been contemplated He has suggested to the leaders. it was further stated, that in- stead of marking time with handful of members present after the house re- oonvenes next Tuesday. that a full mem hership be on hand so that congress might function in case any legislation s needed 10 carry out the administra- lions programme, with respect to the rosl and railroad situations.
 There is no disgtnsing the serious ness of the present coal situation and perhaps the seriousness of the railroad situation" an administration spokes- man said Tn making known the presidents 8 desires.
 White House officials did not disclose. however. what legislation might be re- r--sted of congress.
 The genera; industrial situation was discussed at length by' the president to- day with his advisors. the Tuesday cab mat meeting lasting two hours.
 At the same time the president was In conference with his cabinet. leaders of the striking shopmen here in Wash tnTton conferred further over the answer Co be given to the presidents proposal to made yesterday that the strikers return to work the railroads assign them to 'ohs and that the question of seniority be lsft for decision by the railroad labor board.
 The leaders of all union organizations in the transportation field began to gather in Washington today for confer encs 70 determine the response which snail be made to President Hardings lEteet offer of Q settlement to railroad shopmen now on strike. and to deter mine as well. according to statements of those who will participate, what joint CT cooperative action the labor forces shall take in acSe the presidents offer is re- !scted.
 D. M Jewell, chairman of the grour cf officers of the striking unions. de clsred that he had received hundreds ot teleErams today from locals of the shoT crafts telling us 10 reject the president offer. and not a single one asking it's ac -ep.ance."
 Separate conferences between th pouthern raiiway officials and represent Etives Of the striking shopmen on it lines broke up finally today when tn men declared that only a. national settle ment Of the strike could be accepted b, them.
 Mr Jewell and ". H Johnston. presi dent of the machinists' association. i public statements today indicated tha all the railroad union heads. called t meet Friday. would pass upon the answe the striking unions will make to th presidents final proposal Giving out fig ures of the condition of railroad euuiu msnt. Mir Johnston asserted it "woul take the railroads a year tJ get thei equipment back into shape, if the strik should stop right now"
 They further charged that strike breakers were being hired in Europ, particularly England" by some of tn roads. naming the Chesapeake and Chi as one such road
 We found at Huntington. " Va. me who had been brought over for the uui poss." Mr Johnston asse-ted. "and " hsvs~csbled British labor organization, asking them 10 spread the knowledge ( American advertisements. and irten also to cite the cases 10 the inmiEratio authorities as violation Of the contrac .ahor lava"
 E. F. Cradle. head of the naintenanr ot wsy employees organizations. F. F Fitzgerald Of the railroad and steamsbi clerks and D H. Heit Cf the signaIme were the first chief officials Of other raj toad unions 10 arrive in Washington.