Evening journal., 1922-03-23
SEE MINERS
DISRUPTED AS
STRIKE NEARS

0lklht MAKO
Continued From First PaReD
union leaders In the threat of Frank
Harrington. president OF the pow
erfui Illinois group. that he and his
followers would insist upon single
state wage negotiations with oper-
ators. strongly opposed by interna-
tionsl officers Of the miners
while Il was stated in some quar-
ters Farrington's demands are
based largely on questions NJ inter !
nal policy. his stand Is not regard
ed lightly because Of tho large fol- !
lowing ne controls the Illinois dis
trict being the largest In the union. |
Dissenslon Of this group would in
terfere seriously with conduct NJ
the walkout 70 was admitted
This latest development In the
strike situation was said by early ar
rivals Of the mine war council" to-
day 20 he the most important single
problem 10 come before the meeting
Unless this tangie can he solved anil
cahly they pointed out much of the
power Of the miners In the strike
might be lost. II might even lead 10
cancellation OF the suspension or
ders
other problems before the COM
mittee will deal largely with methods
of financing the walkout. including
the probable declaration OF strike
benefits TO miners during the sus-
pension period.
In event Of long strike which
seemed inevitable. financial and
moral aid II expected from the
American Federation OF Labor and
railroad brotherhoods. both bodies
tentatively having declared this aid
would be given N it ls needed
Miners. however. are said 20 be- IN
excellent condition for the tle-up.
Sentiment among most commit
teemen apparently was opposed TO
single State negotiations advocated
by Harrington and it is believed
some plan or compromise will be
effected.
WASHINGTON. Mar. % Omitted
Press) Labor will drain its treas
uries and hght 70 the last ditch TO
protect and provide relief for the
100000 coal miners scheduled to
walk out April l-if that IL found
necessary-James Lord. head OF the
American Federation OF Labor min
Ing department predicted here to-
day.
/ Union labor considers the present
coal situation one Of the most inn -
portant Industrial battles in its his
tory.
NEW YORK. Mar. % UNITED
4 Press) .-President Lewis Of the
United Mine Workers leaves TODAY
for Cleveland carrying a plan for a
, fight TO a finish" with the OPERATOR
In the coal tie-up scheduled foi
, April l.
The plan will he discussed by m,
general policy committee of th'
union az its war council" openinl
tomorrow.
The union leaders are determined
10 90 through with the campaign
that has been outlined 10 force the
operators to meet them in confer
ence 10 draw mp new contract
Following are the principal devel-
onments OF the last twenty-four
? hours:
/. Lewis announced that not even
an appeal by President Harding
- would prevent the suspension of
work ordered FOR midnight March
81. However. the miners are ready
, 10 meet the operators II the latter
will agree 10 negotiate new con-
tract
2. Representatives m the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. after n
conference with Lewis. announced
today they had assured him m a
F. OF l.. stands solidly with tho
miners.
3 The naturalization research
committee NJ the United Min.
Workers has prepared definite pro
gram FOR naturalization or the Goa
Industry IL will be presented ~ m,
organization for approval shortly
This plan includes creation OF a dc
partment OF mines IN the Fedora
Presidents cabinet. a national coun
, ell representative OF consumers
miners ANA technical adm ministrators
and a Federal Mine Commission O
control the Indus ries' hnances
The 10000 anthracite miner
are prepared TO quit work April a
s. though for a holiday" according q
4 Thomas Kennedy president Of IN
district Z. who Is here In conferenc
with the operators today.
4 We expect even less disorde p
n than In normal working time" Ken
y nedy said. 'rhe men will have re
% taxation from hazardous duties AM
b. will get back to health In the ope
s. air"
. HMA" RERGllII