Evening star., 1925-07-18

Government to bring about settle
ment, that he is giving some thouG.a.s
10 Sumlnoning leaders from each side
OF the coal controversy TO White
| Court. 1t is known that the Presi-
dent is eager TO have the operators
ana miners impressed with the neces-
sity, from the public viewpoint. Of
composing their differences In other
words, the President Is represented
as being OF a mind TO take a hand
himself in advance Of a strike or sus-
pension Of negotiations.
Holds Threat Over Leaders.
II he does not summon these leaders
! 10 W h1te Court to remind them Of the
possibilities in the event OF a strike.
he VIII fall back upon the use of a
letter for the same purpose. which will
not only be sent to the parties in
question, but may possibly be made
public.
President Coolidge is now exerting
his influence through Labor Depart
ment mediators, but it is understood
that Secretary Davis informed the
President during his conference yes
terday that strong methods would he
necessary eventually if the disputinE
parties are 70 be brought TO an under
standing.
! II the President has the leaders
come to him at White Court or in the
event he sends one Of those unnais-
| takably plain letters of his, it is
! thought by those who know him well
that Mr.. Coolidge viii tell the miners
and operators that the Government
has mapped out q program which II
intends to follow in the event of a
strike and that ii VIII be of a drastic
nature, that he proposes TO use all his
powers to prevent suffering and hard
ships.
In the past operators and miners
both have complained because wage
settlements were made under govern
mental pressure. The same thing
may be true this year. 1t is pointed
out, unless both sides agree without
governmental Intervention.
No Official Authority.
1t is admitted of course, that of
| ticially the Government has no au-
thority, but it also is stated that each
/ successive strike or emergency Is
! bringing nearer the time when Con
gress will be compelled to act. An
other stl'ike now. It also IS urged, in
/ all probability, would cause adoption
| OF the recommendation of the coal
| commission to give the Government
| authority TO take over and operate the
mines. in the event of an emergency.
/ L GlSi jay, oii4lSu states AM
| bassador to Arsentia, saw the Pres
ident this morning, reporting on
South American diplomatic affairs
| He refused to comment publicly
| however, on his talk with Mr. Cool
| idge. Another diplomat soon expect
ed to call on the President is Viii
liam Phillips. former Undersecretary
of State and now American Ambassa-
| dor to Belgium, who will spend tlNa
I
] Cochran, president of the New Yors
| Chamber of Commerce, and c. =.
! Stone of Stone & Webster, who
operate utility enterprises, were
callers at White Court this morning
The Presidents personal secretary,
L. I. Clark, now has arrived at
| Swampscott, indicating that as the
vacation period progresses the Pres
ident intends to undertake more and
more work of a public nature. The
Presidents week end plans have not
been announced, though on account Of
the ideal weather he may decide to
! take trip on the Mayfower. His
| recreation for next week also is un-
determined, but a visit to Plymouth,
Mass, to see the landing place OF
the Pilgrims, is under contemplation.
Enjoyed Journey.
| 1IcsiuSIll NsOOlluSc SdIO IAo iSll Ll4c
following his long motor ride to and
from Camp Devens, where he review
ed the 26th Division Of the Massachu-
setts National Guard. There was no
mistaking the fact that the Presidents
enjoyment of the interestil a journey
was genuine.
From beginning to end there has not
been so colorful a day for the Presi
dent since coming to the North shore.
/ 7. the GfoiYifaH raUiaNX-
of the 26th Division of Massachusetts
citizen soldiers, but the ride to and
from Camp Devens abounded in lit
tie Incidents.
/ EVERYWHERE it was noticeable that
the people were happy to catch a
! glimpse of the President, and many
times along the way the latter waved
or lifted his hat in response to the
respectful greetings extended him.
Besides the cordiality and reverence
shown him by the populace, he was
happy in the knowledge of riding over
historic ground. The route he took
from Swampscott to Camp Devens led
him for part of the way over the
| scenes of Paul Revere's famous ride.
He also passed on the way home the
battle grounds of Lexington and Con-
cord, where the first shots of the Rev
| olution We're fired.
What was probably the most impres-
| sive feature of the trip transpired
when the President ordered the cars
driven from Concord to the Old North
Bridge over the Concord River. Here
the presidential party alighted and
| walked across the bridge and looked
about this sacred spot where the Co
Ionial patriots made their first success
full stand against the British. AS the
party reached the middle of the bridge
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