Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 27, 12 December 1919 — Page 1

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PRODUCTION STARTS IN U.S.HS New Cold Wave. Adds, Urgency to Pleas of Miners Of ficials to lVfen to Start Work Indiana Pits Produce. NORMAL lUTPUT SOON (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. Dec.' 12. General ' in- - crease In production of " bituminous i coal today was indicated by represent atives from nearly all coal fields. In a tew sections, principally Illinois, how ever, some of the workers were in re bellion against terms of President Wil Bon's proposal acceptance of which halted the strike, and - in ; Montana, Washington and Wyoming the miners Indicated they desired a more thor ough understanding of the plans. Other instances of deferred resumpttlon of production were expected in the Pittaburch , district, where union Readers continued officially to notify miners to return to work, and in West , Virginia, where new trouble was en countered because of the old question of the "check-off" system, but the situation generally was regarded with optimism. There were many predic tions of a return to normal output by early next week. In addition to permission to retail tores to operate 9 hours Saturdays, - no further immediate relaxation of the strict fuel conservation orders was in prospect today. That modification was made because of the near approach of tne holiday season. Except in the Pacific Northwest, most of the country today was reliev ed oi tne severe weather that grasped tt for two days. Coupled with coal shortage, almost unprecedented snows and unseasonably low temperatures till caused suffering and disruption of train and wire service in Washington, Oregon, northern California, northern Idaho and Montana. Brrl More Cold Coming. Another cold wave was reported forming in the northwest and moving eastward. Most sections would ' be fortified against it by renewal of coal supplies, it was: believed,; however. ., In - the great central competitive field where there , was little or no out'put yesterday, an overwhelming senti ment in favor of a quick f return to work was vindicated to wports and statements of union lead. J and virtu- " ally all mines, except in Illinois, were expected to be operated today or at the latest by Monday.. "x - Nearly normal production by tht end of the week was - predicted for southern mines. Reports were that by that time mines in Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama generally would be in operation. In the southwest, Kansas was the only state where it seemed doubtful when operations would begin. The miners in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas were reported ready to return to work today. Kansas Still Squabbles. The Kansas situation depended upon the outcome of a conference at - Pittsburgh today between the governor and Alexander M. Howat, president of the Kansas miners, concerning withdrawal of volunteer diggers and troops. It was understood an agrement was reached yesterday to withdraw the men complained of by the miners as soon as the latter had re-entered the mines. In Illinois, a number of the locals Toted not to accept the terms of the strike settlement and to remain away xrom the mines. Frank Farrington, state president of the miners, expressed confidence that the men- would resume production and said that the state organization would use every means to force recalcitrant locals to abide by the settlement. He and some of the operators also expressed belief that by the first of next week the out put would be normal for this time of the year. Some of the locals, notably that at Peoria, hinged their future action on "what miners in the rest of the state do." INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 12. Indiana's coal mines were in operation today with very few exceptions, although i reports indicated that not all of them f were working to full capacity. Reports from Evansville stated that five mines began operation yesterday and that preparations had been completed last night for resuming work at all the others. Advices from Bicknell stated that fourteen mines in that section of the state were hoisting coal today. Sullivan and Vincennes also reported re-opening of the mines in their districts and Terre Haute reported that with many men already at work, all of the miners will be In their places by early next week. Circulars supplementary to telegrams sent out from headquarters of the United Mine Workers Wednesday night, were mailed this morning to 4,000 local unions. They explain the action of the general committee of the organization in accepting the president's proposal as a basis for settlement of the strike and urge return to the mines with the least possible delay in order that the public's coal needs may be filled speedily. While no direct information has been given by government officials that contempt procedlngs against 84 International and district officials would be dismissed, it was believed here . that the cases would not be pushed. CHARLESTON, W. Va., Dec 12. The "checkoff ' system, whereby coal companies collected union dues from the miners, . which was a section of the 'wage contract existing In West Virginia prior to Nov. 1 last, is the ouestion which has causea many un ion miners to remain on strike, according to statements Issued today by leaders of the men.. A number of - onerators, ' union officials said, have - nnouncea mai iuey : u - uwubuw

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Mrs. Edwin P. Morrow, son and daughter. Mrs. Edwin P. Morrow is the first lady of Kentucky, since her husband was inaugurated as governor of that stajte recently. The governor and his wife have two children, a daughter and a son. Mrs. Morrow has been a leader in Kentucky society for a long tlme SENATE WANTS TO CONTINUE CONTROL OF SUGAR CROPS . (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. The McNary bill, under which government control of sugar would be continued another year, was passed today by the senate and sent to the house. Proponents of railroad legislation hold a gloomy outlook on the prospects of passing the Cummins bill in the senate before the Christmas recess. Unexpected opposition to the measure has developed and Its sup porters frankly admit that they did not know when the bill could be brought to final vote. It received a majority vote In the Senate Monday when only a few members were in their seats .,- but "- its L passage ; was quashed ; by a call of no quorum Just as Vice-president Marshall was ready to . announce the result.. - wWl There was no record vote and Sen ators Ransdell and Gay, of Louisiana, who led the opposition, made no -fur ther attempt to prevent' a vote. Senator Gay made a brief address in opposition,' ending the fight of several days against the measure. Purchase and sale by the United States Sugar Equalization board, both of foreign and domestic grown sugar. Is authorized by the bill which would empower but not direct the president to continue the board until Dec 31, 1920, if found necessary for the public good and to secure fair prices and equal distribution. The bill specifical ly provides, however, that producers. refiners and distributors of sugar shall not be licensed as has been the prac tice under the Lever Food control act, Under the bill the board's control over domestic sugar would be limited to September 30, 1920, when the beet and cane crops in this country come in. ' CARRANZA STOPS CHINESE EXPULSION (By Associated Press) DOUGLAS, Arizona, Dec. 12. Pres ident Carranza has Intervened to orevent the 'expulsion of Chinese from the state of Sonora, according to ad vices from Mexico City, today. A program for expulsion of Chinese had been decided upon by municipal au thorities of Sonora, effective, Jan. next. The dispatch from Mexico City stated that President Carranza acted on representations made by the Chinese ambassy, and would instruct Governor De La Huerta, of Sonora, to employ such measures as he shall find necessary to prevent local officials from carrying out their plans for ex pulsion of the Chinese. Military Committee Passes the Bach on Mexico (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec 12. The sen ate military committee today declined to take action on a resolution by Senator Ashurst, Democrat. Arizona, auth orizing the secretary of war to employ the army to protect American citizens on U. S. soil from Mexican bandits, The resolution was ordered back to the senate with the recommendation that it be referred to the foreign rela tions committee. HOLDS MADE CHEVALIER. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec 12. In recognition of his services during the war. the French government has conferred the rank of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor on former Senator Hollis, of New Hampshire, it was announced here today. After retiring from the senate, Mr. Hollis became a member of the United States Liquidation board and served until last November. DEPAUW DONT WANT BACK, (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 12. DePauw University will not ask for reinstatement in the Indiana Collegiate Athletic league when the board of directors of that organization meet in Indianapolis tomorrow. Announcement. to this effect was made today by Guernsey Van Riper, a member of the athletic board of DePauw University. DePauw

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SCOUTS SEN. FALL'S UPRISING EVIDENCE ' (By Associated, Press) MEXICO CITY. Dec 12. Mexico has never; contemplated or considered the adoption of the "plan of San Di ego, for the purpose of securing por tions of the southwestern territory of the United States, declared Maunel Agulrre, minister of interior, Thursday. This statement was made when the minister's attention was called to charges recently made by U. S. Sen ator Fall, of New Mexico. Senator Fall's charges are contain ed In a memorandum submitted to President Wilson on Dec. 8. Among other things, the Senator alluded to a plot said to have originated at a small town, San Diego, Texas, and made public ; at Monterey, -Mexico, early in 1915. 5 It was declared that on Feb. 20, 1915, there should arise a revolution against the government or the United States, that the Independence of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and upper California would be pro claimed, and that these states after being declared an Important republic, would later request , annexation to Mexico. In conclusion, Senator Fall's report said "at the very moment of closing the investigation of the acts of Carranza in favoring and attempting to carry out the plan of San Diego, evi dence was brought to the committee not only of the propaganda efforts of the Carranza government, but further evidence showing that Carranza himself, directly was now engaged In assisting in the formulation, or at least with the knowledge that plans were being formed similar tothose In the plan of San Diego, in some respects. French Children Need Your Help This Winter, Says Mrs. Arthur Charles More than halt of the men of France under 30 years of age are dead, and 250,000 of their homes are destroyed. The mothers after five years of desperate sacrifice hope you win nnt withdraw your support." said Mrs. Arthur Charles, in charge of the local tag day for them, Friday. "It is the fatherless children you are asked to help." Saturday is tag day. Girls with tags will be stauonea on xaam sireeia. ALL BUSINESS TO RUN ON SATURDAY - ni' - nieea of Tmslhew-whieh: harebeen conforming to the . same hours as merchants, will be ' permittea to run full . time along with merchants. Saturday, J. P. Dillon, superintendent of the city light plant, said Friday. This will include drug stores, poolrooms, barbershops and similar business houses. Shows and bowling alleys that have been opening from 6 p. m. to 10 p. m., will be expected to abide by those hours tomorrow, Dillon said. In ac cordance with the proclamation issued earlier in the week, both the bowling alleys and picture shows will remain closed Sunday night. "The resignation of Dr. Garfield will not alter the local restrictions," Dillon said, "in regard to the saving of coal. The railroad administration will con tinue to control the delivery of coal, as it has in the past. The necessity or conservation of fuel Is still important." End of World Dec. 17? No, Just A Twitch in Compass, Says Dr. Hole Although there have been persistent rumors that life in this world will last only 5 more days, and that Dec. 17th will "be the end of time," persons are warned not to delay their Christmas shopping on that account. bv Dr. Allen D. Hole, of . Earlham college. "The only unusual condition on De cember 17, is what is commonly known as the conjunction of planets on the same side of the sun," Dr. Hole explained. "This may cause slight electrical and meteoroligical disturb ance accompanied by electrical storms in some localities. "Probably the only noticeable dif ference here will be a slight disturb ance of the compass, and users of this instrument will be the only ones to notice any change." One of the most beautiful sky signts of the year may be seen in the heav ens Just before dawn, when all but two of the planets will be seen group ed In the eastern sky. Liberals to Poll Country on New Political Party (By Associated Press) ST. LOUIS, Dec 12. The national conference of Liberals, in session here will organize a new political party if results of the "post cards campaign Indicate the people want it, delegates asserted today. The platform adopted last night is to be printed on post cards and sent throughout the country and if this wins sufficient adherents to Insure success to a new party u was saia a national convention would be called before July 1. next, to nominate candidates for the presidency and vicepresidency. At today's session the conference considered the report of the commit tee on political procedure, and It is expected the convention will end after actinc on It. The report recommends that such a convention be held before next July 1, and that the committee of forty-eight. which la conducting the conference, be made a permanent organization. In event the convention is called, it was said It would be composed mostly of representatives of the commit tee, the Non-Partlsan league, the re cently organized labor party, the Sinale Tax and Public ownersnip leagues, and similar "progressive and construc-

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Wife Supplants Harem Mi's. Robert McLean. SAN FRANCISCO, CaL, Dec. 12. When the news was flashed around the country that Robert McLean, a Calif ornian, had been willed a harem of 40 wives by the sultan of LiangLiang and that McLean was going there to look it over, the masculine world exclaimed: "Oh. boy!" But now comes word that Mrs. Robert McLean Is going with him. That's different. Llang-Llang Is an island in the southern Philippines. McLean was adopted by the sultan of the little country six years ago and when the sultan died several months ago he bequeathed the country, consisting of three square miles of territory and 2.500 people, and his harem of forty wives to the American. Mrs. McLean was secretly married to McLean a year ago. MORE LIGHT, CURE FOR SOGIAL UNREST, (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Dec. 12. The cure for social T unrest : in this country is a "fuller, knowledge of American institutions,, declares President Wilson, In - an ; article written for the current number of The Independent. - .- , Men today are blessed with a new curiosity about their governments," says the president. "Everywhere they are demanding that the doors behind which the secret policies have been incubated be thrown open and kept open henceforth. The doors that do not respond to the keys of the people will be battered down and free pas sages ways erected in their stead. Autocratic governments ef the past have lived by concealment; free gov ernments must live by understanding. In the new day that is dawning only those governments that have no secrets from the peoples can long endure. I do not say that such a gov ernment will make no mistakes!! but I do say mistakes will be fewer and more easily corrected when all gov ernments are guided by well-informed public opinion. "Unrest is evident everywhere throughout the world. It is not of I itself a disease but a symptom of a ; disease. In our country the disease! lies principally outside the govern ment. Those who think otherwise are mostly the newcomers and the men they have influenced. The cure for their disquiet is a fuller knowledge of American institutions. In this nation the people have in their ballots the instruments of peaceful change. "We can know if the change is desirable only by knowing the facts about the thing we wish to alter. The journals thatf give the facts about government, its policies and activities, set down by the men chiefty responsible for them, will perform a public service. They will afford a medium through which the government can report continuously to the people." Slow Earthquake Taking Place Near Woodington, Say Ohio Dispatches Hundreds of persons, according to dispatcnes from Palestine, O., have been viewine a curious phenomonon near Woodington, O., where the Big Four is laying double tracks. The soil about a mile nortu oi Woodington has undergone an Im mense eruption, as if a great animal were heaving it up. The rise has been as much as 15 feet, and trees ana fences have been moved. Cracks a foot wide and of unknown depth have appeared in the pikes. Tons of material have been sunk in them, say the dispatches. No one seems to Know the cause. He Needed Money for Good Time; Planned Kidnapping (By Associated Press) - -NEW YORK, Deo. 12. Bound hand and foot and gagged, 13 year old Charles Winfield was found by his father last night lying at the doer of his apartment. Charles, who had been missing for four days, , tola a lunq story of kidnappers who he said had written threatening letters received by his father sinee his disappearance demanding $50 for his safe return. On cross examination today the boy broke down and admitted be and playmate, "Tough" Jones, planned the disappearance and wrote the letters with the idea of getting the money with which to have a good time. The dramatic return, he explained was planned as a means to escape punish ment when he and "Tougn" got urea waiting for the money.

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MONTGOMERY CUT OFF BY WATERS; FLOOD GOES DOWN (By Associated Press) ' ATLANTA,' Op. Dee. 12. Unprece dented floods In Alabama, Georgia ana Mississippi that started early In the week, generally were receding today, but rivers not greatly affected during the first two or three: days were out of banks and causing heavy property loss. This was particularly true around Montgomery, where the swollen Alabama had almost paralyzed the city's Industries and social life without do ing great damage to the Alabama capital Itself. Floods of the past week have generally been on such a large scale as regards territory covered that no detailed estimates of loss have become available, but compilation of various reports indicate they will total several million dollars. Probably the worst effects of the flood anywhere today were felt In Montgomery, where street car service was suspended because of lack of current sod schools were closed to save electricity and water. The floods had invaded the city's artesian wells and Mayor Ounter Issued a warning to residents to boil the water before drinking It Gas and electric plants both were threatened with being closed down, although at latest reports the Alabama river was slowly receding. Many persons were marooned around the city, but only 6 lives were lost, according to available reports and the toll of human life was generally small through the three states, probably not amounting to more than a score In all. Mrs. Galloway, Living With Son After 35 Years, is Homesick for Antioch ANTIOCH, O.. Dec. 12. After a Joyous reunion with her son, Park Galloway, following 35 years separation, and a few weeks of life with him in Boston, Mass., Mrs. Galloway is homesick for Antioch, say letters from her. Park Galloway was separated from his mother and sent to Chicago when 3 years old, and never heard of her again until a short while ago, when two unknown nieces, with a theatrical troupe Introduced themselves to him in Boston, where be is now a prosper ous business man, and told him where he could find his mother. Mrs. Gallo way soon went, to Boston. But even her son's companionship, so she writes, does not accustom her to the loss of friendships of many years' standing In the Ohio town . VILUSTAS FIGHT WITH FEDERALS (By Associated Press) EAGLE PASS, Texas, Dec. 12. Five hundred Mexican federal troops sent by speeclal train encountered the Villists force that raided Musqulz, state of Coahuila, and fighting was report ed in progress late yesterday, accord ing to information that reached here today. The Villa force comprised nearly 40 men. Framres of Washington, Center and Wayne Meet Members of the Center Township Farmers' Association will hold a specj ial session in Centerville Monday afternoon to vote on a county agent, Washington township farmers were to meet in Milton, Friday afternoon. Farmers of Wayne township will hold a meeting at 1:30 Saturday afternoon in room 20, the high sehool. Richmond Leads Cities of State in Building Increase Richmond is far in advance of other cities of Indiana in the increase cf building activity here over that In 1919, according to figures in the Amer ican contractor. Seventeen buildings, at a cost of $65,750 were started here, against 15 at a cost of $7,200, in November, 1915, or an increase of 765 per cent. The next city is Hammond, with a percentage of 573 per cent. President's Cabinet Meets; Alexander is President (By Associated Fres9 WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. President Wilson's cabinet met today under an agreement adopted Tuesday for two sessions weekly. Members said beforehand that no subjects of particular interest were to be taken up. Secretary Lansing presided, and Joshua W. Alexander, the new secretary of commerce, was present for the first time. More Arrests Expected for Death of "Billy" Dansey HAMMONTON,, N. J., Dec. 12. Ad ditional arrests will be made in connection with the death of "Billy" Dansey, according to Edmund C. Gaskill, prosecutor of Atlantic county. The prosecutor today declined to say who the other suspects are. but stated that at least two others would be taken Into custody before the case went to the grand Jury. Charles S. White and Mrs. E9ith Jones, his father's housekeeper, were arrested several days ago, and are locked up in the county jail pending the action of the grand jury. White is charged with killing the boy and Mrs. Jones as sn accessory. Ksskill denied statements atrlbuted to the county authorities that Billy Dansey's dog figured in the Investigations whieh led to the arrest of the two prisoners. He refused to say what the investigation revealed or what caused him to order their arrest. Counsel for White and Mrs. Jones announced that unless the case is un necessarily delayed he would take.lt to trial without attempting the release of his clients by habeas corpus.

Leads Yanks in Europe

Pit MaJ. Gen. Henry C. Allen. Major-General Henry C. Allen is In charge of the 12.000 American soldiers in occupied Germany, with headquarters at Coblens. He is ready to lead his men farther Into Germany If the Germans fall to sign the allied pro tocol to the peace treaty. DREW PISTOL ON CAPT. DETZER, SAYS WITNESS IN TRIAL (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Dec. 12. Private Fred M. Tates, testifying today at the courtmartial of Captain Carl W. Detzer, of Ft Wayne, Ind., charged with brutality to army prisoners at LeMans, France, declared that he was forced to sign a confession that he had stolen army property which was untrue, at the point of a pistol held by the captain. Yates Is serving a two-year sentence at Ft. Jay for drawing a revolver on Captain Detzer. Yates also repeated the story told yesterday by Clarence L. Lacey, of In dianapolis, that he and Tates were met on a street In LeMans by the de fendant, who demanded their passes and started to take them to the pro vost marshal's office when they failed to prouduce them. - : r; . Yates said that they had gone only a short way. when ne dropped his hand to a holster at his side and said: "All right, captain. I guess you better beat It" The captain, did. he added, but they later were rearrested and taken to Detzer s office. Would Limit Newspapers or Raise Their Postage (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. Newspapers containing more than 24 pages would be charged 5 times the present postage rate under a bill Introduced today by Senator Jones, Democrat. New Mexico. The senator said publishers in his state complained that only the big city papers with their own mills were able to obtain all the print paper they needed. "Twenty-four pages will give ample space for current news and advertising," said Senator Jones. Train 15 Minutes Late; Engineer Saves Boy's Life (By Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Dec. 12. Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train No. 25, a flyer from Washington, D. C, arrived in Louisville last night 15 minutes late, but John Cavins, engineer. apparently soothed the anger of railroad officials with a report that "he stopped the train just outside of Frankfort, Ky., to save the life of a boy who fell in an 'icy pond. Cavins said his train was going slowly aronud a sharp curve when "I f aw boys failing apparently to affect the rescue of a comrade from a mill pond. "I stopped the train cut the bell cord and hurried to the pond. The ice was too thin to bear .me, so I threw the rope to the lad, who though numbed and struggling to keep on top of the water, passed it around his body, and I dragged him out. I took him to the railroad station and by artificial respiration resuscitated him." Nine American Aces Still Connected With Service (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. Nine of the 68 "aces" developed by the United States air service during the war stiU are connected with the service, an official report today.. These ex pert flyers, all of whom bed 5 or more air battle victories to their credit in clirfe Captain Field E. Kinley, of Gravette, Ark.: Captain J. O. Donald son. Washington, D. C; Major Reed M. Chambers, Memphis. Tenn.; Cap-! tain H. Weir Cook, Toledo, O.; Captain Martlnus E. Stenseth. Twin Valley, Minn.; Captain James A. Healey, Washington, D. C; Captain Clayton L. Blssell, Kane, Pa,; Captain Arthur R. Brooks, Framlngham, Mass., and First Lleuter.nt Harold H. George of Nia gara Falls, N. Y. YAQUIS TO BE DEPORTED. (By Associated Press) . NOGALES, Arizona, Dec. 1. Two hundred women and children of the Yaqui Indian tribe, are to be deported to the reservation maintained by the Mexican government on the Marine Islands off the coast of Sinaloa, according to word received today from Hermosillo. The.Yaq.uls, captured by Mexican federals in fighting near Bacatets, Sonora, last 'week, were taken to Hermosillo, the capital of tne state.

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OF GARFIELD TO BETAKEN Fuel Administrator Foresees 'Advance in Price of Coal, as v ' Result of ; Agreement ;Hines to Carry on. f ' f: " operatqrsTrotest , (By Associated Press) " " .WASHINGTON. Dec, The rest nation of Dr. H. A. Garfield as fsel administrator, tendered last ! night,', was forwarded to President Wilson this morning by Secretary Tumulty. . "Of course it will be accepted." It was said at the White House. : Functions of the fuel administrator, until recently through the railroad administration under . Dr. Garfield's authority, will be continued under Di rector General Hines. It was said. This does not necessarily mean that Mr. Hines will be fuel administrator in ' Dr. Garfield's place, it was said. It was known that Dr. Garfield objected to the terms of the proposal because he believed it would entail an inevitable Increase In the price of coal to consumers. He has opposed stead fastly any attempt to raise the retail price of coal. t Whether or not the president wfl accept the resignation has not been indicated. Members of the cabinet, will accept the resignation has not been indicated. Members of the cab inet, are standing behind the settlement terms, however, and President Wilson reiterated his Indorsement of the proposal yesterday by sending a congratulatory message to John L. Lewis, acting president of the United Mine Workers' organization, on the acceptance of the terms by the miners. -Operators Still Wait. Operators were awaiting today the official announcement of the settlement of the strike controversy before formulating plans for meeting the requirements of the government's proposal. Their' representatives have . been in Washington since the negotiations started and the majority of them are said to be willing to fall In line with the government's officials In bringing the strike to a sure and final end.! . . . . - -" - The first relaxation in the strict fuel regulations Imposed by the -fuel administrator and administered through the railroad administration came last night In the form of an announcement that in view of the heavy Christmas shopping retail stores would be permitted to remain open 9 hours on Saturdays instead of the 6 hours per mitted other days. Dr. Garfield declined to discuss his action, but it is understood It resulted from his disapproval of the decision of the administration to place settlement of the wage and price controversy Into the hands of a commission representative, of the coal mining" industry. Despite the agreement to end the coal strike, the railroad administration's central coal committee today considered further drastic restrictions on the use of coal. Stocks on hand have become dangerously low, members of the committee said, and the utmost care must be exercised until production gets back to something like normal. Operators from all sections of the country, still were here awaiting government .notification on steps already aken and a decision as to their own policy. They said reports then showed that thus far only a small percentage of striking miners had returned to work. WASHINGTON. Dec. 12. While accepting the government's proposal for the settlement of the bituminous coal strike, mine operators of the Central Pennsylvania district declared In a statement today that the "settlement is not settlement at all of the principal at stake in the controversy, and that "it is merely a postponement of a showdown, which in our opinion Is bound to come." The method proposed for settling the strike by Fuel Administrator Gar field, the statement said, "was interfered with by government officials who knew little of the situation," with the result that the "operators and public have been delivered into the hands of the United Mine-Workers of America, Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Rain or snow probably tonight and Saturday. Colder Saturday and in north portion tonight Today's Temperature. Noon 49 ' Yesterday. Maximum 41 Minimum 10 . For Wayne County by W. E. Moors Rain or snow tonight. Saturday unsettled and colder; possibly snow saualls. General Conditions The reaction to mild weather has been general east of the Rockies except over the north' west. A storm is crossing tne lakes causing strong south winds over In diana and adjacent states, severe cold wave prevails over the northwest and temperatures are 26 below zero at Battleford. Bask. The zero lines extend southward to South Da kota and heavy rains are falling over: the western states. It is quite prob able that severe cold weather will again overspread this district within the next few days, and it will be colder tomorrow although the severity ot the cold is , somewhat mnosrUln, . on account of severe storms over the, west It will probably arrive here the first of next week- it is very coll If Alaska; although Dutch Harbor on th western coast reports 2t above. Tk coldest place Is in the Yukon vsKy,