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It is asserted at the Austrian Foreign Office, according to the Vieana correspondent of the Dally Mail, 'that Russia has agreed to a compromise, leaving a portion of the troops in Pekln, and sending the main body to Tien Tsln, Trtilch will be the military headquarter The Chines crisis- presents no new features-this morning. Nothing appears to be certain regarding Russian action. Vari ous 'statements are made in Vienna and Berlin, with an assumed air of authority, but the balance of opinion leans to the belief that Russia is still inclined to ad here to her decision to, quit Pekln, what ever the other -powers may do. The studiously moderate tone of Emperor William's speech at Stettin is much re marked. There was nqthing of the "mailed fist" or of revenge In his utter-, ances. .r According to the Standard's Moscow correspondent, Russia's programme main ly concerns Manchuria, and she needs troops from Pekln to assist in the seizure of that province, which is looked upon as another Egypt. Her withdrawal from Pe kln is considered as an. attempt to pose as a sincere adherent of the principles of The Hague -conference. The Tien Tsln correspondent of the Standard, writing August 30, says: "The Germans paired with the Americans In the march through the Forbidden City. The British Naval Brigade and the marines of the Legation Guards left Pekln today." The Pekfn correspondent of the Morning Post, in a dispatch dated August 23, says Mr. Conger has written a letter assert ing that without the aid of the American missionaries the defense of the legations would have been impossible. BELIEVES RUSSIA "WILL YIELD. German Foreis-n Office Reckoning on the Possibility. BERLIN, Sept 7. Evidently the Ger man Foreign Office reckons with the pos sibility that Russia-will yield to the argu ments of the powers and -will not wlth draw her troops from Pekln. Discussing this question today, a high official of the Foreign Office said: "Germany does not understand the "Washington dispatches to mean that the United States Intends,, td withdraw its treops. As far as Russia is concerned, it must be borne in mind that she does not puTforih her proposition of withdrawaras a sine qua nop, but'only "tentatively and for the tourooseuif "Sflfscueslon." . f ' On, attention- being called a. to -the sharp' criticism, oc.jBusBlar. atfHuue in a sec IWibiCtlfe .Germrai press, taS foreign Office Official remarked: Our pr,ess Is .disqupslng- the 4uesttob, for tne most .part in an amicable spirit. and.thes6 papprs that are attacking Rus- sia are pursuing a poircy or tneir own." Emperor William's speech at Stettin to day Is interpreted here to mean that his plan of overcoming the present difficulty In China wlli be adopted by the powers. This goes to show as has been claimed all along that Germany Is following the personal policy of the Kaiser In the China matter. A number of leading journals condemn such a course as In contraven tion of the constitution of the empire. The Gagenwart, a high-class periodical, concludes an article signed "A Politlkos," as follows: "Surely It Is high time to de termine the question whether our politi cal life can still be justly called .con stitutional or whether we are steering to wards absolutism." From the present Intention of the Naval Department, Germany will make the strongest naval demonstration ever made at Shanghai, namely, 10 warships with 3200 men and 166 guns. Of these vessels, four will be large cruisers, four others will be somewhat smaller, and two will be gunboats. A special dispatch from Amoy says that both the Japanese and English marines were withdrawn today, and that every thing there Is quiet. Special dispatches to the Cologne Ga zette announce that all classes of the Chinese population believe that the Chi nese have been victorious over the allied troops. Striking Illustrations of these are given. PAO TING FU MISSIONARIES. State Department Trying: to Learn of Their Fate. NETW YORK, Sept 7. Robert E. Speer, one of the secretaries of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, received a letter today from David J. Hill, Assist ant Secretary of State, dated "Washing ton, September 6. Mr. Hill says: "Your letter of the 4th Inst, asking Information concerning the missionaries at Pao Ting Fu, and particularly concern ing Dr. C. V. Hodge and his wife, who are thought to be In Pekln, has been re ceived. The department has had no defin ite information concerning the mission aries at Pao Ting Fu since the telegram from Consul-General Goodnow at Shang hai, dated July 27Mast. In that telegram Mr. Goodnow stated that an official tele gram received at Shanghai on the 16th reported all foreigners and many native Christians killed at Pao Ting Fu, and the mission burned. The Americans named were the Slmcox family, Taj lor, Pitkin, Misses Gould and Morrill. In view of the many urgent Inquiries of the friends of Dr. and Mrs. Hodge not men tioned In Mr. Goodnow's telegram the department telegraphed August 22 to Mr. Conger, asking whether they were In Pekln. To this telegram no reply has been received. August 28, the reports re ceived from China from various sources concerning the Pao Ting Fu missionaries being conflicting, the department again telegraphed to Minister Conger directing him to ascertain their fate If possible and. If anywhere alive, to endeavor to send relief. There has not been time, as ye't, to receive a reply to this Inquiry." Protest Against Withdrawal. " LONDON, Sept 7. The London Cham ber of Commerce has received a telegram from the Hong Kong Chamber of Com merce with a request that It be communi cated to the British Foreign Office, advo cating a continuance of the occupation of Pekln until a proper government can be established, and the gulltv officials have been punished, and pointing out that an earlier withdrawal would be disas trous to foreign prestige in China. Thl3 dispatch, together with a special letter from the London Chamber of Commerce recomendlng It as deserving of consid eration, has been sent to Lord Salisbury. ' Diplomats From Pekin. . BERLIN, Sept 7. An undated dispatch from fehft!iftar annence "the arrival1 there from, Pekln of -Dr.. von Rosthc-rw .Austro-Hung&rlan Charge d'affaires in China, and" Dr. F. M. Xnooel, Minister of The Neth'ertana ,-$! v v vjs J'WPff;esvCHiHa., ,r BaSMaftMAVBNY Jfept, 7. Three trassyorta, 60fty airing 'troops to- China,, salted from 'WretWa .afternoon. The as partkti? -ssWiers rseeiv&l enthusiastic farewells tvern Uml assembled crowds. PAPAL AHJKWMCENEHT. Important Chane-;endiBg: in This Coantry. WASHINGTON, Sept 7. There are some Important changes- pending among tthe 14 Catholic provincevpf this country, which It is learned may be definitely an nounced after ArchbIahopICane'a return from Europe., For ttye first time since the Vatican council assembled at Rome In 4S69 the influx oi-Anserican prelates bus been steady,. durlng-hB present year, and.lt is. authorltatlvelyjatated that Pope Leo" Is deeply Impressed with the reports which all of them have made concern ing their sees. In- fact, the pope has never, met so many members of the "hierarchy from this .country during a single year before slnc, Kls accession to the papacy. On this 'account, he has been sensibly touched by their proofs of devotion to him. and it is .said he in tends to emphasize his appreciation' or their loyalty by conferring further relig ious favors upon the United States The creation of Oma"ha as an arch diocese will be definitely announced soon, when the Indications are that there will be further foundations of Episcopal'sees In California, New Tork and Pennsyl vania. It is- understood that Archbishop Riordan, of San Francisco, Is to be given a coadjutor bishop at. an early date. The probable appointee is Dr. George Montgomery, of Los Angeles, who has been acting head of the St Louis arch diocese during the absence of its incum bent, Dr. Kane, in. .Europe. A number of Monsignors likewise will be appointed in various parts of the country soon. Bishop McGavic Reslgrns. CHICAGO, Sept 7. It is reported the resignation (Of Bishop J. Alexander Mc Gavic, appointed nearly two years ago to assist Archbishop Feehan, has been forwarded to Rome. Father Muldoon, of St Charles' Church; Father Gill,-or Mount Carmel; and 'Father M. J. Fitz slmmons, pastor of the Holy Name Cath edral, TGhlcago, are said to "nave -been recommended to the pope for choice ot his successor. Bishop McGavic 'is af flicted with & nervous trouble' and rather than continue in -the capacity-of bishop he decided to resign. Ho is ranked as an auxiliary bishop, and his successor, it is said, will be coadjutor. With the right of succession to the archdiocese of Chicago. Investing: -the Pallium. DUBUQUE, la., Sept 7. The exact date of investing Archbishop Keano with the pallium has not been flxedr but will very likely be the first Sunday In October. Archbishop Ireland will deliver the ser mon, and th conferring of ,the pallium will be by Cardinal Gibbons. Mbnslgnore Martinelll aifd many other high church "dignitaries, a largo number of priests and a number of the ijity f;ow abroad wf'Lba present; " A CUBAN PETITION. '" Tobacco Groivers Want the Export Duty Removed." HAVANA, Sept 7. The tobacco grow-, ers have submitted a petition to Governor-General Wood asking the removal of the export duty on tobacco. The pe tition is being favorably considered, as It affects only the low-grade product which Is not used in 'the United States, but goes chiefly to Spain. General Rodriguez will receive official notification tomorrow that municipal bonds may be Issued for the purpose "o sewering Havana, In view of the fact that the Mayor has refused to dismiss the present staff of employes, a majority of the members of the Council have passed a vote of want of confidence In him. Those who Joined in the vote want the employes dismissed becauso they do not belong to the Nation al party, of which a majority of the Councllmen are members. Yellow fever Is decreasing in Havana, There has been no deaths of Americans from this disease this week. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS China. Russia Is said to haie modified her plans in China. Page 1. In Germany It is bolloved Russia will book down. Paze 1. The State Department Is preparing: another note on the Chinese question. Page 2 Chaffee recommends that Colonel Daggett' be promoted to Brigadier-General. Page 2. ' Forelsn. ( The British Government expects decisive news from South Africa within a fortnight, Page 2. A series of murders -were, committed by blacks in New South Wales. Page 2. Political. Roosevolt spoke in several Michigan cities, closing the day in Grand Rapids. Page 1. John B Stanchfleld may head the Democratic state ticket in. New York Page 3 The Democratic and Stiver parties of Nevada fused, and renominated Congressman New lands Page 3. Democratic leaders held a conference In New York Pago 3. California Democrats adopted a platform and nominated e'ectors Page 3 Domestic. It will be decided today whether there will bo a strike in tho anthracite district. Pag 1. Census returns from C4 cities show an aver age increase of 27 00 per cent Page 2. A tropical hurricane struck the Florida coast, wrecking two vessels Page 3. Pacific Coast. Rains have not yet hurt tho hops, and the market Is strong. Page 4 The she market is active in the Heppnor country. Page 4. Bids have been opened for improvements at the Columbia quarantine station Page 4. The body which a Coroner's Jury at Salem found to be that of Frank Morton has been identified as that of Theodore Pllister. Page 5. A man was robbed and thrown from a train near Cottage Grove Page 5. Commercial and Marine. Cotton prices fall with a crash. Pago 11. New York banks gaining cash Page 5. "Weekly trade reviews Pago 5 Steamship Tyr in port to load for Vladlvos- tock. Page 10 Millionaires to build a big fleet of steamships. Pago 10. August custom-house builnes3 at Portland. Page 10. Local. Multnomah County Republican League formed by club officers Page 12. Democratic State Central Committee meets and accomplishes nothing. Page 12. Mrs W. R. Mackenzie died at Omaha, Page 7. Traveling men will parade business streets this afternoon. Page 8. BIGGEST CROWD -'fv Roosevelt Received an Ova- -tibrVat GrancC Rapids. - SPOfc&lN SEVERAL MICHIGAN TOWNS The Necessity ef. Leaving: IVell - Eawag-R Alone Finances, Trasta aad the Philippines. GRAND RAPIDS. Mich., SepC 7. Gov ernor Roosevelfarrived In thlff city at fr o'clock this evening and was accorded a great street demonstration. Tonight he spoke In the Auditorium, which was crowded to its utmost and later made a brief speech in Powers' Theater. Durlnghls 'triR through Michigan today DAVID J. HIL.L, ASSISTANT SECRETARYOF STATER "WHO HAS CHARGE OF THE CHINESE QUESTION AT WASHINGTON DUR ING THE PRESENT CRITICAL PERIOD. Governor Roosevelt made eight speeches, beginning at Bay City at 8:30 o'clock this morning and ending at Hastings at 5 o'clock. The Crowds at the various stopping places during the day were large, appreciative and responsive. The New 'York Governor Jls pleased with "his Western reception, although he complains that he Is overworked. He says that whlje. his health Is robust and his strength equal to any ordinary demand, he ''will be" glad when- he crosses the Mlcjiigan state, line fijto 'anotfiertate, wheia tie .central committee does not W9ric its ca.-jaHates so fare'. The Gov ernor will sleatf fiete tonight In hlsf pri "vate jBate, and goto, South Bend, Ind., "tomorrow, where he will speak at 4 'P. M. " x The1 demonstration at the Auditorium -tonight, In point of numbers and enthu siasm, surpassed anything that has yet taken place at any meeting held during -the present campaign In honor of the Vlce-Presldentlal candidate. Thousands were unable to obtain admission to -the hall. The meeting was called "to order by Congressman William Alden Smith, who Introduced Governor Roosevelt In a telling address, In which he extolled the courage, sacrifices and patriotism of the American soldier. When Governor Roose velt advanced to the front of the stage the great audience broke into enthusiastic applause. When it had subsided, he spoke as follows: "There are several great issues at stake In this campaign, but of course the great est issue of all is the Issue of keeping tho country on the plane of material Well-being and honor to which , It has j been brought during the last fqur yeajs I do not claim that President McKinley's admirable administration . and the wise legislation passod by Congress whlch he has sanctioned are solely responsible for our present well-being, but I do claim that It is this Administration and this legislation which have rendered it pos sible for the American people to achieve such well-being. I Insist, furthermore, that the one and only way to Insure widespread industrial and social ruin would bo now to reerso the policy under which wo have so prospered and to try that policy of financial disgrace and eco nomic disaster which we rejected In 1S95. "Our opponents now advance the most extraordinary arguments that have ever been advanced In a Presidential campaign by any party on behalf of Its Presiden tial nominee. They have reaffirmed spe cifically their entire 1S96 platform, and yet they Insist vigorously that all they considered of most ltal Importance In 1S96 shall now be relegated to a subordi nate place and, mere extraordinary still, they actually ask that Mr. Bryan and a Democratic House be elected, becauso the Senate will remain Republican anyhow, so that the President and the House won't be able to do much harm Think of It, gentlemen! This is the position actually taken by not a few of our op ponents, and especially by the men who know that Mr. Bryan's financial policy Is utterly ruinous, but who want to Rive themselves some excuse for otlng against President McKinley. because, for sooth, Mr. McKinley has been too active In upholding the honor of the flag." Governor Roosevelt declared that the sliver question, if a question at all. Is paramount. Said he: "The leaders among our opponents are doubtless uneasily conscious that their free silver policy would be disastrous to tho welfare of our country; but having played tho part of demngogues they must now renp the fruits of their action. If they came Into power, their possession of power would throw this country into convulsions of disaster. They would be obliged to make war upon the principles ot' sound finance. The victory of Mr. Bryan would mean such a strengthening of the foes of honest money as power fully to Impress every wavering mind In the Sennte so that free silver legislation would probably pass both houses; arrt any Secretary of the Treasury who would accept office under Mr. Bryan could do nothing but follow a course which would plunge our financial system Into chaos." Speaking of trusts- Governor Roosevelt said that while the evils produced mu3t be eliminated, hasty and violent action should be nvolded, for it would elthor be ineffective or It would. In crushing tho evil, be equally destructlve to the good. He recommended publicity as the first and most potent remedy for the tnlst evil, saying: "We must be able by law to find out exactly what each corporation does and earns. This mere publicity Itself will effect something towards remedying many evils. , Moreover, it will give us a clearer idga as to what the remaining evils are and will, therefore, enable us to"shape our measures for attacking the latter with good prospects of success. Hereferred to the franchise tax estab lished" in New York as n step in the right direction. . Speaking of the war In the Philippines,, he said: "There Is a close similarity between the arguments used by the Populistlc Dermc raey at the moment and by their ana logues, the Copperheads of 1864; arid1 ex actly as in 1S64, so now we appeal for the support of all good citizens. In l64 the Democratic platform denounced the further nroseeutlon. of the Civil War, just I as the .Kansas City platform denounces the further prosecution or me war in we Philippines today. Moreover, In 1S61, the platform contained precisely the same "frantic assertion that civil liberty ard private rights had been trampled on and that justice and liberty demanded an Im mediate effort for the cessation of hostili ties. Much of what is put in the two platforms could be interchanged on this point flnd in 1S64 there was the same hypocritical sympathy expressed for the soldiers and sailors that is expressed In 1900. In each case the Jmpresslon of sym pathy for the soldiers' came as a tag to (T flnAlnfnttrm nf hivsttlltv tft thft lUSa I for which the soldier was lighting., a dec- laratlon which was certain Infinitely to increase the work and danger of the soldier." Governor Roosevelt declared that suc cess 'for the Filipinos would not mean liberty for all the Inhabitants of the lsl . ands, but only for a certain bloodthirsty sectlqn, who would oppress the others. Letters and interviews of the soldiers and others who have been in the Philip pines were Quoted to prove the asser tion - . , At Bay Cltr. BAiSI CITY.. .Mich., Sept. 7. Governor Roosovelt s special, which left Detroit last midnight, arrived here at 7 A. 31. Accompanying, the Governor are Chair man Diokman, of the Republican state committee; Colonel A. T. Bliss, of Sagi naw, candidate for Governor; some ot the Michigan Congressmen and several press correspondents. The Governor was driven to Central Avenue Park, escorted by a company of local Rcosevelt Rou;h Riders. In his speech. Governor Roose velt said: "The great Issue that we have before us this year Is whether we shall continue the policy that gives to every man a chance to earn his living If he wishes to do so. That is what we need. We want conditions such that a man of thrift. Industry and business sagacity can use those qualities to the best advantage. Here In Michigan you know for your selves, without It being necessary for me to say so, the Infinite difference be tween now and four years ago in any of your Industries in the beet sugar Indus try, think of the difference now, think of what the conditions are now and jou Will deliberately plunge back Into Indus trial chaos if y-.u reverse the policy to which the "Nation Is now committed. That Is the greatest Issue. "Secondly comes the Issue of keeping the flag- upIn honor where It has been placed In honor. You of Bay City sent jour sons to the Spanish war as their fathers before them had gone to the great war. It was but a small war, but It showed the spirit of the people. It showed that they had not forgotten the lesson thought In the great contest of '61 to '65. You did not let us contract in 1865, and we won't contract now. "The issues are the Issues of National propperlty and National honor, and the American people must give but ono ans wer when such questions are asked." At Snglnnw. SAOIN1AW, Mich.. Sept. 7. When tho Roosevelt train reached Saginaw a large crowxl greeted the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate at the station. A pro cession escorted the visitors to a stand erected in the center of the city, from which Governor Roosevelt spoke for five minutes. Pointing to a banner carried by a marcher. Governor Reosvett said: "The Issue of the campaign Is uttered In that placard, 'Let well enough alone." Old Man Well Enouph Is good enough, and It Is best to let him alone We have been doing well year by jcar and are doing better. Let the American people have the good sense to keep In office the man under whose administration we have achieved our present prosperity. This is more than a mere party contest. We ap peal to all the old f-chool Democrats be causo we can trut the old school Demo cracy, especially In this state, the state of General Cass, who was a Democrat of hird money and expinslon. We appeal not only to all good Republicans but to all good Democrats and all good Ameri cans to stand with us. We in this coun try care nothing where the man wa3 born or what his trade may be. whether he wns born here or abroad. If he is a good American and a good citizen, proud of the honor and reputation of the country, we clasp hands with him and challenge tho right to his support In this contest for National well-being, for the honor of the flag and the honor of the country. In brief, my fellow-citizens, this contest Is fundamental a contest for the conditions at home which have been obtained under the wise adminis tration and legislation of the past few j ears, and for the upholding of the honcr of the flag In the face of all nations of the world." Colonel Bliss, Republican candidate for Governor, State Chairman Diekman and others, made brief speeches. At 11 o'clock the train pulled out for Owosso. At Ovroflfio. OWOSSO, Mich., Sept. 7. Tho Roose velt special arried here at noon and a stop of 25 minutes was made. The speak ers' stand was only a block from the de pot, so practically all of the time was available for speaking. Governor Roose velt, Colonel Bliss, Phillip T. Colgrove. (Concluded on Second Page.) MUST DECIDE TODAY Anthracite Coal Mine Striks May Be Called. CONFERENCE OF UNION OFFICIALS They Believe the Fight Can Be Woa in. Thirty Days Plenty of Aid Is in SisfitL, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept. 7. Unde? the constitution of the United Mine Workers of America, the executive board, must decide before 6 o'clock tomorrow night upon the application of the district embraced In the anthracite region for permission to strike. Indications tonight are that before the time limit has ex pired messages will have been sent to the presidents of the three districts la question announcing that permission has been granted. Following these messages will be others ordering the men out of the mines. The question of ordering the strike was not submitted to a vote at tne meeting of the executive board, which was In session here all day but Presi dent Mitchell said tonight: "I said some time ago that In my opm-. Ion there would be a big strike. After talking with my colleagues all day, I have no reason to change my mind." In so far as actual results are concerned,, tho situation is practically the same- as yesterday. Tho deliberations today were for the purpose ot putting the members of the executive board In possession of tho facts which must necessarily enter into their consideration before a strike can be ordered. The facts embraced three questions: Will all the men strike; how can the half million people be main tained during the strike, and can tho bituminous district prevent coal from being diverted to aid the anthracite op erators. All have been satisfactorily answered. If all tho 143.CCO men strike. It is ar gued by the Mine Workers' officials that the "trlkc can be won In 0 days. Thero Is. he said, plenty of aid In sight to maintain the strikers and their families. The organizers and officials of the bitu minous districts have been called here, and all report favorably on their ablllty to prevent diversion of coal. "We will certainly Issue the order for a general strike," said one of the board members. "Wc care Htt'e what the op erators have to say as to the Impending distress in the Wyoming or other val leys. We are running things from In dianapolis now. The statement that there will be great distress does not worry us; we will take care of our men if they go on strike and will not ask the operators for any financial aid." It was announced today that the large defense fund held by the Illinois miners cannot be used without the consent of the local unions in that state. One of the features of the conference Is the at- tendance ot severil prolh'ncnt men who jttrai not board members. W. D. Ryan, secretary-treasurer ofthe Illinois turners, Is on Tie ground. The Ill'nols men havo a defense fund of nearly J3CO.CO0, and It Is reported that Rjan Is here to pledge the Illinois organization In behalf of financial support In case a gcnenl an thracite strike Is ordered. The Illinois mlncr'i' defense fund is tho largest ever accumulated "by a state organization of coal miners. Sanpcnic In the Wyoming; Valley. WILKESBARRE. Pa.. Sept. 7. The re fusal of the coal companies at their conference In New York to confer with the miners only mrkes the belief among the people ot the Womng Valley the stronger that there will surely be a strike. The miners will b compelled to ?o out now, or back down lgnomlnl ously. Tne demand for coal here Is enormous. Every kind of carrying vehicle Is being pressed Into senice Those at the head of large manufacturing plants are of th opinion that If a strike Is ordered It will be a long-drawn-out affair, aa both hides are stubborn. Ail kinds of business Is suffering on account of the suspense. Some of the coal companies think that In the event of a strike, all the men will not go out. and that they will still be able to mine some coal. ThH may be true in some districts In the an thracite region, but not in the Wyoming district. The men here are pretty well organized, despite all reports to the con trary, and when the order to strlko is given, there will not be enough men at work to keep the pumps running. Some 'of the coal companies are mak ing use of the columns of the local press to point out the calamity that will follow a long strike. It Is pointed out that the United Mine Workers have only ?71.000 In their treasury to sustain a strike, and that this sum will not keep the strikers and their families for a week. The total amount of money paid In wiges In the anthracite region a month now is $1,500,000. MlneworteerK' Statement. HAZELTON Pa.. Sept. 7. A statement prepared with the hope of effecting an arbitration, conference and averting a strike In the anthracite region was Is sued by the district officers of the United MIneworkers of America. The statement Is as follows: "We, tre district officers of the United Mincv.orkers of America of the anthra cite coal fields of Pennsylvania, having exhausted every effort to Induce the op erators to meet us In friendly conference for the regulation of a fair da's wages for a fair day's work and all other points at Issue, do hereby agree to submit our cae In every respect to honest arbitra tion, as enjoined by the constitution of our organization, as follows: 'To use all honorable means to maintain peace be tween ourselves and employers, adjusting all differences as far a3 possible by arbi tration and conciliation, that strikes may become unnecessary-' "T D NICHOLS, Pres. DIst. No. 1. "THOMAS DUFFY. Pres. Dlst No. 7. "JOHN FAHY, Pres. Dlst. No. 9." Strike Situation Canvassed. WILKESBARRE. Pa., Sept. 7 MlneW meetings were held In various parts of the Wyoming Valley tonight and the strike situation discussed. In nearly all the meetings the sentiment was In favor of abiding bv the decision of the ex ecutive board, of the United Mine Workers. At the meeting held at Kings ton there was much opposition to a strike. Some of the miners said the or ganization was not strong enough to carry the men through a long strike. At Wanamie and Glcnlyon. the miners wer almost a unit for a strike. At the Wood ward mine, of the Lackawanna Company, this afternoon, the foremen took a vote of the emploes to see how many stood for a strike. It Is said that only four out of 470 men voted not to strike. The op erators In this section are now convinced that nothing but a miracle can prevent a strike, and they are making- preparations to hire coal and iron police to guard their mines during the strike. FfTI 108.2