COALMINING INDUSTRY.
INVESTIGATIONS IN U.S.A.
Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.i iAustruiiari ami N-Z Cubic Association • WASHINGTON, v July 9. Tho United States Coal Commission, which has been investigating the industry sinco last year’s strike, has issued a preliminary report, recommending that in the event of future strikes, or tho suspension of mining operations, the Government should take over the opera - tioii of tho mines, transportation, distribution, and marketing of anthracite coal.
The report favors Government regulation of mines, but is against Government ownership. The Commission states that tho anthracite resources are limited. One-third of the orignial supply is already exhausted. Tho remainder is controlled by a. few individuals, and therefore is of special public interest. Tho report also recommends Congress to lix a uniform standard weight for anthracite and bituminous coals,' and adds : “The owners of mines place a reserve of eight to ten dollars per ton on anthracite in normal times, and during stress the price may bo anything.” Representatives of the mine workers attack the report on tho grounds that it- would deprive them of the benefits of a strike, when it is necessary to' protect their interests.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 16174, 10 July 1923, Page 3
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190COALMINING INDUSTRY. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 16174, 10 July 1923, Page 3
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