The following is telegram received by the Governor from the New York American, and the Governor's reply thereto.

"New York, October 26, 1919.

"Governor Thos. W. Bickett,
Raleigh, N.C.

The threatened strike of the coal miners in the bituminous fields, called for November first, apparently is about to precipitate a great national calamity. President Wilson says that means will be found to deal with the situation. The strike has been ordered. What ought to be done? What workable programme do you suggest to meet this impending calamity? Will you please telegraph the New York American your answer?"

Raleigh, N.C., October 28, 1919.

New York American,
New York City.

In reply to your telegram beg to say that the President has given assurance that means will be found for operating the mines. I assume the President knows exactly what he is talking about, and it is the patriotic duty of every true American citizen to line up behind the President and urge him to put forth all the legal, moral, civil and military power of the Nation to stamp out this unholy conspiracy to freeze the people to death.

T. W. Bickett,
Governor.