https://haylibrary.cvlcollections.org/files/original/af9f9ab37ce8214294ce94d0258390b7.pdf 4150e8583c34a979def48ce375b2f830 PDF Text Text FILE NO. VISITORS 284 - Chinese 6- Yuan TUNG APR/47 7- Chao-Chiu TSAO SEP/47 �NO. 7 �October 28} 1947 LIr. TsaoChao-Chiu c/o Jen-Lan j> Chen 243 7i • Park Street State Colleges Pa. Copy: Hr. IL Co Livingston Dear Mr. Chao-Chiu: Je were pleasod to receive your lotto? of October 22s 1947 <> and to know that you are continuing in your studies under capable hands. I do not know of anything that I could add to this:' letter which would be of assistance in your present studies9 but we wish you the best of success. Je did not have opportunity to thank you for the Chinese souvenirs which you left in this offico, but Mr. Livingston joins tie in expressing our appreciation. Pest rognms • Very truly yourss (Jnjpna! Signed t M. CHARLES �Tsao Chao-Chiu, c/o Wen-Lan, Chon 243 W. Park Street, State College, Pa<> October 22th, 1947. Mr. I. M. Charles, Chief Engineer, Union Pacific Coal Co. Rock Springs, Wyoming. Dear Mr. I. M. Charles5 I regret that I missed to say goodbye to you during the last time I left Rock Springs. I trust you would excuse me when you learned the cause. Owing to your kind treatment, I feeled the warmth of the school life again wherever when I studied in your office or in your mines. You gave me a good idea in the proper use and arrangement of coal mining machines which renders me to study the new knowledges.in coal mining practices more easier. to you in my poor English. I can hardly express my gratitude But, I shall never forget your kind favors. After a 12*. days travel, I am talcing my training with Lehigh Nagation Coal Co. now. The mining system here is quite different from those in your properties due to the different conditions. try my best to learn the whole things before I leave. I decide to iVill you kindly give me some instructions which would benefit to my study? VJith my kind regard to you and your assistances. I remain, Yours very sincerely, /s/ C 0 p Y Tsao Chao-Chiu �October 25, 3 947 Mr. Tsao Chao-chiu c/o Mr. Wen-Ian, Chen 243 W. Park Ave. State College, Pa. (co: Mr. H. C. Dear Mr. Tsao: Acknowledging receipt of your letter of the 22nd. We are only pleased to have been able to give you some small amount of assistance while you are seeking to enlarge upon your education in coal mining by visiting and studying coal, raining operations in this country. I am sure that you will be able to see and learn a great deal in the mines with which you are now connected. Please feel free to call upon us for added assistance if the occasion arises. I am sorry that I missed you in Omaha as I would have liked very much to talk with you, but I hope and expect to see you again before you leave for your native country. I shall pass to Mr. Livingston and our organization your expression of appreciation. Sincerely yours, ,£SS �copy Tsao Chao-chlu c/o Mr. Wen-Ian, Chen 243 W. Park Ave. State College, Pa. October 22, 1947 Mr. I. No Bayless, President The Union Pacific Coal Company 1416 Dodge Street Omaha 2, Nebraska Dear Mr. I. N. Bayless: By my friend’s call, I had to leave Rock Springs before the date I reported to you. This rendered me fail to pay my farewell and heartfelt gratitude to you during I passed through Omaha on my way east. I hope you will forgive me on my unexpected case. Now, I have settled quietly enough to write, I do not hesitate an instant to return my sincere thanks, not only to yourself but to Mr. Harry C. Livingston and all your collaeques for the kind treatment I received in my train­ ing with your company. I hope it will be in my power some day to repay this great kindness, and I shall always remember it with fillings of the deepest gratitude. By your kind recommendation, I am taking my training with Lehigh Navigation Coal Company now. It is clear to me that I can easier understand the new ideas in coal mining practices after accepted the technical training from you. I hope you will give more wise ideas to me during I stay in States. Please give my kind regards to you and Mr. Livingston as well as your collaeques, I remain, Yours very sincerely, /s/ Tsao Chao-cnu �Tsao Chao-chiu purchased the following from the Reliance Store: Paid cash for pair of shoes charged belt, hat and overalls Board (Poljanec's) <?23.06 ���Rock Springs - September 27, 1947 Mr. H. C. Livingston: Herewith two copies of Release From Liability signed by Mr. Tsao Chao-Chiu, releasing the Coal Company from responsibility for any personal injury to same. Encl. �RELEASE FROM LIABILITY In consideration of permission granted by The Union Pacific Coal Companyto the undersigned to visit and inspect-^ the .Wyoming coal­ mining operations of said company on or about 3 and following, the un does hereby assume all risk of personal injuries and for loss of or damage to his property while upon said company's premises, and does hereby, for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and dependents, forever acquit, release and discharge said company and its officers and employes from any and all liability, of whatsoever character, for any and all personal injuries and for loss of or damage to his property that may be sustained by him while upon said company's premises, irrespective of the manner in which said injuries or damage may arise and whether said injuries result in death or otherwise; and covenants never to institute any action or pro­ ceeding at law to recover damages for such injuries or death or damages to his property. . , Date at -uelisnce 9 <'yo . , this 25th ^entembaro 1947. . I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE RELEASE day of �RELEASE FROM LIABILITY In consideration of pormission granted by The Union Pacific Goal Gompanyto the undersigned to visit and inspect the Wyoming coal- mining operations of said company on or about 1947 September 1$, , and following, the undersigned, each for himself does hereby assume all risk of personal injuries and for loss of or damage to his property while upon said company’s premises, and doos hereby, for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and dependents, forever acquit, release and discharge said company and ‘its officers and employes from any and all liability, of whatsoever character, for any and all personal injuries and for loss of or damage to his property that may be sustained by him while upon said company’s premises, irrespective of the manner in which said injuries or damage m-y arise and whether said injuries result in death or otherwise; and covenants never to institute any action or pro­ ceeding at law to recover damages for 'such injuries or death or damages / O a x'xto his property. ; v/v Reliance, Wo. Date at tZ i' ■: September , 1947. ’O,-. a i this " Ag > £ ‘ 25th 'v-.. I HAVE READ AND UNDSnSTAtJD THL ABOJE RELEASE " “ X. ' / day of �Septesaber 24$ 1947 ■= Rock Springs .^ayoailng Mr. ivilliaa Spence (CCs Mr II Co Livingston) MAIL . TO _ Herewith two copies of Release From Liability to be signed by Mr. Tsao Chao Chiu and returned to this office. Prompt handling will be appreciated IMCsgs hncl o Qstgfcc! l I'', c.4A~' �R FROM LI? BILITX In consideration of pormission granted by The Union Pacific Goal Comnanyt-o the undersigned to visit ana inspect the Wyoming coal­ mining oooratidns of said company on or about ________. _ , and following, the undersigned, each for himself does hereby assume all risk of personal injuries and for loss of or damage to his property while upon said company’s premises, and does hereby, for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and dependents, forever acquit, release and discharge said company and its officers and employes from any and all liability, of whatsoever character, for any and all personal injuries and for loss of or damage to his property that may ba sustained by him while upon said company’s premises, irrespective of the, manner in. which said injuries or damage m.y aviso and whether said injuries result in death or otherwise; and covenants never to institute any action or pro­ ceeding at law to recover damages for such injuries or deatn oi’ damages to his property. Date at , thxs I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE RELEASE day of �Rock Springs - September 22, 1947 /1" , / L’r. I. No Baylosss (CO - Mr. I# Mo Charles) Your letter of date September 20, 1947, Filo No. 808-3, concerning scholarship of Mr. Tsao, Chao-Chiu. Mr. Tsao, Chao-Chiu is now living at Reliance and continuing his study of our operation by accompanying the nine foreman and other supervisory personnel. lie will spend some time at Reliance and wishes to then visit the Superior and Hanna districts. He has freedom of entry into the nines and checks in and out in the regular manner. We believe that we aro handling the natter in accordance with your wishes with the exception of executing a waiver, releasing us from responsibility for cry personal injury. This will bo done immediately. Ci /-' i! H. C. LIVINGSTON HGL/rt �080=3 Omaha - September 20, 1947 Mr. Ho Co Livingston? Referring to my letter of September 17, together with copy of letter from Mr. Pierce of the Pierce Management Inc., relative to scholarship of Mr0 Tsao, Chao-Chiu? I would suggest that you discuss the matter in detail with Mr. Tsao as I would hate to put him to unneces­ sary trouble and expense of going to New York at this time if the matter can be satisfactorily handled otherwise□ Would appreciate your advising me of your handling. For your information I am attaching copy of letter just received from Mr. Tsao. I would suggest that you work out a detailed arrangement where Mr. Tsao will have more or less freedom of entry into the mines to study different classes of mining, as long as he reports to the mine foreman and a record is kept of his entering and leaving the mines. Would also suggest that you request that he sign the waiver. However, I would not insist on this if he does not feel inclined to execute a waiver, re­ leasing us from responsibility for any personal injury. Advise final arrangements �-copy Mr* Tsao Chao-Ghiu Engineering Department September 17, 1947 Mr* Io N* Bayless, President The Union Pacific Coal Goo Omaha 2, Nebraska Dear President; I am very sorry to know that you have dropped in troubles for my training because I want to work in your mineSo It is quite true that I would rather work in underground to learn the practice than study in the office, but what I mean to work is to study in the mines, not work for the company, for I am not strong enough to take the rough jobs of the miners* It is obviously no reason to me to get payment from you, otherwise it would make a I think this can obviate the misunderstanding loss to you* between us due to my poor english speaking* I regret that I have much disturbed to Mr* Harry C* Livingston and Mro I* M„ Charles for they arrange the works or training program for me* Your staffs are also doing their best to help me in study underground* told me what I want to know frankly* They It is so much you have granted to me, how can I request more from you* I, therefore, write this letter to you immediately when I know that I have caused troubles to you and I must make it clear to you that I do not want any payment from you during my learning* With all good wishes to you and to Mr* A* E* Marrlsh, I am, Yours very truly, Tsao Chao-chlu �080U3 ; 'h C : 1 9 ^,947 - \ [ Omaha - September 1 j Mro Ho Co Livingston; Referring to my letter of September 12, quoting message received from Mro Jo Ho Pierce regarding Chao-Chiu Tsao As indicated in his message, Mro Pierce has written me more fully regarding Mr. Tsao, and copy of his letter of September 15 is attached for your information.. Io No Bayle �-copy PIERCE MANAGEMENT Engineers and Mine Managers Scranton Electric Bldg. Scranton 3, Pa. September 15, 1947 Re; File 080-3 Mr. I, No Bayless, President The Union Pacific Coal Company 1416 Dodge Street Omaha 2, Nebraska Dear Mr. Bayless? On September 11th I wired you from Nev; York concerning MR. TSAO, CHAO-CHIU, which wire I presume you have received. A number of years ago an international training organi­ zation was set up whereby certain engineers from foreign countries were brought to the United States on scholarships. Under this program, the Government appealed to us to assist them in placing these engineers in mines, which we have done as a gratis effort. This organization, however, was disbanded eight or nine months ago, and the only authorized agency for placing Chinese engineers and looking after their welfare is the National Resources Commission of China, 111 Broadway, New York, which is headed by Dro To To Eoyang. Their method is to have all engineers report to them in New York before assignment and they arrange all of the details and provide them with a life and accident insurance policy, and with sufficient funds for traveling and living expenses so that they are not dependent upon any coal company for the expenses of their training. Unfortunately, in this case, possibly through some mixup in the Nanking office in China, this man was sent directly to you, and the National Resources Commission was unfamiliar with the fact that he had gone there directly and only discovered it when two other engineers reported to them that Mr. Tsao had gone directly to your Company. Had the matter been cleared through the National Resources Commission originally, this man would have known of the change in the program and would know that you are not expected to put him on your payroll. He has been advised by them as to what the present status is and consequently, I suggest that you do not make any payments to �- 2 - him and that you take the ordinary precautions of having him sign a waiver against accident or death on your property, even though the Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company of Balti­ more insures him against death or accident in the amount of §5,000, Yours very truly, /s/ James Ho Pierce PRESIDENT �:r' Rock Springs «• September 1% 1947 hr0 I. ’Io Daylcaes (CO - Mr. I. M. Charles Mr. H, 11. Tibbs Mr. Jo3o Ho Galicich) Tui’vher concerning the matter of employment of Tsao Chno-chiu. He attach copy of letter by ? ttorn^r Calicich to Director of Immigration and Haturalisation and reply by < tan Oleon, Chief Entry and fepartere Section on the bottom of Hr. Palicich’s letters also copy of letter by L5T. Calicich to I. Charles of date September 12, 19475 this subjects It is apparent that vie «cre unable to offer employment to Toao Chao-chiu duo to terms under which ho was adrritted to the United' States. ~7o are dropping him from our pay-roll records at tlio fkftianeo district and trill advise him that wo chall bo happy to havo Irin stay for a short period of tino to accompany nine foremen and other poroonnol in the course of their duties, enabling him to gain sone knowledge of our operation, ’.'.'a do not fool it would bo v:cll to authorial a prolonged stay on the proparty as sane would interfer with the activities of our staff 0 If you do not agree, v<o shall ba hap^ to hava the benefit of your advice in the natter. �-1 41947 080-3 OPl Omaha - September 12, 1947 Mr. Ho Go Livingston: You received copy of my letter dated September 6th, addressed to Mro J» Ho Pierce, President, Pierce Manage- ment, Inc0, Scranton Electric Bldg0, Scranton, Pennsylvania, relative to Mr. Chao-Chiuo For your information I am quoting herewith from Western Union telegram just received from Mr. Pierce: "Relative your letter September 6 concerning Chinese engineer, Mro Chao-Chiu Tsao, we regret very much that he did not clear through our office for instructionso Your company under no obligations to pay salary and is against the policy of National Resources Commission., He will be adequately covered with insurance and there will be no obligation in this respect on your companyo Will advise by letter fully on my return to Scranton next week. You may be sure that I appreciate your promptly calling this matter to my attention.," I will send you a copy of his letter as soon as received. �Copy - Mr. H. C. Livingston September 12, 1947 Mr. I. M. Charles Chief Engineer The Union Pacific Coal Coo Rock Springs, Wyoming Dear Mr. Charles: With further reference to the matter of possible employment of the Chinese student who came to my office with you the other day, wish to state I am herewith enclosing copy of letter written by me to Director of Immigration and Naturalization, San Francisco, Calif., together with copy of reply made by him on the bottom of my letter. Yours very truly, /s/ fp cc - Mr. Harry M. Tibbs J. H. GALICICH �JOSEPH H. GALICICH Attorney-at-Law No. Side State Bank Building • Rock Springs, 'Wyoming September 5, 1947 Director of Immigration and Naturalization, San Francisco, California. My dear Sir: It is my understanding that a number of young Chinese nationals have been admitted to this country for a limited period of time, in order to study American industries and obtain training in our production methods, etc. The amounts which they receive from their Government, or the foundation which sets up the,funds for such training, is not very large and it would appear to be difficult for them to get along thereon. These men could obtain employment in the industry in which they are receiving their training, and I wish you would please advise whether or not the conditions of their entry into this country prohibit or in any way limit such employment. I am interested in this both from the standpoint of the national, and that of the prospective employer. Thanking you, I am, Yours very truly, /s/ J. H. GALICICH Such students as you speak of are not permitted to work for remuneration. Their Government is required to take care of them - that is the terms under which they are admitted. Under no condition can they replace American labor. Very truly yours, For the District Director, /s/ STAN OLSON Stan Olson, Chief Entry and Departure Section, San Francisco, District. �080-3 1947 Mr. J. H. Pierce - PreGident Pierce Management, Inc. Scranton Electric Bldg. Scranton 3, Pa. (co: Mr. H. G. Livingston) Deer3 Mr. Pierce: Relative to Mr. Tsao Chao-Chiu: Correspondence-began sone three years ago relative to Mr. Chao-Chiu coming to America. On August 30 he came into my office in Omaha, and I was unable to determine just what his scholarship included, and what he wished to do, as he talks and understands very little of the English language. However, I sent him out to dur Mr. Livingston at Rock Springs with the suggestion that Mr. Livingston get some of the Rock Springs Chinese boys to interpret for him and try to determine what the'setup was. Mr. Livingston tells me now by phone that Mr. Chao-Chiu received a scholar­ ship of approximately 01,700, fare included, and that he wished to go to work and be paid for his services. Fox’1 the present I suggested to Mr. Livingston that he put him on as a helper to some of our mining engineers, which will help him become acclimated and familiar with our mining practices. No doubt it will be necessary for us to pay his a wage. Therefore I suggested to Mr. Livingston that he employ him like he employs any other man, so that there will be no complications in case he is injured. On my next visit to Rock Springs I expect to go into the matter a little more carefully, and while we are perfectly willing to assist in international student relations, we are somewhat at a loss as to Just how to treat this matter. I would appreciate your writing me in detail your understanding of the setup. , Sincerely yours, aYn. Bayless �“ c o p y - PIERCE MANAGEMENT Scranton Electric Bldg. Scranton 3, Pennsylvania September 4, 1947 Mr. I. No Bayless, President The Union Pacific Coal Company 1416 Dodge Street Omaha 2, Nebraska Dear Mr. Bayless; I have been advised that Mr, TSAO, CHAO-CHIU (Reference No. S-155) is enroute from China to the United States and has had some correspondence with you relative to visiting your property. This trainee is under the supervision of the National Resources Commission of China, and I have tried to be help­ ful in getting him into important mines where he can see good methods. Both the Commission and myself are very apprecia­ tive of the courtesies extended by you, and I have asked particularly that your mines be included because I have always felt that they are outstanding examples of good management in coal mines. Yours very truly, PIERCE MANAGEMENT, INC. /s/ James H. Pierce President �THE UNION PACIFIC COAL COMPANY 1416 DODGE STREET I. N. BAYLESS, PRESIDENT IN REPLY, PLEASE REFER TO OMAHA 2, NEBRASKA file 080—3 August 30, 1947 Mr. H. Go Livingston Vice President-Operation The Union Pacific Goal Company Rock Springs, Wyoming (cc: Mr. Ho Co Livingston Mr. I. Mo Charles) Dear Mr. Livingston: This will introduce Mr. Tsao Chao-Chiu, who arrived in my office this morning. I would suggest that you introduce this young man to Mr. Charles, who will try to work out a suitable program in keeping with the best practices of our company. If you will refer to my letter of June 18, this year, and my letters of May 28 and August 10, 1946, this will bring you up to date. I have been unable to determine just what Mr Chao-Chiu plans to do; however, I think you Tirill be able to work out some satisfactory arrangement. Mr. Chao-Chiu will no' doubt be in Rock Springs on my next visit, and would then appreciate discussing his plans and receiving the views of yourself and Mr. Charles as to Mr. Chao-Chiu's future connections with the company. Sincerely yours, �O8O-0 August 50 „ 19-4? Mr. H. Go Livingston vice President-Operation The Union Pacific Goal Company Rock Springs, Wyoming (cc: Mr. H. Co Livingston *•Mr -A o TO «•* Mo Charles) Dear Mr. Livingston: This will introduce Mr. Tsao Chao-Chiu, who arrived in my office this morningB I would suggest that you Introduce this young man to Mr. Charles, who will try to work out a suitable program in keeping with the best practices of our company. If you will refer to my letter of June 16, this year, and my letters of May 28 and August 10, 1946, this will bring you up to date. 1 have been unable to determine just what Mr. Chao-Chiu plans to doj however, I think you will be able to work out some satisfactory arrangement. Mr. Chao-Chiu will no- doubt be in Rook Springs on my next visit, and would then appreciate discussing his plans and receiving the views of yourself and Mr, Charles as to Mr. Chao-Chiu’s future connections with the company. Sincerely yours, �i947^G 3q GR25U OMA 30 1112A HCL RK SPGS o , TSAO CHAO CHIU5 CHINESE STUDENT ARRIVING RK SPGS SUN 412PM TRAIN 13 o SUGGEST YOU HAVE SOMEONE MEET HIMo DOES NOT SPEAK OR UNDERSTAND TOO MUCH OF OUR LANGUAGE. B 18 INBo �• ■ o n A9A7 080=3 Omaha - June 18, 1947 Mr. H„ Co Livingston: I am attaching copy of letter from Tsao Chao-chiu. Please refer to my letter of May 28, 1946, of which you received a copy, and also copy of letter which was transmitted to you August 10, 1946, from this gentleman. I presume it will be necessary to furnish this man some work in the erigineering line upon his arrival. Suggest you discuss this matter with me on my next visit to Rock Springs. �copyThe FuShun Coal Mines Bureau P.O. Box No. 26 FuShun Llao-nlng, China May 29, 194? President I. N. Bayless The (Jnion Pacific Coal Company 1416 Dodge Street Omaha 2,-Nebraska, U.S.A. Dear Sir: On the day that you sent me your letter (080-3) last year which you have favoured me with your kind permission to my advanced studies in your mines, I received a formal information from our government. In which, I was told that I can do what I should do in order to get my passport signed now. I, therefore, am beginning to discharge my work to my successor1 and shall go to Shanghai at the end of July. If all the things go on at ease, I would start my journey at September. Best wishes to you and your fellows, Very truly yours, /s/ Tsao Chao-chiu �- C o p y - Fu Shun Coal Mine P.O. Box No. 26 Fu Shun, Liao Ning, China July 22, 1946 Mr. I. N. Bayless The Union Pacific Coal Company 1416 Dodge Street Omaha 2, Nebraska, U.S.A. My dear President: I have taken a month long journey from Chungking to Fu Shun with my comrades for the reception of Fu Shun Coal Mine from the Japanese hand since my letter to Mr. George S. Scott was sent. This delayed one and a half month to receive your letter (060-3); my reply was postponed also. I am so glad when I got your permission to grant me a chance for my advancing training. It is so benefit to me that I can study under your guide and teaching, as xx^ell as contact with the most fashionable machinery and mining methods in the world. I shall try my best to start my journey as soon .as possible, and make up my mind not to disappoint you in my lessons and practice. Thank you very much for your help and encouragement. I send your approval to our government as a'cert iflr cate today for the request of my expenses and passport. It would be delayed to be signed for a short time due to the rehabilitation of our government. After the funds provided, I shall set out upon my journey and inform you at opce. Under- this circumstance, ± beg you an apology for my delay and venture to ask you to retain my opportunity. With best regard. Yours very truly, Tsao Chao-chiu �A 1 R M A !_ 1 Mr. Tsao Chao-chiu Tien Fu Coal Mine Company Box No. 1 Feipoh, Chungking, China (co: Mr. Albert L. Toenges U. S. Bureau of Mines 4800 Forbes Street Pittsburgh 13, Pa. Mr. H. Q Dear Sir: Mr. Albert L. Toenges, Principal Coal Mining Engineer, Fuels and Explosives Branch, U. S. Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sent me a copy of your letter dated April 21, 1246, addressed to Mr. George S. Scott, U. S. Bureau of Mines, 4800 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; also copy of letter addressed to Mr. Scott by Mr. henry '-ang-Foo uhi of the Tien-Fu Coal Mines, Peipey, Szechran, China. Mr. Toenges requested that I communicate directly vith you. be vill be glad to give you an opportunity to further your studies in our coal mines in the vicinity of Rock Springs, v’yoming. are operating; mines at Rock Springs, Reliance, "tansbury, Minton, Superior, and Hanna, ’’yoming. be operate a tipnle, or sizing and grading plant, at each’district or group of mines, v’e do not operate any coal washer!es or dry cleaning plants. If you wish to further your studies on our proper­ ties, ve vill be glad to have a letter from you direct, or notice of your arrival in this country to take up your studies. Me vill assist you in making arrangements for living quarters at Rock Springs, Wyoming, and our operating staff rill cooperate in providing access to bur mines or forking out detailed arrangements on your arrival. Sincerely yours, Origi/fj/ss^fr] / a I. N. Bayless - President The Union Pacific Goal Company �copy- Tien-Fu Coal Mines Peipey, Szechwan, China April 21, 1946 My, de ar Mr. Scott: Every college graduate of our country wishes to go abroad for further training, Your enthusiasm makes me bold to introduce to you my friend Mr. Tsao Chao-Chiu. He had been here for more than three years and I am much influenced by his working spirit and good learning. Now a golden chance allowed him to apply as a practicant to some collieries of your country as'all the expenditures will be paid by our government. You may .remember what I had said to you that an intelligent but poor in economy youth of China how difficult to educate himself more in order to express his ability to our* need country. So I beg your help to solve the problem faced by him that would be considered as a personal favor to me. With good wishes to you. Yours faithfully, /s/ Henry Wang-Foo Chi �copy Tien Fu Coal Mins Co. P. 0o Box No. 1 Pelpeh, Chungking China. April 21, 1946 Mr. George S. Scott U. So Bureau of Mines 4800 Forbes Street Pittsburgh, Pa.r U.S.A. Dear Mr. Scott: Though you stayed here in a very short time it im­ pressed me deeply of your goodwill and enthusiasm which is expressed so exceedingly in your design of washing plant. In addition, I feel so honor that I had listened your lectures in our drawing hall. And I expect profoundly to get the guide and teaching from you forever. It is so lucky that Mr. Wang-foc has promised to introduce me to you. Would you allow me to make my request in detail? I am a Cantonese, of twenty-six years old, graduated of the mining department of National Sikiang-Institute of Agri­ culture and Technology, China, in 1942° served in Tien-Fu Colliery for more than three years. Last year I won a com­ petitive examination, which was administrated by The Examination Yuan of our government, and was admitted to be sent abroad for advanced practice in coal mines of your esteemed nation for two years. But as military affairs go first in wartime, I was ordered to delay my departure. At present the war is over. I am notified that I would be sent out immediately as soon as I could get by myself a certificate from one of the collieries In U.S.A. All the expenditures will be paid by our government. By your kindness you may imagine hot* anxious to reach the goal am I. Therefore, I venture to beg you to recommend me for any collieries that you might be acquaintance with and am awaiting your kind reply. With all good wishes to you. Yours very faithfully, /s/ Tsao Chao-chiu �copy ENCLOSURE Experimental Record Name Tsao Ghao-chiu Sex Male Age 26 Nationality Canton, China Experience Graduated at the mining department of National Sikiang Institute of Agricul­ ture and Technology. Student engineer and sectional engineer of Tien Fu Coal Mine. Applied for Coal Mining Brach Technician Address P.O. Box No. 1, Peipehp Chungking, China �NO. 6 �THE KAILftH MINING ADMINISTRATION. C/0 Mr, To S, Yen 515 International House 500 Riverside Prive Hew York 27, IT, Y, Mr. Livingston Vice President, Operations Union Pacific Coal Company Rock Springs, Wyoming, Dear Sir, I wish to take this opportunity to convey to you my most grateful feelings for your kindness in allowing me to visit your Mines and for your frank and sincere at» titude in supplying me with all the information I asked for, I consider myself very fortunate in having seen your Mines for from the engineering and administrative aspects they undoubtedly rank high among the scores of coal mines I have seen in America, Europe and Asia, May I ask you to convey my best wishes to the members of your staff who were so helpful to me on my trip to your Mines, I wish particularly to mention Mr, I, M, Charles, Mr, R, 0, Murray, Mr. John 3. Hughes and Mr, Harry M, Tibbs, I had a very interesting trip across the Continent and, especially in this greatest metropolis, I find things so fascinating that I cannot help feeling that life is worth living. I will leave New York in 2 or 3 days and will be traveling in the mining districts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia for at least two months. Thanking you again ano sending you my best regards, I am, Yours sincerely, �April 19, 1947 Mr. Yuan Yung.. Chief of psner^l AffaipfT The Kalian Mining Administration TangsHan, NortlfJZ'ana Copy; Mr. H. C. Livingst Dear Mr. Tung; Herewith, as you requested;, the following prints; 1 print of our Drawing I Jo. 1800.320, T8-B3, Method of Entry Development with Shaking Conveyors 1 print of our Drawing No. 1800.326, T8-B3, Sketch Showing Method of Extracting Room and Entry Pillars with Duckbill 1 print of our Drawing No. 6180.33, T5-IJ4, Organisation Charts, Mechanical Loading, The Union Pacific Coal Co., 1942 Very truly yours, Originai Sig”e!2: L M. CSIARiXS Enel. �[ ' -- '■' Rock Springs - April 16, 1947 Mr, Io N. Bayless: be attach hereto copy of letter by Mr, William F. Masterton of date March 5, 1947, introducing one Mr, Yuan Tuns (Chinese) who has landed at Rock Springs making a request to visit our property. Under the circumstances, we have granted permission to Mr® Tung to spend a limited amount of time on the property with the understanding that he is to furnish his own transportation to the districts, this by riding the miners’ bus and place himself under the supervision of the mine foreman for each shift, Mr, Hughes will make the necessary arrange­ ments and start Mr, Tung on his itinerary. We have had a great number of visitors during the past few years and we find that our hospitality is being somewhat abused. 01 • ■ .. H, C. LIVINGSTON HCL/rt �c/o Kailan Mining Administrations CHAOKOC HWANG, Kuyeh Station, Hopei Province, North China. 5th March 1947. Mr. H. C. Livingston, Vice President, Operations, Union Pacific Coal Company, ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. Dear Mr. Livingston, This letter will introduce Mr. Yuan Tung of the Kailan Mining Administration who is taking the opportunity during his leave of visiting the United States and refreshing himself in regard to modern practice and developments in coal mining. Mr. Yuan Tung received his mining training at Lehigh University and so is quite well acquainted with conditions in the U.S.A. He was for a number of years Manager of one of the mines of the Administration producing some 4,500 tons per day and is now the Chief of General Affairs, in which capacity one of his major problems is the responsibility of maintaining an adequate and contented labour force in the Mines Area which, as you will readily imagine, is no easy task with the present troubled political and financial conditions in China. Mr. Yuan Tung read the report which I made to the Administration on my visits to mines in the U.S.A, and has expressed interest in the operations of the Union Pacific Coal Company and I shall be glad if you could do anything to assist him in either seeing any of your mines or in learning how you deal with labour and welfare which I know is one of your strong points in the Union Pacific Coal Company. Yours very sincerely William F.Masterton. �-J DOh^STIC Cl ASS OF SERVICE DESIRFD \ CABLE TELEGRAK ORDINARY DAY URGENT RATE LETTER SERIAL DEFERRtg NIGHT LETTER NIGHT LETTER Patrons should check class of service desired; otherwise the message will be transmitted a“ a telegram or ordinary cablegram. WESTERN UNEON TELEGKAM f Rock Springs - April 12, 1947 YUAN TUNG HOTEL WASHINGTON GRANT AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. RETEL 11 TH APPROVE VISIT OUR MINES WEEK OF APRIL 14. Ho C. LIVINGSTON THE UNION PACIFIC COAL COMPANY �--------------- k Class of Service This is a full-rate Telegram or Cablo grarn^unless its dcz ferred character is irv dicated by a suitable symbol above or pre­ ceding the address. JOSEPH L. EGAN PRESIDENT The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination • KH4' NL PD=SANFRANCl SCO CALIF 10 IS-., APT i i A’., :: H C LI VINGSTON, VICE PRESIDENT* UNION PACIFIC COAL CO ROCKSPRINGS WTO ’JUST ARRIVED FROM CH I MA WITH INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM MASTERTON TO YOUu PLEASE ADVISE WHETHER I MAY CALL AND SEE YOUR MINES EARLY NEXT WEEKr. REPLY CARE HOTEL WASHINGTON " GRANT AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO= = YUAN TUNG-. THP riOKTPAKTV WITT. A PPDVrT A n? nTTHHVOT’T/iXTn TT./M, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Union Pacific Collection Description An account of the resource This collection is made possible in part by a generous grant from Wyoming Humanities. All materials are the property of Union Pacific Coal Company, on long-term loan at Western Wyoming Community College. For usage inquiries, contact the <a href="https://www.uprrmuseum.org">Union Pacific Museum</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence Regarding a Visit from China 1947 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-ND Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1947 Subject The topic of the resource Mine Visits, China, 1947 Description An account of the resource Letters regarding visits from China. All documents are held together by a brass pin. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource I.M. Charles, Tsao Chao-Chiu, I.N. Bayless, H.C. Livingston, James H. Pierce, J.H. Galicich, Stan Olsen, Henry Wang-Foo Chi, Yuan Tung, William F. Masterson Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1-0322 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Union Pacific Coal Co.