Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-03-28

Ito Richmond. 10000 8
Ito Petersburg. ......................21.0 900 ~
Ito Norfolk $500. ...... .....26, 900 "
In all to Virginia cities. ......".SS, 900 tons
Of the 1909 tons which left the State.
32, 900 were cotton, 5000 OF which went to
Liverpool; 5000 tons constituted the export
trade of Lynchburg and Petersburg, and
900 tons were crude minerals, for which we
had in Virginia no market. AT the same time
lin the receipts of produce to Virginia cities a
respectable and increasing share came from
regions beyond her limits, while these same
cities enjoyed trade in merchandise shipped
West in excess Of any previous year. In
1867 the quantity of minerals transported
was but IL, 900 tons, while in 1912 the guam
|tity was 81 900 tons. In 1S66-7 the weight of
live stock moved was 5000 tons, while in
|lS71-,'2 it was $1,000 tons. In 1867 the
number Of bushels of wheat carried was
III 900, and in 1912 the number was $685.
1000 bushels. Such are some of the fruits
(which have followed the application OF pol
icy that we feel has been in accord with that
|upon which the work we represent was found
led. 1t is the policy of low rates which we
have taken as the best means to develop the
advantages and resources which are ours.
When we consider the rates charged by that
great corporation, 50 often mentioned in con-
nection with subjects before this committee,
the Pennsylvania railroad, we find even i'll our
humble way. and despite our poor condition,
that we are enabled to serve the agricultural
producer at lower rates than prevail over that
line. We are guided by the idea that the sole
and single problem in arranging tariff for
commodity now dormant is to ascertain what
rate of transportation, not below the actual
cost of the service to be performed, is neces-
;ary for the development of its production
What rate will put it i'll motion, relying for
air compensation upon the new busnits
hese will generate.
1t has been under the exercise of that re-
ponsve sense of duty to every interest and
90 all the people of the State with which we
feel that all engaged in the conduct OF that
work are justly charged that it has been en-
3loyed to promote and accomplish as far as
possible the objects for Which it was created.
DANGERS TO BE APPREHENDED From THE
PROPOSED LAW.
feel that should fail in the discharge OF
my duty on this occasion if | were not to re-
0lnU you III SOluc fuSuSutG VI viz NttiSsOl w
(which this State will be subjected under the
Generations of this bill if it be enacted into a
law. Under it new roads will not be under
taken. 1t cannot be disguised that the corpo-
ration which has sought and is still seeking to
bridge your territory through this scheme-de-
lyice-will be enabled to accomplish its most
| desired end corporation having its bureaus
md aliases, which have, to great extent, ac-
,uired control by one means or another OF
treat railway lines at the North; a corpora
ltion which, in the very darkest and severest
lhour of our poverty and affection, has invaded
many of our Southern and Southwestern
States, and, under this bureau or alias, as
might best serve the accomplishment OF its
lends, in ways that are dark and which cannot
bear the light OF day, has acquired control o.
many of our Southern railway lines. There
i repeat, it has acquired the control Of oul
railway lines, and now, in order to MAKE
Icomplete the subiugation of this State, and o
our beloved South, to lay all embargo upon it,
productions for their gain, it seeks to bridge
the gap through Virginia. 1t is here that they
have yet to conquer.
! Competing lines, indeed What would
be the competition when we have this line, the
IDanviIle road. through the Carolinas, reach
ling to the Gulf, on the one hand, and line
leading from this city ria Petersburg, dowr
1.-THE coast to Florida, on the other hand, under
the full control Of this foreign corporation, i
this bill becomes law and enables them tt
acquire control from Richmond north
Where would be the interest of those who
have engaged in these specuations? and how
can you presume that these lines would b.
managed otherwise than in furtherance o
those sordid interests? say, sir, that unde
the operations of this bill, or the provisions o
another measure now pending before you
SENATE committee, looking to the same end
under either, it will be possible for thes
foreign invaders to obtain the much coveted
franchise from Richmond to Quantico, within
the limits OF which conceive that the yer,
destiny of this Commonwealth is involved
Under either of these propositions thi
Ito them) desirable object may be attained
land then what will be the consequences T.
Virginia when she has opened up a highwa
Iacross her territory upon which her metro
lpolitan city, Richmond, will be but an inlan
'|town. a mere way-station? Where will be tn
means for the accomplishment of that grea
land earnest hope of direct trade? Gone fol
lever. Have we forgotten that when thes
lIgracious friends of ours were here but tw'
lIyears ago, asking directly for the privilege o
-|obtaining control OF of constructing a lin
tIfrom Richmond to Quantico-how that, il
}, spite of the circumstances OF a most respec
IItable portion of the General Assembly, the,