New-York tribune., 1874-01-02
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
AN IMPROVED SITUATION.
THE ENGINEERS STRIKE ENDED.
lBY TRLEoRIpU To THE TRIBUNE.l

| COLUMBUS, Ohio Jan. 1.-InformatiOn from
various points along the leased line Of the
Company shows that the strike has ended by the sur
render OF tho men the COmpany's terms Trains on
the line between Chicago and Pittsburgh are all NOV
Ing and the business OF the road s being transacted
| usual. Twenty-one freight trains Westward
bound and nineteen going East passed Crestnes To-Day
on the Pan Handle Road. Tho strikers at Denn'son
have been busy all day endeavorng to obtain WORK at
the Companys terms Freight trains began moving on
this Division to-day. In cases the most Jealous OF
the strikers still refuse to YIELD but tho WORK OF tho
road may be considered restored to Its former cond
ton. No trouble Is apprehended.
NO CHANGES IN JERSEY CITY.
The locomotive engineers on the New-iorK
Division OF the Pennsylvania Central Railroad at Jer-
sey City resumed work usual yesterday, wheh the
order reducing their wages 10 per cent went INTO enec
Trans running usual and no changes we're per-
ceptibe In the force employed, except those which
might be occasiOned by observance OF the hohuay
The offices closed. superintendent Barker was
not to be None Of the clerks about the ONCE OF
whom there were only few. could give any iniorna
ton as to President Thompsons reception OF tho protest.
sRneu on meuneslas Ine ens . a. "a seid he
about IT, only remarkng that he TOOK IL anu ssu ho
would consider II. -, -,
The convention OF tho Brotherhood representing the
lodges of Jersey City, Philadelphia Harrisburg, f,os ,
burgh, and all the posts where lodges are m opeIauoh
depha to-day to upon the subject OF reduc
ton and upon the decision Of this convention VIII rest
THE NEW MONTREAL-ATLANTIC LINE.
The recent business arrangement between
the Eastern Railroad Of Massachusetts ana the fortianu
and Ogdensbdrgh and connecting roads, first announced
I'm TIE TRIBUNE q few weeks sInce Is already attracting
attention IN tho railroad and transportation circles
OF NewEngland. 1t promises early and important re-
suits The completion and opening of its entire line
between Boston and Portland, and Montreal and tho
West, is thereby made a practical certainty within
short time and arrangements in progress for the
speedy establishment by Sir Hugh Allan and associated
Canadian capitalists Of additional line OF European
steamers from Boston. The new route, on which large
force now work. Is shorter by 80 miles than any now
existing or likely to be constructed between the lakes
and tho Atlantic, and brings Montreal 81 miles nearer
Portland than any other Atlantic port-advantages
which the unprecedented amount Of traffic this winter
seeking shipment from Portland will be quick to per-
ceive and The accumulation OF freight on the
Portland docks this Winter has far exceeded the capacity
OF the available steamships for its removal and tho
Portland and Ogdensburgh Road, If open, would have
had abundant employment for all its facilities In view
OF the impending conflict Of interests on the Hoosac
Tunnel question In the Massachusetts, Legislature the
alliance OF the roads alluded to has an additional and
potical interest. BY 1t the Eastern Road obtains an
independent and trunk line from Boston and Portland
to Montreal and oil points West, and position when
must give essential advantage in any future rivalry
with its competitors. Besides securing the extensive
freight traffic which certain follow In the wake Of
the opening OF the Portland and Ogdensburgh line, the
route which perces the heart Of the White Mountains
and traverses the lovees valley Of Vermont passing
West Mansfield, Sheldon Springs, and other sum-
mer resorts must a great fsvorte for Summer
travel and The managers OF the road
expect to open the entire line during the coming year.
taking full advantage OF all reductions in iron and other
construction expenses which have resulted from the re-
| cent panic.
| ANOTHER RAILROAD COMPANY IN TROUBLE
| From The Chioogo 1r,tpne
| The Indianapolis, Bloomington and western
Railroad Company Is the next to lie summoned Tor IN,
yesgation. On the 10th OF January ensuing speciai
town meeting will held at Bloomington, at which the
officers OF the road will be called upon TO plead TO the
following strong Indictment: l. That the cost Of the
road per mile high. O. That the second mortgage
was fraudulenty issued g. That the President ana d.
rectors have organized coal mine Credit Mober, sim
liar TO the Barclay coal the Gilman, Clinton and
Springfield Company's operations T. That the DIRECTORS
have issued four or Ave millions stock to themselves
without considerations That the earnings OF the road
have been frauduleny and illegally applied o. mat
there conspiracy to get the road out OF state cohtro
entirely In addition these points or inVesfl
| CATION the people OF Santa Anna township will hold
meeting. Jan to consider the eIpedency OF enloni@ns ing
O tax for 3, aa Ss II oa
@ y, %e connts I'm this strong indictment are
| OF the stockholders
RAILROAD NOTES.
| The extension to Greenfield of the Boston,
Lowell and Nashua Railroad celebrated yesterday
with enthusiasm train OF eight passed over the
road conveying large party OF ladies and gentlemen
The programme comprised uhhcr sPeeches' shu Se"-
| eral festiviiy.
A demurrer in tho suit brought before
Judge Lowell In United States Court ut Boston, by
Charles Bradley ct AL against Henry N Farwel ct al,
70 recover securities pledged the latter for moneys
advanced to the Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad.
was argued before Judge shepley yesterday out was