Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-17

TERMS OF THE AGREKMsSr BETWEEN TIE
BALTIMORB AND OHIO AND THE PRHNsYL-

TERMS OF THK AGREKMksr BETWEEN THE
BALTINoRs AND OHIO AND THs PRsssTL-
WANNA ROADS
1t was stated in THR STAR q few days ago
that negotiations were in progress between the
Penns wanna and Baltimore aud Ohio railroad
companies which were likely to result in a set
tlement of the difficulties between the two
roads. The Baltimore Sun OF this morning
says terms of adjustment have been amicably
agreed upon, To go into effect on Monday next;
arc after giving history of the causes which
80 10 the quarrel, that paper adds: .'Shortiy
after the commencement OF hostilities Vice
President Pratt, Of the Philadelphia, Will
FELTON,, and other fTieDds OF both companies
endeavored TO bring about settlement, AMI
with that object had an interview with the Of
fcers Of the Baltimore and Ohio company. At
this meeting it WAS proposed that a correct ba-
sis would be an equitable division of the passen-
ger business, which could only be satisfactorily
effected by arranging that trains between New
York and Philadelphia aud Washington, be
run alternately over the Baltimore and Pots-
mae and Baltimore and Ohio routes, thus pre-
venting any confusion with travellers, and Sc
curing to each OF the rival lines about an equal
amount OF business. This plan was promptly
acceded to by the Baltimore and Ohio comp any,
but declined by President Thompson, of the
Pennsylvania company. Upon this failure the
war went on with renewed vigor, and aegotia-
tons were suspended until the recent visit OF
Vice Presidents Scott and Roberts, OF
the Pennsylvania railroad company, and
MIR. FELTON,, to Baltimore for conference
1t is understood that at this interview the Penn
sylvanla company expressed Willingness 10 di-
vide the business as suggested, with the pro yiso
which the baltimore and Ohio comnanv wonii
not entertain, namely, that a connection be
made at the crossing OF the Baltimore aud Po-
tamac and Baltimore and Ohio roads near the
Relay House, Washington Branch, } and tn At
all New York and Philadelphia trains be run
through the Baltimore aud Potomac tunnel, to
connect with the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad, with a fair comp ms ion
Tor use OF track and tunnels between the Relay
House and bayview, thus making the Wash
ington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio road
terminate for through business at the poiut
named instead OF Baltimore. When this diff
Guilty was encountered the officers of the Penn
sylyanla company stated that it would be
necessary to have further consultation with
President Thompson. Upon their return to
Philadelphia, We learn that an invitation was
extended to the officers of the Baltimore and
Ohio company to meet them in Philadelphia in
what 1t was hoped would be a final conference.
This was declined until the PENNSYLVANIA
company agreed that before negotiations were
renewed the right of the Baltimore and Ohio
company to run Its trains over the entire line
between Baltimore and Washington, transfer
ling them to the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore railroad at President street sta
Acknowledged, and the scheme OF the Baltimore
and Potomac tunnel, as applied to the business
of the Baltimore and Ohio company, abandon
ed. Upon this basis the Philadelphia meeting
was held, and it was then determined tn st OF
the daily trains between New YORK and Wash
iDgton, and vice versa, each company should
have an equal numbeE-that Is that two should
be run by the Baltimore and Potomac and two
by the Baltimore and Ohio Company, and one
through train between Philadelphia and WASH
ingtoD In both directions by each route. The
order and hours Of departure OF these trains by
the respective roads will be duly announced.l
After this was agreed upon some delay was
experienced by discussion between the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore and the
Pennsylvania companies as to the arrange
ments. but these have now been adjusted.
1t has been agreed that the New Jersey lines
Controlled by the Pennsylvania company, and
the terminal facilities in New York for pas
seDgers and freiS 1T, are extended TO the Balti-
more and Ohio company upon exactly the same
terms as are enjoyed by the Pennsylvania COM
paBy itself.
Tie new arrangements go into effect on Mon
day next, and carry with them a restoration of
through passengers and freight rates between
all points with which the rival companies com
pete for business"