The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-17

Rates Advanced tor tho Transportation Of
Eastward Bound Froisbt.

The great railroad war which had boen
whged for a long time WAS brought to close
ycetorday 10y n mutual agreement on the part Of
all the railrOad companies to advance the freight
rates much above the ratcs which had been In
operation for several months past. Tho repre-
sentatves of the great trunk lines held council
paror >! in the Windsor Hotel yesterday. TIE
doors were closed and cloaoiy guarded, all re
porters being rigidly excluded. II was only by
buttonholing the railroad mon after the meeting
adjourned that the proceedings were obtained.
The following named railroads were represcnted
New York Central and Hudson River. baltimore
and ohio. Pennsylvania Central aud Erie rail-
ways. The rates for eastward bound freight,
from Chicago to New York. such IA -four and
g1iin. were advanced to thirty cents per hun
drcd pounds while goods denunlnnted ed as fourth
class. including provisions. will be transported
for thirty hve cents Per hundred pounds
From otherpo the rates VIII be In the same
proportion "a from Chicago to New York, ac-
cording to distance. For ilrst-class freight W est
ward bound, the rato from New York to Chicago
will he tlftv cents per hundred pounds and ON
other classes like ratio. The advance will take
effect tomorrow. a contract binding the roads
t. adhere to the advanced prices was signed 10y
Receiver Of the Erie Railway W. ". Vanderbilt
Vicc-President Of the Now York Central and
Hudson River; Thomas A. Scott President of
the Pennsylvana Central and Mr.. King, Vice
President Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
One gentleman with whom the reporter CON
vcrsed said that discrimination mad been made
New YORK. Baiilmnre and PhiladelphIa Iiaiiti.
more will have ten per cent. and Philadelphia
seven and half per cent, les- than New York {;
but all through rates will be the same on all the
railroads. Another discrimination against New
York Is made ON local rates between 81. Louis
and New York, baltimore and Philadelphia, of
thirteen per cent. In favor uf Baltimore and ten
per cent. In favor of philadelphia. This dis
elimination applies to freight on goods and pro-
visions Intended Tor home consumption Ia Phila-
William ii Vanderbilt was visited at his resi-
dence last evening by a SuN reporter, aud qucs-
toned ia regard to the settlement Of the rail
road war and the advance Of eight rates. lie
said that he would look out for the Interests u
New York. and that he had already arranged
competition with Philadelphia aud Balt tmore.
The management Of the different roads had
come To an anicable agreement. Mr Wander
bilt was not present himself at the meeting, hut
he had a representative there. Mr.. Vanderbilt,
however personally signed the agreement. He
did not Sign the paper without hesitation, and
withheld his name until he was satisfied that
ment Mr. Vsnderbilt Insisted on equal rates
on all through freight business. His desire on
this point was agreed to by the representatives
OF the opposition lines. He made no more con
cession to the other companies than they made
to him. The rates from the West to the Atlantic
ports are equal on freight for foreign or coast
wise seaports. MIR. Vanderbilt seemed very
much pleased AT the amicahle settlement OF the
difficulties between the rival railroad companies.
The roads have actually been carrying freight at
loss, and tho competition has been ruinuus to
all parties engaged IN the warfare After the
Mt the Windsor Hotel yesterday, the freight
agents met Ia the same phrlpr to arrange minor
details. and perfect arrangements for carry ing
the advanced rates into effect.
Mr.. David Dows, who Il extensively engaged
~ shipping Western freight. was also visited.
lie said that Vanderbilt had not cal ituated in
the railroad war. IN other words. Mr. Wander
bilt had conceded Iu more than l.a hren con-
ceded to him. Mr.. bows thought that the roads
had hecu carrying freights at lower rates than
the} could well afford.
ne,lcr- from the West say that there is an un-
usually large amount uf corn and wheat ready
for shipment east. The closing Of canal and
lake navigation will throw this corn and wheat
Oh the railroads for transportation. A great de-
mand for breadsturs has sprung up Ia the Eu-
ropean markets. and 1t Is said that the German
Government will be a heavy purchaser Of corn
FOR the horses OF the cavalry force. The railroad
conlpanies anticipate good freight business
during the winter
outside Of the meeting - railroad magnates
yesterday IL was said that action had been taken
or proposed In rc-afd t. AN advance la pass"n-
ger rAte- hut the railroad men, when questioned
on this point. We're retirent. II any movement
to increase Passenger rates has been made the
railroad men evidently mean to keep the matter
quiet for the present AT least