The New York herald., 1878-08-25
RAILWAY CONFERENCE ENDED.
EtviEw OF THE LATE RAILWAY SESSIONS AT
sARAroGA-RrsULTs ATTAINED THE CON-
IERENCE A SUCCESS

FERENCE SUCCESS.
LBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALD
SARATOGA SPRINGS, August "a 1875.
The Railroad Conference being held IN this city mas
been attended by represen tatves OF ali the railroads
Of the Mississippi RIVER With scarcely an excep-
tion and II is the general opinion that no similar
convention ever effected much good or were dis
posed arrive at airer conclusions. Numerous dill.
isrences heretofore existing between the companies,
which have no, been made public, have been ad.
jasted by arbitration aud all parties seem thor
oughly satisfied. The convention has been
managed in manner unlike those usually
held, whsro the differences oil one line
with the claims OF its rival have been argued IN
open meeting, and often resulting In bad feeling,
making the issue greater than before. AZ the sns-
gsstion OF the chairman, Mr.. Deveraux the conference
adopted at It's FIRST session the settlement OF all issues
by committees aud this has been carried out 10 ihe
letter, and it has not only expedited the business,
but has madc every representative ieel tnat no has
justice done him By impartial men, Wherever Sc
rious issue arose. arbitration was adopted, and
spirit OF concession mas prevailed throughout
John KING Jr., has been one OF the leiding spirits
ana is entitled 10 credit Tor the part he has taken
SIR. kiLg IS man OF ability aud his opinion always
commands respect Mr Jewett, OF the Erie Railway,
being apprehensive OF trouble at the nrst meeting,
has expressed himself as gratihed with The proceed
ings, and mis- counsel has mad much Influence in
setting several important questions Mr.. Jewett Is
u strong man. he presents question mirably; his
manner Is impressive and commands attention. Mr..
Blanchard, his assistant, has worked earnestly and
had much influence With his Western connexions
Like SIR Jewett, he Is a good speaker and under
stands his business Mr.. Sergeant OF the GranL and
the representative of the Vermont Cenirai, arc in
good spirits and evidenty feel that there has been
disposition to ignore their line. Mr. Sargeaut and
his 8 all have very wAtchiui OF the Proceedings
ana have expressed their satisfaction OF the course
pursued by Mr. Vanderbilt at this meeting.
MR.. vANDE3BfLr's OPINION
Mr.. Vanderbilt, OF tne New YORK Central, was in
| gcoi humor, and thought the conference has done
| Than any convention no ever attended HIS course
throughout has Uecn commented upon by all parties
u conservative ami LIBERAL toward those who,
by their position effected by control OF the
Michigan Central. William h. Vanderbilt, the second
| fereace and took part In The work committees.
This gentleman Is spoken OF by railroad authorities
as "a rising man. The Pennsylvania road was repre-
scented by Mr.. Cassatt third vice president and who
has worked assiduously during tho entire session.
Colonel Thomas A. Scott Came Yesterday. He had
| been deianed ny u lawsuit ut Newport He Was very
| much gratifed aud encouraged oy the direction
| the business had taken. II was mat
results sh oula have Coen arrived at with Colonel
| Scott absent His experience and good judgment al
ways have powerful influence IN meetings OF this KIND
Mr.. Dsvereaux, OF The Atlantic and Great Western,
the c., q. {. and H. and representing the l. and
ST. L.. rendered valuable service in f,ct the settle.
upon this gentleman. ana were amcably arranged by
| mutual concessions, IN which he took prominent
part He presldes with dignity and gives confidence.
| pFFEIEScEs BETWEEN WESTERN ROADS.
The diiierences existing between the west
| ern roads running 10 ST. Louis have been
| satisfactorily adjusted by arbitration, and the
| conference have agreed, without dissenting
voice upon periecsing arrangements Tor pooling OF
all competitive business The executive com mittes
Of the Western Eastern roads aro 10 act together
In bringing this about Tho representatives, hero
press the opinion that the public reready and expect
such Arrangement, ard believe that Il Is the only
that will give permanent value 10 securities oi that
character. thus II will be seen that Mr. Vandcrbilts
idea IN his letter 10 the Chicago Times two mon ths
ago has sustained 0y all tho representatives o
| roads east OF Chicago and ST. Louis The Convention
An~tu hnlf -nnQ fala pEHrg
was juoiiant and perfectly satisfied. Most OF Iht
! members ieavo for home to-day.