The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07

THE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN MR.. VANDERBILT
AND THE GREAT CANADIAN RoAD-ITs TRAINS
TO BE RUN THROUGH TO CHICAGO ON THE
SAME TERMS AS THOSE OF THE NEW YORK


MONTREAL, August o, 1878.
An arrangement between the Grand Trunk Railway
OF Canada and the Michigan Central Company has
just been arrived at. which will enable the rand
Trunk run its trains into Chicago as heretofore
This arrangement is not final. but merely prelimi-
nary understanding based upon certain leading prin-
cplos which to form the groundwork OF a CON-
pact between tho two lines, leaving the details to be
settled future conferences, the first OF which will
be held at Saratoga she goth instant The prelm-
inariss settled at Saratoga last week at
ference between ME- Vanderbilt acting for tho Michi-
gan Central, and Mr. Sergeant, representing the
Crank Trunk, In the absence OF Mr. Nckson,
who Is now OH his way to Canada
from England. Mr.. Vanderbilt, at tho
eral Interviews hold, expressed determination
to place the Grand Trunk the same footing the
Now York Central and every other line having run
ming arrangements with the Michigan Central; and
he added that coulc not be otherwise than detri
mental to the interest Of the Michigan Central If its
connection with the Grand Trunk we're lost, con-
nection extending eastward to Halifax ana westward
far beyond Chicago.
Tue CANADA ROAD SEEKING OTHER WESTWARD
NEcrIoHs.
The Grand Trunk railway, ON tho other hand, hav-
ing had to believe that Immediately prior to
Mr.. Vaniorbilrs return from Europe It was the in
ton OF the New York Central 10 take unrendIy
line OF action would DO extended, not only IN
the direction threatened, but also re-
CARDS the western connections OF tho Grand
Trunk, and that In point OF fact It was
Grand Trunk connection AT Detroit Junction, took
measures with view or obtaining some other
lions received some SIX said, which
are row actually before the Grand Trunk Board IN
London.
MR. vANDERBlLT's PROPOSITION.
Mr.. Vanderbilt, on his return, however, was dis
posed 20 take larger Wow OF tho situation, more
especially as he July recognized the TACT that large
traffic OF Chicago and tho intermediate limo
trolled by him would DO Affected AT the conference
at Saratoga he stated that HIS desire TO accom-
modaic the Grand Trunk traffic ovor the
Michigan Central. as heretofore, aud that the
New York Central was TO receive Mr. Sergeant At
once caused inns proposal to be laid before the Lon
expected shortly. the Board has also under
sideraton various proposals and Suggestions submit
Trunk limo reach Chicago at comparatively small
outlay, aud all more or less profitable Mr. Wander
biIt expects however, tnat as tho object In View can
lie accomplished without tho expenditure OF capitol
the GrandTrunk viii continue 10 use It's former con-
necton over the limo no now controls that is the
Michigan Central Thus the matter now stands,
The Grana Trunk Company waiting to see what
practice elect and direction Mr.. Vanderbilt Will give
to promise, assuming that the principle sub
nittod shall be accepted In London 1t this arrange
ment should not be carried out satisfactorily in tho
FUTURE Is probable that some Of tho other suggcs
lions now before Board with view TO securing
| other means OF comm icaton will DO adopted ana
mus practical solution OF tuo uHuCuty W0uiu DO
reached OF course, ease an Independent conneC.
lion should be determined upon, tho Grand Truck
would not DO able TO accommodate It's traffic until
every portion OF tho line could BIO constructed which
would be a serious inconvcntence.
MUTUAL ADVANTAGES.
II Mr. Vanderbilt Is inclined 10 give accommodation
to the Grand Trunk he necessarily desires TO make
tho most OF the property he has acquired, and Of
would not be his interest TO aIicnate ono OF
tho bost customers OF the Michigan Central line Mr..
Vanderbilt expressed himself with entire friend-
this and every other point during
tho conference He oilers 10 place tho Grand frank
precisely tho same footing as the other companies
and own line-tbe Now York Central. He does
shut down any limo uaing the Michigan
Central, but on tho contrary Intends W give every
road u far chance.
NATURAL APPREHESsIONs
Viewed from the standpoint oil the Canadian road
tho difficulty IL this, that circumstances might arise
winch woulu destroy tho good feeling which Mr.. Van
derbit at present to establish. and Il Is lt
that unless placed In Sound position the Grand Trunk
VIII iecl safe tnelr Western alliance They will
not be at their until they know that they have
permanent access to tho West. That Is tho feeling
here; but Notwithstanding this feeling there Is u
strong disposition 10 meet Sir. VanderDhrs views,
thcagn OF course the mai decision, far as the Cana
dan limo Is concerned. viii depend what action tho
randI run AM n