Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-26

charge nearly double the sum per mile that
is charged by the Central Pacific, about
five times the amount charged by the
Union Pacific, and about sixteen times the
rates charged by roads east Of the Missouri
river. 1t must, also, be borne in mind
that the above figures are based upon the
lowest, or minimum, rates Of freight which
are graduated upon the following scale over
the i. Il p. road: LIST rate, 20 cents q ton
per mile ; I'd rate, ~ cents q ton per mile
3D. rate, SO cents g ton per mile !; 4th rate,
"a cents o ton per mile. The same ratio OF
increase obtains upon the Central Pacific,
between Palisade and San Francisco, ex-
cept that the rate per mile il much
less than upon the Eureka 4 Palisade
road. The minimum rate upon the lowest
Class freight between Palisade and San
Francisco is 50 IS per hundred weight.
The distance is 5S4 miles, making s51 per
ton for the whole distance, or about nine
cents per ton per mile. These are tie low
est rates charged by quantities not less
than a Carload, and then only upon the
cheapest class Of freight. All dry and
case goods. clothing. hats, shoes aud to-
bacco, coal oil, and the like, are double,
and some treble the above rates. Insti-
tuting q comparison, in figures, upon the
consignment received by II. johnson 4
Co., between the Eureka 4 Palisade and
the Central Pacific. rs against the Union
Pacific and the Burlington 4 Quincy, we
have the following: Whole freight charged
from Chicago to Ogden, q distance Of 800
miles, $203 so /; from Ogden to Eureka, q
distance Of $50 miles, S228 SO making
$25 " more for transporting this shipment
$50 miles from Ogden than for the 1,500
miles, where it came from, to that point.
Is it surprising, then, hat the people Of
Nevada should clamor for legislation re-
lieving them from snch outrageous extor-
tions as this? And is it to be wondered at
that the great mass OF our people look upon
railroad companies as their common ene-
my? ! tell you, my fellow-citizens, that
this great evil is engendered only by the
tyranny and oppression practiced by these
corporations against the inhabitants Of the
country through which their goods are
operated, and it will only cease when they
are compelled, by wise and wholesome Leg
islation, to deal fairly and honestly with
the people, and reduce their freight and
passenger tariff to living rates. do not
wish to be understood that l am opposed
to railroads, or that l would favor legisla-
ton that would operate uDjustly with
them but l think the people have some
rights which these corporations should be
Compelled to Respect.
Amongst which are the right Of transporta-
ton of passengers and freight over their
lines at such rates Of fare and freight as
will yield a handsome profit to the owners
OF the road, and at the same time relieve
the people from the onerous burden under
which they are now groaning. l am aware
that there are many, both inside and out
OF the Legislature, who will say that as a
State we have no right to regulate tariffs
upon Interstate railroads, and that all
attempts of that kind must result in final
defeat. Let me answer that the Supreme
Court Of the United States has decided that
the power is vested in the several States,
in the absence Of legislation by Congress
upon the subject, ard that in any event it
will operate beneficially upon our domestic
roads, and cannot possibly work an injury
with the others.
When Mr.. Baker concluded his remarks,
there were loud cries for
Represen tative wcrmuth.
In response to which that gentleman
upon the stand. He could, he
said, only speak for himself, but that our
entire delegation, in common with him
self. would not be found wanting in any
hour of need, q remark which was greeted
with vociferous cheers.
When Mr.. Wermuth closed his remarks,
there were cries for Baily. Dupkel, Sadler,
and others. and Mr.. Sadler finally took the
floor, and in a few appropriate words
turned the matter over 10 those gentlemen
he claimed were better qualified to
speak on the subject.
In reSpausa M renaafa1 calia Mr. Rally
took the floor, and said he hoped to hear
the matter thoroughly and generally dis
cussed. He defended the resolutions, and
said they ought TO be adopted without
alteration. He fortified his arguments
with such facts as served to carry convic-
ton, and was repeatedly interrupted with
cheers.
Mr.. Baker called for the reading of the
resolution relating TO fares and freights
over roads in this State.
Mr.. Baily said we could not regulate
that subject. The best thing we could do
was to strengthen the hands Of ours legis-
~lators. M show them our sympathies
would be extended to them should they
stand by the people in this great fight
against m~onopolies.
Captain Rock heartily Endorsed the res
olution. 1t was, he said. just such action
US ne WdS uestTous oI beelnS HaukuIatcu
years 60. lChcers.
The question then recurring upon the
adoption OF the resolutions, they we're
agreed to, but one person voting in the
negative.
Mr.. Baker then offered the following ad-
ditional resolution
Resolved, That we consider the rates OF
fare and freight now charged by the rail
roads Of this State TO be excessive to the
last degree. and therefore demand at the
hands Of State Legislature such laws
as shall reduce these tariffs to fair, living
rates.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Baily returned the thanks of the
Committee for the cordial manner in
which their work had been received.
Mr.. o. L.. Scott desired to thank Messrs.
o. Dunkel and Joe Mcndes for courtesies
extended, after which the meeting ad-
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