The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-30

roads should work in. perfect har-
mony, and that all antagonistic ele-
ments between the two compa-
MES should. if possible, be recon-
cled and harmonized. In so short an in
terview it was impossible to arrive at def
mite conclusions or go into details; there
fore it was mutually agreed that a further
conference of wider scope and embracing
our relations in all their ramifications
should be held at Cincinnati on Monday
next, where President Clements promised
to meet m, self and other officers Of our
company and the trustees of this company.
1t is my hope that all differences between
the two companies can be reconciled and
adjusted to the mutual advantage and benz
eft OF both roads" 'a4
PHILADELPHIA AND READING SCRIP.
National Associated Press to the Star
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3O.-The question as
to whether the Philadelphia 4 Reading
Railroad Company's scrip is subject 10 a
Government tax or not has been removed
to the United States Court and argument
thereon has been postponed for the present,
the preliminary injunction issued by Judge
Elcock continuing in the meantime
THE l. N. LEFT OUT.
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 30.-A special to the
Constitution says the Georgia Central Road,
at meeting Wednesday, withdrew the
proposition of lease made to Cole and
Brown. This leaves the Louisville & Nash
vile without the power of an alliance with
this powerful network of roads
The Southern Steamship and Railroad
Association made no change yesterday.
The Cincinnati Southern Railroad was ad-
mitted to membership.
PROPOSED FREIGHT REDUCTION.
New York. Jan. 30.-It is said that no
treaty exists between the Pacific Mail
S eamship Company and the Union Pacific
Railroad, and the officers of the former
propose to reduce freight rates.
PALACE CAR COMPANY COMBINATION.
CHICAGO, Jan. 30.-It is announced to-
day that negotiations are being made for
the consolidation of the Pullman Palace
Car Company ana the Wagner Sleeping Car
Company. Mr.. George M. Pullman, and
also those in control of the Wagner Com pa
ny, are said to favor consolidation, and
the scheme will no doubt soon be COM
pleted s +
REDUCTION OF STEAMSHIP RATES.
New YORK, Jan. 30.-It is said tile Pacific
Mail Steamship Company will make u cut
of $50 on passenger rates from New York
to San Francisco and reduce freight rates
to correspond. The latter is expected to be
from one-third or one-half less than the
present tariff.
TWO ROADS TO WORK IN HARMONY.
Yesterdays Louisville Post and News
Mr.. Newcomb reached Louisville this
morning, coming direct from Atlanta. He
says his conference with Mr.. Wadley was
very important and perfectly satisfactory.
thorough understanding of the situation
was reached but the details he is not at
liberty to divulge just vet. Mr. Newco,;b
also consulted with Mr.. Clements, of the
Cincinnati Southern. and the two roads
will work in perfect harmony.
Colonel Cole expressed himself as entire.
" satisfied concerning the plans of the
Louisville u Nashville managers, and they
are now assured of his hearty cooperation.
The results of Mr.. Newcomb's trip to Nash
vile and Atlanta have been perfectly sat.
isfactory, and there is nothing lacking now
| to the harmonious working of the whole
system of roads, The Louisville & Nash.
vile people have been enabled to carry out
every plan which had been formed. and
Mr.. Newcomb is certain that in q short time
not Louisville alone. but the entire South
to the Gulf and to the sea, will recognize
the great advantages of the consolidation.