Daily globe., 1881-04-14
ane Ne,e Genera, Manager

Inc GLOBE 8 representative LA tue COl~
lection Of matters of interest relating to
our railways and the men who operate
them had a.pleasant short interview yes
terday afternoon with General n. Haupt,
at the Office of the general manager of
the Northern Pacific. The general stated
that he would devote the rest of this
month to acquaint himself with the de-
tails of the property and business to come
under his charge and for that purpose
should make tour of observation over
the railway in company with General
Manager Sargent, who, he remarked, had
kindly consented to remain in charge un
til the 30th inst. His appointment
and succession as general manager, he
said, involved no disturbance OF the ex-
isting organization of the company's
service, and he had accordingly prepared
circular to be issued under date Of the
30th, a COPY Of which he furnished the
GLOBE. The circular, headed "Trans-
portation Department of the Northern
Pacific Railroad" read as follows:
"To Officers and Employees:
"Mr. H. E. Sargent having pressed the &C.
ceptance of his resignation, the president and
directors of the Northern Pacific railroad COM
pany have appointed the undersigned as his
successor. In assuming the duties and re-
sponsibilities of general manager, the candid
corporation of all officers and employees of the
company is desired. 1t is not proposed to
make any changes in the several
departments except such as the efficiency
of the service may from time TO time require.
The general manager will consider it his duty,
SO far as practicable. to promote the comfort
and advance the interests OF all classes of en-
ployes, to avoid favoritsm, and recognize
merit as the only proper claim to promotion.
When vacancies occur aspreferencc will be
given, other things equal, to employees in SER
vice of lower grade. Vicious habits of any
kind, profanity, or the use of alcoholic drinks,
will be an obstacle to promotion or employ
ment, when others who are free from
such disqualifcations can be found. The
use of stimulants when on duty, even if not
taken in excess, will be sufficient cause for
dismissal. and entire abstinence is recommend
ed to all. tits also recommended that brother
hoods, combinations and unions be avoided.
Efforts will be made to secure the beneficial
objects proposed IN such organizations, by
substitutes, less liable to be controlled by de-
signing leaders for mischievous purposes.
Loyalty should be the duty of every employe
The interests of the company must not be
sacrificed to advance those of the individual.
No officer or agent must expect to receive
pecuniary profit from his position other than
his regular compensation. The acceptance of
presents or commissions for performance of
any official service will not be permitted, and
no interest in contracts or transportation,
the profits of Which can be affected by
use or abuse OF official position, will be
tolerated. The general manager considers it
proper that his position and policy should be
Enthusiastically defined. He expects to be the
friend of every man who does his duty, and
will seek to do justice to all with strict impair
tialty. That the anticipation of brilliant fu-
ture for the Northern Pacific railroad may be
fully realized the management must rely upon
the fidelity of subordinates, and that the rela-
tions now assumed may prove pleasant and
mutually advantageous Is the earnest desire
of II. HAUPT, General Manager.
In further conversation, answering an
inquiry as to the purposes of the COM
pany in connection with the construction
of new roadway this year, Gen. Haupt
stated that he would be in charge only of
the operating department Of the railway.
The new lines will remain in charge OF
the construction department until, as
fast as divisions are completed, they will
be turned over to the operating depart
ment. and come under his charge. The
construction department is exclusively
under charge of Chief Engineer Ander-
son, who. by the way, was member OF
Gen. Haupt's staff during the war.
ViIlaret;s Complaint u. the Northern Pa
offo Sffit.
New YORK, April 1S.-The complaint filed
In the United States circuit court in the suit BY
| Henry Willard against the Northern Pacific
railroad company and Frederick Billings, presi
dent, says the orator is the owner and holder
of one thousand shares of stock Of the rail
road, preferred stock, par value $40 each, ant
alleges that by the plan of reorganization, 4
was provided the holders Of preferred stock
which should be issued by the corporation
should be entitled to dividends or payment