Morris tribune., 1881-06-02
T.. r. & d,

A distinguished party of prominent rail
road magnates, on tour of inspection
over the proposed line of the Little Falls &
Dakota railroad, reached Morris last Tues
day evening The party consisted of Mr..
7. F. Cakes, director and the prospective
vice president of the Northern Pacific un:
der the Willard management, General
Manager Haupt and Chief Engineer Amber
son of the same road. These gentlemen
were accompanied by Col. Crooks and
Col. Fish, of st. Paul; Hon. Alex. Moore,
S. Prendegast and N. H. Minor, of Sank
Centre The party drove across the coun-
try, from Little Falls, Morrison county,
and after arriving here were entertained
by Mr.. r. G. Moore. During the evening
the distinguished gentlemen were given a
reception, the leading business men OF the
village assembling in the spacious and
elegant parlors of Mr.. Aloore's mansion,
where, after the introductions. the large
party divided into groups, and general
conversation ensued 4 TRIBUNE repre-
sentative was promptly on hand, eager to
ascertain any news regarding this favorite
enterprise, and found one and all of the
gentlemen ready and willing to talk and
answer questions.
Mr.. Oakes, upon whose report to the
directors of the company depends the early
construction of the line by the Northern
| Pacific, was of course unable, pending
their action, to give any definite news. He
was, he said, making thorough inspection
of the route, and was not only pleased, but
highly delighted with the rich region OF
territory traversed by the proposed line.
| He stated that his report would be. for
warded in few days, or as soon as he
could prepare it, and could assure early
and definite action. Much qualification
was expressed by ell the visitors at the re-
suit of their trip, they were surprised al
the creditable progress and rapid develop
ment of the country.
Judging from their general tone of con-
versation and the many expressions of sat
isfaction at the good will and enthusiastic
interest manifested in the new enterprise,
we are confident that the report made will
be very favorable one, such as to ensure
the early completion of the line. The visi-
tors were much pleased with their recep
ton here and were complimented by a seri'
made by the Morris cornet band. They
| were very affable and corteous to all, and
judging from the men, their acknowledged
ability and recognized worth, the Little
Falls s. Dakota railroad and the country
tributary is exceedingly fortunate in falling
i into their hands and under their control
! We feel confident of tie early construction
of this desirable line, and as the eastern
terminus of the proposed road connect:
with the Northern Pacific, it is desirable
for all concerned that they control it. One
of the party stated to the reporter that there
was no question but that the line wouldabt
constructed by the Northern PACING at al
early date, and added "They will hav,
the cars into Morris before you are yea
older"
| Yesterday morning the party left for Or
tonville, via. Graceville, where specia
train was Ill waiting to convey them to st
Paul. Before they left second opportu
nifty was taken to make further inquiries
but while nothing definite was obtained o
could be expected from the Northern P,,
cific officials, there were others of the par
ty who had no hesitation in assuring u
of a favorable report that would ensur
the completion of the line by the Northern
Pacific company.