Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-19
I,atercse.o sosth Mr. Cakes.

Interc6e,o sOith ne. Cakes.
Mr.. Thomas F. Cakes, vice president of
the Northern Pacific road, who returned
Monday morning in company with Mr..
Muir, superintendent of traffic of the
same road, declined on Monday to be seen
by newspaper men, but yesterday morning
a representative of the GLOBE saw him in
his Office, in the general headquarters of
the road, and there had very pleasant
conversation with him, He is looking
quite we'll after his long trip. On being
asked if he had anything to say in regard
to the trip, he replied that he did not think
of anything in particular to add to the
interview the GLOBE of yesterday morning
had with Mr.. Muir, but if any questions
were put to him he would give such an
wers as we're suitable and proper, though
he had no very great time to spare.
This being the situation Mr.. Cakes was
asked what condition he found the road
in, and if what Gen. Haupt said about it
was true.
To this Mr.. Cakes replied that he did
not desire to make any reference to the
statements made by Gen. Haupt. He did
not think it worth while. In regard to
the road he said: 1 made complete OK
animation of the road, which amounted to
a personal inspection. This inspection
was not limited to any particular part, but
extended over all parts of it. Il was q
thorough one, too, and was made all the
way by daylight. 1 have no hesitancy in
saying that the work has been thoroughly
done. The physical condition of the road
l found to be frst-class, and very satisfac-
tory in all respects. All its appurtenances,
such as water tanks, aide tracks, turnta-
bles, station houses and rolling stock are
in good condition, and ample to
meet all present demands. In my
judgment the road could do as
much again business with its present IA
cilities as it is now doing. In November
to earnings were at the rate of $300,800 q
week, which is considerably in excess of
previous estimates. 1t is the purpose of
the company to finish the Willamette river
bridge and the union depot simultaneous
ly. 1t is not thought that there is any ne
cessity for any special haste as to the COM
pletion of either. That which is most
pressing is the extension of yard facilities
and the completion of the railroad shops
at Albina, and this work will be urged for
ward with all possible expedition. The
tOluulS Ol DuSlHSSS over tIl0 WuOt0 rUaO
has largely exceeded expenditures, while
the local business ID a surprise to the man
agement. This road is continually devel-
oping new matters for consideration. One
of the most noticeable thirgs in this CON
nection is the fact that the completion of
the road has opened to capital mining dis
tricts hitherto wholly inaccessible. Mines
are being opened at many points bet
which Wers never before
heard of. 1t is a remarkable fact that
the railroad business at Helena alone, has
exceeded 100000 a month. This is q
very large amount for town of that size,
and indicates its growing Importance
There is great deal of interest manifest
ed in the Bitter Root region, and the
Occur d. Alene mines, referred to by Mr..
Muir yesterday, in your interview with
him, promise to be of very great value.
very intelligent gentleman who had just
come down from the quartz mines in
British Columbia, on the Kootenay river.
The evidence is clear that b new grade OF
Galena ore has been discovered there
which is showing up in large quantities
that will in due time pass over the North
ern Pacific road.
Question-There has been good deal
said, Mr.. Cakes, about the effect of the
tripartite agreement made between the
Union Pacific, the Rock Island and the
st. Paul roads. What do you think? Is
the agreement going to do any harm to
the Northern Pacific?
Ans.-As to that I don't know. We
can't tell much about that till we see how
fhn rIrs = ~ l.
however, that it will affect us injuriously
1t may make it necessary for the Northern
Pacific to make q new division between
st. Paul and Chicago. We can duplicate
between these two points any division
made between Chicago and Omaha.
ct has been intimaked in certain
the management of the Northern Pacific
would cripple it. Is this sof
Ans.-Not al all. Ths blade of the
knife has BEEN put where it will do the
most good. This road was built for bust
ness and not for amusement and entertain
ment. Everywhere and in all departments
q vigorous SYSTEM of economy has been
insugurated, which goes to the bottom of
all superfiuities, and which is calculated to
put the road in the best and most vigorous
WOAhlbS ShNSLs NhCAOFok 1SlAOAouuiCiap
could be made without injury to the service
of the road,and without in any way impair
ing the general efficiency of the system, it
has been relentlessly applied. Large re-
auctions have been made all along the line
in the operating force, and generally
speaking the policy of retrenchment has
been restricted to operating expenditures.
Q-Mr. Cakes, you observed probably,
by the papers this morning that Mr.. Viii
lard resigned his position as president of
the Oregon Transcontlnental company,
and of the Oregon Railway & Navigation
company. Has that any significance, in
your opinion, as to Mr.. Wizards connec-
tion with the Northern Pacific road?
Aus--I cannot say anything about that.
I know nothing more than what I see in
the papers this morning, and as I have
just returned from long trip to the Pa
ciic, extending over several weeks, can
not be expected to answer very satisfactor-
lily such question. The truth is do not
know facts enough to form an opinion.
As it was evident Mr.. Cakes had given
voice to all he had to say the representa-.
tive withdrew and left him to his pile of
correspondence.
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