The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-29

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GALVESTON, July 2S.-[Specisl. AS
one of the evidences of the big cror
prospects and the tidal wave OF prog.
psrity soon to sweep over the
State, the Gulf, Colorado &
Santa Fe Railroad to-day or.
dered 400 box and fat cars and
five Mogul engines TO be delivered Mt
once. These engines are to be Of uu-
usually heavy draft, and will be man
ufaCtured by the Baldwin Locomotive
Works, of Philadelphia,
The general freight agents repre-
ssnting tho various railroads Compos-
ing the Texas Traffic Association,
convened here to-day for the purpose
Of agreeing upon specific rates
throughout Texas. The gen
eral passenger agents OF
these lines are also gathering here to
arrange the passenger details of the
new pool. Their sessions win con-
tinue through the week. On Satur-
day, August l, the general mausgers
are expected 30 meet here again to
ratify the finding of their general
freight and passenger agents, pro-
vided the said H$senger and freight
agents can rseHh an agreement
touching rates ct interior points TO
and from the gulf points. In
this connection ana relative 30 the
final Incorporation Of tho Gulf, Colo
RADIO & Santa Fe Railway into tue big
pool, the Evening Tribune accurately
present. the situation as follows:
"Several days have dragged their
weary length since the adjournment
Of The railroad conference and still tho
Texas Traffic Association has not
emerged from its Chrysglis state. In
fact, the thing Is very much in en-
bryo; 50 much so that
it is now confidently asserted
thai the christening was somewhat
In advance Of the birth. IL transpirts
that tie Texas Traffic Association re-
quires tho ratification OF the respect
Two directories Of the combining rail
roads before II assumes binding pro
portions Of tho union necessary In lis
operation. This has not yet been done
in thecaseo OF the Gulf, Colorado & Santa
Fo Railway, and, as far 90 can hC
learned, no coll for apoctal meeting
has beenissuod. general sentiment
CT this community, who feel that
interest in tho Santa Fo born of 8
home institution and controlled by
home capital, il adverse to the pool.
They see no future in 1t for the read
or for themselves, or for anybody else,
except to the foreign institutOrs in
virtually disarming an adversary
which has heretofore fought them
nobly, without fear or favor.
1t Is maintained by producers
and receivers who have given
tho matter some study, irrespective
OF the proposition of percentage ellot
ted in the pool, that a uniform system
OF rates certainly has its advantages.
Tho question, therefOre,is not so much
on the division, but to what extent is
the Santa Fe secured IN her position
guaranteeing an equitable rate, pro
dictionary alike 10 the institution and
the people. AS far rs learned, and the
Evening TribuneIs very well Informed
on tho subject, there is no provision in
the termg of agreement which
makes it compulsory on any of the
contracting parties to remain IN the
pool throughout the entire term of the
specified five years One or moro can
drop out just when il suits their inter-
ost or convenience to do so. Better
drop out now than be dropped out
after the cotton season. is the express
sion of opinion at present, and il 70
mains to be seen to what extent this
verdict can influence corporation"
Major General John M. Claibourne
has rendered his resignation to
the Governor as major-genersl
commanding the first divi-
sion of Texas volunteers,
and has asked the accordance OF the
same. The causes leading to this &C.
ton upon tho part of General Clai-
borne are irreoov cilablo differences
existing between NiN N' at|u'Hut.
General King. f. repiyIag 20 Ten
eral Claiborne's resignation the gov
ernor hopes these differences may DO
adjusted and he neither accepts or re-
jects tho resignation. The doughty
general is, however. persistent
In his determination to resign
and has again addressed tho gov
ernor to that effect, nut at the
same time stating that he will not va
cate the Office until his successor Is ap-
pointed. If tho line of promotion is
observed, either Brigadier Generals
Roberts or Robinson will be
appointed TO succeed General Clai-
borne. In this connection the name Of
Captain Thomas Scurry, OF the Hous-
ton Light Guard, il mentioned, and
several strong letters nave been sent
from various parts OF tho State
10 Governor Ireland, urging
the appointment OF Captain Scurry
as Claiborne's successor, claiming It
would be a fitti & compliment to this
able and brilliant young commander,
who has conferred such distinction