The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-30

w VI AHll htllllAlo 10 ~ SiNeh COMMUNION
metropolis, it cannot be doubted that
long ago il would have been accomplished.
These cities seem TO have the pull with
majority OF the railroad and steamship
companies, and never fail to exert their
in iluence against the city whenever pos
sible.
Again the Merchants exchange is on
the anxious seat as TO n threatened dan
ger. The Southern Railroad and steam
ship association is in session at Atlanta,
Ga. Yesterday IL was rumOred that the
association had reduced the rate from
Cincinnati TO Opelika and Eufaula, Ala.
and Columbus, Ga, making II the same
as from Louisville. This caused consid-
cradle CONSERVATION among the Memphis
dealers.
A representative Of The APrEAL called
on Secretary Keeling, Of the Merchants
exchange, TO know II the exchange in
tended TO take any action in regard
thereto. Upon being asked II he knew any.
thing Of the proposed change in rates, aud
III II would materially effect the trade OF
Memphis, Mr. Keeling replied:
ayes. We had information this morn
ING that the association now in session at
Atlanta had made the rates 10 Opelika,
Fuiaula, etc, the same rs from Louisville,
The pre- sent rates TO the points named are
10 cents higher from Cincinnati and q
cents higher from Louisville than from
Memphis. The difference in rates is based
upon the distance between the points OF
shipment Memphis, being about go miles
nearer to pelika, enjoysa l0-cent less freight
rate than Cincinnati, and places Us on u
fair basis 10 do good grain trade from the
northwest 10 the southeast Now, II the
Cincinnati rate Is made the same rs
Louisville IL only makes difference in
our favor Of q cents, which will result
disastrously 20 our trade, gives Cincinnati
decided advantage, and will have ten.
dency 90 influence shipments OF grain
from Illinois, Indiana and Ohio 10 supply
the demands Of the southeastern trade,
whereas they would naturally look 10 be
supplied from the northwest, via Mem
phis." -,
did your exchange take any action2'
Learning that the rate committee
would meet at II o'clock am, we sent
the following telegram:
MEMPHIS. Aug p. 1855
To Southern Railway aud Steamship Association,
Atlantis, Ca
Please defer action relative 10 making
louisville rates from Cincinnati 10 Opeli-
ka, etc, until we are heard from. Answer.
T.. A. KEELING,
Secretary Memphis Merchants Exchange.
later this was followed by protcs, in
the shape VI another telegram rs follows:
MNrHs, Aus p is.s
ToTMR Taloott. Gcncrnl COmnI''ioner A.
lantl, Ca
The Memphis Merchants exchang,
urges upon your rate committee immediate
90. restoration Of rates from Cincinnati 90 Co
lumbus. Opclika and EuiAula. II canno
lie done, please wire authority 10 repre-
sentatiycs here 20 reduce correspondence
from Memphis. Our interests are leopard
izcl, and We are threatened With grea
loss OF trade. Please answer.
l.. A. KEELING,
Secretary Memphis Merchants Exchange
1--WE have heard nothing from them a
vet, but feel hopeful that the matter vii
be properly adjusted. You can say tia
the Merchants exchange Is not asleep an'
Is keeping watchiul eye on all move
ments eficcting the trade OF our city,
The Memphis Freight bureau, through
Commissioner Phillips, also took hold q
the menace by the horns, and addrese
the following protest aud appeal:
MENrius. Tenn August p. isss.
TN r. Talcolt. ESQ. Gencfal Cou uissloul
southern Railway aud steam th.p At.3riAii0i
Atlanta, Cas-
Sir-The attention OF this bureau Id
been called 30 the fact that under a reccf
order Of the Southern Railway and Steam
ship association, rates from Cincinnati, q
10 Columbus, Ca, and Eulaula and OPP
lika, Ala. and points based thereon, haN
been made the same as the rates iroI
Louisville.
This bureau desires 10 respectfully pr
test against this action ~ unless the o
dilIcrentlals at least are preserved, gre
injury will be inflicted on the intercs
which this city has established In that te
ntory
As We understand, a meeting Of Il
roads composing your association will
held soon 10 consider the order referred
with reference TO lis probable effect on Il
trade OF all concerned. The merchan
and manufacturers Of this city, throul
this bureau, would respectfully urge
immediate restoration Of the rates fro
- Cincinnati which we're In effect prior
the PRONUNCIATION OF the order Of your as
citation.
Failing In this, we solicit NJ a matter
simple Justice aud 10 avert serious loss
our business interests, a corresponding
duction on all classes and oommoditi
from Memphis, and recommend this
the favorable consideration Of your al
citation.
The favor Of an answer is respectful
solicited. Yours truly, s. PnlLLIri