New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08

The figures are cents per 100 pounds the basis
from New-York 10 Chicago. The restored tariff also
includes spcca. iron classification, which is fixed at
81 cents per 100 pounds for carload lots and GO cents
for lots less than by the When the NewYork
Central made its reduction November 10, this
special classification swallowed up by the rates
made on the fifth and sixth classes. The advance
postponed until December IT. Ia order TO fulil the
requirements of the Interstate Commerce law
Railroad men are thoroughly satisfied with the
outlook the trunk lines for the west-bound advance
following tie stbotnd advance ordered for the same
date, al the meeting Of the Central Traffic Association
IN Chicago last Saturday, indicates an agreement
which promises better stability in tariffs than has
been seen IN long time. After the NewYork central
made its open wesbound reduction II was generally
recognized that there was TO advance rates
sgain unless they could be maintained and all differ
growing out Of the drift of traffic be settled by
cooperation arbitration When the presidents aud
their trafic chcftans began to exchange vcwsit was
found that all roads realized fhc folly Of wasting profits
By war OF rates. and were disposed TO bury past
con'roveisares and unite on basis OF equitable con-
sdcraon of the rights and merits of competing lines.
II conceded that remuncra'1ve rates could be as
easily maintained, when good faith existed, as could
be rates which were Improbable to shareholders
well unsatisfactory to shippers, because Of their
instability. 1t Is stated that the understanding per.
sonay reached bctwecn the trunk line presidents is
satisfactory than any which has existed within
two years, and promises TO lead before long TO settle
mont OF the various passenger controversies that have
helped TO disturb the Eastern railway sua-
ton Full consideration will be given in
the future TO any road that feels
aegrcved from any cause but all subordinate officers
viii be held to strict accountability for any deviation
from the instructions to enforce tariff rates. There
element in the trunk line situation Kelly 10 cause
friction which has not existed for more than year,
but nothing exists that cannot BE- treated without
dcmorazug rates. Railroad men look forward now
gradual but satisfactory adjustment of all the dis
putes and differences which for long have kept the
trunk lines In state OF irritation.
There is much foolish talk about the position of the
Chicago and Atlantic in regard to the casbOund tariff
dressed beef Here arc the facts: The Central
Traffic Association a week ago voted in favor Of a
general advance, the Chicago and Atlantic being the
snly road voting no on the agreement as TO dressed
beef rates By this action ell the other roads were
pledged to put fhe new rates into effect December
II, without regard to the tariff Of the dissenting line.
The latter asked for dHernel rate of 6 IL cents,
when the Other roads wished TO concede only cents
The western meeting adjourned and In the subsequent
personal negotiations that followed. President King,
of the Erie, which controls the Chicago and Atlantic,
assured his fellow presidents that he in hearty
sympsihy with the movement 10 secure bctter rates
end While b did not feel himself able TO accept o
dicrcnta, OF only cents, he confident that,
thai rate would not bring his road any fair share Of the
traffic. no would readily REFUGE The diderentia II II was
figure brought the Eric system excessive share OF
the business The combination of the big dressed beef
shippers is suspected Of designs 10 manipulate their
shipments so ss to endeavor 10 freeze the Erie into
cutting loose from IFS associate roads This shpprrs'
poo will find II al at present Is confronting reunited
and harmonious railway system