New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-09
RAILWAY INTERESTS.

NsYLvANIA MAKING TROUBLE IN RATES.
Philadelphia, Nov (SpecaD.-At the Pennsylvania
Railroad mar Office this afternoon 1t was stated that
the trunklne troubles again coming to the sur
face tho condition of affairs in the association is
not at all reassuring. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, however, has taken decided stand, and
the other members of the runkllne pool particularly
the Vanderbilt interests greatly annoyed at the
opposition. The eastbound freight rates are the
bone of contention, and 1t that there is little
chance of restoring them. President Roberts, OF the
Pennsylvania is opposed to making higher rate than
90 cents gran and the other members OF the trunk
line pool say that this prevents the railroads from
making money, because II costs 10 cents or more TO
carry this class Of freight from Chicago to the sea
board. The difficulties have led to some misundeI-
standings, and number of lines arc already fighting
for business In Thirdst. this afternoon railroad
men stated that the Vanderbits are opposed to Mr..
Robertss policy, and will probably bring some press
to bear upon him In the hope that he may bo
induced TO change his mind II Mr.. Gould sue
ceeds in restoring rates In the Southwest, an attempt
will be made to bring the Pennsylvania TO terms and
1t said by friends of the Pennsylvania that Mr.
Goud's influence will enable the trunkline people TO
accomplish their purpose ]. Perpont Morgan, who
Is reported to have held several conferences with Mr.
Could relative TO the trouble among the southwestern
roads, is TO be called In as mediator Mr. Morgan,
it is reported has negotiations looking to peaceful
settlement of the difficulty under way. Railroad
men are somewhat disturbed over the fight, and are
anXiously awaiting the outcome.
Cleveland, Nov. 8 (Special.- the roads out of
Chicago have met the cut initiated by the Pennsyl-
vanIa in provision rates In accordance with the
policy of lines that i've freight must be basis
with dead freight, the rate on live hogs in carload
lots reduced to-day to % cents, Chicago TO New
sent from this and will maintain the present rate
this class. This action Of the roads is rather une1
pected.
DIR. HOsTETTER'S HEIRS AND THE SOUTH PENN
Pittsburg. Nov. (speciaD.-" What effect will tho
death of DR.. David Hostettcr have OF the affairs of
the South Pennsylvania Railroad" asked reporter
of one Of the largest stockholders the corporation
to-day.
"None whatever" was the reply. "excepting that
think his ideas will be pushed with even more vgor
and enthusiasm by his heirs than the doctor him
self isplayed late. and that is significant assertion
when you remember that the old gentleman's pet
financial scheme was South Pennsylvania Railroad
Dr. Hostetter held stock worth $200o.0oO in the
road.
WHAT is AUSTIN CORBIN WORKING AT7
President Austin Corbn, OF the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway Company, had not returned from
Philadelphia his official home, yesterday, and his
friends could not confirm the published dispatch that
he was organizing railroad /" trus' that would in
clude the New-York Central Baltimore and Ohio,
Reading, and Ohio, Indiana and Western railroads
The purchase OF the Garrett interest in the Baltimore
and Ohio said to be the first step In the negOta
tions, but doubt about the price at which the
dispatch. Friends of the Richmond and West Point
Terminal Company, with which the consolidated com
panies were expected to have friendly relations, de-
clared that they had not heard of the scheme, al
though they hoped 1t would be carried out II IL would
the traffic and earnings OF the Terminal Com
pany.
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
d. G. Walsh formerly in the Office OF the general pas
scnger agent Philadelphia has been appointed division
ticket agent OF the Philadelphia. Wilmington and Ba
moro Railroad in the place Of g. A. Dadman who recently
died.
+. " Skinner. general Eastern agent OF the Canadian
Pacific Railroad sails for Europe. with his
family to gone several months Mr.. SINNERS primary
object is recreation but he will make thorough
inspection Of foreign agencies OF his company which
will probably result in increased efnciency.
Chicago Nov. TAT meeting to-day Of representative
lines Of Northwestern Passenger Association notice
was read from the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
COMPANY stating that 1t regarded the association
longer and that there had also been disso
luton OF the Western States Passenger Association.
Boston, Nov. S.Thc annual meeting OF the West End
Street Railway Company held to-day. The report
the and for the last ten and half
months was read. The directors report presented the
following statistics: Gross earnings SA,276 33l net
earnings 1928 275. After deductng interest rentals
taxes ETC., the surplus is S117, 100 motion was
adoped that the directors be authorized 10 petition the
Railroad leave increase the capital
amount of 81 0o0 divided 90 600 shares Of common
stock ballotng resulted in the election OF the fol-
lowing directors; Hanry NJ Whitney. Isaac 7. Burr.