New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-11
MAKING UNIFORM RATES.
WORK OF TIE RAILROAD PRESIDENTS IN
CHICAGO.
WORKING HARD TO RAISE RUINoUs TARIFFS
TO A PAYING BAsIs-AN EAST
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| CIcago July 10 (speclaD.-The presidents OF the
roads members OF the Interstate Commerce Railway
Association held one session to-day adjournment being
then taken until tomorrow. The only topic under
consideration was the break in ST. Paul rates, the
members agreeing unanimously that all possible means
should be used 10 raise the present rulnOus low rates
to their former standard Tho following resolutions
were passed unanimously.
Resolved That the managers Of the roads here repre-
sened be instructed to advance the rates between Peoria
and St. Louis and ST. Paul and intermediate points ana
to refer the to arbitration under the rules OF iS
association II they cannot agree.
Resolved, That commodity rates which have re-
Gently put effect between Chicago ana ST. fau
in the opinion OF association, too low 70 DO Tea
sonable ought have been put IN FORCE at
1t Is the duty road In the association 70 use ls
influence have said rates advanced as soon a. po'sD
and falling advance ALL that any Individual rate "nch
should BE- advanced as fast rs possible
Resolved That competition exists from the seaDoaru
and points in the Eastern aud Middle States 10 s@ Pau
and Minneapolis by way Of tho great lakes ana oanaan
railroads subject the provisions OF the act 10 IeP
late commerce. which constitute dlssmarity OF circum
stances and conditions affecting trac to those points IN
competition with traffic OF the Chicago lines, ana tha t
fact should recognized In the construction OF tafs
by lines in this association to the extent that ter Ia'
are controlled by the tariffs Of said competing routes
1t being agreed that tho Chicago, Burlington ana
Northern held the key the Northwestern situation
it was decided II possible 10 secure the attendance
at the meeting Of one of tho officers of that road wee
Prcsd Harris agreed to be in Chicago tomorrow
morning TO discuss the question Of an ar0und adj
vance in rates
In spite of the fact that the Joint Committee was
TO consider tho break In Eastbound corn ana wheat
rates to-day in NewYork, the Chicago and Atlantic
this morning met the rates made by the Pennsylvania
road. The action leaves only tho Grand Trunk,
Michigan Central and Lake Shore which have not met
the rates The Grand Trunk also gave notice that II
the matter was not settled in New York by the advance
Of rates on all lines It would extend the reduction TO
pig lead lumber, hay and millfeed in addition to Its
previous notice Of extension to all kinds Of grain -four
etc. Mono OF the central Ifalnc rodis
believe there will be settlement, and all are pre-
pairing to meet the Grand Trunks ultimatum. The
Grand Trunk also reduced tho minimum on car lots OF
wool from 10000 to 10000 pounds. making practical
cut from about $50 car. the present rate, TO 500
car Chicago to Boston. The Grand Trunk iustiies tho
cut by the fact that it IS impossible 10 get more than
a consequent imposition on shippers to charge for
| II 900 pounds. Chairman blanchard approves the
Grand Trunks action IN regard 10 wool
All divisions Of the Western Freight Association iet
to-day. The most important topic under disclssloh
was the notice of the Chicago St. Paul and Kansas city
of It's intention apply propOriOnatey the ST. PAU
low commodity tariff to Missouri River and inter
mediate points The matter was turned over 10 the
Board Of Managers Of the Interstate Commerce halfway
Association Tho Board in anticipation OF the action.
scbney and General Manager Egan, OF the Chcago ~
Paul and Kansas City. Tho conference VIII ,ahs
place early tomorrow morning and the Board Oh
Managers will Immediately act on the result