New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-04
EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN RAILWAYS.
SENATOR STANFORD THINKS THE SYSTEM of
TILE NEW WORLD THE BEST.

SENATOR STANFORD THINKS THE SYSTEM oF
THE NEW WORLD THE BEST.
Washington. JAN 3.-senator Stanford, who has re-
Gently returned from Europe, having noticed puo-
nshed statement that two engineers OF the Feoish
railway system, after an inspection OF tho "es'ern
railways of the United states, would report uuia'or
ably TO their Government upon the construction oil
American railways, said to-day
"In this department Of tho business ahars OF me-
as in Others the Americans are utilisarian peiore
ANYTHING else AS a matter of fact, however, our
tracks are as good as those of European railways our
engines are heavier and better and the other ronng
stock superior We do not, 1t is true, spend as much
money I'm beautifyng that part Of the rlght OF way
not occupied by tho track as is the case III huropc
but for the dispatch of business and the comfort VI
Messengers our station buildings more convenient
,baD tboirS In the old countries money and labor
are cbeap and abundant, and in this country, es-
ncciaIv in tbs West both are scarce and high Judged
by the amount of work done, American railways "''
IA there any other matter In which you can claim
superiority for American railways y E.,.s .o os
Yes: in the accommodations PROVIDED ior pas
sengers.'
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIG ESCE
pht,adeIphia Ian. q (speciaD.-Ihe Office Of COM
oc,al AGENT of tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad In
This CITY, which has been filed by Captain John Weeks
has been abolished In railroad circles here this ac-
ton Is regarded only the hrst sign 'na'
the rnanaeement will return to the Garreu iueas'
Tho hearing in the Pennsylvania Raloads sun
against south Pennsylvania stockhoide has pooh
postponed until January 10.
The annual statement Of earnings OF the keaoihg
Railroad and Coal and Iron Companies VIII De pup p9
the fiscal year of about $40 100000. The November
Statement Will show decrease OF between three ana
four hundred thousand dollars. The question OF pay
ing interest on tho junior bonds viii probably come
that full interest viii be paid on the 2ds' ana poi-
ton of the interest on the 36s
Columbus Ohio, Jan. 3 (specaD. D.-Ralroad Commis'
sioner Cappoler to-day received letter from the inter-
state Commerce Commission suggesting general meet
inc Of the Comm ssioners the various States to be
held in Washington. In reply strongly approving
the movement he urged effort be made n secure
uniformity reports Of Stat Railroad Commissioner
The estimated earnings Of the Columbus, Hooking
Valley and Toledo Railroad for the last year arc
s287 555 against 81 7e42s2 in 1887 an increase o'
S21A273.
Chicago Jan. 3The general managers OF all the lines
In the territory the Western States Passenger Assoca
ton west northwest and southwest Of Chicago met 10
day and unanimously agreed form association for the
maintenance Of passenger rates In the territory ana o @
conduct of passenger business In conformity with the
Interstate Commerce law. Tho plan OF agreement that
was recommended in September taken up ana eonsd
by sectoa- Encouraging progress was made
Alton IN Jan. "a controversy has been in Dro-
press here for between the Chicago and Alton
and the ST. Louis Alton and Springfield Railroads about
laying Of the latter road into this CITY aohs
tfe There Tor the Sp1HsHclu IVad
to get n the city except by moving some OF the switching
tracks OF the Chicago and Alton. The Chicago and Alton
kent train Of freight the track as blockade
The City Council night revoked all privileges hereto
fora granted the Chicago and Alton on the evee. The
Mayor Chief Police and of the Aldermen won't 10
the place OF the blockade and with posse of nearly 100
nen tore ND the Chicago and Alton track and began lay
ing down the Springfield track. This caused great eS
element throughout the city.
Austin. Tex, Jan. (Specal)-The Texas Grand trunk
n. pftaf fock
ter to-day in the Office OF the Secretary Of State The
principal business will be in Temple, Bell County
The proposed line will from the Sabine River near
IIemphill westerly and southwesterly to Eagle Pass
There are also to branch roads from Marble FAILS
yurnet County, 70 Camp Lancaster the Pecos River
from Marble Falls to Burnett; from point in Falls
County To Waco and from Marble Falls on the main
line TO Austin a total Of 750 miles. Thomas H. Wilson
~ New York is president and Charles i. Evans, OF
New York secretary and Five per cent Of the
canlfal Is Daid in cash.