New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-09
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WORK ON A NEW AGREEMENT
THE ADVISORY BOARD MEETS.
PROGRESS MADE IN RAILROAD REpoRM-HAR.
MoNloUS CONSULTATIONS POINTING TO
THE COMPLETION OF A STRONG

-N>D' IN RAILROAD REFORM-HAR
NoNIoUs CONSULTATIONS POINTING TO
THE COMPLETION OF STRONG
ORGANIZATION.
The meeting of the Advisory Board Of this
western railroads at the Windsor Hotel yester.
uay marked decided progress in the work that
Tor a long time has been directed toward the i'm
proVement OF the rate situation beyond the
MlSstssippi and Missouri rivers. While on many
points no definite conclusion was reached there
was spirit of harmony which was hardly ex-
pected and the business to be transacted was
taken up in thorough and methodical way The
possible criticism that the actual results of the
days conference fell short of what enthusiasts
had expected is disarmed by the fact that those
persons best informed as TO the difficulties of the
questions which required solution did not look
for the completion of the agreement in day
The detail matters before the railroads are of a
character that requires time for their consideration
The manner in which the representatives of the
various lines approached their task is guarantee
that it will he finished with satisfaction TO the
investment interests
The morning session of the Advisory Board was
brief and formal The attendance was full and
the only companies not represented were those
whose cooperation is pledged in the agree
ment Furnishes ground Tor belief in It's stability
and strength. The absent roads at tie worst are in
a position where they would hesitate to provoke
the hostility of the associated lines. There was
10 consideration Of tie Omaha Bridge dispute
between the Union Pacific and st. Paul aud Rock
Island companies. as that question has been rele.
gated to the courts for decision. The Advisory
Board spent little time in discussion. but promptly
referred The preparation of provisions for the new
association to subcommittee which consisted
half ~ l.;
the meeting of this committee in the afternoon
several of the traffic officers who arc here were
called in TO help the discussions of the presidents
1t is from this meeting that the full board ex.
poets to receive recommendations to-day.
SOME POINTS OF THE DISCUSSION
The important topic of dispensing with the outside
soliciting agencies for freight and passenger traffic
which the Western roads maintain at competitive
points OUTSIDE of their territory and providing
for Joint agencies at competitive points within
the home territory did not come up yesterday for
consideration But the Subcommittee reached
substantial agreement that the Advisory Board
should constitute the last court of resort in
of appeals upon any question handled by the conf
missioncrs that to conduct the machinery OF
the new association. This is regarded as vital
point in the proposed agreement, and will ne
strenuously insisted upon by the strong roads at
the final discussion.
The subcommittee also agreed upon tie gem
eral outlines of organization, cOmpris ng teri-
torial division of the Western country into four
parts. following closely the existing divisions,
with rate committees and a commissioner for each
organization. The limitation Of powers WIS rot
fully settled. hut this point will he more COM
pletcly discussed AT to-days meeting.
1t was also agreed that in order to protect the
Iinoc
there must he tonnage pool under which traffic
could be physically distributed according To a'lot-
ted percentages The subcommittee viii hardly
he prepared TO report at the hour fixed for TO-
days meeting Of the Advisory Board. and there
will he an early session which may postpone the
hour at which the Board can assemble
CALLING THE BOARD To ORDER.
The meeting was called for 10 80 a. m. AZ
that hour the majority Of the railroad men im-
medatcly interested gathered in the cor
ridors of the hotel Mr. Gould and several others
of the more conspicuous principals were a little
ate 80 that il was not until l0:iO that the
Advisory Board called To order in Room
- of the north corridor by Roswell Miller,
president of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st
Paul. The board consisted of the president and
one director from each of the railroad corporations
represented in the association. Fifteen of these
companies were represented in the recent meet
ing of railroad presidents at the house of
Perpont Morgan in this city. and one dnctoI
from each has been since elected TO the board. ir
accordance with the resolution adopted at that
meeting. The sixteenth company came in al ths
last minute yesterday, somewhat 10 the surprise
as well as pleasure of the majority of others.
This company was the Missouri. Kansas and Texas,
its representative being its president. II r. Enos.
unaVOldahlV
detained from the meeting. but that he was in
thorough accord with It's objects. He is a member
of the Advisory Board
The Endorsement Of the meeting hy the Missouri
Kansas and Texas left only two Western roads
of importance unrepresented. These were the
Chicago and Alton and the Chicago. II. Paul
and Kansas City. II was thought that the latter
road, which had never really opposed the associa-
ton. would declare in its favor and send
representative Ia the meeting. Instead, however,
a letter came from Albert b. Stickney. director
and former president of the road, saying that
his road would favor the alliance If the term of
agreement was made five years and that 1t was
in the meanwhile making every effort 10 main
tain rates. The letter was facetiously signed
Danl Drew in evident reference 10 the neat
story. by which Mr.. Gould efectually pnnishe
Mr.. Stckncy at the recent presidents meeting for
his startling statement that, while he would
trust his colleagues as men, he would respectfully
or otherwise decline TO do when looking on
them as railroad presidents
HOW THE ROADS WERE REPRESENTED.
The members of the board present at the meet
ing were as follows:
Chicago and Northwestern, Marvin Hught' presioens
Albert Keep chairman Of the Board
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific H. H. cable preSt
dent; benjamin Brewster. director.
MoHa
,;eorgo Coppe chairman of the board
Rio Grsnde Western. william j. Palmer, presidents;
David c. Dodge. general manager.
chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. Roswell Miller
presdent: Samuel Spencer, director
wah,.h Railroad o. d. Ashley, president; Charles NJ.
Hays director
Iowa Central. Russell Sage, PRESIDENT c. II. Ackers
general manager
Illinois Central. S. V. Il. Cruger. director.
Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Charles r. fehihs'
nresident: Charles j. Payne, director.