The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-01
LEGALITY OF THE LEASES
SESSION OF THE JOINT RAILROAD
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.

Pat Calhoun and Jack Spalding Be-
fore 1.-THE Investigation Conducted
in Privete-Mr. Calhoun Makes a
Lengthy Argument in Support of the
Legality of the Charter and Lease of
the Central to the Terminal.
ATLANTA, Ga. Aug 3l.-Pat Calhoun
and Jack Spalding were before the joint
railroad investigating committee this after
noon. The investigation was conducted in
private Mr.. Calhoun, it is said, went
into lengthy argument in support of the
legality OF the charters and lease contracts
of the Central railroad and its branches
with the Terminal Company. but had little
to say in support of the constitutionality of
the combination in its effects on competi-
ton in the railroad business.
After concluding mis- argument Mr.. Cal
houn branched off in a conversational way
on the probable effect Of the recent inves-
tigation. While the minds of the people
appear to be so thoroughly bent on having
this matter Of charter violations sifted to
the bottom, Mr.. Calhoun said If this thing
was carried far enough il was quite prob
able that in the case of every railroad in
Tue STATE LDeT6 WOulU De IOUuu SOiuo EedSOn
for the forfeiture Of its charter.
WHAT HE WOULD ACCEPT.
He thought if there were any way in which
this question might be settled, without 60
ing to the courts, it would be a blessing to
the state. He would be willing TO accept
the finding Of the committee appointed by
| the governor 10 examine into the matter
and report TO the next session OF the leg
| stature, along with the recommendation as
| to the nearest way to settle the vexed Ques-
| ton. He denied that there was any great
difference between the people ana the rail-
roads, and all that he was after was final
settlement OF the whole railroad question.
The reason why he favored such course as
this was to arrive at some plan broad
enough for the railroads and the people
both to stand upon.
DON'T WANT TO GO TO COURT.
He did not think the matter should go
into the courts now, for it would put the
case directly between the whole state and
railroad corporations. Such a situation
aptly handled by the enemies of southern
development would tend to tear down
much of the progress the south has made.
He did not think the committee could put
this thing into motion now without start
ing a political revolution which would
shake the state from center to circum'
ference
Then, too, Mr. Calhoun thought the mat
ter should lie settled on a legal basis, with
out touching the constitutionality Of
combination in affecting competition. Mr..
Calhoun. in his zeal to save southern de-
velopment from a setback, said nothing of
the setback which might possibly come in
the prices of Terminal securities.
STARR IN CONSULTATION WITH GREEN.
w. w. Starr was in the city to-day, and
was in consultation with General Manager
Green Of the Terminal company. He re-
turned to Savannah tonight. OF course,
that may have much or little to do with the
legislative investigation. Nevertheless Mr..
Starr has many friends in the legislature.
He has been in an official position in nearly
every branch of the Central system, and as
he is very friendly fellow, he has many
acquaintance among the members Of the
legislature.
CAUSE OF HIS RESIGNATION.
Everybody knows that Mr.. Starr was re-
Quested to resign, because he said some
thing about the Richmond and Danville
people being short of money, or intimated
something to that effect. Mr.. Starts
friends in the legislature are
as much stirred up over
his summary dismissal as are
his friends elsewhere, and the news of its
coming in connection with the legislation
Investigations, makes them feel anxious as
to the result of the inquiry and they await
the report of the committee with more
than usual interest.
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