New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-10
THE ArCIHs0N'S MANAGEMENT.
GOULD AND HIS FRIENDS HAVE INCRENSl
THEIR HOLDINGS But DENY ANY CHANGE
y THE MANAGEMENT.

~ THE MANAGEMENT.
Recent publications have asserted that the "onld
interest had gained control Of the Atchison' IopcRa
and Santa Fe Railroad. and that an amagamatoh WIN
the Missouri Pacific was contemplated. one report
credited Jay Gould with the purchase OF 6oOoo shares
from the Barings. This report i denied " MI
GouId himself while well-nformed persons both here
and in Boston, discredited the report at the START @
cause. they said. that amount was not held by the
London firm George C. Magoun Of Kdder Peabody
A. Co. sad Yesterday that the stories OF any change
in control were untrue and ridiculous No effort mad
been made by Mr. Gould TO secure representation
i'm the board Of directors nor were any negotiations
pending for a closer union Of the AtcmSoh ana
Missouri Pacific properties. The control OF the
Achison is still I'm the hands OF - l4,ooo STOCK
holders Mr.. MagOun added.
Tbcra seems 10 be little doubt, kowever that Mr.
Gould and his friends have recently increased thcir
holdings of Atchison stock and securities but IL i
not believed that any present attempt VIII DO maze
70 effect a change I'm management. The purchases
NAV be intended precautionary measure 10 iaoll
tate the efforts Of Mr. Gould TO effect reformation Oh
Western railroad methods. close alliance already
exists between the Atchlson and Missouri Pacific roads
tut an octual consolidation is considered irrational
in the circumstances affecting the two systems Per
sons who are interested in AtcSon. however say that
tIc sentiment of many shareholders as to the posi-
bilitv of a future change - by no means "haV IL was
before the embarrassment Of Barring BIOS an c"orl
TO modify or change the present management "o"lu
meet with more favor from certain holders t'ih "ouiu
hoI been the case previous to The rcfundns OF the
conranv.s securities The ownership OF the property
has changed largely in the last few months and tho
opnortusty for A contest has been Improved
Jov could was asked last evening If he had been
a recent buyer II Atcli~on stock.
viii have my buokkcclcr make up n statement
in tbe morning." lie replied with quiet smile.
1T is stated in published reports That You nave
purchased GoOoO shares from the Harnss,' was
suggested
Have Won taken any steps 10 secure change OF
management or f. increase your representation IN
the Board OF Directors
Il have not. The Atch.on Is we'll managed and
cur relations are entirely amcahlc'
Allen Marvel the president of the AtchiN"h' Iop' IL"
and santa re. stated lat night that he knew moth
ing whatever about the reported purchase Of Mch'on
stock by the Gould party. He also denied any
knowledge Of the Issuance Of report of such par
chase by any officer Of the road. rs conclusive c'l
dcnce Of his lack Of information on that point Mt
Marvel said Il was down at Mr.. M'e"uh : "h'c
tni, morning and while there read the published
report, Of the purchase. But ! >aid nothing - MF'
Macoun about it. and he said nothing - me.
Russell sage Was seen AT his home, 40. %" tHti-
ave. lie seemed free enough in talking OF me puT,
chase of Atchison stock. but would not admit tha'
The control II the road lad been ohtah'i' ,ai,a q,
Have YOU recently increased your hoiuihs VI
A,chls0n stock ;" asked him.
have the reply.
Has Mr.. G0uh also
lie has"
since Monday
Yes" 80, r. -,
Barring brothers Pc
That ! decline - answer. .
Have Nr. Gold and hi, friend controlling IN
tcre>t I'm the road ,
do not care 10 eav ANYTHING more DEFINITE con
corning the matter answered VT. sage