New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-10
AT WORK ON DETAILS.
RAILROAD PRESIDENTS IN CONFERENCE.
THE SUBCOMMITTEE NOT READY TO REPORT TO
THE ADVISORY BNARD-NOTHING

THE ADVISORY BNARD-NOTHING
But HARMONY.
Another session Of the committee of presidents
of the Western railroads yesterday at the Windsor
Hotel resulted in the completion Of further detail
work required for the proposed Western Traffic
Association The spirit of harmony continued to
attend the deliberations. although there were
differences Of opinion some of the points which
were freely expressed. The progress made was
substantial even if it failed to come up to the
expectations of those who looked for "cut-and-
dried performance, but the stability Of what is
finally adopted is assured by the care and thor
oughness with which the labOrs of the roads are
carried on. 1t is possible that the New-lork
meeting may not he adjourned for a few days, al
though it is possible that some of the details can
be discussed with equal effect at the West
The Advisory Board held no session yesterday
because the committee of presidents was unable
to finish its report for presentation. The latter
committee generally called the subcommittee, as
sembled about 0 a. m. and adjourned about noon.
1t reassembled in the afternoon 10 receive the
report of special committee territorial dlvl-
sions which, in the meantime had been dis
cussing the question of arranging for the com
missions which to be established for the ca
ccutiOn of the routine or detail work OF the
general association. The result Of the labors of
the two committees will be laid before the Ad-
visory Board this morning.
The special committee, to which the committee
Of presidents turned some of the details, was
composed of J. c. Stubs. third vice-preSident
and general manager of the Southern Pacific;
William III. Newman. third vicC-pTcsident OF the
Chicago and Northwestern; Joseph l.. Leeds.
frcight-trafic manager Of the Missouri Pacific:
George B. Harris, general manager of the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy; j. NJ Hanaford, general
traffic manager of tie Northern Pacific; j.
NJ johnson, general freight agent Of the Chicago,
Rhode Island and Pacific. and Roswell Miller.
president of the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul.
This committee agreed 10 recommend that the en-
listing associations be preserved as far as possible
in constituting the new rate committees. These
are the Transcontinental, the Southwestern Rail-
way and Steamship, the Western, the
Southwestern and the Trans Missouri Associations.
Some changes in territory Wilt have 10 he made,
but these were left to future consideration. \
conservative policy was also followed in recon-
mending for the commissioners under the new
agreement those occupying a similar position in
the existing associations. follows j. w. Nudge
ley of the Western: j. y. FaithOrn, of the South
western Railway and Steamship: James Smith,
Of the TranscOntncntal. and w. w. Finley. Of the
Western Passenger Association. Adacc +. Wal
ker commissioner OF the Interstate Commerce
Railway Association, will he suggested chair
man Of the new Board of Commissioners.
At the meeting Of tho committee Of presidents
Roswell Miller decided upon for president
of the Advisory Board. subject to the approval
of the Board As Mr.. Miller is chairman of the
Board at present there is little doubt OF hs
selection The question of limiting construction
Of new roads was discussed at length, but there
was vigorous objection to placing any limits in
II dnci1cl
should be recommended this point, as it was
generally believed that the condition of the money
market would prevent excuses in this
direction for some time. The important sub
jcct OF abolishing outside agencies and cre2tln%
Joint soliciting agencies at competitive points
was not taken up, but il is expected 10 be con-
sidered by the meeting to-day. The committee
of presidents agreed that operating between
connecting lines should fall within the control OF
the association. The Southern Pacific strenuousY
objected 10 its inclusion in this provision, its
traffic was so largely derived from the extreme
points of the tontnen: and was not factor III
the competition of the greater number of roads
which would be members Of the new organization.
The Transcontinental Association finally en-
cepted from the provision for the control OF
"pro-ratinr" Another modification was the
granting of exception TO not more than TWO
roads which might be able 10 arrange their COM
petition amcaby at particular competitive places
Ii was voted TO have the agreement, when COM
pleted, take effect from January 81. finance
committee was recognized necessary, but no
members recommended.
There was some discussion TO the place for
future meetings Of the Advisory Board The
prevailing sentiment favored Ncw-York, but the
HEADQUARTERS Of the Commissioners II was
thought, should be in Chicago. On this point no
decision was reached.
Jaw Gould said last evening that lie was thor
ouuhly satisfied with the progress that had been
made No friction had been developed, and the
meetings had shown the earnestness OF every one
in the work of improving the situation SPEAK
ing of the question Of restricting new railroad
construction. Mr. Gould said, with quiet smile
Don't YOU think that the money market has re-
moved danger from that direction? p
A leading railroad man who attended the meet
ing Yesterday said last night " never was pres
ent at A gathering in which there such
spirit of harmony. do not mean to say that all
agreed on every point. for they aid not, but there
was such strong desire to arrive at conclusions
that would he satisfactory TO every one. For IN
stance the Southern Pacific objected 10 pro
posed plan for the division Of tonnage. but both
sides conceded something and satisfactory com
promise was reached This same principle of
avoiding extreme measures and adopting those on
which all could agree was followed IN othcr III
stances.
Anoylcr man said The fact that existing ter
ritOrial divisions will be followed much rs
possible, and that charmen of present assOca-
lions will he recommended for commissioners, f.
significant in showing that nothing revolutionary
is intended. bur merely extension OF existing
plaDs and conditions The work of the newly
formed association will DC all the easier because,
instead Of new and untricd schemes, only ar
rangcments more or less familiar at present have
been adopted.
Roswell Miller said. in regard 10 the alleged
chad IN tain n1 fNa fg
papers: The article purpOrting to be copy of
agreement adopted at the meeting of railway com
panes at the Windsor Hotel on THURSDAY IS
incorrect. Nor did the committee which
were considering the form Of agreement. adopt
any; nor have they yet done so. So far as their
work has gone 10 this hour Is D. M IL varies
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