The sun., 1891-04-02
NEWS OF THE RAILROADG
Western Roads Object to the Canadian Pa
ciAc's Getting All the Immigrants.

chncA 6etuuG All the ImmNgrantO.
Tho new immigrant tariff. in which tho Cans-
dian Pacific was restored 10 representation
with liberal differential. went into effect yes
terday. but there has been so much complaint
from the Northwestern lines that Mr.. Farmer
OF the Trunk Line Association will issue .
supplement Immediately. The Granger roads
say that the Canadian Paciflc's differential
gives it all the passengers going to northern
Michigan and Wisconsin. and that It Is cutting
rates to many Northwestern points. Tho dif-
ferential OF the Canadian Pacific ranges from
81 to 80. and 1t Is believed that it pays several
dollars in commissions.
Mr. Farmer could not vsry well raise the
foreign roads rate to equality with the rate via
Chicago. so he reduced tho rate OF the domes-
tic roads to the level OF the Canadian Paciflo's
tariff What the latter will say to this remains
to be seen. but It is easy to guess. Tho Ca
madam Pacific has not yet accepted the offer OF
ss s II Pss e
not solicit business Individually
migrant business that has aroused some feel
ing is tha. the west Shore road should be al-
a Is Entitled 10 e eosht6 ~ the business sarns
preferrine f M not 10 6other With emisrans cars. cars
As q rule the Central does not run second, class
lent 10 % TRANSPORT s tho Immisrants When tRere Is
only handlul Of them. So It turns them over
Gentrals one-eiahth. ought to be thrown back
ss RGs Ths
one-seventh or 142;7 per cent. The agents Of
o. sSs
to ens IN
third.cass business and Jet the weak lines
make what they can out Of IL
The rumor is again denied By parties inter-
nois and shs oSe sna 6Se
hstse signed an agreement establishing an
snd tho
ingalls, of the Big Four assured Mr.. Mackay
some time ago that he was willing to enter
Bs SSr as nI T. hs o5hs5 sxo COM
together.
The copsy Island Island and B, BroSSklyn Ssi1a Railway
ss sgpsa e 81 oHe
power, from horse to electricity; over and
along Consy Island ayeHre in Flatonsb. a9d
lyn. The Board will give nearing TO the ap-
Plication on April in the rooms Of tho New
The Government Of Honduras has made a
concession to syndicate OF French capitalists
%sy %es q long tie faco
Ocean to the city OF TeRuciRalpa The pro:
,Ssd T hs the psa h H
Grande. thus avoiding Typographical dlfflcul-
ties IN reschins the higher p!steaMHk Of Teguci-
though by no means o direct route from the
coast. will be Of great importance and utility.
isnds fsni mining ''''f'''' anu ''f'' asf''a'oF''
seems to be gaining ground that tho indepen-
dent attitude assumed BY the Gould lines.
suit suit siiher IN tho dlsruptIon OF The western
s. q the s4 RESULT s ss cns
tho theory that the recent tactics 81 the Mis-
ssw s oSect % Sslns sapcs. the %
Of the present agreement ana bring
asor Other on hs famous TO ee.s Th house
Far:sishted traiiic officials are beeinning te
weaker than the PsS
Ssa ss ssstaness n ess isn yesr c
s1nS se q aoS ehsrmsn %aRs WIZ @
missiopers and has thrown away the services
Of a valuable officer in makinse no provison
Ss Msoss se sook q
Nair's duty 10 Investigates charges Of irreg-
ularities made against roads in the, territory
OF the association, and IL may be that lie was
too successful In accumulattnR evidence OF
wrong doing on the part OF membera At any
investgstions, and. as It substitutes q bureau
e Statistics for the once Of auditor. Mr.. Nc
General Manager Black Of tho Monon re-
ceiyed telegram from President Thomas yes
terday advising him that there will be no
change in the operation or policy Of the road
under the present management and tnstruct-
that General Manager Black and all the other
Officers OF the road are 10 be retained, and that
no further changes will follow those made In
New York.
A meeting OF tho general passenger agents OF
the Western roads has been called for TO day
to decide what action shall be taken. in view OF
the recent order OF the Trunk Line and Central
Traffic Associations abolishing tho payment OF
call for the, nesting is signed by John sebAs-
Chicago. st. Paul and Kansas City. and George
II. Heafford OF tho Chicago. Milwaukee and st.
Paul.
No Monetary Agreement Probable.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The International
Monetary Conference held long session to-
day. and there was an animated discussion.
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