The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-08
TALK ABOUT TERMINAL.
pAr. cALHoUy on THE SITUATION.
lie Says General Thomas InsInuation IL Too
Contemplate for Uis Notice-Wbat
Others Say About the Receiver.

New YORK. March The members Of tho
committee on reorganization of the Rich
mond Terminal profess to talk lightly OF tho
anpoin,ment OF a receiver for the Georgia
Central
John n. Inrnan said to-day: I'VE are not
acite.ed ND here over tho receiyership, how
ever the matter may be looked upon in Geor-
gia. had talk to-day with Mr.. Oicott.
We have made no plans yet. but we shall 60
on with our work." When asked whether an
effort would be made to oppose the appoint
ment Of permanent receiver. Mr.. lnman
said there were still ten days IN which 70 con-
slider tho matter. and be could not tell what
would be done.
Patrick Calhoun said to-day that contrary
20 public reports he knew absolutely nothing
about the receiyership uutil the appointment
was made Neither did he know tnat any
such action was contemplated.
GENERAL THOMAS TALKS.
General Samuel Thomas in answering the
charge that he has been backing the recent
application for q receiver tor Georgia
Central, says: rs il likely that we
should employ Pat Caihouns father
in-law 20 make the application or that
we should 60 to Charleston, where he
fifty shares TO allow the use of her name
The application amounts 20 nothing. Ths
court has appointed General Alexander re-
ceiyer. but has taken great care tc instruct
him not 10 do anything IA receiver which
would involve the court in differences pending
to-day at the end OF which there will be D
hearing on the case.
He has received no property and there is
none for him t. receive It is all piece OK
moohshine and will be quickly disposed OF.
There is no intention 20 put Richmond Ter
minal in a receiyership. The committee IS
going ahead with their reorganization plan
The reports and the present court proceed
ings have upset some pms here ana there,
but We are picking them up again ana soon
expect TO have the ball rolling as before. We
can't say yet Just when the plan Will DO out.
PAT CALHOUN'S DENIAL.
Pat Calhoun. in an interview makes tho
following statement in answer TO the asser-
tion of General Sam Thomas that he and
John G. Calhoun were behind the Clarke
suit: Any statement or insinuation that my
brother or myself were directly or indirectly
instrumental in placing the Central railroad
in the hands of receiver IL unqualfiedly
false. The first intimation that had that
an application had been made for a receiver
was at o'clock Friday from General Alex
anders dispatch to Mr.. lnman announcing
bis appointment. The news came TO me like
q clap OF thunder in q clear sky.
Il have believed. that the Oicott plan would
be unsuccessful. First, because | didn't
think that even Mr.. Olcott's great name and
abilities could inspire public confidence in
the Bryce-Thomas management after what
they had done last fall and winter. Second.
because didn't believe the other gentlemen
were sincere In their desire TO reorganlze
the property on a basis of consolidation. aud
! have tried 20 prevent any explosion OF the
antagonistc sentiments their actions have
engeDdered.
Mr. CALHOUS's FUTURE cOrRSg.
The deep interest feel the properties in
the Terminal as we'll as nv desire not 20 give
the gentlemen dominant In It's analrs an eN-
cuse for not carrying through plan OF reor-
ganization generally prompted this course
They can't escape tho consequences OF their
actions by attempting to throw the blame on
others" -,
Mr.. Calhoun was then asked: What will
your course be- now ~ II shall endeayor to
the best of my ability TO prevent the proper
ties in the Richmond Terminal Company
from being wrecked. The property OF the
security holders and Of large section of tho
country dependent for transportation upon
these roads is wrapped up in their honest and
conservative management. Whatever tends
70 this will meet with my cordial support and
cooperation"
Mr. Calhoun. what about General Thomas
insihuation that your fatne.-in-law is behind
the suit Z!
"Of course this insinuation is false. 1t is
really too contemplate for my notice."