The morning call., 1893-10-26


natural resources, by reason OF the unnatural
methods practiced and barriers built up can
not be known until such barriers ale removed
and such facilities provided as will serve TO en-
phasiZe and call into requisltIOn Its resources.
The question OF transportation to the State
OF California ana this city has been one Of far
greater Importance in their commercial cal
cuations than TO any other portion of our
whole country. BY closing every other avenue
OF transportation and Keeping them sealed up
for period OF more fhan fifteen wears our old
TRANSFORMATION companies have literally as we'll
as in theory been able TO place us at the ex-
treme limit OF an overland haul; In fact, pac-
ing us the most remote from the markets with
which we deal OF any portion of the United
Stats, and ii Is TO perpetuate this condition
and continue to neutraze the advantages of
our situation on the sea that the old companies
have directed their efforts for years. For the
same purpose the war Is now being waged
against the sea lines and the Traffic Assocla.
tiOn.
There is no experiment in the propositio ion OF
providing our own means of transportation
when the means at hand are for any reaso on un-
satisfactory. Examples are numerous where
such things have been undertaken and carried
10 successful results, even at very large ex-
pense. The city OF Cincinnati. Ohio, issued
bonds TO the amount of $l5. 335, 900 Securing
q special act Of the State Legislature autbOriZ-
Ing ~ 10 construct the Cincinnati Southern
road from that city to Chattanooga, a distance
OF 33S miles, to secure the trade OF he Southern
States beyond the Cumberland Mountains and
west OF the Savannah River. The twin cities.
ST. Paul and Minneapolis, found themselves
suffering from Determinations by the Chicago
roads TO be nc longer borne. and from which they
were unable To obtain relief at the hands OF
those roads, formed an association or syndi-
cate. and gave TO The Minneapolis, ST. Paul and
Sault Ste. Marie Railroad, known as the 500
line. credit of $1,000 900 with which 10
secure the construciion OF that road 10 con-
necton with the Canadian Pacific Rail- DAD,
and furnish them line free from the domina-
ton of Chicago. The road was built, ana TO-
day they are atleast on an equality with any
other market In the territory tributary to them.
The obj CT sought has been attained
st. Louis capital was behind the extension Of
the ST. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Rail-
road TO the border of Texas, the object being
10 secure to St Louis the trade of Trxas while
the road to-day Is a portion OF the Gould sys
TEN. The object sought was attained. ST. Louis
does more OF the Texas trade than any other
point IN he United 5 aes, and the Iron Noun
tain is probably the best portion OF the Gould
system. ST. Louis has now four direct roads
into Texas.
New Orleans also advanced capital 70 secure
the building of road into 1exas TO counteract
this encroachment OF st. Louis, and it is also
one of the most valuable allies to The trade OF
that city. The line IS now nortion OF the
Texas and Pacific Railroad. One of the most
notable cases in the world, because Of lis mag
nitude, is the construction OF the Manchester
ship canal in Great Britain, al an expense OF
S45. .000, 900 when completed. This enormous
work was undertaken primarily 10 rid them
selves OF the incubus of the mlddleman and
other extortIons of Liverpool In the matter Of
laying down raw MATERIAL and other uatters
connected WlID Ine operation "a tUb jIlIHtUSt
manufacturing interests OF The ely or Man
chester. That city is about the same size as ST.
Louis. Mo.
We have shown some OF the work done by
the association and the results, which We be-
lleve should be a justification OF the line OF
policy pursued. Our work has produced an ef-
feet; has brought results In the less than TWO
years of our existence such no kindred or
ganiZaIion in The United States can show We
have shown some OF the history OF the events
which led up 10 the conditions as they were
unaf, tka lon " a 9
10 large extent, still prevail, because we have
been unable TO reach the local rate situation in
the State. and in which really the largest bur
den lies.
The object sought Is TO show the great need
of this city and the State TO be the est blish
ment of competition OF both through and local
on this coast, whose interests naturally point Ia
the same direction as our own; aud, further.
that but little can be expected Of benefit from
the old companies until this has been secured.
We have also tried TO demonstrate that these
things must be provided by ourselves If we are
To have them. In fact, we believe that along
these lines lies the true road TO success for ihe
Traffic Association, aud to ms end we would
urge upon the people OF this city aud State the
necessity OF providing means oil local c0mpetl-
lon. In fact, there is but one more step 10 be
taken to give 10 the Slate and this city com
plete mas cry over the movement of their CON-
mefce. and that step the addition of local
competition 10 the through competition which
we now have
There would then be no incentive for,the city
of San Francisco to listen 10 any temporlZlng
propositions from the old companies tor dis
ordinations In its favor at the expense OF other
points, in older TO secure The favor OF such
trade AS they may bargain for. But with the
determinations against ii removed IL viii prove
tile salvation OF The whole coast. and will as
sumo The position nature in ended 1t should
occupy-the pride OF all California and the com
mefclal city of the Pacitc.
The report was interrupted by applause
and finished in burst of enthusiastic
d-clapping. Robert Watt moved it be
adopted, and without mumept's delay
the report was accepted with not dissent
ing Voice.
The nominating committee recommended d
the following-named members for the ex-
ecutve committee. Secretary Javnes was
instructed to cast the ballot, and President
Baldwin declared them elected John T.
Merrill, F. w. Van Sicklen, b. f. Durham,
Ansley G. Davis, Robert Watt. Isaac Up
ham. Jay Drming. Alvnza Hayward.
a. j. Marcus. Barry Baldwin. Leon Sloss,
Charles NJ. Yates, George T. Marye, w. T.
Redington, Thomas Magee. G. T. Settle Of
San Jose, w. II. Wood of Sacramento,
John I. Doyle, S. M. Griffith of Fresno.
After deciding to distribute copies of the
annual report among members of the Traf-
fc Association. the meeting adjourned.