The morning call., 1894-10-19
TAKES NO RISKS.
G. P. Huntington Watches
Things Closely.
HIS EXPERT Is AT WORK.
William Maule From New York
Examining Books.
LAST PHASE OF THE UPHEAVAL
Changes in the Union Pacific Office.
Effect of Raising Rates on
Canned Goods.
LAST PHASE OF THE UPHEAyAL

The arrival of William Maule from New
ork has given rise to further uneasy
speculations in the Southern Pacific Of
fees at Fourth and Townsend streets.
Mr.. Maule is c. P. Huntington's expert.
de lives in New York, where his work
lies almost exclusively. 1t is said that no
other man, not even Huntington's private
secretary, is so intimate with the mag
Mates affairs, nor so thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with railroad matters that have any
interest for him.
The special agent came TO San Francisco
four or five days ago. Without losing
time he introduced himself at Fourth and
Townsend streets and Immediately began
the extensive undertaking of exporting
the Southern and Central Pacific books.
Every day since his arrival sees him at a
desk in the Office of Controller Lansing,
absorbed in all manner Of figures, balance
sheets and reports.
Just what the real object of his visit is
has not been given out by those in posi-
tion TO know. 1t is believed, however, by
some prominent men in the railroad Offices
that Expert Maule is making a general
supervision of the reports submitted by
correct discernment in the matter of Geo.
nomical reform can be thus enabled to re-
port to Mr.. Huntington whatever merit
there may be in impending changes.
without having any special knowledge
on the subject" remarked an official, ''it
would seem to me that G. P. Huntington
does not intend to take any chances what
ever. But. rather. he Is desirous of having
orxyth hi lnd
doubt with regard to railroad matters. Or
else why should an expert come all the
way from New York? What is the neces-
sity of an outsider. If you please. coming
into this building, where there are auditors
competent to look after all the books and
business? Mr.. Maule's visit. to man up
a tree, representing an embassy from Mr..
Huntington, as it does, would serve to in
dicate that the policy of change recently
| Inaugurated is inspired from the East.
This is in line with our opinions on the
matter for some time past"
&. f. Herr has been appointed travelling
passenger agent of the Union Pacific Rail.
| way, with headquarters in this city. He
| takes the place of c. E. Brown. who was
| transferred to Portland. Or. Mr.. Herr
was travelling passenger agent of the same
| system in Los Angeles, and will retain
control Of the Southern California district
The change will take place November 1.
A. D. Sheppard. who was made local
freight agent of the Southern Pacific in
this city, will be succeeded On November l
by G. W. Luce of the Union Pacific as as
sistant general freight agent at Fourth and
Townsend streets.
E. l.. Lomax, general passenger and
ticket agent of the Union Pacific. is ex-
pected to arrive in this city in day or
two. He is coming from Portland. Or, on
business connected with his company and
will return TO Omaha.
Major Z. Mcneil. receiver of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company. ar
rived here yesterday from the Northwest
He perfected arrangements for the inter
change of traffic with the Great Northern
at st. Paul and will interest himself in
this city with similar purpose, namely,
the change of business with local roads.
Owing to the opposition of the Union
Pacific the raise of rates on canned goods
shipped to Eastern points made by the
Southern Pacific, to go into effect October
%, has been postponed until November 1.
Over 5000 cases of canned goods were
SNlppeu Oh tile IluSIcsO VI lud l al dilld
Railway Company Wednesday for New
York and other Eastern points via the
isthnus. The Panama Steamship Com
pauy does not intend TO raise its rata OF 80
cents on canned goods. so it is expected
that but little freight of this class will go
by overland routes at rs cents, except in
cases Of urgent need.
The canvassing committee of the Traffic
Association is still working among mer-
chants and capitalists getting subscrip-
iions TO the sock of the San Joaquin
Valley Railroad. Manager Lseds stated
| though their work was slow it is sure and
quite encouraging.