The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-01-05
The arguments in reference to the an

The arguments in reference to the ap-
! pointment of receiver were completed
last night. The attorneys arguing for a
! change of receiver were II II Hewitt Wal
lis Nash Judge Bronaugh, Judge Strahan
| and Judge Bryson those against were
Judge McFadden, ] X Weatherford and Mr.
Hadley himself. Attorney General Cham
berlain made no suggestion on the subject,
but insisted that all claims be on like
footing.
At nine O'Clock this morning court was
convened, but the first case was one con-
cerning the title to some land. The audi
dience waited impatiently during the hour
and half thus consumed. The judge
then took up the question Of resale of
the Oregon Pacific. On advice from Judge
Bryson,' attorney for the Farmers Loan
and Trust Company, the time for fixing
the date of sale was set for February lst
The judge indicated that he thought the
latter part of May would he good time
for the sale.
The question Of new receiver was taken
up. The Judge remarked that he had APP
pointed Mr Hadley, in the first place, on
his own belief in his fitness for the posi-
ton. He admitted that Mr. Hadley had
committed many errors. but attributed
them to his legal and other advisers. Ad-
mitte2 that the road had run behind every
month since he took charge of it. Said
that lie did not belisya any one could oper-
ate It without loss. That he thought Mr
Hadley could and would operate it as eco-
nomicaily as any one. That in the matter
OF attorneys fees and expenses there had
been extravaganza. That it should not oc-
cur again. That he was of the opinion
that II would he better to close the road
down, but that the strong sentiment against
such course prevented this action. In
conclusion he said that he did not know
what was the best course 10 pursue and hal
consulted others, and that they were as
much al sea rs himself. His decision was
that lie would hold the question of Mr.
Hadley removal under consideration until
February lst, and give him time TO make
tuI and complete reports Of the financial
condition Of the recsivership.
We are not advised what the men in-
tend to DO, bat understand they feel tha;
the Judge has ignored their wishes 50
completely that there is nothing further to
be looked for from him
II the men were willing 10 take the
chance Of operating the road under Mr.
Miller and no; under Mr. Fadley. and were
willing to take the receipts whatever they
might be. We can see no good reasonfo for not
complying with their request
Il must be that there is some reason b.
hind this action Of the judges which is
not apparent 10 the ordinary observer
Inege Is a strong feeling that Ar Haeiley
has been tried and found wanting, not
( perhaps so much in his own personal con-
duct as in permitting Mulcahy to run
things IN an exirayagant manner. The
oest will have 10 be made Of it. Mr Had
ley Will have an opportunity 10 show what
sIaf he Is made OF. He should DO this by
/ not using discrimination, and surrounding
himself by competent men with the interest
| Of the employees at heart Will be do its
During the present administration the
ro.sdbed has been placed III coed condition.
with a large stock Of ties etc on hand. and
/ the rolling stock greatly improved. 1t Is
said one engine was repaired at a eost Of
I 5000 xlaeu il WAS NOT needed 81 all. Il Is
charged that il was the plan OF the bond
holders TO get Is much material and I'M
| pTcyemeni a. possible without paving for
| II, TO be wiped out by tho sale Of the road
| AZ this time. As q sample the company
got IN on the Santiam laundering 20 alone
:2r IS eco and Others up the roasl for smaller
suIns and there Is now large quantities OF
| the material unused How have the men
who have furnished these things 10 1--we
now that they are unable to get their money
and other wagk Is sc1rce.
Mr Hadley can make = record rs re-
ceiger If he will knucGle down 10 business
IL the right way.