New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-04
WAR ON THE SUGAR TRUST.
PAPERS WILL PROBABLY BE SERVED
ON THE COMPANY TO-DAY.
PROSPECT OF AGGRESSIVE ACTION IN THE PRO-
CEEDrNGs BROUGHT BEFORE THE AT
TORNEY- GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
OF THE PETITION.

OF TIE PEIlIlCN
Syracuse. N. Y. Dec. 3.-It is probable the
papers in the proceedings to be brought be-
fore the Attorney General against the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining Company will be served
tomorrow in New-York. An attorney Is In
New-York f.: that purpose at present
1t is alleged that the several firms and
corporations in the company are unlawfully
conspring together to control and monopoze
the business of manufacturing and selling sugar
products IN the United States The allegation
is made that in 1890 the company was de-
clared unlawful by the Court Of Appeals, and
thereupon organized In the State of New-Jer-
sey. and under certificate granted by the
Secretary Of State Of New-York 1t is doing
business in this State. The further allegation
is made that the company binds jobbers In
sugars to sell the products Of sugar at prices
to be determined by the company. thereby ere
ating a trust and monopoly. The paper con-
tinues
And your petitioner further alleges that the said
American Sugar Refining Company ana US I9 as11
are at the present by reason OF. and as the erect
Of SAID combination in practical conrPI m roe .! ned
States the sales Of said products by the 90 Sala e cent
pa peny X ana m Its SO J n2edc Ges al With the United
States and the State OF New York; that by reason
OF said combination ana the absorption of said trade
thereby accomplished. and the monopoly thereby
created rs hereinbefore set FORTH must result IN he
practical destruction OF many dealers IN conse-
quence there Df and of the operation or the aloLe
said consignment agreement that the slm ne
American Sugar Refining Company has sought, ana
Is still seeking IN. by and through this oTBdh!Ia-
tlOn herenDeore forth, and has in fact estap
l!shed by means thereof practical monopoy, OI
the business Of manufacturing ana selling Wiehln
the State OF New-YOTk and eseWhere tArouSHUut
the United States the said products ana that the
practical effect of the said combination mas peeH
in the State Of New-York and elsewhere IN the
United States to create and carry out resrlCtiVis
upon the trade in the said products, ana 70 give 70
the said combination the effect OF monopoly III tue
manufacture and sale Of said products that me
said company has from time 10 time s.nce lts OF
articles called lists Of sale fixing and establsh-
ing the price Of said products below which, by me
terms OF sail agreement the said dealers herclI-
before recited parties purchasing the produc's are
prohibited from selling the same except
under the penalties provided in said agree
ment to wit: The refusal Of the snld snld
company 10 allow the usual commss.on dls-
count or allowance such sales, and under me
penalty in the discretion Of said company 81 me en-
tire dscontinuance Of all sales or so-caHed con
slgnments 10 them by the said company an1 IL
constituent organizations and that by means OF tne
confederation, commission and conspiracy ara me
monopoly thereby created. established ana enforced
In pursuance Of the several acts and proceenlhss
hereinbefore forth the said the American SusdI
Refining Company has required. and now h9!ls
and exercises real and substantial monopoly Win,
in the State of New-YOrk Of the productlon ana
control of sales and selling prices OF the SAID ar1c'es
OF trade and commerce.