The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-16

you quote Mr.. a. Is. Suckney as follows:
with these facts fresh In mind, who
is willing to say that the power to discrm-
mate ia freight rates ought to be lodged
IN the control OF one or IA few men?
Under such circumstances what business
is safer The average business man feels
strong enough to cope with his compsti-
tors on equal terms. but here is a power
he can not compete with and he can not
avoid. This power like government,
he's authority TO make tariffs and enforce
their collection. 1t claims right which
no civilized government ella inns. and no
sovereign has dared to exercise for cen
turtles. 1t is safe to say that If the cor
gress OF the United states should enact
a law which established on one com
modify one impost duty for the city OF
New York and different duty for other
cities, or one duty for one firm and another
slight the difference. the people would
submit"
Again on page 20 you say: As quot
ed by Mr.. Stlckney, the opinion OF a very
learned judge. the late Chief Justice
Ryan OF Wisconsin. is as follows:
In our, day the common law has en-
countered in England as in this country,
practically 700 strong for its ordinary
private remedies The growth of great
corporations, centers OF vast wealth and
power, new and potent elements OF social
Influence, ovcrrunning the country with
their tracks and their traffic throughout
all England, has been marvellous during
the last half century. II Is very certain
that tho country has gained largely by
them In commerce and development. But
NIfH Asstesutl0hs OF capital anu pu"ci,
outside OF public control. are dangerous
10 public and private rights ana arc prac-
tically above many public restraints OF
the common law and all ordinary reme-
wrongs. Their Influence Is so large. their
capacity or resistance 80 Formidable.
thar few private persons could ltigate
WITH them stlll fewer private persons
would ltiRate with them for the little
rights or the Mule wrongs which go
go far TO make up the measure OF aver
axe prosperity OF HE
Also on tho same page;
was IN these circumstances that tho
English courts Of equity applied their re-
s'ralnins jurisdiction at public or pri-
vate suit. and laid on these great coin
pumes the strong hand Of equitable con-
bless the courage and integrity 10 her
great Judges. who used 50 ably and sc
freely and so beneficially the equity writ
ard hcid great corporations to st.lct re-
gard FOR public aud private rights.
Again on page ~ you say;
THE transfer Of the rtte-making power
Interested and impartial tribunal de-
at"oyfd their power 70 discrimnato be-
tween shippers In rates. but aiscrimir3-
tinn Ia rates Is only one method Of dis
elimination. Failure or refusal TO fur
rish cars impnrtially ta all shippers alike,
ho building Of sidetracke Mt ono COM
n-a like facilities 20 another, the delay
No transit Of the goods OF one shipper
HWic those ol another are dispatched
Wffn all possible haste, ana all methods
Nv which business interests can be- de-
siroyel and the fortunes Of favored per-
SONS ard places established.
Again. II those Who control the opera
lion Of railroads are permitted to become
lutcr sted IN the commercial and manu-
featuring enterprises IN the State, and
tHus competitors in business of private
citizens who have cuithcr control nor
voice In the management Of these great
agencies Of TRANSFORMATION upou which
luereui the euccr-s or failure Of their
business IN a large measure, II Is only
I0ueshon of tim" when no important hus'-
neSs enterprises WIN be undertaken with
IcUt their consent or approval
! Again Won say.
/ tf it IS apanst public policy or i'm
roner and wrong, for members Of the
| abroad commission to engage in other
| en,erprises for the same reason railroad
officials should be prohibited from be-
coming the competitors In business or
these who must of necessity patronze
| th,ir roads.
Ard again on page a.
TIE motive tor controlling commerce. In
thet own interest is ever present, etc.
II for the word "tailrcad, compress"
lbe Substituted IN the above quotat ons,
EeNeery c9arge made by yqn anI oy the
lauthotues YOU quote applies with equal
lforce and has equal bearing on 'hc pres
Itnl SttidtiOn In Texas. In opp0ition to
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u substitution, loss and general an,VapSi
. TO which they were being subicGd nv
u tho action ,f tho railroads in de,erinl
cotton consigned TO them to ccr-in in
|, terror congresses In ac, ordancc wi Nniit.