The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-21
HOUSTON IN THE DARK.

Yesterday passed without any light haV-
ing been thrown on the Lone Star steam
ship line rates applying from New York
to New Orleans via Galveston and the
Gould lines. which leaves Houston prac-
tIcallv in the dark with reference to the
situation. other than the information re-
ceyed from Galveston. the Lone star
Texas Headquarters. on the day OF the
rates publication. Houston officials OF the
Southern Pacific, which operates in con-
junction with the Morgan line out Of New
Orleans. continues to manifest some IN
credulsty over the rates, and are not Will
ing to accept statements heretofore made
az being authentic. for the reason trat
such a combination can work with small
success. The traffic managers office has
received no information from heaquarters
In New York. nor will they, further than
notice that certain rates are being applied
to New Orleans. The tariff affects neither
Houston nor Galveston. hence 1t Is be-
yond tho Jurisdiction Of officials located
here.
For some reason obvious to themselves
the Gould lines are saying nothing about
the combination. Up to late last night
they had failed to answer kilograms sent
Wednesday night inquiring II the rates
|. published by the Lone Star were being
participated in by them. The fact that the
new tariff is not Houston's funeral, may
furnish an incentive for continued silence.
AGREEMENT ABRoGATIoN PROBABLE
New Orleans Times Democrat
In the event OF rate war between the
Lone Star and the Southern Pacific COM
pany bv q combination between the Gould
system and the Galveston Steamship
line. there may follow n new condition OF
affairs as to the relations of the Texas
and Pacific and the Southern Pacihc cor
porations. 1t is we'll known that the
Texas and Pacific has made Use Of the
Southern Pacific for the transportation OF
New York frelghts TO this point intended
for reshipment to interior points. This
agreement has operated to the advantage
cs the Texas and Pacific system, the
agreement being of character TO place
both lines on a friendly footing.
In the event OF the Texas and Pacific
combining with the Lone Star line, It may
be that the agreement between the Gonlds
and tho Southern Pacific Will be broken
of This action may cause the Lone Star
line TO run a shin or two TO this city and
by operating with the Texas and fccific
be in position to make things lively. In
connection with the rumors as 10 the es-
Establishment Of New York line of stea'n-
ers to this city by tho Texas and Pacific
there may be something In this latter
Droposition.
l.. Hohcnthai. commercial agent NJ the
Lone Star line at Houston. vas here TO
view the local situation In Older 10 see
exactly what chances his line VIII Lave
here In a rate war TO this point Wild the
Southern Pacific company.
The prospect is decidedly inspiring. The
southern Pacific company With It's lnagnf.
icent shin service between this city and
New York is undoubtedly potent factor,
and one that even combination between
the Texas and Pacific and the Lone star
peopIe will be unable TO defeat, even II
low rates should obtain for time.
In connection with the rnte war. the
COMMITTEES. which has been In conferences
With the Southern Pacific people here 10