The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
COMMISSIONS PLAN.
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| in their compress regulations, and IL the
railroads are now at liberty 10 move HAT
cotton where it can be properly and
promptly compressed, we WA again get
our proper share of this business The
railroads can be relied upon to 10 every
thing in their power to secure the rapid
movement of cotton. II they think it neues-
sary to stop it at an interior point th,y
VIII do so, but If they believe the cotton
can be better handled and business facil-
tated by rushing it through TO Houston or
some other point, can not see why they
should be prevented from doing So"
Captain VIM Christian, manager of the
T. w. HOUSE cotton department: I'VE have
seen so many instances OF rank discrimina-
tion against Houston 10 tie commissions
compress regulation that We naturally feel
elated over the injunction granted by Judge
Mccormick. We have had cotton held UP
IN tbs interior for days ana weeks this
season, owing 10 this interference with
the shipment Thereof. The @ regulations
have been Il source of much worry 10 all
cotton men, and have caused this city to
lose great deal oil business. The railroads
VIII now be able 10 move the cotton 10
whatever point they lieem best, and cot
ton buyers can feel confidaa,t of prompt de-
liveries For this alone we ali feel CRATE
ful."
Mr.. C. lombard of VIM. d. Cleveland &
Co.: II think the decision will have
very beneficial effect The commission
needed some check, as ii was all the time
going farther and farther m its arbitrary
regulations, not only Of railroads, buO OF
congresses and other enterprises. This
kind OF thing has gone on until people
really became afraid OF embarking in Ger
tain Tires OF business, lest it should be
dominated by the commission The general
policy Of that bo3y acted as a paralyzing
factor on business, and hence l am glad
of the decision"
Captain George A. Quinlan, vice presi-
dent and general manager of the Houston
and Texas Central railroad, was averse to
giving any expression for publication on
the subject, but the reporter gathered
from those who are close to HIM that he
felt and believed the decision to be a
righteous one. He thought that for the past
three yeavs the earning power of the rail
roads had been seriously impaired by the
rulirGs Of the commission, making II i'm
poss BILE for them to effect and carry on;
the improvements ana repairs necessary
for the proper maintenance of their lines, |
Colonel l.. A. Daffan, division super;n-
tendent of the Houston and Texas Central
at Ennis, thought all railroad men were
of one and the same opinion--namely, thai |
the decision was a good one.
president Ch!ldress of Inc Houston Busi-
ness League: III it were not for the rui |
ings of the commission think there would
be 1900 more men than there are now emf
ployed In the cotton congresses of Houston ,
and i'm handling the business here. y
great deal more cotton would have been |
in this city. there would have |
been more employees needed TO dispose OF II, |
from the standpoint OF my |
own in.erests--l am sure there would nave |
been a great deal more of insurance taken !
out. 1 think, therefore, that tAe decision
is a good one and will be beneficial al
round"
Mr.. William B. Chew OF the firm OF Car
son. sewall G. Co., felt that it was yet TOO
early to judge of the effect the decision
would nave ON the commercial Interests OIL
Houston and the State generally. He wa
Engaged in the banking, cotton and grocery
business, but he did not know 10 what ex-
emf. II at ALL II would affect any of THESE
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government of the railroads Is concerael
he would mot pretend to say whether or
lot they were compensatory enough under
M circumstances Honest men held
Iifferent views on this point and each siae
vas equally sincere In its conyiosiols,
ould not be overlooked however. uaat AT
orney General Crane made very strong
ase from his standpoint and went iar 80
ward showing thatif the system OF grant
ng rebates TO large shippers was d'seol-
inued the railroads might do business on
he rates ,fixes by the commission. re
hought the business public ma MOI sn.pi
nisgiyings on this score as rhey had on
thar PORTS. and he believed the man say
sfaotion that will be derived from the ue.
ision will be causcd-not so muca that y
indicates or gives the advantage 20 tne
rather, thac II cnecKs tne
,ersisteni tendency of the commission 70
eep lowering and reducing tne ratcs ..
early all commodities. Personally ne sp,
royed the decision but at present ne wohio
ot venture an opinion as 10 us enes
be general interests esther OF Houston "
he State.
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