Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-30
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 1898

result in corresponding changes from COM
petitive points east and leave a no different
relative adjustment than exists to-day. In
other words, If St. Louis and Chicago rates
to Kansas City are reduced,
Ill of Classification.
"The proposition TO remove the differ
ences III classification east and west of the
Mississippi river is in my opinion meritori-
Gus: although | assume that it would not
IN Itself serve to reverse the conditions
complained OF by Kansas City business
men II appears TO me that few. II any.
business men could consistently offer OBJ
lection 10 u uniform classification with
such exceptions as exist to-day. and as are
necessary in prescribed territories. The
only effort now being made to secure such
q classification is by amendment TO the
interstate act, to which ] am strenuously
opposed, being of the opinion that it Is
lnadvlsable TO place both rates and CLASH
1cation under the Jurisdiction of the inter-
state commerce commission. Frequent
changes in classification are necessary. ana
can be secured quicker and with less diff
cuity II the question be left to the rail-
roads. The proposition confronting us is
now can We best procure for Kansas City
a system of rates on inbound traffic iustI-
ded by the progress of our city. AS previ-
ously stated, Kansas City was scarcely on
the map at the time the present principle
OF rateHakins was adopted. IL was then
considered. / presume, that general distri-
button throughout the West would be made
from points no farther west thar ST. Louis
ana chicago. Kansas City has since been
heard of and the worst from an Eastern
STANDPOINT IS yet to come. This city has
attained Importance as a jObbing and man.
uiacturing center sufficient TO justify "A de-
mand for greater recognition at the hands
of our railroads than we now receive. Why
should not. and why cannot, such recogni-
tlon be accorded TO Kansas City without
er cities? The statement is not
infreauently made that our mer-
chants do not pay these excessive
mat such is the case. may / not inquire
whether a rate which can be cut. and. as
stated, is being cut continually. is not TOO
hisn! II special rates and rebates are OBJ
J~ectionable, would il not be preferable TO
adopt a basis which would not permit of
such practices. SO that each merchant feels
reasonably certain as to the basis upon
"nIch mis- competitor is doing business:
The development of Kansas City and
other Missouri river jobbing points should
new condition, at least different from that
~hlch existed years ago. The argument
Is made by certain parties that when the
present system of rates is disturbed or the
paslns point removed TO the Missouri river
We would be injured more than benefited.
as 1t would be more difficult TO maintain
the baslng line or a different system of
rates here than at the Mississippi river.
contend that to obtain for Kanaas City
me recognition it needs as 4 manufactur-
Ing and distributing center will not re-
qulre removal Of the baSing line. also that
a basing line is necessary at the Missis-
sippi river. as well as Missouri river. 1
nave previously called attention TO the ad-
visibility OF preserving the relative ad-
lustment of rates to territory west of the
Missouri river as between Kansas City. St.
Louis and Chicago. To do this and at the
same time obtain the Improvement we are
seeking for Kansas City. We should |
think. endeavor to secure for Kansas City
a proportional basis of rates applicable
from Mississippi river points and Chicago
TO the Missouri river on business original
ing III the East.
SO far as grain is concerned. there
sas City Should not be the basing
point to the Atlantic seaboard, the same
as to Gulf ports. In my opinion such an
arrangement would above all others serve
to relieve the present strained relations be-
tween different interests. and | believe re-
suit in the ultimate remova of the unjust
arbitraries imposed against this market.
Kansas City is the natural grain market
of the West and is best situated to properly
and profitably handle all classes of grain
as received from the producers throughout
TINS territory: 1t is unjust and unfair to
exact tribute from the grainmen of kanSa
City for the privilege of doing business
any more than ST. Louis or Chicago. and
the time is coming when Kansas City will
be recognized as the primary grain market
OF the West by the railroads. as it is to-day
by consumers.
kansas CITY is extremely fortunate in
having the class of railroad officials to
deal with as control the lines centering
here: There are few, if any. of the higher
oflcials not imbued with that friendly
spirit which insures consideration and a
desire to deal fairly with our people. Too
much praise cannot be given the repre-
sentatives located in Kansas City.
1T is a fact well known that the local
representatives of lines centering here are
true Kansas Cityans, and while always
ieyal to the companies they represent, were
1t not for their interest In the welfare of
the. city we would not ipfreGdently eX-
p%erience greater difficulty in securing the
removal of adverse conditions or addition
al PRIVILEGES or rnnrpGGinnG DaraSSDr,- In,
the proper and successful conduct or Kan
sas City business
Routine Business.
During the evening a communication was
read from the secretary of the national
board of trade announcing the twenty
ninth annual meeting at the Shoreham ho-
tell. in Washington. d. c.. on December
10. and requesting the names and Gre
dentials of delegates. Upon motion. Pres
ident Evans appointed two delegates to
the Observation-Disclosures Tr!ckett and
Congressman Cowherd.
Two letters were read concerning the pro-
posed Pan-American bank. the statement
being made that the matter is now being
worked up for the establishment of such
try. and others in the South American
countries. 1t seemed the sentiment that
such a bank would facilitate trade with
the countries. and that. as
one of the most important points from
which this sort of trade will grow. Kansas
City ought by all means have one of these
branches. A resolution TO that effect was
passed unanimously.
Farm PrOduct Show.
Walter c. Root. from the agricultural
committee. reported on the matter of the
holding of a farm products show in the
Convention hall next fall. He said SUBJ
committees have been appointed on finance,
space and premiums. The first two have
been at work and have made a report to
the general committee. The subcommittee
on premiums will make its report this
week. after which the agricultural COM
mittee will make its detailed report to the
Commercial Club. He said the holding of
Il farm products show in September next
On the week preceding the Priests of Pallas
demonstration has been positively decided
upon. Next Tuesday night was assigned
as the farm products show evening. when
this committee will make its detailed re-
pert
CLEANING OUT THE H0B0ES.
Fifteen Were Sent to the WOrkhOuse
IN Monday and Eleven Yesfer-