The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-09

Ticket Sales Was ReafEirmed-
Flour and Wheat Rates From
North and Southwest Were Con-
sidered-NOthIng Was Snid About
the PrOrating System.
NEW YORK, March S.-The Western
railroad presidents and executive officers,
with the representatives of the interstate
commerce commission, continued their
sessions today. Nothing was given out
concerning the Canadian Pacific, and no
announcement OF any settlement of pend
ing difficulties was issued. President JEFF
ferry, of the Denver & Rio Grande rail
way, presided as chairman of the confer
ence. The attendance was somewhat
smaller than yesterday, number Of traf-
fc officials having left the city.
Among the matters to be considered
was the reported cut in rates on -four and
wheat from the Northwest and the S nth
west. The chairman of the committee
having this matter in hand is Aldace f.
Walker, Of the Atchison road. After the
meeting terminated Chairman Jeffery said
that the conference had been entirely
harmonious and satisfactory, every road
of consequence between the lakes and the
Pacific coast and the Gulf of Mexico and
Canada having been represented by one
or more of its officials
THE action taken at the January meet
ing abollshing commissions on ticket
sales was reaffirmed and strengthened
said Chairman Jeffery. ''The deter
mination to conduct interstate traffic in
conformity with the interstate commerce
law was reaffirmed. Chairman Knapp,
who was present. and ]. D. Youmans de-
nVered addresses"
After the close of the session a state
ment was prepared ard issued for pub
lication 1t shows that the principal bust
ness of the morning was the considera-
tion of the report of thirteen officers, ap-
pointed at Yesterdays meeting, to con-
slider the various matters which had de-
velopoed differences of opinion. The ac-
tiOn OF the presidents in aboliShing COM
missions was supported, and additional re-
strictiOns made necessary by the months
experience with the agreement were add
ed. The following formal record of the
conclusions of the report was issued:
"First-The discontinuance of commits
sionS stipendS and other considerations
for the saloon tickets was supported. The
committee in charge of this matter was
continued, with enlarged powers and du-
ties.
terstate commerce commission of strict
observance of all lawful methods in the
conduct of interstate traffic.
'ThiTd-The adoption of resolutions di-
recting executive officers of railways in
certain localities TO confer and adjust eX-
listing differences, which, in the main, are
of minor Importance.
President Jeffrey, of the Denver & Rio
Grande said further:
Il am much gratifed at the spirit
which was displayed throughout the
whole conference. | think a good deal
has been done to strengthen the traffic
situation, as affecting both freight and
passenger rates in the West and among
the Southwestern and Northwestern
lines.
while some points brought up elected
variety OF opinion, they were only such
differences as would be expected natur-
ally where such a large number of active
men were assembled. In the end, mu-
tual understanding was reached on all
points. The fact that the conference took
an adjournment for three months ought
to be considered evidence that amcaDle
relations continue and that there is moth
ing In the situation which promises a Sc
rous disturbance OF the harmonious un-
derStanding which has existed for con-
siderable time. While there may not seem
to be much to point to in the way of
definite action, the meeting was helpful.
The action on the commission question,
taken at the January meeting, was reaf-
nrmed and strengthened and it is now
In very satisfactory shape
The conference adjourned to reconvene
the first Wednesday in June.
Among those attending the conference
of the executives are: Chairman knapp
and Commissioner Youmans, Of the inter
state commerce commissions; Marvin
Hughitt, president, and Vice Presidents
Nj. l.. Sykes and II. r. McCullagh of the
Chicago & Northwo stern; p. esident Fish,
Of the Illinois Central; Vice President D.
Miller, of the Great Northern; Chairman
Roswell Miller and Vice Presid mt O.
c. Bird, of the Chicago, Milwaukee 6S
St, Paul; President H G. Burt and Chair
man Hartman, Of the Union Pacific,
whose line controls the Oregon Naviga-
tion and Oregon Short Line, were repre-
sented by President A L. Mohler and
Judge Cornish, vice president, respective
ly; Col. Walker, chairman of the Atchi-
son; Vice President ]. c. Stubbs, of the
Southern Pacific; President S. NJ. Felz,
Of the Chicago & Alton; Vice President
G. B. Harris of the Burlington; Vice
President ]. NJ. Johnson, of the Rock Isl
and; J. T. Clark, of the Omaha; Vice
President c. Gardiner, of the Missouri
Pacific and other Gould lines; President
Ashley, of the Wabash, and Vice Presi-
dent Hedge and Traffic Manager c. Halle,
of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, were
also present.