The Washington times., 1906-02-04
GORNAN FIGHT ING
B. & 0. RAILROAD
Senator Getting Square for
Past AntagOnism.
ROUGH ROAD FOR PEARRE
Congressman HustlinE Lively for Re-
nomination in Face of Warm
Opposition in District.

BALTIMORE. Feb. ALL other legis-
lation has been subordinated 10 that
affecting, the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road and indications point 10 some right
interesting developments before the
Legislature adjourns.
Senator German has had il in for this
corporation for years and now that the
opportunity presents itself TO get even
n Will make the most OF *. Ever since
the letc John X. Cowen was president
Of tire -aiiroad company. the corpora
ton has fought German at every turn.
The overwhelming defeat of the Dem
ocrats in 1898 was primarily due to is
influence. Again In 1897 when a Legis-
latUre was elected which named Cor
mans successor II again dealt the Sen
ator hody blow.
In recent years the road Eas not been
81 active in politics. but. like the Penn
sy!vania, it is eve- ready 70 get into the
Samc when its interests are affected.
To punish il for what II has done is
now Germans aim. and he VIII come
very near accomplishing his purpose. In
espoUsing the cause of the State he is
taking the popular side and competent
legal authority sustains HIS position.
Not only will the railroad company be
obliged 10 pay a good round sum for
The State stock I'm the Washington
branch Of the railroad. but if possible
il win be- made to pay 10 the state, like
other companies, . per cent on its gross
receipts.
UuJl now the original charter was
understood 10 be a bar 10 the imposition
OF any such tax. but as this has since
been amended the claim is made that h.
Implication the company waived its
rights and IS now subject 10 the same
tax paid by other railroads. These pay
!, per cent, while the Baltimore and
Ohio pays only one-half Of per cent
n the contention of the State is sus-
tained then an attempt will be made to
collect the l1a Der cent for each year
since 1878 when the railroad company
claimed exemption from the provisions
of the act and refused TO pay This
TeaEs the payment Of an additional mil
lien in back taxes.
Behind this fight there is also per
sonal politics which involves Goyerno-
Wa-feid. II is the intention of Senator
German TO reflect on the course Of the
executive and break down. If possible.
any sentiment that might favor his re-
nomination. The fact that Warfield
favored The sale of the Baltimore and
Ohio stock without any reservation.
Furnishes him with The material with
which to mold public opinion.
c. so. Canal Next.
Nor Is ii likely he viii stop at this.
There is understood to be a move under
way enaanatms from Republican sources
looking TO the investigation OF the sale
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal tt
has all along been claimed that the
State was blIncocd ont of this property
and that the governor was an easy vie
Tim. Tie Republicans. eager TO make
al the capital possible, are discussing
the ACCESSIBILITY of introducing I'm the
house = resolution for the appointment
OF 4 committee TO investigate the canal
sale and this viii receive the support
OF 4 number of Democrats. Indeed. Il
would be poor politics for the latter tc
oppose il.
The purpose is TO show that the West
eTn Maryland railroad which posed a
the bidder, had entered into deal with
the Baltimore and Ohio. the principal