The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-11
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this State, or by the carriers them selves

this State. or by the carriers them selves.
 To Check Railroads.
 Eleventh-That we demand legisla- tion guaranteeing equitable car service rules and shipping regulations, which shall impose charges and penalties against common carriers for delay in furnishing cars and delivering freight at least equal to the charges imposed on shippers for delay in loading or un- loading cars. or receiving freight Twelfth-That we demand legisla- tion requiring common carriers to sup ply shippers without discrimination with adequate facilities for the prompt moving of their freight and the impo- sition of such penalties on said car rlers as will force them to supply such means of transportation and prevent discrimination.
 Thirteenth-That we demand legis- lation requiring common carriers in this State to submit their books, papers and records to the inspection of the Rail- road Commission or other proper au- thority, and also to submit their agents to an examination un- der oath by said Railroad Commission or other proper authority, for the pur- pose of determining the actual amount of capital invested in their properties in this State as well as their earnings and expenses in operating their lines within our borders. We further de- mand that the Railroad Commission of Alabama, or other authority, charged with this investigation, shall be sup piled with ample means out of the rev. enues of this State for making said inspection and examination.
 Fourteenth-That we demand laws prohibiting the increase of capital stock or securities by railroads and other public service corporations doing bus mess in this State, unless the proposed increase of said stock or securities be first submitted to the Railroad Com mission of the State or other proper authority and approved by said Com mission or authority.
 Fifteenth-That we demand legisIa- tfoh requiring all railroads and pub- lie service corporations, before issuing stock or securities for the purpose of constructing, enlarging or extending their lines or plants in this State, to submit to the Railroad Commission of this State, or other proper authority a full statement of the proposed com struction, enlargement or extension. and that said railroads and corpora tions shall obtain from said Commis sion, or other proper authority. It's consent before issuing said stock or securities.
 The Fort of Mobile.
 Sixteenth-That, recognizing in the Port of Mobile and the waterways of this State one of the greatest assets of the State, and that these assets are now throttled by the railroads. we de- mand that all railroads operated in this State give said port and water ways the recognition their importance deserves; and that said railroads be required by law to make them basing points for fixing rates into and through this State. We further demand that the Railroad Commission of this State enforce the proper observance of this requirement and all legislation made in pursuance thereof.
 SeVenteenth-That we demand leg islation imposing adequate penalties on common carriers and other public ser vice corporations for the issuance of free passes of every character and for the giving by said carriers and cor porations of free service of any kind to any person or persons, except ac- tual bona f1de employees of said car riers or corporations, or to members of their families. We further demand that proper penalties be imposed on any person or persons accepting or using such passes or free service is- sued by such carriers or corporations.
 Eighteenth-That we demand legi- lation giving to the Railroad Commits sion of this State plenary powers that said Commission may accomplish the purposes for which it was created We