New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-13

and the galleries were crowded. Seldom in the
last few years has an address on such a serious
subject attracted and held such large and
sppreciative audience. Mr.. Lodge demonstrated
from the outset. TO be expected. that he
has carefully investigated the subject for sew
eral years, both at home and abroad, and. ap-
preaching his task wholly without bias or preju-
dice, had pursued his Investigations with the
determination 10 reach the truth regardless OF
all other considerations. The clear logic OF his
argument and its eloquent delivery made
most favorable impression. and at several points
IN his remarks he created somewhat of q sensa-
ton. especially in his sharp reference TO the
Rnti-rebate legislation. and IN his declaration
Of the Presideat's attitude in favor OF the
courts and not the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the final authority in determining
maximum reasonable rates.
Mr.. Lodge said he prepared 10 vote for
bin embodying the principle Of the Esch-Town-
send bill OF last session. He confessed. how
ever, that he would DO so with reluctance be-
cause of his doubt TO the wisdom of rate
making by the government. even IN the most
limited form, but that the regulation and super
vision OF the railroads seemed so essential that
he not willing TO oppose it even II he did
not feel satisfied with some Of its features.
But" he added. II the policy have outlined
A-A~NA~NSNS
change"
SENATOR LODGES SPEECH
Mr. Lodges speech was in part as follows:
Ills not worth while TO consume time in demon
srstng the right OF the government 70 legislate
ior the regulation OF Talroaas me me- highgoaas OF
roads. The railroads which have largely taken
conmdnfy are iiEeise in the broades5 sense pu6
lic roads. because they perform the functions of
the highrosd, and those who operate them are COM
mon carriers. They are, moreover. the creatures
o. esssstlon Ihe poSseSsP.S 81 stest gIIts ana
II Is Idle 10 suggest for moment that they can
s P amy Of TO 9 @ tneT RoPfy sa and
Unrestricted freedom as the shopkeeper. the manu-
from ne State and who does not belong TO a class
IKE common oaTT1eEs WHO by the very nature OF
PECULIARLY within the scope of the Law.
ulaIe and control the operations of a railway
syten being uncontested. The only question for the
shall be exercised. Both in theory and in prac-
tioe this question has received answers which
s!ention from any interference with the railroads
OF any kind whatever. The last extreme OF entire
have existed Is row entirely abandoned while
has been widely attempted In this country We
have leaned toward the minimum OF interference.
the Ciyl War there has been a constantly in
cressins movement toward railroad regulation. 1t
ls not purpose IS Il necessary to trace the
and continuous progress bu, has snrea9 md sd
yanced with sudden bursts followed bv CORE
tot oirg periods OF Indifference and inacton. Most
o re states have enacted railroad legislation and
tstehlshec greater less degree Of control over
me operation OF Tatlros ds within their several
oeen wise and well considered. has proved OF great
cement both TO the railroads 10 the public, and
MS practically put an end 10 agitation and dis
cohteIt In many other States the legislation,
moGeseealng apparently upon the theory that men
could be compelled by law II carry on the bust
hess u transportation for the benefit OF other
people Al annual loss 10 themselves has been
Fioent and Injurious detrimental both TO the peo-
yae Aao the business OF the State well the
fslroaoE and has fortunately been usually brought
courts. VI ~
THREE cLAssB OF GRIEVANCES.
Inis same feeling which produced the STATE laws
.ts-y loCha as WIS TO have been expected. ma
,s4A expression n the Interstate Commerce act Of
Alter more than twelve years experience with
GNh law as Interpreted by the courts the move
i.ent began again for further and more stringent
fSe nasSs 1.ls resulted In the last Congress in
ssrsusS 80 o3 lle law commonly known as the
I-hitls ACT, which was directed toward the aholi-
Ioa q REBATES. ana under thfs Law ana rbs Inter
=. &c ACT OF 1887 are living al the pres
ftrrber ex,s,s3,99 ossuon now before involves a
a-z - . e4-s-oh OF the Interstate Commerce act
o " oroer 70 enlarge and change Thai a ~ intel,
I.sehLy the nrst step Is TO 6eterrnfna yvbat che
1hact eVls eTs from which We are suffering and
-. -oS Snese SNLis can best be eradicated with
9nt opening the door 10 new ones ca1esS ~ rerna
oleE which are worse than the dtsease Tbe eviIs
complained OF In system "a r,a~ra -, 20
aELeeihs ra-4roscs and from which the hubble
OF three heads. 'eiou Niiuei Oiie
These three classes OF grievance ara.
E1rst-Discr1minauon between nersons
Secono-EuoessiVe rates and 'S'
lnifo-Dlsc rltLihAuon between localities
By determinations between rerso,IS y - A.,