The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06

islnturc OF the state (Which could
have been readily convened) would
have been on one sides and the
contrasting railroads on the other
much friction, hatl not wise, pru-
dent and conciliut6ry counsel. pre-
vailed. HnppiiE, the Governor wnn
firm. clear, resolved, and, at the same
time, yrell-tcmpcrcd, fOrbenrlng and
iudieious. The s,lne may be shid
of the stnfe Corporation Commits
sien bench, who were on the
ground. Happily also, the rail-
vohds were represented by BROAD
minded and able attorneys, WHO
rcnIixed the situation, and were in
the well-bnlnnced and nmicable
mood that inures to wise Judgment.
Renee, all parties sought and
found basis Of friendly adjust
mcnt--n '.mOdus vivendi' on good
terms. MS the international lawyers
call it--rending HE due nearing
nnd adjudication of HE issues on
the merits by the Circuit Court of
Che United statcs, and thereafter
ny the Supreme Court o: the United
Stntes.
The Governor was the author and
prOpounder of the terms of accom-
mediation reached; ma late sntnr-
day evening, nftcr many confer
cnces. they were accented
The upslOt of the matter Is:
(D That the peace. dignity and
good temper OF the Commonwealth
Will be preserved.
CD No drnstic measures, or such
ms Attorncy-Genernl Ayers WIS
forced to take During the debt
controversy, when he went to Jail
on arrest. and wns released BY n
writ OF habcns CORPUS from he
United States Supreme CourD were
provoked.
CD Avoidance OF disngrcenbie
and mischievous conflict between
The Federal ana state authorities
Wns effected, which Is beneficial
and satisfactory to NIL.
CD The .-cent rate will so into
effect on October list, by request of
both pnrtics, which Will, no doubt.
be cHectunted by order of the
United State. Circuit Court, and
TINT rate will continue until the
main Iuestion.--i. G., the renson-
nblcncss of that rnte--is heard and
determined by the United States
Supreme Court.
go Before there VIII he amy
chance to reach, In any way, n dis-
c,issiOn of the main question:. e.,
rcnsonablet''-- IN a cOnstitu-
tiOnnI question, under the Four
teenth Amendment to the Federal
& Constitution, the preliminary I,lcs-
IiOEs VIII Nc NcttEeds ny Nppcul ~
the United states Supreme Court.
That liz to any. the right of the
United stntcs court 10 cnjoin n
state Corporation COnmIssinn n,
which IN equally IL court, Will he
inquired into, "deliberately ana in
order" ms Will also be the validity
of the institution, "the state Corr
pOrntion Commisalon,e which has
con fcrrcd upon 1t by he Virginia
Constitution both Legislative and
judicial powers.
have not n doubt that It's valid
lty Will he confirmed by the United
states Supreme Court, Just as 1t
has been by the Supreme Court of
hrpeRis OF yirginin. Neither have
nns- doubt that the whole matter
VIII go through tbs process ~
judicial hearing without iossle
between tthe Federal ann state Judi
Charles.
7Ntnntever right exiats ON any
party Will DO duly REGARDED with
"due process OF law mud with
"cqual protection of the laws" TO
ali concerned,
/ am much gratifed that the
rights Of our people have been
secured, the dignity OF the Com
mon,yrnltl, maintained. and the full
and fair hearing of the coniDlnaH-