The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
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JURISDICTION

Chicago. Jan. 1O.--Attorneys for the
government who are conducting the In
vestigation into the management OF the
Hartman lines announced today that
they had determined TO take steps 10
prevent T.. II. Hartman. Henry G.
Frick and H. III. Rogers from leaving
the Jurisdiction OF the commission.
In order TO prevent this steps VIII be
taken to cause the issuance Of writs
OF ne exeat directed against the men
named. and they will be compelled 10
remain within the Jurisdiction Of the
Interstate commerce commission until
they have testified before the board.
Chairman knapp. at the beginning OF
today's hearing. announced That the
present hearing would adjourn at noon
today. 4. r.. Kellogg, the government
attorney, declared that he would be
able 10 get IN all desired evidence by
i o'clock
James H. Hiland. traffic manager CT
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St PaIL
who was the FIRST witness today, SAID
that the Union Pacific and southern
Pacific were formerly competitors Tor
Pacific coast business.
Mr.. Hiland then asked II railroad COM
roads IN the country were brought under
one management. lie declared that in all
probability competition IN such case
would resolve Itself into a question or
personal rivalry between the separate
managements OF the railroads lie
thought the edge would be taken off the
competition and IL would. all things con-
sidered, not be as keen as under indi-
vdual ownership.
Mr. Hilaad declared that since the con-
solidation OF the Union Pacific and South.
ern Pacific. his road had experienced
greater difficulty IN handling certain
classes OF freight
on cross-examination he was asked by
John G Mlburn. attorney for Mr.. Har-
imam. IL the consolidation itself was the
cause Of the increased difficulty. He re-
piled very emphatically. Yes. sir
How docs u work against your liner
THE greater part of the business
have mentioned goes by the Southern
Pacific. and II, ] presume. DETECTED I'm
that direction IN order 10 make a longer
haul than would be the case n II went
by the Union Pacific.
julius Kruttschnitt. director Of mainte-
nance and operation on the Southern Pa
olhc Union Paci6c system, followed Mr..
lIiland
MIR Kellogg questioned him regarding
his duties. the substance Of the answers |
being that the witness Is I'm charge OF |
operation on all lines OF the Union Pa !
rfhc-Southern Pacific system. except the |
lines In Texas. Concerning these lines. !
he is, he said. frequently consulted by |
Mr.. Hartman and President Lovett OF I
the Texas lines
Witness said he had received his ap- |
pointment from Mr.. Hartman.
r. q. Mccormick. In charge OF passen- |
ger traffic on the Southern Pacific Union |
Pacific. was the next witness.
WILL NOT TALK.
New York. Jan. i0.--United States Dis |
trict Attorney Stimson. who will have |
OF the proceedings taken here I'm !
behalf OF the Interstate commerce COM
would not say today whether or
not tho writs or warrants ne eXeat 10
prevent T.. RI. Hartman. VI. G. Frick, "A.
"a. Rogers and possibly William Rookie |
feller from leaving the country had been !,
Issued
THAT fact cannot he officially an |
he said until the warrants |
are served and become matter of pub
lic record"
James Stillman. who had been men
TONED during the interstate commerce /
commissions session I'm this city. and who /
was expected 20 be a witness. sailed for |
Europe on Tuesday on account of i'll |
health, IL was announced.