The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-13

ways OF muddying tho stearms on
this issue and protesting against
remedial action as tending to cripple
them. Ho contended that the people
were only cndeavoring to secure JUS
tice.
The speaker took issue with Mr.. Fin
ley as to reciprocal demurrage laws,
and his contention that penalty could
failure to furnish q car when It Is able
to furnish itBand wilfully neglects to
do SO. He pointed out the difficulty
Of proving that tho failure to
charged that in many instances dis
elimination in furnishing cars was be-
ing shown to interests identified in the
railroad as against other shippers. He
exchange which could not get cars to
ship hay for the reason that all were
being used to ship wheat which pro-
duccd higher rate
He Quotes Highest Court.
The speaker quoted Mr. Justice Har.
Ian and Mr.. Justice Day, Of the U nlted
States Supreme Court, as to the right
Of States to regulate railroads and to
impose and enforce demurrage laws,
and enunclated the conclusion that in
face of these decisions he would be
bold, indeed, who asserted that n State
did not have the right to regulate its
internal affairs. He contended also
that If the carriers cannot move freight
cannot legally or morally Justify q
general advance in rates. IS
II Mr. Donnan took issue sharply wi til
Mr.; Finley in his contention that cap
rather than the shippers, and asked
how about such deal as Hartman,
Schiff,l Gould and others recently made
with the Chicago and Alton. He quoted
the reports of the Interstate Commits
railroads added SOS .ooOgper mile to that
capitalization without. one dollar OF
consideration.
The speaker went at some length
systems and presidents to throttle COM
petition. and charged that the South
ern Railway had increased rates TO
Danville, Va since its acquisition Of
the Atlantic and Danvillc, competing
line. and at Greensboro, since the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley road had been
acquired.
In conclusion. Mr. Domains pleaded
for Legislation that will enforce justice
to the shipper and quoted various rail-
road officials OF high standing as de-
claring for State and Federal regula-
ton. ~.
At tho conclusion OF Mr.. Domains
address, other topics on the program
were discussed by scheduled speakers.
but most of these discussions were Of
a technical or trade nature.
Tho association extended President
= Ii'lCS Oh ithot!C CIV u'e1iA nv oe'
vote OF thanks and ordered his address
and that of Mr.. Donnan Incorporated
in the printed minutes.
Entertained by Polk Miller.
Tho visiting hardware men attending
the convention of the Southern Hards
ware Jobbers' Association were enter
tanned at the JEFFERSON Auditorium last
night by Mr.. Polk Miller and his ia
nous Dixie Quartet with songs and
banjo, mandolin and guitar music, and
with anecdotes and a NmonoloEue by
Mr. Miller. The large hall was filled.
| and tho entertainment program was
| received with great enthusiasm. At
tendance was limited to the members
| OF tho convention.
T0-Dny's Program.
To-day's program begins with an
executive session at 10 A.. NJ, ut which
the following topics will be discussed:
1.-THE Necessity for Increasing Profits,
and How It Can Be Done" by W.
Sanford, Of Sherman, Toxae THE. Es-
sential Elements of q Credit Man." by
II. y. Warren, OF Memphis. Miscella-
| ncouS business. reports OF committees
election of officers and selection OF
next meeting place. vs.
In tho afternoon @ Joint session OF
| tho jobbers manufacturers and their
representatives will be had, open only
| to accredited members of tho two as.
| socintons. The only topic nnnounced
| is "The Future Outlook. of the South
by Harry Wise. OF The Tradesman
4 Chattanooga.
| Unfinished business and tho !nstalla.
| ton Of officers will complete the pro-
gram and close the convention.
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