The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-05-20

lish my Hat freight rate without undue
reduction for quantity and without re-
bate. thus giving the small shipper an
equal chance with the big one. The
Interstate commerce law may then 80
out Of commission. for we will do the
snme work which it was designed to
do, but in which it failed"
Kelvin and Breed exchanged glances.
Don't misunderstood me-" went on
Rollins. II consider the trusts as much
a product of natural law as the attrac-
ton Of gravitation. but where they at
tain to stupendous fairness merely on
abuses they cease to fulfill the need
which brought them into existence.
The greatest abuse OF which the mo-
nopolies have been guilty is in trans
portation. Probably more than half of
the freight carried is shipped by large
corporations. nenrly, every ton of 1t be-
ing subject to Il rebate or drawback
of some sort. and this drain on the
railroads. amounting to millions every
year, must be made up by the small
shippers. l can lower the present os-
tensible cost of transportation on
fiat rate basis and make more money
for our stockholders"
Breed looked at Kelvin inquiringly.
Phillip nodded his head.
II have been over some Of the fig
ures," said Breed. 1.-The aggregate is
appalling, but am afraid that, after
all, we shall be compelled to allow GER
10: tn tp in mic
Rollins turned slightly pale. Il have
been waiting for that remark he said.
'but l want you to understand that
there will be no concession of any sort.
One exception grant you. and that is
the secret rebate on Mr.. Breeds bread,
wheat and cereal shipments, which
was agreed upon in the first place;
other than that, absolutely none.
propose to manage these united rail-
roads unhampered or | propose to ere
ate such a stencil that public opinion
will revolt at the next stockholders
meeting and you will be utterly I'M
able to secure proxies. Without prox-
les you have no railroad domination"
Again Breed and Kelvin exchanged
glances. Again Phillip nodded his
head.
"You are quite right in your conten-
ton. Mr.. Rollins" admitted Kelvin.
But you misunderstood us. We don't
intend to interfere with your absolute
control. We do hope. however. to have
you see that our way of planning is
right. Until then we shall not even
bother you with advice. In the mean
time promulgate your fiat rate sheet
and We'll stand behind YOU"
Rollins studied the matter over for
some time Every we'll" said he. 81
think that 1 shall remain at Forest
Lakes for a month Or so. I had Just
as lief have the avalanche Of protests
come to me here as in New York.
understand by this that you will nei-
Their promise nor attempt to make any
concessions to these people,"
Absolutely none." declared Kelvin.
| swell give you our bond on that"
''Your word is enough Mt present"
replied Rollins dryly. IF you will
stick to the letter Of that l am per-
fectly satisfied"
After Rollins had left the room Kcl-
vim turned inquiringly to Breed. Twill
he come in?" he asked anxiously.
"Whep the time is ripe. yes" assert
ed Breed confidently. ut is in his
blood. and when the time comes he'll
listen."
That evening Rollins met Elsie
and joined her She was so frank. SO
wholesome, that he always had IN in
definable impression Of being the bet
ter for having talked with her. even
though nothing Of moment had been
said.
"How the country agrees with you"
he observed as he Joined her. You
were looking rather pale when l first
saw you here. but you have found
some marvellous rouge among these
trees"
II like it very much" she admitted.
turning his compliment with Il smile.
II have already grown to have GER
tain amount of supercilious pity for
city dwellers"
'"They really need It," he agreed
with a laugh. land to prove that l am
sincere in that remark ! am going to
stop with you for Il month or So"
"Good!".' she exclaimed. More peo
pie to enjoy Forest Lakes is all that
we need"
"Do they never have any visitors"
Rollins inquired. week end parties
and the likeT'
Never" she replied. For festivi
ties of that sort they go down orca
sionally to Mr.. Breeds other place in
Virginia. but Mr.. Breed is very jealous
of having any social life whatever
here"
Rollins stroIed by her side until
they reached the cottage. where the
garrulous Mrs. White met them at the
door.
Mrs. White was delighted to be in.
frOflrced fO Mr. Rollins