Arizona republican., 1912-01-21
the early determination of the

case.
 The claim of the live stock ship pers are so just and there are so | many instances in the west of ey- l istlng rates on live stock shipments of an equal or lower rate than we ask for where the cost of transporta- ton is almost identical. that | am very hopeful of an early and favor able decision by the Interstate Com merce commission Our case before the Interstate Commerce commission will now be pushed vigorously.
 T asked both Mir. Stubbs and Mir. Hastings to write me a letter along
 the lines of yesterdays conference in order that they might have full opportunity to present their side of the case, and am glad to hand you these letters"
 Phoenix. Ariz.. Jan. 20 1912. Mir. Dwight E. Heard.
 Phoenix, Arizona.
 Dear Sir:-Referring to our con ference Of this morning and confirm ing what was stated therein-the Southern Pacific company offers to publish on cattle from Phoenix and common points to Los Angeles and common points rate Of Sl20 per 36- foot ear. in lieu of the present rate Of $l26.S5; on sheep rate of SI25 Der 36-foot double deck ear in lieu of present rate of S15045 and on sheen Tn single deck 3G-foot cars rate of $AC5O in lieu Of present rate of $SS.5O.
 If the cattle rate of Sl20 from Phoenix is accepted then We would be willing to publish a rate of SS6.0O per 5C-foot ear from Yuma and $ll2-JO Der 3G-foot car from simon to Los Angeles and common points with graduated scale from the main line points between Yuma and Simon. This would result in a reduction along our main line of from $500 to s 90. per car
 In case the proposed rate from Phoenix is not acceptable then we are not prepared to make any re- duction from the present rates from our main line points until the Phoe- nix rate is settled. but when that rat" is settled then our company stands ready to reopen negotiations with the livestock interests for a readjustment Of the main line rates.
 We would also be willing al that same time tO discuss sheep rates from the main line. but are not ready at this time to offer any figures
 wish to say that in discussing with our traffic officers the proposed rates submitted by yourself and as- sociates at the Ash Fork conference the most careful thought and cousid- eration were given same and to the spirit which actuated your people in suggesting tO the carriers the possi- bility of adjusting this matter out of court. and 1t is with great deal Of reluctance that We have come to the conclusion that We cannot adopt the rates you propose
 The reduction on cattle alone from the Salt River valley. were the car riers to adopt the proposed rate of S9j,o00 would involve revenue to the amount Of approximately S3U.GoO in addition to which would be that iu- .olved iu the corresponding readiust- nent Of our main line points which you propose. to say nothing of the re- suit in other sections served by our which would be affected by any considerable change in rates rom Arizona.
 our people feel that reduction n revenue Of this magnitude is more han they can justify to the owners of he property particularly as the pres mt rates from our point of view are lot unreasonable and that in offer rg the reductions we have We are going as far as possible in the direc- ion uf your views
 In line with your request l en- lose an extra copy of this letter for tD Mir. T. w Tomlinson. secretary American National Live StocI, association.
 Yours truly.