The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Rate Increase Will
 Have Marked Effect
 on Southern Industry
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roads. Coal, coke and iron ore, how ever, are bulky commodities, taking lower rates, consequently the revenue derived from them is relatively small.
 In the eastern district 10 per cent of the entire volume of freight is anthra- cite, S1 per cent bituminous coal, per cent coke per cent ores. The coal roads, in the opinion of the commission, already are profitable.
 The decision of the interstate commerce commission says
 While we differ as to the relative inn portance to be attached to the various considerations presented, we agree in the conclusion that by virtue of the condi- tions obtaining at present 1t is necessary that the carriers revenues be supple mented by increases throughout official classification territory. Whatever the consequences of the war may prove to be, we must recognize the fact that it ex- ists; the fact that it is calamity with out precedent and the fact that by it the commerce of the world has been disar- ranged and thrown into confusion. The means of transportation are fundamental and indispensable agencies in our indus trial life and for the common veal should be kept abreast of public requirements.
 Original Report
 'The original report, besides approving a rate increase in Central Freight assoca- tion territory, suggested 10 sources of additional revenue for all carriers throughout official classification territory: the present report recognizing the exist ence of a new situation since July 29 acquiesces in a territorial extension of the relief granted to the central railroad associations by permitting the carriers to file tariff with certain executions at tached, specified herein, for horizontal rate increases in official Justification ter ritory. It is expected that the construc- tive work suggested in the original re- port for the purpose of conserving and augmenting the net revenues of the car riers generally will be carried forward without Interruption.
 Carriers will be required to keep an account of the additions to their revenues from increases in rates subsequent to July 29, 1914, and from new charges and reports separately thereon to the com mission at the end of 12 and 14 months respectively"
 After stating the exceptions, the de- cision proceeds:
 Our original report declines for req sons therein stated by us, to allow in- creased rates In central freight associa- tion territory on starch, cement, brick, tile, clay and plaster. On further consid- eration in the light of existing situa- tions, these rates may be increased throughout official classification terri tory under the limitations hereinafter set l forth.
 May Be Increased Joint rates between official classih- ! cation territory on the one hand and | southeastern territory, the southwest and | points on, or east of the Missouri river on the other may be increased not to exceed per cent of the division of the rate accruing to the carriers In official classification territory. If these increases involve change in the relationship under the long and short haul rule between in- termediate points and more distant points outside of official classification territory, relief from the fourth section of the act must be first secured on regular applica- tion.
 Interstate rates to and from New England from and to points in trunk line or Central Freight association territory, where necessary to preserve esta blished
 relationships between points or ports in New England and points or ports in l trunk line territory may be increased not to exceed per cent.
 Subject to the maintenance Of the es- tablished Atlantic port differentials rates l to and from New York may be increased not to exceed per cent, and rates to and from Portland, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore may be increased to the point necessary to maintain several diff ferentials."