The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-26
Defence Fights Against Ad-
mission of Memorandum
on Terminal Co.
LETTER IN NAME OF
WILLIAM E. BARNETT

system. then under New Haven con-
troll. In Boston. It read:
DEAR SIR Rcplying to and returning
herewith your favor of the 9th with en-
closure. same relating to complaints by
Taunton parties of our recent order re-
gariing prepayment Of charges on
freight going to points west of New
burgh, by way OF the New York and New
England Railroad.
1T Is our desire that YOU shall reply
to these people as pleasantly as possible.
assuring them that II h a matter Of
great rogrct to us that wc Obliged
TO TAX action thar they feel 10 be an
embarrassment, but that we cannot ex-
tend credit to the New York and New
England Railroad. That duo care to our
own interests has led ue to taloe this po-
sition and wo are convinced that the
Ia ono necessary for our protec-
ton.
Advises "Nice" Letter.
Write Just as nice n letter az you
know how to each one OF these people
expressing all of regret tina,
you are obliged 10 take this action, and
regret that it embarrasses them. But
ask them to give some consideration 10
the railroad situation. and try to pu,
up with the situation AS not being an
unreasonable one. but rather ono neces-
sary for the proper protection OF our
property.
you "A FIX UP a good letter: I have
no doubt one that will draw tears to the
eyes OF the people to whom II is ad
dressed, and convince them that YOU
are only driven to this course by dire
necessity"
Mr.. Clark's reply OF the 18th acknowl-
edged receipt OF the letter. and said
h a the New England was stiil giving
some business at Junction points fol
the West after February /.
agent that we should be glad to forward
the business" the letter said. but should
allow him nc credit In the daily settle.
ment OF their expense. ! think this will
bring the matter to a head. and perhaps
We will find that We have not heard the
last of 1t yet. for which reason l do no,
want 10 make too much evidence.
Instead OF writing them ! have de.
c!ded TO send Il man down TO Taunton &c
Interview these parties verbally. | have
selected young Palmer. and | think he
Will reflect our grief at the cruel situa.
ton. Palmer WAS to lave been married
the first OF January. but the Pennsyl.
vanla Railroad cut down their force 1.
Boston. whereby he lost his position
~ nc eaiit tic III pay was less
n the poor fellow has been waiting
waiting. waiting ever since. ] think his
mournful appearance Will enable him &c
do ample Justice to the sad side OF this
unfortunate situation"
M. Mcllcn said afterNard that Il,
never knew whether Mr.. Palmer woi
the girl. but a letter read during IN,
afternoon showed that the young nni
had placated Taunton and was sent o.
10 adjust matters at Westerly.
Another letter identified 10y NJ. Mel
len Just after this was from MIR. Mcl
len to Mr.. clark mentioning 1, tele
gram and II conversation with Mr.. Ken
dr!ck in regard to some agreement {,
modify i little the action gains III,
New England road in Massachusetts.
Il dislike exceedingly to do ;AIs auC
We shall take no such cOurs, IA Rhod,
3 Island or Connecticut Mr.. Meller
wrote, but Ia Massachusetts MIR. Ken
drick thought It was better that ",
should not push the matter TO the ex,
tent that II might crnbarrass us II
legislative matters. as he was afraid 4
would