Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-12

TO show present conditions. The Mcxi-
can commissioners presented figures
from which the following conclusion
was drawn i'm formal statement is
sued tonight by Secretary Lane:
The data presented by til. Mexican
commissioners. indicates that the gov
ernment roads now are being operated
with large degree OF regularity. and
that the roads owned by private com
panies are being turned over TO these
companies. the only exceptions at the
present time being a line in the Fed
cral district. one in the state Of Hi
dalEo and the United Railways Of Yucca
tam
SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS
FORMALLY GIVEN OFT
The following summary OF conditions
in Mexico from the data supplied by
the Mexican commissioners also was
given out:
The American commissioners cX-
pressed tho desire that they lie inform
cd to the fullest extent possible as to
the true conditions existing in Mexico.
The Mexican commissioners gladly
agreed TO furnish all the information
possible regarding ali matters that
would dierctly or indirectly enlighten
them as TO the present control Of the
Mexican government over the country
Mr.. Pani, who is also director general
of the railway lines OF Mexico, i'm a
statement. says The CarranZa govern
ment. Al tho time when Villa was at
the height OF his power. controlled less
than 1000 miles out OF the 5000 miles
OF railways in operation in the whole
country When the Carranza govern
mcnt was recognized in October. 1915
the mileage under CarranZa's control
had increased TO about 10000 miles
ana much effort was being expended to
the repair Of the system in order ts
make il available for regular opera
ton.
"At the present moment tho Carranza
government is in control and is opcrat-
ing the entire 5000 miles Of the gov
crnmcnt lines. as we'll us operating
about 1000 miles belonging To pri-
waite companies. In addition. the dc
facto government has turned over the
Mexican Railway and the Southern Pa
cihc systems TO their respective own
crs. In short. about 1900 out OF
total OF 1900 Mules arc to-day in
operation, either directly by the GOV
crnment or private compa nics.
I'm January, 1915, the total income
Of tho government lines was 6+1,ooo
pesos paper currency. NJ the time the
carranza government; was in Vera
cruz. Villa and Iapata we're in con
troll Of Mexico City. Tho monthly in
Come had advanced Ia 3.oo0,O0o pesos
paper currency i'm October, 1915, the
late or recognition or tho CarrauZa
%ovcrnnnct. Since then tho monthly
income has steadily increased until.
in August, 1916. il reached 2j.000,0o0
pesos, napcr currency. TIE total ton
mage Of freight al the present time Is
practically the same as in 1912. All
this mas been accomplished in spite
Of shortage of rolling stock and en-
pincs.
While in October, 1913. at the tim"
Of recognition. there was - monthly
deficit Of from 1000, 900 TO 5000. 600 pc
sos III the operation Of tho lines M
der the immediate control of the Gar
rama government at tho present mo-
incnt tho receipts arc sufficient TO meet
operating EXPENSES. and there is - sur
plus. which Is devoted 10 tho repair OF
the lines. In August. 1915. tn cincomr
from The government lines was virtual
" the samr as tho average income
during the years 1911 ana 1913"