Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-21

much of strain on railroad credit.
many 70 the railroad executives Ne
licved il was entirely feasible.
The commission also practically put
ban on extensions Of lines and better
ments Of trark1gc now in existence II
said that loans should not be granted
for additions aud bcttcrmcnts unless il
be clearly demonstrated that these i'm
provemcnts will facilitate materially the
movement of equipment
\ hearing on the proposed ristrihu-
tion was set for May 30. Every road
which applies for loan will have to
show its entire financial obligations. to-
gcther with Forthcoming requirements
which will force expenditure of addi
tional funds.
New equipment required by railroads
to meet minimum needs is estimated
by tho Interstate Commerce CommiS
sion at 1000 locomotives and 100 600
freight cars. including 10000 rcfrigcra
tor cars. Tho commission estimated that
equipment already ordered and To cost
Sl2J 400 600 represented probably less
than - per cent Of that needed.
"lt is evident the commission :
statement said. that the equipment rc-
Quired properly To meet tho trnnspOr'
lation needs Of the public cannot hC So
cured unless tho carriers themselves AS
sumo the burden of financing the re.
naming ~ per cent.
Other recommendations for tho dis.
hursement Of the revolving fund pro
vidcd in the transportation act were as
follows:
Temporary reserve for claims and
judgments. $40. 900 .O0O appropriation
for short line railroads. $4,000. 900 :;
temporary reserve for maturtcs. $50
600. 900: appropriation for additions
aud hettermpntS which will promote the
, movement Of ears. SI3. .O0O. 900
Movement of Cars Ordered
The commissions campaign to break
freight congestion at the nation traffic
gatcways is now in full swing.
/ Formal orders were issued last night
declaring the existence OF an emergency
, within the meaning Of the transporta-
ton act aud directing the suspension oil
oil rules and regulations governing the
movement and routing Of both empty
and loaded freight and coal cars.
In addition 70 suspension of rules and
regulations pertaining To the movement
Of loaded and empty cars. the orders
+ include:
Rcrouting or freight by route most
available to expedite movement and re-
/ lipvr congestion.
Ordering ownership Of cars disre-
gardcd
Prohibiting any additional charge for
transportation Of freight by other than
original designated route.
Warning Against Disputes
Warning that any dispute on the part
n carriers regarding the division of
ratcs and charges will result in arbl .
trarv fixing Of division by the com
mission.
Direct delivery via specified routes
from ono road to another Of approx :
matplv 1000 empty coal cars dal'S
for twenty DAYS and $50 empty box cars
daily for thirty days to relieve car
shortage in the grain and coal indus
tries
These moves arc expected To show
material results within ten days. mem
hcrs of the commission said. but the!
expected that a much longer period
would bp required ITO get the entir'
tangle Strengthened out.
Every effort will bo made, however
70 clear away the accumulated treigh
rs cxnpditiously as possible in orde
thnt the approaching harvest may no
find the country's transportation sys
toms tied up. Millions of bushels o
tho 1919 wheat crop still remain !,
tho wheat districts awaiting shipment
il was said
New York. May 2l.--(Ry \. P.l-
The order NJ the Interstate Commerc
Commission designed 10 break the pres
pnt freight congestion will material
helm the situation. !. j. Mantel
chairman of the Railway General Man
ayers Association. announced here to
dav. He said that the railroads wer
fastening To comply with tn" new ca
rules.
some time" said Mr.. Mantcll. 'an
now that the order is issued we ar
going IN make tho best Of il. The rail
roads will make every effort to 60
Operate in eXpodtiousN clearing ava
tho freight congestion.
Mr.. NanteI asserted that hv the ne'
plan rclef was in sight for New for
and vicinity, where the blockade is re
ported IN be the most serious.
Austip. Ten. NAV 2l 2l.-(By \. T,
A shortage Of $3.50 cars to NOV
, grain said 10 be spelling in the TeXa
Pan handle because Of lack OF storae
/ facilities. was reported today to the In
torstate Commerce Commission by tn
Texas Railroad Commission. II ais
; was reported that 2600 cars Of graz
were tied up by congestion at Calves
ton.
The Texas committee urged that IN
, United States Shipping Board and III
! British embassy bc requested to rus
] additional bottoms to Galveston,