Arizona republican., 1921-10-24
T MEANS \ SAVING TO ARIZONA FARMERS
 S15O,OOO ANNUALLY
Results to Alfalfa Growers Of State From Interstate Commerce Commissions Decision Reducing Rates On Hay and Grain

It was with qualification that it was learned from an Associated Press dispatch yesterday morning in The Republican that the interstate commerce commission had ordered reduction of 1G per cent in hay and grain rates. It was especially grati- flying to Commissioner Betts who was one of the leaders in the fight before the l. C. C. last August. On receipt of the news MT. Betts sent the following telegram to Lawrence G. Wilson of Casa Grande who ac- companied him to Washington as a witness at the hearing.
 Phoenix. Ariz., Oct. 29, 1921 MT. Lawrence c. Wilson, Casa Grande Arizona.
 Interstate commerce commission decision hay and grain case removes one-half the advances made in ex- parte A. While this not as much relief as we are entitled to and had hoped for nevertheless it means say ing to hay growers of state of ap- proximately $150,000 annually. Per init me to again thank you for the splendid part which you played in the case and to congratulate you on the victory.
 AMOS A. BETTS."
 This case was presented in Wash ington from Aug. 15 to Sept. by the Arizona corporation commission and other western states. The reduction granted was not as much as the ap- plicants sought but the new rates which are to be made effective on five days notice where practicable and not later than Nov. 20 will result in a saving to the hay growers of the state approximately S50.000 annu- ally.
 The following letter appreciative of the work done in behalf of Arizona was received recently from Joel E. Benton, general solicitor for the Ma tional Association of Railway Utili- ties commissioners at Washington:
 Washington, D. C.. Oct 1, 1921 Hon, Amos A. Betts, Commissioners Corporation Commission of Arizona Phoenix. Arizona.
 Dear Mir. Betts:
 T caused to be sent to you the other day a copy of my argument in the hay and grain case. You will have noted that I tried to meet your wishes as to the part of it which re- lated to the Arizona situation.
 T want to express to you person. ally my admiration for the thorough and efficient way. in which you pre- pared and presented the Arizona vii dence
 T hope and believe that we shall get relief for your section and if we do. it is proper to recognize the ex- ceedingly important part that you win have played in obtaining it. The participation of Arizona was espe- ciaily important because it chanced that no other commission from your section was able to participate in presenting the case and your evil dence was needed to show the situa- ton there and to make the general case complete. You did a fine piece of work, as you always do. Whether we win or lose. you will have the sat isfaction of feeling that you did everything that could be done for your people.
 q expect the report will be out be- fore many days, but it sometimes happens that snag is struck at the last moment and unlocked for delay occurs in final action.
 I much regret that you are not to be in Atlanta. but I hope that may have the pleasure of meeting youI associates there.
 With cordial personal regards. am,
 Yours vely truly. (Signed) JOHN F.. BENTON, General Solicitor.