Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 69, 16 January 1910 — Page 2

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THE RICII3IOXD PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SUNDAY, JANUARY 16. 1910.

BREAKERS AHEAD FOR SUPPORTERS

Of TAFT Even With Endorsement of Wickersham and Interstate Commerce Commission it , Still is Contested. ACTION OF MANN IS CONSTRUED THAT WAY Chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee si Not in Sympathy With the Plans. (By Roderick Clifford.) Washington, Jan. 15. Breakers ahead la the announcement today of those officials and members of congress who are interested in the administration's program for further railroad rate legislation. President Taft's measure, which has the endorsement of Attorney General Wickersham the interstate commerce commission and those members of the house who have been closely allied with railroad legislation, will meet with opposition. This fact was made patent, when Chairman Mann of the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce, which committee has jurisdiction of the proposed changes , in the law, offered a bill of his own previous to the president's message. It provides radical changes in the present law and sounds the key note of the fight, the opposition to the president's plan of creating at Interstate commerce commission court. Then, too, Mr. Mann suggests a new method of filing complaints, when shippers find themselves Injured by Increased freight charges. Suggestion by Mann. Instead of confining the work of enforcing the law to the commission. Sir. Mann suggests the establishment of a bureau of transportation, under the direction of the department of commerce and labor. All complaints against rates, according to his plan must be filed with this bureau and, if considered to be of merit, are passed on to the department of justice, whose attorneys will press the matter before the commission. His plan envolves two of the executive departments in addition to the commission itself. The principal objection to the Mann suggestions, in administration circles. Is this program of submitting complaints to the bureau of transportation. This procedure. It is said, would Involve an amount of delay and red tape which is not encountered by shippers under the present procedure, and might lose to them some important rlgnts which they possess at present. Under existing working conditions, if a shipper believes that his rights have been violated, he can secure a full investigation of his complaint with no necessary expense to himself. In fact, all that is necessary to set in motion the government machinery is to write a letter to the commission settjng forth his ggrievance. Upon this basis the commission will examine the rato or practice complained of, and if an apparent violation of law is disclosed, will Informally request the carrier to discontinue the rate or practice. In case the carrier is unwilling to make the change, the shipper is informed and a formal complaint filed. Then the commission enforces its order. What Advantage Is. : "The advantage of this course is apparent" said an official who is in touch with the administration program. "The body, which must primarily decide whether or not rates are excessive or discriminatory, Is the commission. At no expense greater than a postage stamp the shipper can secure the decision of that body itself. '"Suppose, however, that the procedure of the Mann bill is followed. Before the matter is even brought to the attention of the body, which has authority to decide whether or not the 14w has been violated, two different bureaus, having different views of the meaning of the law and the interpretation of decisions thereunder, must take a guess as to what the decision of the commission would be upon the facts presented. In other words, a shipper could secure a trial and judgment, not upon his own conviction that his rights were invaded, but only after convincing two independent government bureaus of that fact. To reach that end would involve the presentation of so much evidence as would make a case, if brought before the commissioners direct as under the present procedure, and would remove the case from control of the party primarily interested. Like Civil Proceedings. , "Barring the item of expenses, proceedings before the commission are now similar to civil proceedings In court. That is to say, any one conceiving that his legal rights have been Invaded may secure, on his own motion, a decision upon his complaint. The proccduree outlined in the Mann bill would place the complaint in ranch the same position as that of a person who suffers from a criminal violation of law. He must convince the district attorney that the law has been violated, and whether or not the matter shall be prosecuted depends upon the discretion of tbo prosecuting officer. To state the matter broadly, tbo change outlined in the Mann bill wonld Introduce several rolls of red tape In an important branch of government activity, which is now almost entirely free from the enervating Influence of that commodity. .''The provision for a commission of

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transportation in the department of commerce and labor would not aid in speedy or correct decisions of transportation questions. It would merely Involve the government in extra expense for maintenance of the bureau, and would perhaps lead to considerable confusion by adding an indefinite office which might reach conclusions at variance with those which would later be announced by the interstate commerce commission upon the same estate of facts." Calls for Rate Court. President Taffs program calls for a railroad rate court. This court, which it Is proposed to have permanent headquarters in Washington, will take over all of the work now going to the federal courts through appeals of the railroads from the Interstate Commerce Commission's decisions. The understanding is that the court is to consist of five members, at a yearly salary of ten thousand dollars each. It is pointed out that such a court will not only in time become experts in railroad rate matters, but that they will expedite all matters coming before it. At present some appeals have been delayed two years before final decision is made by the courts. The Taft plan is to limit the proposed court to sixty days in passing upon cases that come before it. The court, too. will have power to hold sessions outside of Washington in order to meet such conditions as would arise for instance, out of a case involving a number of Chicago railroads, and in which it would be necessary to go over countless numbers of books of record of the roads. In such a case the. court would hear the case in Chicago. Another Good Reason. There is another good reason advanced in behalf of the proposed court. It is that it would relieve the largely congested calendars of the federal courts throughout the country. It is to this court that it is proposed to give the right to issue injunctions restraining railroads from putting into effect higher rates, which are complained of, and which upon the evidence at hand appear to be excessive. The Mann measure also provides for the issuing of restraining orders but the legal work when the railroads contest the commission's orders he leaves with the federal courts, which have no jurisdiction.

BASEBALL GOSSIP OF INTEREST TO THE FANS Eddie Summers has signed with the Detroit champions for next year. This gives Jennings his full complement of veteran twirlers. President Horace Fogel of the Phillies has got into hot water with the rest of the National league magnates, it is rumored. Philadelphia is blamed for leakages in the names of players upon whom other clubs have asked waivers. It is said the national commission will be asked to make such disclosure a misdemeanor. Clarke Griffith, who has been appointed a member of the National league rules committee, will try to frame o 726

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on the outfield side of the base lines. The Old Fox claims that many plays zo wrons and many signals are missed when an arbiter takes to the in field. Christie Mathewson will soon branch out as a star of the literary sphere. He is writing a series of books for boys on the popular sports of America. i The American Association clubs who led in the crusade against O'Brien, late president, are evidently sticking together in the matter of boliStering up the insurgents. Within the ' past ten days several players have i been exchanged among tho quintet, j The latest was Pitcher Packard, sold ! by Louisville to Columbus. Packard is said to be a likely lefthander. j "Honey Boy" George Evans has forwarded his famous trophy cup to Ty Cobb at Royston, Ga. Evans each year presents the champion batsman of the major league with such a mark of distinction. Both Connie Mack and Horace Fogel have promised Monte Cross the best of the two Quaker clubs' surplus material for the Scranton (New York State league) club. It is pretty certain that the Boston Red Sox will be seen at Huntington avenue no longer than the present lease on the property permits. By 1912 John I. Taylor will have built an up-to-date plant farther from the city. He is said to have taken a twenty-five year lease on a larger field near Forest Hills, five miles from the heart of the Hub. Chicago is stealing a march on New York as a base ball town. With two major leagues, semi-professional league and the headquarters of the American Association and Western league in the Windy city, it remains but for the threatened invasion of the association to complete the qualifications. George Tebeau has succeeded in ousting Joe O'Brien from the presidency of the American Association. But the sponsor of Chivington is threatened by the three O'Brien supporters. This trio will demand Tebeau's resignation from the board of control. Tebeau was elected a director for a long term of years while he controlled Louisville, the latter be-1 ing one of the four clubs represented on the board when a ten year agreement was drawn in 1891. While Tebeau's name is incorporated in the agreement as a director, his foes claim he lost the officp when he sold Louisville to Grayson last year. Kansas City, which Tebeau now owns, has no representative on the board. On this ground Tebeau's foes threaten to begin ousting proceedings if Tebeau will not consent to retire. Tebeau enjoys the right of might, for he was elected to the chairmanship at the recent meeting by a vote of five to three. There Is no medicine so safe and at the same time so pleasant to take as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the positive cure for all diseases arising from stomach trouble. The price is very reasonable SOc and SL

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I T. P. A. Notes BY T. C. H.

Meeting of Post C Saturday night, January 9. Important business to transact. Board meeting Saturday night, January 22. A full attendance is desired. Wallace Teegarden has accepted a position with the International Harvester Co., and will cover territory for the Richmond division of the company. With a total membership of 350, Post C has only 25 delinquents in the j payment of their semi-annual dues. ! This small number has until the last of January to pay their annual dues before they cease to be members. The delinquents this year were fewer in number than for several years past. Post C boys are regarded as very prompt in payment of dues. They realize the importance of always being in good standing. Accidents happen to any one and at most any time. The wholesale trade In the city of Richmond during the year 1000 was ; greater in volume than any previous year in the business history of the city. A few houses report the largest j volume of business ever done, while others report business for 1000 up to the standard. Richmond's standing as a jobbing center is not only becoming more impressed on those already doing business with the Richmond wholesalers, but the representatives of its merchants are reaching out farther each year and adding new customers.

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With the condition of the country adjacent to Richmond in the most prosperous condition ever known, the wholesalers can not fail to enjoy a large business in the year 1010. In Ohio, where the tobacco crop plays a large part in the money supply, a good business is expected. Tobacco is being sold freely for March delivery, and at good prices. The average price being paid is ten cents. One buyer seen this week, states that in the first week in March in one small town he will take in and ship thirty car loads of tobacco. Early deliveries of the crop mean early business and of the right sort. The tobacco crop this year is of unusual quality and is being sought most eagerly by the different buyers. Richmond has for years been able to draw a large share of business from the tobacco country and this year should be no exception. Post C is beginning to look around in search of officers r the years 1010-11. The annual election is only a short time off and only a few names are being mentioned. Don't be backward, boys. Your modesty is commendable, but we must have officers to run things. Will Quigg will undoubtedly be a candidate for re-election for president to succeed himself. Any one having the political bee in his bonnet should take off the bonnet and let the gallery hear the noise. Get busy you ward bosses. Teegarden says he will not travel in j Kentucky for the International. They hang men in that region. We have at last heard from our dear old friend and fellow townsmen, Mr. Harry Thomas. But it was not through any fault of his that his whereabouts became known. He was , seen this week cheerfully dispensing Joy water and other kinds of water to j all next week, until

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' a few unsuspecting individuals in the town of Albion, Ind. Harry has purchased a drug store in the above town and will proceed to kill off as many as possible in the future years to come. We are not advised whether the territory is dry or not. On the square, the boys of Post C wish him well, and trust he will have all manner of success. He will leave the road at once. John Dickman has been off the road and on the pension list of the T. P. A. during the past week. John was unfortunate enough to fall on the ice and suffer a badly sprained wrist. The wrist was so badly sprained be was unable to carry a grip. The National Convention of the T. P. A., is but four months off. It is high time some policy was being outlined looking to the betterment of our organization in all its branches. The national body, at this convention, must of necessity, suffer Itself to be cleansed, whether it pleases or not. It is time indeed some fixed policy was formulated and adopted by those interested in the welfare of our organization .that will eliminate from the body any possible chance for a con i'

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tinuance of the poor business methods that have prevailed. To place the national organization in Us proper position only one solution of the trouble seems clear. That solution is the reorganization and the re-incorporation of the entire association. The T. P. A. leaders at this time should unite on this policy and with an effort, put forth, the preliminary work can be started. Incorporation under the laws of some state that demand careful business methods and with headquarters located and surrounded by friends and loyal supporters, the T. P. A. can again push onward. National beadquarters has had a poor home. It Is time to move. Let the leaders get to work on some policy and have things ready by convention time and In such shape that every T. P. A. man can not dare say no. Delays are dangerous. Men. get busy. Last call. Pay your dues! A T. P. A. policy is a good thing to have. Get one If you can. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY.

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