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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
6
The Interstate Commerce Commission withheld approval of proposed rate increases as Eastern and Western cases were debated. Officials cited insufficient proof of necessity and emphasized economy and fair burden sharing. The Western decision warned against monopolistic pricing and highlighted wage and material cost trends.
Boston opinion notes the Interstate Commerce Commission rejection of the freight rate advance, predicting benefits for manufacturers merchants and especially workers. It argues railroads must cut operating costs through scientific management, increasing net income while maintaining or lowering rates to boost volume and strengthen credit.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a landmark rail rate decision after more than two years of investigation into thousands of rates and schedules. Western lines west of Chicago and eastern routes raised fares, prompting shippers in the Midwest to seek antitrust action to curb what they termed price increases. The case highlights extensive scrutiny and major changes across rail transportation.
Slurry C. Dell, once of New York and now in Oakland, is in Mexican custody being moved toward Ensenada for a court hearing amid fears he will be shot on the road. Four rurales guard him as American supporters seek release and reports claim Dell was allegedly tried as a spy. News of the transfer came from a Mexican who reached San Diego, noting Dell protested but was told he could present witnesses in Ensenada or Tia Juana.
Western senators delay ratification amid immigration tariff concerns as Taft seeks to calm fears. The treaty with Japan promises most favored nation terms and tariff autonomy, with confidential debate over immigration provisions and possible future tariff arrangements.
Secretary Knox argued that favored nation concepts do not apply to reciprocal arrangements with neighboring Canada and that special tariff talks fit outside normal interpretation. Senator Hale’s opposition softened, but Western Senatorial views on immigration remain a hurdle. California legislators oppose the treaty and Representative Hayes urges restoring immigration restrictions in the pact.
The Asiatic Exclusion League released a statement viaSecretary A E Yoell asserting the treaty must not curb U S immigration policy or sovereignty California and the Pacific coast must be protected and senators in Washington must guard against any provision compromising immigration laws The league opposes reliance on Japan or any foreign nation and argues the United States government should decide who is admitted The note cites Senator Flint and Perkins and says the gentleman’s agreement largely kept by Japan except for women arriving in large numbers will be handled by immigration authorities
On the Royal Mail steamer Trent from Bermuda, Robert W. Chanler, ex-sheriff of Duchess County, married Tina Cavalieri and kept reporters at bay with cigars. He declined to discuss Lina, saying he did not know or care where she was, as long as he avoided a confrontation.
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