The Science of Railways: Railway rates and government ownership. 1907World railway Publishing Company, 1907 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page 6
... traffic - State versus in- terstate . Impossibility of distinguishing one from the other . Effect on legislative action , PAGE 265 . 285 293 . . 307 CHAPTER XVII . The use of private ( commercial ) cars on railroads and Economic ...
... traffic - State versus in- terstate . Impossibility of distinguishing one from the other . Effect on legislative action , PAGE 265 . 285 293 . . 307 CHAPTER XVII . The use of private ( commercial ) cars on railroads and Economic ...
Page 7
... traffic of railways . ] The office of a railroad is to facilitate travel , and to bring producer and consumer together . This is accomplished by the use of such mechan- ical appliances as the arts of man have placed at his disposal ...
... traffic of railways . ] The office of a railroad is to facilitate travel , and to bring producer and consumer together . This is accomplished by the use of such mechan- ical appliances as the arts of man have placed at his disposal ...
Page 8
... traffic which is not productive dies . Competition is a potent factor in determining rates , and is general in the case of railroads . Thus , the facility and cheapness with which wheat may be moved from India to Liverpool affect the ...
... traffic which is not productive dies . Competition is a potent factor in determining rates , and is general in the case of railroads . Thus , the facility and cheapness with which wheat may be moved from India to Liverpool affect the ...
Page 29
... traffic will yield a return upon . Accommo- dations conform to the price paid therefor . If properties are not remunerative , capital will no longer seek such investment . That already placed will shrink in value . This shrinkage ...
... traffic will yield a return upon . Accommo- dations conform to the price paid therefor . If properties are not remunerative , capital will no longer seek such investment . That already placed will shrink in value . This shrinkage ...
Page 30
... traffic determined the rate , and not the traffic manager . His action was mechanical . He was merely carry- ing out a law . The rate must be such as to stimulate the effort of every party in interest . The moment it does not , business ...
... traffic determined the rate , and not the traffic manager . His action was mechanical . He was merely carry- ing out a law . The rate must be such as to stimulate the effort of every party in interest . The moment it does not , business ...
Common terms and phrases
able rates adjustment afford Albert Fink Aldace F attend benefit capital carried charges common carrier communism in France competition construction discrimination duty economic effect eminent domain employes ence enforce enterprise equitable exercise exists expenses favorable fixing the rate free construction freight governmental ignorant impossible individual industry influences injury instances intelligence interest interference Interstate Commerce Act Interstate Commerce Commission invested lack law of supply legislative less lines low rates management of railroads manufacturers markets matter ment monopoly natural laws necessary necessities needs owners and managers ownership particular persons pooling practical prevent principles productive business profit prosperity rail railroad companies railway companies railway rates reasonable reduce regulations require restrict result riers roads secure shipper special rates strife supervision supply and demand tariffs thing tion trade traffic transportation United unjust Wherever wise
Popular passages
Page 194 - ... keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted, and shall have the right to obtain from such common carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties and carry out the objects for which it was created...
Page 191 - ... state separately all terminal charges, storage charges, icing charges, and all other charges which the Commission may require, all privileges or facilities granted or allowed and any rules or regulations which in any wise change, affect, or determine any part or the aggregate of such aforesaid rates, fares, and charges, or the value of the service rendered to .the passenger, shipper, or consignee.
Page 202 - ... no contract, receipt, rule or regulation shall exempt such common carrier, railroad or transportation company from the liability hereby imposed : Provided, that nothing in this section shall deprive any holder of such receipt or bill of lading of any remedy or right of action which he has under existing law.
Page 203 - That nothing In this part shall prevent the carriage, storage, or handling of property free or at reduced rates for the United States, State, or municipal governments...
Page 187 - ... transportation" shall include cars and other vehicles and all instrumentalities and facilities of shipment or carriage, irrespecetive of ownership or of .any contract, express or implied, for the use thereof and all services in connection with the receipt, delivery, elevation, and transfer in transit, ventilation, refrigeration or icing, storage, and handling of property transported...
Page 187 - Provided, however, That the provisions of this act shall not apply to the transportation of passengers or property, or to the receiving, delivering, storage, or handling of property, wholly within one State, and not shipped to or from a foreign country from or to any State or Territory as aforesaid.
Page 188 - Columbia, or to any foreign country, any article or commodity, other than timber and the manufactured products thereof, manufactured, mined, or produced by it, or under its authority, or which it may own in whole, or in part, or in which it may have any interest direct or indirect...
Page 191 - Act shall file with the Commission created by this Act and print and keep open to public inspection schedules showing all the rates, fares, and charges for transportation between different points on its own route...
Page 193 - ... the date of the taking effect of this Act, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the commissioner whom he shall succeed.
Page 193 - That any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or, whenever such common carrier is a corporation, any director or officer thereof, or any receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or person acting for or employed by such corporation...