The Riddle of the Sphinx: A Discussion of the Economic Questions Relating to Agriculture, Land, Transportation, Money, Taxation, and Cost of Interchange ...Hyperion Press, 1975 - 479 pages |
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... railway power had become so dangerous to the welfare of the people as to necessitate government interference . He said , that , if the construction of railways were a new question , he would advise government ownership , " be- cause ...
... railway power had become so dangerous to the welfare of the people as to necessitate government interference . He said , that , if the construction of railways were a new question , he would advise government ownership , " be- cause ...
Page 294
... railways unless it would pay much more than their true value . Hence he advised that the government pursue a strict ... railways , had pointed out , in the beginning of railway construc- tion , would prove ineffectual , because of the ...
... railways unless it would pay much more than their true value . Hence he advised that the government pursue a strict ... railways , had pointed out , in the beginning of railway construc- tion , would prove ineffectual , because of the ...
Page 294
... railways unless it would pay much more than their true value . Hence he advised that the government pursue a strict ... railways , had pointed out , in the beginning of railway construc- tion , would prove ineffectual , because of the ...
... railways unless it would pay much more than their true value . Hence he advised that the government pursue a strict ... railways , had pointed out , in the beginning of railway construc- tion , would prove ineffectual , because of the ...
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