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THE MORNIXG OKEGOXIAX, MONDAY, JULY 3, 19 1G. 3 J. N. TEAL ANSWERS NORTH BANK HEAD Controversy Over Alleged At titude of Northern Roads in Rate Case Grows. LAWYER SAYS FACTS TELL Attorney Tor Portland Would Present Records for Public Verdict as to Whether "Agitator" Epi thets Are Warranted. U C. Gilman's denial that the North ern Pacific and Great Northern Rail roads had been instrumental in having reopened the Spokane rate case, which reopening was accountable for the Interstate Commerce Commission's re cent ruling eliminating water terminal advantages due to the effect of the war on shipping, brought forth a reply yes terday from J. N. Teal. Mr. Teal, who represented Portland at the hearing, had. on Friday, before the Traffic and Transportation Association, charged Ihe Northern road with being instru mental in reopening the case. Mr. Gil man, who is president of the North Bank, denied the charge emphatically. Facts Certain, Says Mr. Teal. Mr. Teal's statement issued yesterday says: Mr. U C. Gilman, president of the North Bank Road, in an interview pub lished in The Sunday Oregonian, takes exception to statements made by me to the effect that it was a fair inference the Northern lines were instrumental in securing the reopening of the Spo kane rate case. Owing as I believe to a lack of knowledge of the facts. Mr. Gilman not only denies the truth of the statements I made, but also charges me with bad faith, and states that the 'charges' are "unfounded and unwar . ranted.' Amongst other things,- Mr. Oilman says: I have taken occasion to deny Mr. Teal's statement to everyone I have been able to reach conveniently and I am glad to make a public denial through the columns of The Oregonian. The statements made by Mr. Teal are absolutely without founda tion and to one familiar with the facts It Is difficult to harmonize Mr. Teal's at titude with a desire to deal fairly- with all interests and to promote community welfare. . . . I assert that the record of the proceed ings at Washington and the briefs filed by our attorneys, who took a prominent part in the proceedings, will amply verify what I say and fully refute Mr. Teal's statements, and I am certain that any re sponsible officer of the other railroads In volved will confirm this statement. It is the purpose of the Great Northern interests to co-operate with the Portland business Interests and the people of Port land may rest assured, without waiting for any contradiction, that charges of the character of those made by Mr. Teal are unfounded and unwarranted. "I am not accustomed to making statements without having ea I believe some basis of fact to support what I say. In order that the public may have before it certain salient facts bearing directly on thl controversy, 1 submit the following, from which they can draw their own conclusions. Developments Set Forth. "After many hearings, numerous de cisions and years of work, effective July 15, 1915. the rail carriers were al lowed to establish rates from Eastern . defined territory to Pacific Coast ter minals on about 107 commodities mov ing largely by water, on a lower basis than the rates known as Schedule B. which had been theretofore author ised, and were intended to meet as fully as possible water-compelled rates at coast terminals. This schedule of rates was designated Schedule C. and are the rates covered by the last order of the Commission. The order prac tically deciding this case was handed down in January, 1915. Certain differ ences as to adjustments under the order arose and on March 23, 1915, the secre tary of the Commission issued a cir "ilar calling attention to the fact that the North Coast lines have submitted the following plan: "The particular portion of the plan to wnicn i rerer reads as follows: The Washington-Idaho line shall be" the eastern nounnary or group 4, except that points on the line of the Northern Pa cific Railway from Pullman. Wash. to l.ewlston, Idaho, shall be Included In group 4. Rates shall be made to points in group 4 by the same method as to group 3. ex cepting a limited list of carload commodltv rates embracing staple articles which are regularly shipped by sea. upon which lower raies are necessary to insure direct move ment from the East and permit reasonable tuHipruiiun m me uisinoution from group ft. .in as against snipment by sea and subsequent distribution of the same com modities from Pacific Coast ports. Below is shown the list of commodities rated in cents per 100 pounds marked schedule C-2. "The territory really affected by the iiuiueu oraer was eastern Washing ton, particularly the Spokane territorv. Schedule C-2. referred to in this appli cation, while covering but eiarht items included a long list of commodities jooDea generally throughout this sec tion. Without going into details, it is sunicient to say the purpose of the an plication as shown by its language was to shut out the Coast jotfbers in a large intermediate territory by practically moving the ocean to Sijokane that is making much lower rates to that point from Eastern territory than those ap plying by any tariff then in effect either rail, or a combination of water rates to the Coast plus the rail rates to bpoKane. Or to out it another wav it created a zone about 150 miles in diameter around Spokane In which neither water or rail-borne commerce from the coast could enter as against Spokane based on freight rates. It did more, although Spokane is more than 300 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Under this application it was proposed to name rates on a number of com modities 20 cents per hundred lower from the East to Spokane, than to Mis soula. 250 miles to the east thereof. The effect of the proposed schedule would have been disastrous to the coast inter ests, was so understood and representa tives of the lines responsible therefor were so advised. Fundamental Purpose Shown. "Objections were made to this sched ule by all the Coast and the Montana interests. A hearing was had, at which all those interested appeared, Spokane of course supporting the schedule and desiring its enlargement. This appli cation was filed, as I remember, by the Transcentral Freight Bureau and this would Include the o.-tv. R. & N. Com pany, but its application made it per fectly plain who was responsible there for. Indeed this was generally under stood. Its fundamental purpose was to protect Spokane's jobbing interests. "If time and space would permit I would like to tell what occurred at this hearing, and who urged and defended the plan. The effect of the proposed changes were thoroughly understood by all interested. The plan was condemned by the Commission, but that was not because of any help received from the north coast lines, who favored It. It would be interesting to know if this is the kind of harmony and co-operation Mr. Gilman favors. Situation la Set. Forth. "To understand the immediate ques tion discussed by Mr. Gilman. a number of facts would have to be detailed, but I will be as brief as possible. Schedule C became effective July 15. 1915, less than one year ago. The Panama Canal closed during the latter, part of the year 1915, reopening on April 15 of this year, and shipping between the coasts by water practically ceased, yet so far as I know, until the question was raised as hereafter detailed, there was no agitatipn at any place on the coast or any of the points adjacent thereto for any change in the rates or In the orders. Moreover, I did not know until I read Mr. Gilman's interview there was any lack of understanding amongst those in touch with the proceedings as to the attitude of the respective roads towards the reopening of this case and proposed cancellation of the order. As I am advised, the matter arose in this way: Prior to the filing of the petition by Spokane and other intermountain sections, representatives of the north ern lines, the Santa Fe and the Union Pacific, suggested to the Commission that it issue an order for a hearing on this question on its own motion. This the Commission declined to do. This refusal was followed by a discussion between the representatives of the rail roads as to their filing of a petition with the Commission to bring the ques tion to issue. I am advised that the Santa Fe and the northern lines were willing to file such a petition, but neither the Union Pacific nor the Southern Pacific would join, and in con sequence this course of action was dropped. Shortly thereafter, and on March 17. 1916, the Spokane Merchants' Association filed a. petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission ask ing it to issue an order to show cause w.hy all of the fourth section orders theretofore issued should not be can celed. The Railroad Commission of Nevada also filed a petition substan tially to the same effect. "Prominent Part" Pointed To. "At the hearing. April 24-30. repre sentatives of all interests were pres ent. Mr. Wood, of the Southern Pacific. was the attorney who actively con ducted the hearing. The record will disclose the 'prominent part' the other railroads took in the hearing. It is true, as Mr. Gilman states, all of the transcontinental roads took the same position and opposed the cancellation of the order, but to those familiar with tne action of railroads acting in concert in rate cases this in itself proves nothing to the real attitude of the various car riers. For instance, the position of the Santa Fe is well known, yet at the hearin'g it also opposed the cancellation of the order. On the other hand, I do not think any one fully advised as to the facts can have any doubt as to the real situation. I was present at the hearing and speak advisedly from first hand knowledge of facts. Roads Attitude Brought Out. "At the hearing, during the course of the argument, the representative of Spokane discussed the attitude of the various railroads, and, as I recall it. stated something to the effect that the railroads were not all in accord ana that certain railroads had taken up with the jobbers at Spokane the ques tion of advancing rates to the Coast. On being asked what railroads, he re sponded, 'the Northern Pacific and Great Northern. Thereafter one of the representatives of one of those roads told me that what he meant was. that this conversation took place after Spo kane had concluded to file 'its petition. or had filed it, I am not sure which. "As evidencing the attitude of Spo kane In this very question I quote from the June 28, 1916, issue of the Spokesman-Review, published in Spokane: Sentiment in Spol;anc is that the northern roads favored the contention of the Spokane Jobbers, but -were . forced into alignment with the southern roads who disfavored U for reasons peculiar to their territory. "It may be that there are those who think the Spokane interests do not know what they are talking about, but I am not amongst the number. Neither was this statement prompted by any Coast interest, and it is reasonable to assume they know what they are talk ing about. At any rate they seem to be of the same opinion as I. Question Held Serious One. "From the foregoing, which is only a very brief statement of a number of facts bearing upon this situation, one can draw such inferences as he pleases, Mr. Gilman was not at the hearing. has not actively participated so faras I know in any of the hearings growing out of the Spokane case, and 1 do not believe is familiar with all the facte. The usual reference to the "agitator" and agitation appears in Mr. Gilman's interview. A reference of this kind is supposed to end all argument. It is generally the last refuge of those who wish to avoid a discussion of fact. I would not notice it even, if not that Mr. Gilman does not apparently realize we. are dealing with questions of most serious importance to this city, and that no motive except that the facts be clearly understood exists. My relations so far as I know with every officer of the Great Northern and Northern Pa cific and their affiliated companies are friendly. The personal equation, how ever, will not for one moment be al lowed to stand in the way of my doing my duty as I see it even at the risk of being called an 'agitator.' Public Verdict Proposed. "If statements. I make are to be chal lenged, it should be done by someone who has participated in thin case, and who is familiar with the facts. There are such traffic officers connected with the Northern lines, as well as of other interested railroads. If the 'Northern Pacific and Great Northern worked in perfect harmony with the other Pacific Coast terminal roads' in this matter! there should be no difficulty in secur ing statements to that effect. While not looking for trouble I would be glad to have these gentlemen challenge my statements if not in accord with the facts. This controversy is not of my seeking, but I do not propose to run away from it, and am quite willing to continue it to the final end. "Mr. Gilman states that he has taken occasion 'to deny Mr. Teal's statement to everyone he le able to reach con veniently.' Necessarily I do not know who the particular persons are he was able to reach. In view of this and as Mr. Gilman seems to think the question is one of grave importance, I should be very glad indeed to join with him in publicly submitting all the facts, not only in this particular controversy, but in a number of others In which certain railroads have been, and are more or less interested, to the business men of this city, and let them draw their own conclusions. "In closing I desire to state, that so far as I am able to do so I intend to help protect and further the interests not only of the city of Portland, but of this entire section, and I do not pro pose to have my actions altered in the slightest degree because statements of fact may give offense or I subject my self to being termed an 'agitator,' be cause wnat 4. advise may not suit the interests or nplicies of the railroads. In my judgment. Portland is but awakening to the fact that it is com pelled by circumstances to take a strong and determined stand in its own Interests and if I am any judge of the prevailing sentiment of this city, acts and not words are what will be ac cepted at face value hereafter." POLICE BAND PICNIC DRY Rain Quits Early and Crowd at Es taracla Has Enjoyable Day. The police band enjoyed good weather for its picnic at Estacada yesterday, despite the gloomy predictions of the weather man. It was raining when the crowd began to arrive at the picnic grounds, but in 15 minutes the weather had cleared. The programme consisted of 18 ath letic events, a band concert and a dance. A picnic lunch was served to about 225 persons. Approximately 600 tickets had been sold. The profits of the picnic will be devoted to keeping up the equipment of the band. GHRISTENSEN FOUND GUILTY OF LARCENY Jury Withdraws Recommenda tion of Leniency for Man of Many Thefts. VERDICT REACHED SUNDAY Large Quantity of Loot Found in Home of Prisoner Reveals Depr reflations in Local Stores Covering Three Years. " John Robert Christensen, who has been accused of depredations in local stores extending over three years and from whose home at 7S7 Walker street scores of new articles have been taken and identified by storekeepers as prop erty missing from their places of busi ness, was found guilty of larceny in a store by a Jury in the court of Cir cuit Judge McGinn yesterday. The Jury had been out for 24 hours. Sentence will be pronounced Wednesday. The penalty for the offense is from one to seven years' imprisonment. .The Sun day morning verdict was acceptable in view of a comparatively recent act of the Legislature. Christensen was indicted June 2 on thre different counts, for thefts from Mei r & Frank'B, Lipman & Wolfe's and Jenning & Sons. His trial this week was on the Meier & Frank indictment. The jury, which came in at 11 o'clock yesterday, made its first report Sat urday afternoon, after being out three hours, with a verdict of guilty, but ac companied this with a recommenda tion that the judge be lenient. The recommendation went on to say that It was not meant by this that the man should receive no punishment. Recommendation Is Withdrawn. Judge McGinn instructed the jurors that he had no choice but to give the man the indeterminat-s sentence fixed by statute on a verdict of guilty, though he might consider the question of parole. The second time the jury re ported the verdict was guilty, without a recommendation. . The articles which Christensen was accused of stealing from Meier & Frank's were five pairs of gloves, one pair of seeks, two corsets, eight doilies, one silk overcoat, six leather pillow tops and four ankle supporters. These were found, unused, at the home of Christensen and identified by the de partment store heads. Other firms that identified articles found at Chrlstensen's home were: Olds, Wortraan & King, Lipman & Wolfe. Jenning & Sons, Fisher-Thor-sen Co.. Western ricture Frame Co., Honeyman Hardware Co., Huntley Drug Co., and Portland Cutlery & Barber Supply Co. Deputy District Attorney Ilindman prosecuted the case. Barber Supply Man Duped. Christensen produced at the trial a receipt for $20.10 supposedly paid for goods purchased at the barber supply house December 22. 1914. The testi mony of Paul Steinmetz, manager of the house, revealed that the receipt was actually given May 22, last, to Christensen on the representationi that a duplicate receipt for goods he alleged he - had purchased was needed to get them from the police. Steinmet was led to believs that Christensen was an innocent householder who wanted to claim goods found in the possession of a recently arrested burg lar, and readily made out the pur chase slip, though he did not remember selling the articles. In defense, Christensen alleged that all 'the Meier & Frank articles were purchased by him from a mysterious "Fred Andrews. He didn't know where Fred lived, could not describe him, and knew nothing about him ex cept that he had offered to sell him the goods. The accused man already had a year's sentence for theft hanging over his head under a parole. He is mar ried. His wife testified that he shot at her one time and has threatened to kill her. 'ANGEL AND DEVIL' HALF AND HALF IS PROPORTION, SAYS DR. LOVELAXD. Dual Personality of Humanity Ably Portrayed In "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Is View. Man is about ST0 per cent angel and 50 per cent devil, and life is a struggle to determine which nature is going to win, declared Dr. Frank L. Loveland in his address at the First Methodist Episcopal Church last night. Dr. Loveland made an appeal for the triumph of the better nature. This view of life Dr. Loveland showed was the one taken by Robert Louis Stevenson in his book. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." "Mr. Stevenson believed," said Dr. Loveland. "that man was part beast and part God, and the struggle was to keep from becoming all beast." Dr. Loveland sketched the story of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." showing how it forms the strange story of the abnormalities of life,' one day the brute triumphing and the next day the angel. He named over some of the greater names of history, and showed how even men of genius possessed the higher and lower nature and were alternately swayed by them. "Byron would sink to the lowest depths the next day ' after writing a poem fit for the gods," he said. Others mentioned were Robert Burns, Aaron Burr and Heinrich Heinle. "What is the meaning of all this?" he asked. "It merely means that Rob ert Louis Stevenson has painted a pic ture of ure in his book "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." INSURANCE FUND GAINS CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION DE PARTMENT PAYS WELL. C. M. Bradley Points Oat How Dlvl denda Are Paid Emplorers and How Rates Are Kept L.ow. The State Compensation Insurance Fund of California has grown from a 100.000 organization ' to one that represents investments approximating $1,000,000- in the two and one-hair years that the law has been operative. C. M. 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