Source: “he Mining Journal Marquette, Mi. September 14, 1889 Concerning the Rate Cuts In the telegraphic column of this paper, as taken from the Associated Press reports, was a statement that the "Soo Line," the MSSM&A had put rates down from St. Paul and Minneapolis to New York to $20.00 and to Boston $19.00, The Miming Journal at once determined to seek an interview with Mr. C. B. Hibbard, the general passenger agent of the South Shore as soon as possible after his return from Minnea- polis. Learning that he had returned on the morning train, the reporter called upon him yesterday. Mr. Hibbard was asked what action the South Shore would take with reference to the cut rates. He stated that no line of action had been determined on as no official information was to the effect that rates had been cut below their own. Mr. Hibbard exhibited a telegram received at a late hour yester- day morning from St. Paul, which stated that no tickets at that cut rate had been sold. Mr. Hibbard kindly promised to let the Miming Journal know of any information that might be received at a later hour. Late in the afternoon, official information was received that the management of the "Soo Line", had decided to adopt the South Shore rates for the present and not put the extreme low rates into effect. . The rate disturbance has arisen from the fact that the South Shore was practically denied recognition by the Western Passen- ger Association. The South Shore is the short line east from Duluth. As such it has the right to make the rate to eastern points. This is the right that other lines have refused to con- cede. The South Shore wasted no further time in coaxing or en- treaty. This is not characteristic of its management. It sin- ply cut its way through the dilemma by making its own rates with- out consent of the Association. These rates are to go into effect next Monday and the following table affords comparison of both old and new rates from St. Paul and Duluth eastward: From Duluth From St. Paul First Second First Second First Second Class Class Class Class Class Class New York $25.00 $22.50 $30.09 $25.00 $30.00 $25.00 Boston 24.00 21.00 28.70 24,40 30-50 26.40 Portland 24.00 21.00 28.70 24.40 30.50 25.40 Montreal 23.00 20.00 27.70 23.00 29.50 25.00 Albany 23.00 20.00 29.15 24,00 29.50 25.00 Buffalo 20,00 16.00 25.50 19.00 25.50 20.00 Detroit 15.00 13.00 19.50 15.00 19.50 15.00 p. 2 Concerning the Rate Gut ese The rumor at once gained circulation that the "Soo Line " would more than meet these rates and might possibly put the New York figure down to $18.00. The opening paragraph of this article set at rest any uneasiness there may be on that score and the South Shore has gained an important point. Its rival has conceded that a rate war at this time would be unadvisable and it is doubtful anyway whether the South Shore would engage ina rate war. It does not want to fight but if necessary it will take steps to compel recognition. WDSSKA MStP&SSM Passenger