Senator Cummins of Iowa, Chair-man of the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce, called at the White House to discuss the railroad situation. After the meeting, he gave fairly clear indication of how the Administration will try to handle the politico-railway problem.
On one hand are the railways themselves, who want to continue operation under the Esch-Cummins Law of 1920. On another hand are farmers and shippers in general, clamoring for lower freight rates. From still another quarter the railroad workers are prepared to demand any arrangement to the advantage of the workers—government ownership,...
To continue reading:
or
Log-In
