Note 776 — Chapter XIX · THE LONG AND SHORT HAUL CLAUSE: TRANSCONTINENTAL RATES
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A compromise offered by the railways and accepted by commercial bodies pending the Supreme Court decisions was filed June 18, 1912. It is estimated to save Spokane shippers alone about $500,000 annually. Class rates are the Commission's from the seaboard, but from interior points are somewhat lower. The acceptance of the distance principle is the significant point.
"As the distance, St. Paul to Spokane, approximately 1500 miles, is 150 per cent. of the distance Omaha to Salt Lake, approximately 1000 miles, a reasonable rate from St. Paul to Spokane would not be less than 130 per cent. of the rate from Missouri river to Salt Lake, and in the proposed tariff rates from St. Paul to Spokane would be made accordingly.
"From Mississippi common points as defined by current tariffs, the rates would be 112½ per cent. of the St. Paul rates.
"From Chicago and common points, the rates would be 116-2/3 per cent. of St. Paul rates.
"From Detroit and common points, 125 per cent. of the St. Paul rates.
"From Buffalo, Pittsburg and common points, 130 per cent. of St. Paul rates.
"From New York, Boston and common points, 130 per cent. of St. Paul rates.
"From Colorado common points, 90 per cent. of St. Paul rates."