. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 14 The Florists' Review JDNB 19, 1019. turned over to the owners and the ad- ministration has announced its inten- tion of returning the railroads, comes the question of whether the change of hands will be accompanied by a rise in ratesk Some persons have hope that the resumption of normal shipping condi- tions will somewhat reduce the large deficit incurred in recent months. But it seems probable that the Interstate Com- merce Commission will be appealed to to grant an increase in rates. One Company or Four? When the government took over the opera
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 14 The Florists' Review JDNB 19, 1019. turned over to the owners and the ad- ministration has announced its inten- tion of returning the railroads, comes the question of whether the change of hands will be accompanied by a rise in ratesk Some persons have hope that the resumption of normal shipping condi- tions will somewhat reduce the large deficit incurred in recent months. But it seems probable that the Interstate Com- merce Commission will be appealed to to grant an increase in rates. One Company or Four? When the government took over the operation of the express companies, one large organization, the American Rail- way Express Co., was formed. The "Big Four"—the American, Adams, Southern and Wells-Fargo Express Com- panies—combined and took stock in the amalgamated agency. The properties of the Northern, Great Northern and West Express Companies wexe leased by them to the new combine. The question that is largest in the ex- press outlook is whether the administra- tion will restore the companies as one merged organization, as it operates at present, or whether it will insist that they resume operations as separate agencies. The disposition of the com- panies seems to be strongly against splitting up the present combine. Their contention is that overhead expenses will be reduced by operating as a merged organization, and more efficient oj^fetation will be secured by a central control. Expenses on the Increase. Even if the companies resume opera- tion in the present combination and un- der the most favorable conditions, ex- penses are likely to continue mounting. The raises granted thousands of work- men add to the deficit that has been so heavy during recent months. And since the cost of labor in all industries seems certain to continue high, and possibly higher if immigration is restricted dur- ing the coming year or two, the raises are more likely to continue than other- wise. Whether "normal&quo
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