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REPORT.

OFFICE OF THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA,

Atlanta, Ga., October 15, 1898.

His Excellency, W. Y. Atkinson, Governor:

Sir: Section 2201 of the Code provides that: "It shall be the duty of the commissioners herein provided for, to make to the Governor annual reports of the transactions of their office, and to recommend from time to time such legislation as they may deem advisable."

In compliance with the requirements of this section we have the honor to submit this, the Twenty-sixth Report of the Railroad Commission of Georgia. The various Circulars promulgated by the Board during the year are annexed, and referred to as a part of this report.

The physical condition of the railroads in Georgia, and especially that of the trunk lines, is excellent and the service good. There have, however, been a few complaints made with reference to the condition and service of some of the shorter lines, originally built as tram or lumber roads. These complaints have been investigated and direction given for such improvements as seemed necessary to meet the requirements of the busi

ness.

A table showing the earnings, expenses, etc., of the various roads will be found elsewhere, as well as a statement showing the mileage of each road in Georgia, and the total increase in mileage reported during the year.

WORK OF THE COMMISSION.

This Commission, standing as an arbitrator between the railroad, express and telegraph companies and the public, and being charged with the duty of regulating in Georgia the rates and in a measure the service of these vast corporations, which affect directly and materially the interests of every