An Investor's Notes on American RailroadsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1887 - 224 halaman |
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... conclusions contained in the valuable works above indicated have been used or referred to , and the writer's obligations to their authors are freely ac- knowledged . CHAPTER CONTENTS . PAGE I. - SPHERES OF INVESTMENT I iv PREFACE .
... conclusions contained in the valuable works above indicated have been used or referred to , and the writer's obligations to their authors are freely ac- knowledged . CHAPTER CONTENTS . PAGE I. - SPHERES OF INVESTMENT I iv PREFACE .
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... indicate that a European war is , in the last degree , unfavourable to confi- dent and liberal investment in European securities , outside the British Empire . As regards English land and the industries directly ap- purtenant thereto ...
... indicate that a European war is , in the last degree , unfavourable to confi- dent and liberal investment in European securities , outside the British Empire . As regards English land and the industries directly ap- purtenant thereto ...
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... indicate reasonably safe routes - to warn the traveller against dangerous pitfalls ? To the mind of the seafarer the lighthouse is not as exhaustive as an ocean chart . But nevertheless it fulfils a useful purpose . It appeals to the ...
... indicate reasonably safe routes - to warn the traveller against dangerous pitfalls ? To the mind of the seafarer the lighthouse is not as exhaustive as an ocean chart . But nevertheless it fulfils a useful purpose . It appeals to the ...
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... indicated , in his recent admirable essays , * the vast difficulties which attend gov- ernment by the multitude . So strongly is a kindred opin- ion held by a large section of the keenest observers in America , that some States have ...
... indicated , in his recent admirable essays , * the vast difficulties which attend gov- ernment by the multitude . So strongly is a kindred opin- ion held by a large section of the keenest observers in America , that some States have ...
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... indicate , in outline , the drift and tendency of popular feeling in this country on the subject . What bearing the existence and probable permanence of this feeling may have on the investments of foreign cap- italists must , of course ...
... indicate , in outline , the drift and tendency of popular feeling in this country on the subject . What bearing the existence and probable permanence of this feeling may have on the investments of foreign cap- italists must , of course ...
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Halaman 212 - Commission (and produce books and papers if so ordered) and give evidence touching the matter in question ; and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof.
Halaman 203 - That the provisions of this act shall not apply to the transportation of passengers or property, or to the receiving, delivering, storage or handling of property, wholly within one State, and not shipped to or from a foreign country from or to any State or Territory as aforesaid.
Halaman 203 - That the provisions of this act shall apply to any common carrier or carriers engaged in the transportation of passengers or property wholly by railroad, or partly by railroad and partly by water when both are used, under a common control, management, or arrangement, for a continuous carriage or shipment...
Halaman 211 - ... the date of the taking effect of this Act, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the commissioner whom he shall succeed.
Halaman 209 - ... do or cause to be done, or shall willingly suffer or permit to be done, any act, matter or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful...
Halaman 212 - If such carrier shall not satisfy the complaint within the time specified, or there shall appear to be any reasonable ground for investigating said complaint, it shall be the duty of the Commission to investigate the matters complained of in such manner and by such means as it shall deem proper.
Halaman 210 - That any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or, whenever such common carrier is a corporation, any director or officer thereof, or any receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or person acting for or employed by such corporation...
Halaman 205 - That it shall be unlawful for any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act to enter into any contract, agreement, or combination with any other common carrier or carriers for the pooling of freights of different and competing railroads, or to divide between them the aggregate or net proceeds of the earnings of such railroads, or any portion thereof...
Halaman 212 - In case of disobedience to a subpoena the Commission, or any party to a proceeding before the Commission, may Invoke the aid of any court of the United States In requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and documents under the provisions of this section.
Halaman 217 - Witnesses summoned before the commission shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the courts of the United States...