Deseret Evening News | 1909-12-24 | Page 7 | Tehuantepec Road Ahead

ROAD AHEAD Although Much iichi Longer Than lhnn Route Rates Arc Are the Same Chicago Dee Dec 24 William B E Curtis writing for Tho says Notwithstanding the difference In dis distances tance tho tile railway owned by the Mex Mexican loan iran government across the Isthmus of Is III carrying C more freight between the two oceans than the tho rail railroad railroad road owned by b the government of or the United States across the Isthmus of or Panama The railroad Is miles long the Panama railroad Is 47 11 miles long IonS and the freight rates rotes are the tho th same which Is one ono reason resson for tor the difference Another reason rea on IB Is that tho the road is seeking business and the Panama road Is not The latter IB is maintained at present to aid In the construction of the canal and Its or 01 ordinary ordinary commercial patronage Is sacrificed sacrificed fic for tor that reason being maintained as a public convenience rather than for profit