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Show COAL MEN SUPPORT R. R. ; PLEA FOR HIGHER RATES 1 ATLANTIC CITY, N. X, May 28. A. H. Smith, president of the New York Central railroad, addressing tho annual convention of the National Coal association, pointed out what he termed the "extreme peril facing the country's Industries because of lack of coal equipment." "Unless the way is found to get enough cars," Mr. Smith declared, "the whole country will undergo a terrbilo crisis next winter." The association adopted a resolution supporting the effort of the railroad systems to obtain Increased freight rates. In another resolution tho con vention went on record to inform the public that the shortage In coal production pro-duction at this time is entirely due to tho car shortage and consequent delays. Mr. Smith told the convention that the railroads of the country In order Ito build the car equipment needed, must spend approximately $700,000,000 'at once. I oo |