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Rh Here in New England, as much as in any part of the country, the teachings and inspirations of these two great masters of the art of transportation are of vital importance. Here are the most complicated relations between the railroads and those that they are trying to serve. Here Is the greatest necessity for the elimination of all waste and lost motion. Here, because of the extreme difficulty, both financial and physical, of improving and adding to the capacity of that machine, the most efficient use of the transportation machine is absolutely essential. Any man who has been fortunate enough to receive the benefit of training under and with these two men has had an experience of priceless value to him in doing his daily work.

During the last five years I have tried throughout the West to present the railroad side of the transportation question. Some have criticised me and said my motive was purely selfish and that all I was after was increased earnings for the railroads. These critics did not look quite far enough. It is true Rh