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Brief submitted by-Continued.

Fant, A. P., director industrial division, Memphis, Tenn., Chamber
of Commerce_

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366

Long, Howard M., solicitor Vessel Owners' and Captains' Associa-
tion of Philadelphia__

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Machen, W. H., representing certain owners of coastwise coal-carry-
ing steamers__.

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Manghum, H. E., representing Sacramento, Calif., Chamber of Com-

merce..

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Mathews, David, secretary-treasurer the Pittsburgh Coal Exchange
of Philadelphia_.

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McGinnis, J. B., Memphis, Tenn., Harbor Commission__
Mummert, J. D., representing John W. Eshelman & Sons-
Walker, R. A. P., representing Bush Terminal Co-----

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THE WATER CARRIER ACT, 1935

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1935

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVEN

COMMITTEE ON THE MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERUNG

Washington, 2, C.

The committee met at 10 a. m., Hon. Schuyler O. Bland (chari man presiding.

The CHAIRMAN. The hearing is called this morning on H. R 379, Mr. Eastman suggested certain amendments and explanation which have been set out in a committee print. We are ready to hear you, Mr. Eastman.

STATEMENT OF HON. JOSEPH B. EASTMAN, FEDERAL COORDI NATOR OF TRANSPORTATION

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Mr. EASTMAN. Mr. Chairman, my name is Joseph B. Eadman am a member of the Interstate Commerce Commiaon, now occupy ing the position of Federal Coordinator of Transportation under this Emergency Railroad Transportation Act, 1933,

I appear in support of H. R. 5379 and, before I com lude, I hall present some amendments to the bill as it was originally recommended The CHAIRMAN. Those are contained in a committee print, are they not?

Mr. EASTMAN. They are sir. I desire to call your attention to this provisions of section 13 of the Emergency Act, which impocess upo the Coordinator

The CHAIRMAN. Give the reference if you will, Me Basmati

Mr. EASTMAN. Section 13 of the Emergency Railroad Tran porta tion Act, 1933.

The CHAIRMAN. Public number what! If you have the original act, you will find it on the first page.

Mr. EASTMAN. I have the Commission's reprint and appartally il is United States Code, title 49, section 281. Mection PV of that A 1 authorizes and directs the Coordinator forthwith to theketigals an consider means, not provided for in this fille, of improving frangéa tation conditions throughout the country, including col hnding th rail transportation and the ability, financial or otherwick, of this carriers to improve their properties and furnish as wick and charge's rates which will promote the commerce and indussy of Bik bounty y It also directs him from time to time to subunit to the (

rch recommendations calling for further legs laksón fe, the as he may deem necessary or desirable in the jobbé také prod are transmitted us the Commission to the Peasdent and b gress with the Commission's presumendafira, fué puškyts

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