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Page 407 - The action of the committee is reported, on each question, by a member designated for that purpose, to the full council at its next session. While the decision of the committee is usually accepted by the council, it in no way binds that body. Before the council meets each member has an opportunity to examine the arguments presented before the committee and the facts upon which its decisions are based. If the advocates of the petitions before the council present new evidence, or if the recommendations...
Page 411 - No such notice has ever been given. Any violation of the treaty can be punished in the courts, and a judgment having been rendered in one country, the courts of the others are bound to assist in its execution, unless the decision conflicts with their own laws. But so far as the question of fact is concerned there is no appeal, and a German court is bound to accept the findings of a court in France. Germany, Austria, Hungary, Russia, Switzerland and, to a less extent, France have embodied provisions...
Page 404 - The national council meets at least twice annually, and deliberates on such matters as the proposed budget, normal freight and passenger rates, classification of freight, special and differential rates, proposed changes in regulations governing the operation of railways, and allied questions. It is required...
Page 406 - ... the directory. In case of emergency the directory may act according to its own judgment independently of the council, but it is required to report all such cases to the standing committee of the council and to the council itself. This provision supplies the elastic element, which enables the railways to meet momentary wants. The standing committee of the council is an important body. It meets regularly some time before the full council holds its sessions, and its proceedings form the basis of...
Page 404 - Such specialists, as well as regular members, receive for their services 15 marks (about $3.60) per day and mileage. The national council meets at least twice annually, and deliberates on such matters as the proposed budget, normal freight and passenger rates, classification of freight, special and differential rates, proposed changes in regulations governing the operation of railways, and allied questions.
Page 404 - ... agriculture, forestry, manufacture and trade, according to a scheme of representation published in a royal decree. Of the appointed members, three are named by the minister of agriculture, domains and forests; three by the minister of trade and industry; two by the minister of finance; and two by the minister of public works. An equal number of alternates is appointed at the same time. Direct bureaucratic influence is guarded against by the exclusion from appointment of all immediate state officials....
Page 402 - It will keep the representatives of the railroads better informed as to the changing needs of trade and industry and maintain a continued understanding between them ; and, on the other hand, it will impart to commerce, etc., a greater insight into the peculiarities of the railroad business and the legitimate demands of the administration, and consequently, by means of earnest and moderate action, it will react beneficially upon both sides through an exchange of views.
Page 406 - Each railway directory must consult the circuit council on all important matters concerning the railways in its circuit. This applies especially to time-tables and rate schedules. On the other hand, the council makes recommendations to the directory. In case of emergency the directory may act according to its own judgment independently of the council, but it is required to report all such cases to the standing committee of the council and to the council itself. This provision supplies the elastic...
Page 421 - Thiiringen is relatively insignificant, yet of vital importance to the inhabitants of that section of the country. We have seen how complete an examination the petition of these people received at the hands of the highest authorities of the land. A fair and prompt hearing can be denied to no man, rich or poor. The railroads are made real servants. All the administrative, legal and advisory bodies are organically connected with one another and with the parliament. The lines may be drawn taut from...