[115]Collection in Banbury, and delivery alongside ship in Liverpool in 10 ton lots.[116]Collection in Banbury, and delivery alongside ship in Liverpool in 10 ton lots.[117]The observation made in the report that the higher rates in Germany are avoided by the intervention of forwarding agents, who collect from small consignees, and make up the minimum load, charging somewhat higher rates than for 5 or 10 ton lots, shows that it was seen that, although the comparison of British rates is made with them, the general public cannot obtain the advantage of the low rates, because of the heavy minimum quantities.[118]The following are the charges authorised to be made for such services in addition to the mileage rate and terminals in Germany, Holland, and Belgium:—Germany.Holland.Belgium.Counting{ 1·2d. per 20 pieces.{ 1s. 0d. per truck{ minimum.{ 3s. 0d. per truck{ maximum.0·2d. per packge.1d. per ton.Weighing{ Stückgut 0·6d. per{ 2 cwt.{Wagon Loads 0·48d.{ per 2 cwt. if each{ piece is weighed{separately; 1s.0d.{per truck.from 0·2d. to0·6d. per 2 cwt.5d. per ton.Booking. . .. . .2d. per consignment.Labelling0·6d. per piece.0·6d. per packge.2d.Stamping. . .1·2d. each note.. . .Use of Cranes0·36d. per 2 cwt.9d. minimum.10d. to 1s. 8d.per ton.3d. per ton.Advice of GoodsAbout 1/2d.1d.1d.Tarpaulins2s. 0d. each.2s. 8d. each.1s. 7d. each.Disinfecting1s. per truck.1s. per truck.1s. per truck.[119]Note.—By agreement the Holland Railway Company are bound to adopt the same basis as the local rates on the States Railway, unless their own scale is lower.[120]The terminals for Fast, and General Goods Classes 1 and 2, include loading and unloading.[121]The terminals for Fast, and General Goods Classes 1 and 2, include loading and unloading.The tariff of theDutch Rhenish Railwayis divided into the following classes:—[122]The charge for delivery to domicile is compulsory, and amounts to 3 francs per 100 Kilog.[123]The charge for delivery to domicile is compulsory, and amounts to 30 cents. per 100 Kilog.[124]The rates for Furniture Vans belonging to private parties represent the charge for 6,000 kilog. at 1st Class. In the case of Furniture Vans provided by the Railway Company, the above mentioned prices are increased by 17 per cent.[125]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.[126]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.[127]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.[128]These Charges must be paid direct to the Carman.[129]These Charges must be paid direct to the Carman.[130]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.[131]The bottom floor of a Belgian Cattle Truck generally measures 14 square metres, equal to 16·75 square yards.[132]See Note on pp. xl and xli.[133]See Note on pp. xl and xli.[134]See Note on pp. xl and xli.[135]The bases for 4th Class, General Standard Scale, 1867, are as follows:—1 to 25 kilometres, terminal charge franc 0.50, mileage rate franc 0.60 per kilometre.26 to 50 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.04 per kilometre extra.51 to 76 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.03 per kilometre extra.76 and over, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.01 per kilometre extra.[136]The bases for 4th Class, General Standard Scale, 1867, are as follows:—1 to 25 kilometres, terminal charge franc 0.50, mileage rate franc 0.60 per kilometre.26 to 50 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.04 per kilometre extra.51 to 76 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.03 per kilometre extra.76 and over, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.01 per kilometre extra.[137]Note— Up to 100 Kilometres[138]Note— 101 Kilometres and more.[139]Note— Up to 100 Kilometres[140]Note—101 Kilometres and more.[141]Note.—In converting Foreign money and distances into English money and miles, the following have been taken, viz.:—25 francs£11 mark1s.100 pfenning1s.1 florin1s. 8d.1 kilometre·621 of a mile.1,000 kilogrammes2,200 lbs.
[115]Collection in Banbury, and delivery alongside ship in Liverpool in 10 ton lots.
[115]Collection in Banbury, and delivery alongside ship in Liverpool in 10 ton lots.
[116]Collection in Banbury, and delivery alongside ship in Liverpool in 10 ton lots.
[116]Collection in Banbury, and delivery alongside ship in Liverpool in 10 ton lots.
[117]The observation made in the report that the higher rates in Germany are avoided by the intervention of forwarding agents, who collect from small consignees, and make up the minimum load, charging somewhat higher rates than for 5 or 10 ton lots, shows that it was seen that, although the comparison of British rates is made with them, the general public cannot obtain the advantage of the low rates, because of the heavy minimum quantities.
[117]The observation made in the report that the higher rates in Germany are avoided by the intervention of forwarding agents, who collect from small consignees, and make up the minimum load, charging somewhat higher rates than for 5 or 10 ton lots, shows that it was seen that, although the comparison of British rates is made with them, the general public cannot obtain the advantage of the low rates, because of the heavy minimum quantities.
[118]The following are the charges authorised to be made for such services in addition to the mileage rate and terminals in Germany, Holland, and Belgium:—Germany.Holland.Belgium.Counting{ 1·2d. per 20 pieces.{ 1s. 0d. per truck{ minimum.{ 3s. 0d. per truck{ maximum.0·2d. per packge.1d. per ton.Weighing{ Stückgut 0·6d. per{ 2 cwt.{Wagon Loads 0·48d.{ per 2 cwt. if each{ piece is weighed{separately; 1s.0d.{per truck.from 0·2d. to0·6d. per 2 cwt.5d. per ton.Booking. . .. . .2d. per consignment.Labelling0·6d. per piece.0·6d. per packge.2d.Stamping. . .1·2d. each note.. . .Use of Cranes0·36d. per 2 cwt.9d. minimum.10d. to 1s. 8d.per ton.3d. per ton.Advice of GoodsAbout 1/2d.1d.1d.Tarpaulins2s. 0d. each.2s. 8d. each.1s. 7d. each.Disinfecting1s. per truck.1s. per truck.1s. per truck.
[118]The following are the charges authorised to be made for such services in addition to the mileage rate and terminals in Germany, Holland, and Belgium:—
[119]Note.—By agreement the Holland Railway Company are bound to adopt the same basis as the local rates on the States Railway, unless their own scale is lower.
[119]Note.—By agreement the Holland Railway Company are bound to adopt the same basis as the local rates on the States Railway, unless their own scale is lower.
[120]The terminals for Fast, and General Goods Classes 1 and 2, include loading and unloading.
[120]The terminals for Fast, and General Goods Classes 1 and 2, include loading and unloading.
[121]The terminals for Fast, and General Goods Classes 1 and 2, include loading and unloading.The tariff of theDutch Rhenish Railwayis divided into the following classes:—
[121]The terminals for Fast, and General Goods Classes 1 and 2, include loading and unloading.
The tariff of theDutch Rhenish Railwayis divided into the following classes:—
[122]The charge for delivery to domicile is compulsory, and amounts to 3 francs per 100 Kilog.
[122]The charge for delivery to domicile is compulsory, and amounts to 3 francs per 100 Kilog.
[123]The charge for delivery to domicile is compulsory, and amounts to 30 cents. per 100 Kilog.
[123]The charge for delivery to domicile is compulsory, and amounts to 30 cents. per 100 Kilog.
[124]The rates for Furniture Vans belonging to private parties represent the charge for 6,000 kilog. at 1st Class. In the case of Furniture Vans provided by the Railway Company, the above mentioned prices are increased by 17 per cent.
[124]The rates for Furniture Vans belonging to private parties represent the charge for 6,000 kilog. at 1st Class. In the case of Furniture Vans provided by the Railway Company, the above mentioned prices are increased by 17 per cent.
[125]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[125]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[126]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[126]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[127]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[127]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[128]These Charges must be paid direct to the Carman.
[128]These Charges must be paid direct to the Carman.
[129]These Charges must be paid direct to the Carman.
[129]These Charges must be paid direct to the Carman.
[130]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[130]The Rates for these services do not apply to packages weighing more than 500 kilos. (10 cwt.) each.
[131]The bottom floor of a Belgian Cattle Truck generally measures 14 square metres, equal to 16·75 square yards.
[131]The bottom floor of a Belgian Cattle Truck generally measures 14 square metres, equal to 16·75 square yards.
[132]See Note on pp. xl and xli.
[132]See Note on pp. xl and xli.
[133]See Note on pp. xl and xli.
[133]See Note on pp. xl and xli.
[134]See Note on pp. xl and xli.
[134]See Note on pp. xl and xli.
[135]The bases for 4th Class, General Standard Scale, 1867, are as follows:—1 to 25 kilometres, terminal charge franc 0.50, mileage rate franc 0.60 per kilometre.26 to 50 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.04 per kilometre extra.51 to 76 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.03 per kilometre extra.76 and over, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.01 per kilometre extra.
[135]The bases for 4th Class, General Standard Scale, 1867, are as follows:—
1 to 25 kilometres, terminal charge franc 0.50, mileage rate franc 0.60 per kilometre.
26 to 50 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.04 per kilometre extra.
51 to 76 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.03 per kilometre extra.
76 and over, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.01 per kilometre extra.
[136]The bases for 4th Class, General Standard Scale, 1867, are as follows:—1 to 25 kilometres, terminal charge franc 0.50, mileage rate franc 0.60 per kilometre.26 to 50 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.04 per kilometre extra.51 to 76 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.03 per kilometre extra.76 and over, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.01 per kilometre extra.
[136]The bases for 4th Class, General Standard Scale, 1867, are as follows:—
1 to 25 kilometres, terminal charge franc 0.50, mileage rate franc 0.60 per kilometre.
26 to 50 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.04 per kilometre extra.
51 to 76 kilometres, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.03 per kilometre extra.
76 and over, terminal charge 1 franc, mileage rate franc 0.01 per kilometre extra.
[137]Note— Up to 100 Kilometres
[137]Note— Up to 100 Kilometres
[138]Note— 101 Kilometres and more.
[138]Note— 101 Kilometres and more.
[139]Note— Up to 100 Kilometres
[139]Note— Up to 100 Kilometres
[140]Note—101 Kilometres and more.
[140]Note—101 Kilometres and more.
[141]Note.—In converting Foreign money and distances into English money and miles, the following have been taken, viz.:—25 francs£11 mark1s.100 pfenning1s.1 florin1s. 8d.1 kilometre·621 of a mile.1,000 kilogrammes2,200 lbs.
[141]Note.—In converting Foreign money and distances into English money and miles, the following have been taken, viz.:—