Chapter XXII: Appendix: III (1)

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TARIFFS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF MERCHANDISE TRAFFIC.

HOLLAND.

There is no scale of rates universally chargeable in Holland; each railway company is authorised by the Concession under which the railway was constructed to charge certain specified rates. The rates actually charged are, as in England, generally lower than the maximum, and they are controlled by the State.

Although the same maximum rates do not govern all the railways in Holland, and the classifications also vary, the basis of a mileage scale is practically the same throughout, viz.:--a rate per kilometre and per ton according to distance, and a fixed charge for Station terminals according to class. The terminal charges on Fast and “Piece” (ordinary) goods include loading and unloading, but in the wagon load classes the terminals do not include those services.

The tariff for the conveyance of through Goods Traffic--_i.e._, traffic exchanged between all Dutch Railways--is divided into the following classes, viz.:--

1. Fast Goods, carried by ordinary Passenger Trains.

2. “Piece” (Ordinary) Goods, or consignments under 5 tons
carried by Goods Trains.

3. Truck loads--Classes A, B and C.

Mileage rates per kilometre and per ton of 1,000 kilos.:--

--------------------+------+---------+---------------------------
| |Ordinary | Truck Loads.
| Fast | Goods +--------+--------+---------
DISTANCES. |Goods.|less than|Class A.|Class B.|Class C.
| | 5 tons. | | |
--------------------+------+---------+--------+--------+---------
|Cents.| Cents. | Cents. | Cents. | Cents.
1 to 50 kilometres| 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02
51 to 150 ” | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01
151 to 250 ” | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01
251 and upwards | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01
--------------------+------+---------+--------+--------+---------

NOTE.--One cent. per 1,000 kilogrammes per kilometre equals 0.327d. per ton per mile.

Terminal charges per 1,000 kilos.:-- s. d.
Fast Goods Fl. 2.50 { Including loading } (4/2)
Ordinary Goods ” 1.50 { and unloading } (2/6)
Class A. ” 0.90 (1/6)
” B. ” 0.80 (1/4)
” C. ” 0.70 (1/2)

Consignments of Fast Goods and Piece Goods weighing less than 50 kilos. (1 cwt.) are charged as for 50 kilos.--the minimum charge per freight note being 60 cents. (1s.) by Fast Train; 30 cents. (6d.) by Goods Train.

To the “Ordinary Goods” class belong all goods in lots of less than 5 tons carried by Goods Train; to the “Truck Load,” class A--all goods in 5 ton lots, or paying as for 5 tons, which, according to the classification, do not belong to classes B or C. Classes B and C comprise Truck Loads of 5 and 10 tons respectively of such goods as are specified in the classification.

On the DUTCH STATES AND CENTRAL RAILWAYS the mileage rates for local traffic are the same as the foregoing scale for through traffic; but the terminals vary as under:--

Terminals
per Ton of
1,000 Kilos.

Fast Goods Fl. 1.40 { including loading } (2/4)
Ordinary Goods ” 0.90 { and unloading } (1/6)
Class A. ” 0.70 (1/2)
” B. ” 0.70 (1/2)
” C. ” 0.70 (1/2)

On the HOLLAND RAILWAY the mileage rates and the terminals for local traffic are as follows:--

Mileage rates Terminals
per Ton, and per Ton of
per Kilometre. 1,000 Kilos.

Fast Goods Fl. 0.08 Fl. 1.20 { Including } (2/-)
Ordinary Goods ” 0.05 ” 1.20 { loading and } (2/-)
{ unloading }
Class A. ” 0.02½ ” 0.80 (1/4)
” B. ” 0.02 ” 0.80 (1/4)
” C. ” 0.013 ” 0.70 (1/2)

On the DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY the following are the mileage rates charged:--[119]

------------------+--------+-----------+-----------------------+--------
| | GENERAL | BULK GOODS. |
| FAST | GOODS. | | SPEC’L
| GOODS. |-----------+-----+-----+-----+-----+ CLASS.
| | I. | II. | A. | B. | C. | D. |
------------------+--------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+--------
| [120] |[121]| | | | | |
| | (_Per 1000 Kilogramme in Cents._) |
| cts. | cts.| cts.| cts.| cts.| cts.| cts.| cts.
Rate per Kilometre| 13·3 | 6·7| 5·3| 4 | 3·3| 2·7| 2 | 1·3
| | | | | | | |
Terminals |fl. 1·20| 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 72
| | | | | | | |
| |(_In English Money. Pence_) | |
| d. | d. | d. | d. | d. | d. | d. | d.
Rate per mile | 4·28 |2·156|1·7 |1·288|1·056|0·87 |0·64 |0·418
| s. d. |s. d.|s. d.|s. d.|s. d.|s. d.|s. d.|s. d.
Terminals | 2 0 |1 0 |1 0 |1 0 |1 0 |1 0 |1 0 |1 2·5
------------------+--------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+--------

[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 the DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY is divided into the following classes:--

(_a_) Fast goods, which are usually forwarded by mixed Goods and Passenger trains and by Fast Goods trains.

(_b_) General Goods in quantities of less than 5 tons not mentioned in the classification as belonging to another class. (Class I.)

(_c_) General Goods in quantities of less than 5 tons which pay less according to classification. (Class II.)

Goods of these two Classes in lots of at least 5 tons pay the rate of Class A.

(_d_) Bulk Goods which in quantities of at least 5 tons, or quantities which are charged as if for that weight, are carried at reduced rates. These are subdivided into Classes A, B, C and D. Goods belonging to Class A, in quantities of 10 tons in one truck are carried at the rates of Class B.

(_e_) Special class--Goods which in consignments of 10 tons, or paying for that weight, are carried at special reduced rates.

Goods in the Special Class must be in lots of 10,000 kilos. (10 Tons.) If a consignment weighed 11,000 kilos., the first 10,000 kilos, would be charged at the Special Rate, and the remaining 1,000 kilos. at the rate for Class I.

Goods in classes A, B, and C, are only charged at those rates if the consignments exceed 5 tons.

Goods belonging to Classes B, C, and D, and to the Special Class are carried in open wagons, the railway not being compelled to provide covers; but the consignor may cover the trucks _at his own expense and risk_, or give instructions in the freight-note for having the goods rated according to Class A, in which case they are treated in the same manner as goods belonging to that class. An exception is made, however, in the case of those goods which, according to law, must be carried in open trucks.

The consignor may also give directions that the goods belonging to Class A are to be carried at the rates of Class B, in which case they are conveyed in open trucks. Those goods, which although paying the rates of Class A, must be carried in open trucks, are excluded from this regulation.

At the special request of senders, tarpaulins are supplied by some of the railway companies, if there are any available, upon payment of fl. 1.60 (2s. 8d.) each, for distances up to 225 kilometres, with an additional charge of fl. 0.80 (1s. 4d.) for each additional 225 kilom. The DUTCH RHENISH and HOLLAND RAILWAY COMPANIES do not supply tarpaulins under any circumstances.

The railway companies undertake no responsibility whatever for damage arising from goods being carried in open trucks.

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The following charges are allowed by law in addition to the foregoing rates and terminals: and with few exceptions they are the same on all railways.

For loading or unloading goods carried under the conditions
of the truck load classes, if the service is performed by the
railway company--

DUTCH STATES AND CENTRAL RAILWAYS, 5d. per ton.

HOLLAND RAILWAY, 4d. per ton for ordinary sized goods, for
articles weighing 1 ton or more 1s. 2d. per ton.

DUTCH RHENISH Railway, 4d. per ton.

Goods which are of unusual size or weight, or for the loading
and unloading of which special arrangements have to be made,
must always be loaded and unloaded by consignor or consignee at
their own cost and risk.

For the use of cranes and other hoisting tackle, when the owner of the Goods finds the labour, the following are the charges:

DUTCH STATES AND CENTRAL RAILWAYS, 10d. per ton.

DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY. Per ton
for loading
or unloading
s. d.
For articles weighing 1 to 5 tons 0 10
5 to 10 ” 1 3
10 to 12 ” 1 8

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For tipping coals in quantities of--
100 tons and above 1d.6 per ton.
50 to 100 tons 1d.8 ”
Up to 50 tons 2d. ”

On the STATES RAILWAY the charge is reduced to 1d.2 per ton if 20,000 tons per year are tipped.

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For counting general goods--Per package, 0d.2, with a minimum of 1d.2.

The HOLLAND RAILWAY COMPANY make no charge for counting ordinary goods, but for truck loads they charge 1d.2 per 10 packages, with a minimum of 1s. per truck load.

* * * * *

For stamping duplicate freight note--1d.2 each.

The STATES, CENTRAL AND HOLLAND RAILWAYS make no charge.

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For delivery of general goods--

(_a_) Under ordinary circumstances 1d. per cwt.,
with a minimum charge per consignment of 6d.
(_b_) Under unusual circumstances, such as closed
water, snow in street, etc., 2d. per cwt., with
a minimum per consignment of 1s.

For collection--

(_a_) Under ordinary circumstances 1d. per cwt.,
with a minimum charge per consignment of 10d.
(_b_) Under unusual circumstances 2d. per cwt., with
a minimum charge per consignment of 1s. 8d.

The HOLLAND RAILWAY COMPANY make charges for collection and delivery varying according to the Station.

The DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY COMPANY raise the charge only under unusual circumstances.

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For advising the consignee of the arrival of his goods a charge of 1d. is made in all cases, except--

(_a_) In the case of goods to be called for;
(_b_) If consignee signs an agreement releasing
the Company, not only from advising arrival, but also
from all responsibility for detention of goods arising
from notification of arrival not having been made.

The HOLLAND RAILWAY COMPANY charge 0d.6 if the advice is sent by post.

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LABELLING.--All goods in consignments of less than 5 tons
must be labelled or marked with the name of the receiving
Station. If the goods are tendered without this having been
done, a charge for labelling of 0d.6 per package, with a minimum
of 2d.4 is made by the Company. The HOLLAND RAILWAY COMPANY do
not show any such charge in their rate book.

COMMISSION FOR COLLECTING PAID-ONS.--A commission of 1% with
a minimum of 1d. for ordinary paid-ons, and ¼%, for amounts
paid for duty, &c., and for all costs incurred in connection
with the last-named, is charged.

* * * * *

WAREHOUSE RENT.--All goods other than truck loads which are
left till called for, are subject to the following charges if
they are not taken away within 24 hours after receipt of advice
of arrival:--

Dutch Dutch
Rhenish States Holland.
per 2 cwt. and
Central.
(a) If warehoused in the
sheds per day 1d.2 0d.4 1d.2
With a minimum of 2d.4 2d. 4d.
(b) If left in the Company’s
yard per day 0d.6 0d.2 0d.6
With a minimum of 2d.4 2d. 4d.

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DEMURRAGE.--If trucks are not unloaded within eight hours
after receipt of the notice of arrival a charge is made of 2d.4
per hour and truck, with a minimum of 1/-; or the Company may
unload the goods at the owner’s expense, and warehouse them,
charging rent.

The same amount of demurrage is charged if the trucks, which
are to be loaded by consignors themselves, are not ready within
the appointed time. If the consignor receives notice that the
trucks are at his disposal in the morning, the loading must be
effected on the same day; if notice is given in the afternoon,
the loading must be over before 2 p.m. on the day following.

WEIGHING.--On the DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY a charge of 0d.6 per
2 cwt., with a minimum of 1d.2 for each item included in the
freight-note, is made for weighing. On the DUTCH STATES and
CENTRAL RAILWAYS the charge is 0d.2 per cwt., with a minimum of
4d. per consignment, and on the HOLLAND RAILWAYS 0D.8 PER 2 CWT.
WITH A MINIMUM OF 4D.

(_a._) If the goods are weighed at the request of the consignor or consignee.

(_b._) If the weight is not given in the freight note, but has to be filled in by the Company.

(_c._) If the Company load the goods on behalf of consignor.

If the goods are weighed in full truck loads, the charge on the DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY is 3d. per ton on the net weight; on the DUTCH STATES, CENTRAL and HOLLAND, 2s. If each article is weighed separately the charge is 0d.5 per 2 cwt.

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TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR TRANSPORT.--The time occupied by the conveyance of goods, carriages, &c., may not exceed the following maxima, which are in force on all the Dutch Railways, and also on all the Railways forming part of the German Union:--

(_a_) Express Goods--
1. Time for forwarding 24 hours.
2. Time for conveyance for each 186
miles or part thereof 24 ”

(_b_) General Goods--
1. Time for forwarding 48 ”
2. Time for conveyance--
(_a_) For distances up to 62 miles 24 ”
(_b_) For each 124 miles, or part
thereof, above 62 miles 24 ”
(_c_) Horses, cattle, or other large animals--
(_a_) If carried by Passenger Train--
1. Time for forwarding 24 ”
2. Time for conveyance for each 186
miles or part thereof 24 ”
(_b_) If carried by Goods Train--
1. Time for forwarding 48 ”
2. Time for conveyance for each 186
miles or part thereof 48 ”

The time allowed for forwarding may only be reckoned once, irrespective of the number of railways over which the goods have to pass. On occasions of pressure of traffic caused by fairs, closed water, &c., these limits may be extended by the Minister of Railways. The time allowed for transport commences at the midnight following the stamping of the freight note, and it is not exceeded if the goods are delivered to consignee before the prescribed time has expired, or, in the event of the goods not having to be delivered, if notice is given in writing to consignee of their arrival before the expiration of the prescribed time.

AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY THE COMPANY IN CASE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW IS EXCEEDED, AND NO VALUE IS INSURED.

(_a_) For General Goods, if the delay amount to more than 24 hours; or in the case of horses and other animals to more than 48 hours: up to 72 hours, ¼ of the freight; up to 8 days ⅓ of the freight; beyond 8 days, ½ of the freight.

(_b_) For Express Goods: beyond 12, and up to 24 hours, ¼ of the freight; up to 3 days, ⅓ of the freight; beyond 3 days, ½ of the freight.

(_c_) For Parcels: beyond 6, and up to 12 hours, ¼ of the freight; up to 24 hours, ⅓ of the freight; beyond 24 hours, ½ of the freight.

INSURANCE.--A premium is charged for insurance if the declared value of the goods, cattle, &c., exceed that allowed by Article 33 of General Regulations, as compensation in case of damage or loss.

The value allowed is £25 for a horse, £10 10s. for a fat ox, £7 10s. per head for other cattle, £1 for a calf, £3 for a fat pig, £1 5s. for a lean pig, 13s. 4d. for a sheep or goat, 7s. 8d. for a dog, and £1 10s. per cwt. for other animals. If the value exceeds these sums, and the consignor wishes to insure such value being paid to him in case of damage, the premium is 1 per 1,000 of the sum insured for every 93 miles with a minimum of 4d.

The maximum value allowed for carriages and carts, including the articles placed in them, is £42. If the value exceeds that sum the premium payable is the same as for animals, with a minimum of 3d.

The value allowed for goods is assumed by law not to exceed £2 10s. per cwt. (30 fl. per 50 kilos). In case of whole or partial loss, the commercial value of the goods--which has to be proved--is taken as a basis. In the absence of data for arriving at the commercial value, the value which similar goods would have at the time and place of delivery is taken as the standard, deducting the amount of duty and other costs not paid owing to loss. If the goods are insured, the premium payable is one-tenth per 1,000 of the value declared, for each 93 miles (parts of that distance reckoned as 93 miles), with a minimum of 2d.

In case of wilful misconduct on the part of the Company or their servants, the liability is not limited to the normal or declared value.

To recover from the Railway Company the full amount of damage sustained, if delivery is not effected within the time allowed by law, the following premiums have to be paid:

For horses and other animals 0·2d. per 9 miles and £8. 6s. 8d., parts of this distance and amount reckoned as 9 miles and £8. 6s. 8d., with a minimum of 3d.;

For carriages, carts, &c., 0·4d. per 9 miles and £8. 6s. 8d., with a minimum of 3d.;

In respect of goods for the first 94 miles, 1 per 1,000 of the sum declared; for the following 140 miles, not more than ½ per 1,000; for each succeeding 234 miles, not more than ½ per 1,000, with a minimum of 2d., parts of 94, 140, and 234, reckoned as 94, 140, and 234. This premium is charged per each 10fl. (16s. 8d.) of the declared value.

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On the STATES, CENTRAL and HOLLAND RAILWAYS bulky goods, consisting of such goods as come in the classification under special tariff No. 1, or are enumerated in the rate book, are charged double the fast goods or piece goods rates, as the case may be, unless it is more advantageous to pay as for 5 tons at class A rate.

Grain, vegetables, meal, seed, and the like, which are classified under special tariff No. 2, are carried in box or covered trucks at the rates of class B.

On the DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY bulky goods (_i.e._, goods weighing less than 340 lbs. per cubic yard) and goods of unusual weight, the size of which does not admit of their being passed through the door of an ordinary covered truck (5 ft. 3 in. by 5 ft), will not be carried in consignments of less than one ton, unless the freight for this weight, with a minimum of 4s. 2d. is paid, provided the conveyance can take place without an extra truck being necessary. Articles which prevent space being occupied by other goods are charged for at the rate of 340 lbs. per cubic yard occupied.

For articles totally unsuitable for loading with others, the freight for at least 5 tons must be paid for each truck used.

If a single consignment of bulky goods occupies less than 35 cubic feet, double freight is charged for the actual weight. An ordinary covered wagon is assumed to be capable of containing goods weighing at least four tons; the freight, therefore, for this weight must be charged for each wagon used.

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CATTLE RATES.--The rates for through cattle traffic from a Station of one Railway to a Station of another Railway in Holland, are, if carried by Goods Train, as follows.--

(_a_) For large cattle (oxen, cows, large calves, heifers,
horses, donkeys, and foals) fl. 0·12 per square metre truck room
per 10 kilometres (2½d.) 6·21 miles with fl. 5 (8s. 4d.)
terminals for all trucks of all sizes.

The size of the trucks being from 12 to 18 square metres
(about 14½ to 21½ square yards).

For a truck of 15 square metres (about 18 square yards) for a
distance of 108 kilometres (67 miles) the charge would be--

Mileage rate fl. 19·44 32s. 5d.
Terminals fl. 5 8s. 4d.
Disinfecting fl. 0·60 1s. 0d.
--------- --------
fl. 25·04 41s. 9d.
========= ========

(_b_) For small cattle (pigs, small calves, sheep, goats,
&c.) the rates are:--

Fl. 0·09 (1.8d.) per square metre per 10 kilometres if
carried in trucks with one floor.

Fl. 0·15 (3d.) per square metre per 10 kilometres if carried
in trucks with two floor stages, with fl. 5 (8s. 4d.) terminals
in every case.

If carried by passenger trains the above rates are increased by one-third.

In addition to the rates a charge of fl. 0·60 (1s.) per truck is made for disinfecting the wagon.

There are no rates per head for through traffic between the various railways of Holland, except between the DUTCH RHENISH and DUTCH CENTRAL RAILWAYS. If, for instance, a cow is carried from a Station on the STATES RAILWAY to a Station on the DUTCH RHENISH RAILWAY, the charge would be as for a full truck, unless it would be cheaper to charge the consignment from Railway to Railway at the local rates. In the case of traffic between the DUTCH RHENISH and CENTRAL RAILWAYS, for which traffic rates per head exist, the following rates would be charged (by goods train only):--

With a minimum of
fl. 4 (6s. 8d.)
per consignment.

From the Hague
to Amersfoort, 83 kilometres
(51 miles) per cow fl. 1·29 (2s. 2d.)
From the Hague
to Amersfoort, 83 kilometres
(51 miles) per sheep fl. 0·33 (6½d.)
From the Hague
to Amersfoort, 83 kilometres
(51 miles) per horse fl. 1·90 (3s. 2d.)
From Rotterdam
to Zwolle, 142 kilometres
(88 miles) per cow fl. 3·14 (5s. 3d.)
From Rotterdam
to Zwolle, 142 kilometres
(88 miles) per sheep 0·80 (1s. 4d.)
From Rotterdam
to Zwolle, 142 kilometres
(88 miles) per horse 4·15 (6s. 11d.)

For local traffic on the DUTCH STATES RAILWAYS, rates per head and per truck load exist. Such rates per head are only available per goods trains; full truck loads are carried by passenger train.

I.--BY GOODS TRAINS.

(_a_) For full truck loads 1 cent. per square metre per
kilometre, with terminals fl. 5 (8s. 4d.) (irrespective of size
of truck). No difference is made for large or small cattle.

The charge for a truck of 15 square metres for 108 kilometres
(67 miles) would be--

Mileage rate fl. 16·20 27s. 0d.
Terminals fl. 5 8s. 4d.
Disinfecting fl. 0·60 1s. 0d.
--------- --------
fl. 21·80 36s. 4d.
========= ========

The rate per head for 124 kilometres (77 miles)--

Per cow fl. 2·88 (4s. 9½d.)
” sheep ” 0·72 (1s. 2½d.)
” horse ” 3·70 (6s. 2d.)

With a minimum of--

Up to 100 kilometres fl. 2·0 (3s. 4d.)
” 200 ” ” 3·0 (5s. 0d.)
Above 200 ” ” 4·0 (6s. 8d.)

BELGIUM.

The basis on which the rates are fixed in Belgium is:--

(_a_) A fixed charge of one franc per ton, irrespective
of distance, which is practically equivalent to a structural
terminal charge for the use of stations and for clerkage.

(_b_) A mileage scale, graduated according to distance.

On all lines worked by the State, whether constructed by it, purchased by, or the subject of a concession, the local tariff of the State Railways is applied generally. Before 1884, the Grand Central Belge had a distinct classification and a tariff of rates on the whole higher than that of the State Railways, but the rates charged on the independent lines are now based on those adopted by the State Railways, and sanctioned by the Minister.

The rates for traffic with France are framed by assimilating the Belgian to the French scale, based on the shortest route; for certain important kinds of traffic there are exceptional tariffs, by which each Company make a reduction from their ordinary rates.

In addition to the weight and distance, the value, and bulk of the goods are taken into consideration in the classification, if it can be said that any classification exists.

The tariff of the State Railways contains a classification which divides the _Petite Vitesse_ goods into four classes. Besides these, twenty special tariffs have been adopted.

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT SHEWS THE BASIS OF THE TARIFFS FOR LOCAL AND INTERCHANGED INLAND TRAFFIC EXISTING ON THE 1ST JANUARY, 1886, DIVIDED INTO GENERAL AND SPECIAL TARIFFS:--

A.--LOCAL TARIFFS.

UNIFORM RATES IN FRANCS FOR PARCELS BY PASSENGER AND GOODS TRAINS, FOR “BULLION” BONDS, &c.

+-----------------------+--------------------------+
| | No. 1 Tariff. |
| | Parcels by Passenger |
| | Train. |
| | |
| | |
| +--------+--------+--------+
| | | | |
| | |6 to 10 | Over |
| DISTANCES. |Prepaid | Kilos | 10 |
| |Packages|and non-| Kilo. |
| |weighing|prepaid +--------+
| |5 Kilos |Packges.|Minimm. |
| | and |weghng. |Charge |
| | under. |5 Kilos | per |
| | |& under.|parcel |
+-----------------------+--------+--------+--------+
| 1 to 25 {Uniform | | | |
| { Rates | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
|Kilometres {Delivery at| | | |
| {Consignee’s| | | |
| { Address | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| | | | |
| {Uniform | | | |
| 26 to 75 { Rates | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.80 |
|Kilometres {Delivery at| | | |
| {Consignee’s| | | |
| { Address | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| | | | |
| {Uniform | | | |
| 76 { Rates | 0.60 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
|Kilometres {Delivery at| | | |
| and over {Consignee’s| | | |
| { Address | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
+-----------------------+--------+--------+--------+----------------+
| | No. 2 Tariff. | No. 4 Tariff. |
| | Parcels by Goods Train. | Bulln., |
| | | Bnds.,&c., |
| | | by Passngr. |
| | | Train. |
| +--------+--------+--------+--------+-------+
| | | | Over | | |
| | |6 to 10 | 10 | | |
| DISTANCES. |Prepaid | Kilos | Kilos. | | |
| |Packges.|and non-+--------+--------+ |
| |weighing|prepaid |Minimum |Minimum | Per |
| |5 Kilos |Packges.|Charge |Charge |1,000 |
| | and |weighing|per con-|per |francs.|
| | under. |5 Kilos | sign- |consign-| |
| | |& under.| ment. | ment. | |
+-----------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+-------+
| 1 to 25 {Uniform | | | | | |
| { Rates | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.20 |
|Kilometres {Delivery at| | | | | |
| {Consignee’s| | | | | |
| { Address | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| | | | | | |
| {Uniform | | | | | |
| 26 to 75 { Rates | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.25 |
|Kilometres {Delivery at| | | | | |
| {Consignee’s| | | | | |
| { Address | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| | | | | | |
| {Uniform | | | | | |
| 76 { Rates | 0.30 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.30 |
|Kilometres {Delivery at| | | | | |
| and over {Consignee’s| | | | | |
| { Address | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
+-----------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+-------+

RATES IN FRANCS FOR GOODS, CARRIAGES AND HORSES BY PASSENGER AND GOODS TRAINS, AND CATTLE BY GOODS TRAIN.

-------------------------------+---------+---------+
| No. 1 | No. 2 |
| Tariff. | Tariff.|
+---------+---------+
| Pass- | Goods |
| enger | Train. |
| Train. | |
+---------+---------+
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| Per | Per |
DISTANCES. | 100 | 100 |
| Kilo- | Kilo- |
|grammes. |grammes. |
| [122] | [123] |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
-------------------------------+---------+---------+
| TERMINAL CHARGES. |
| 1.05 | 0.40 |
| MILEAGE RATES. |
1 to 25 kil. per Kilomètre | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| TERMINAL CHARGES. |
| 1.05 | 0.40 |
| MILEAGE RATES. |
26-75 kil.,extra per kil. | 0.03 | 0.02 |
76-100 ” ” ” | 0.02 | 0.016 |
101-125 ” ” ” | 0.02 | 0.016 |
126-150 ” ” ” | 0.02 | 0.016 |
151-200 ” ” ” | 0.016 | 0.012 |
201-350 ” ” ” | 0.012 | 0.008 |
351 and over ” ” | 0.012 | 0.008 |
-------------------------------+---------+---------+

[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.

--------------------+------------------------------------------------+
| No. 3 Tariff. |
| |
+------------------------------------------------+
| |
| Goods Train. |
| |
+-----+-------------------+---------+------------+
| | | | Furniture |
| | Per 1,000 | | Vans per |
|Mini-| Kilogrammes. | Railway | Vehicle |
|mum +----+----+----+----+Carriages+-----+------+
| |1st |2nd |3rd |4th | and |P o P|P b R |
DISTANCES. |per | | | | |Trucks on|r f a|r y a |
| | C | C | C | C | Wheels.|o r|o i |
|Con- | l | l | l | l | Rate per|p P t|v t l |
|sign-| a | a | a | a | Carriage|e r i|i h w |
|ment.| s | s | s | s | or Truck|r i e|d e a |
| | s. | s. | s. | s. | on 2 |t v s|e y |
| | | | | | Axles. |y a .|d . |
| | | | | | | t | |
| | | | | | | e | |
--------------------+-----+----+----+----+----+---------+-----+------+
| TERMINAL CHARGES. |
|0.40 |1.00|1.00|1.00|0.50| 5.00 |6.00 |7.02 |
| MILEAGE RATES. |
1-25 kil. |0.04 |0.10|0.08|0.06|0.06| 0.20 |0.60 |0.702 |
per Kilomètre | TERMINAL CHARGES. |
|0.40 |1.00|1.00|1.00|1.00| 5.00 |6.00 |7.02 |
26-75 kil., | MILEAGE RATES. |
extra per kil.|0.04 |0.10|0.08|0.06|0.04| 0.20 |0.60 |0.702 |
76-100 ” ” ” |0.032|0.08|0.04|0.03|0.02| 0.10 |0.48 |0.5616|
101-125 ” ” ” |0.032|0.08|0.04|0.02|0.01| 0.05 |0.48 |0.5616|
126-150 ” ” ” |0.032|0.08|0.02|0.01|0.01| 0.05 |0.48 |0.5616|
151-200 ” ” ” |0.024|0.06|0.02|0.01|0.01| 0.05 |0.36 |0.4212|
201-350 ” ” ” |0.016|0.04|0.02|0.01|0.01| 0.05 |0.24 |0.2808|
351 and over ” |0.016|0.04|0.02|0.01|0.01| 0.05 |0.24 |0.2808|
--------------------+-----+----+----+----+----+---------+-----+------+

------------------------+---------+------------------------------+
| No. 5 | |
| Tariff. | |
+---------+ No. 6 Tariff. |
|Ordinary | |
|Passenger| |
| Train. | |
+---------+---------+--------------------+
| | | |
| | | Horses and Cattle |
| | Horses | by Goods Train. |
| | by +------+------+------+
| Carri- |Ordinary | | | |
DISTANCES. | ages. |Passenger| | | |
| | Train. | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| (each.) | Rate | | | |
| | per | Cate-| Cate-| Cate-|
| | every | gory.| gory.| gory.|
| | 3 | | | |
| | heads. | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | . | . | . |
------------------------+---------+---------+------+------+------+
| TERMINAL CHARGES. |
| 6.00 | 6.00 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| MILEAGE RATES. |
1-25 kil. per Kilomètre| 0.60 | 0.40 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
| TERMINAL CHARGES. |
| 6.00 | 6.00 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
26-75 kil., | MILEAGE RATES. |
extra per kil. | 0.60 | 0.40 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
76-100 ” ” ” | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.09 | 0.135| 0.18 |
101-125 ” ” ” | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.09 | 0.135| 0.18 |
126-150 ” ” ” | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.09 | 0.135| 0.18 |
151-200 ” ” ” | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
201-350 ” ” ” | 0.24 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
351 and over ” ” | 0.24 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
------------------------+---------+---------+------+------+------+

B--TARIFF FOR INTERCHANGED INLAND TRAFFIC.

The General Tariff comprises two Standard Scales, viz.:--Scale _A_ and Scale _C_.--Scale _A_ is the same as the Local Tariff except as regards the 4th Class rates for distances from 1 to 4 kilometres, for which a minimum of 5 kilometres per ton has been fixed.

Scale _C_ differs from Scale _A_ only by an increase of--Franc 0.10 per 100 kilogrammes on the Tariff Rates Nos. 1 and 2, and Franc 0.10 per 1000 kilogrammes on the rates of Tariff No. 3[124] (except in the case of Railway Carriages and Trucks on wheels), which latter charge is credited to the Western of Flanders Railway Company.

[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.

The following tables show, in English money, the terminal charge per ton, and the mileage rate per ton per mile:--

-----------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+------------
| 1ST CLASS. | 2ND CLASS. | 3RD CLASS. | 4TH CLASS.
+-------+-----+-------+-----+-------+-----+-------+----
TERMINALS. | Per | | Per | | Per | | Per |
| 1000 |Per | 1000 |Per | 1000 |Per |1000 |Per
| kilos.|ton. | kilos.|ton. | kilos.|ton. |kilos. |ton.
-----------------+-------+-----+-------+-----+-------+-----+-------+----
Station terminals| | | | | | | |
to 25 kilom. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. .50| 5d.
(15 miles) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Station terminals| | | | | | | |
above 25 kilom. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d.
(15 miles) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Loading and | | | | | | | |
Unloading | | | | | | | |
charged in | | | | | | | |
addition |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d. |fc. 1.0|10d.
-----------------+-------+-----+-------+-----+-------+-----+-------+----

----------------------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------
| 1st Class.| 2nd Class.|3rd Class. |4th Class.
+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------
Basis of Rates. | General | | |
| goods | | |
| under | 5-ton | 5-ton | 10-ton
| 5 tons, | lots. | lots. | lots.
| minimum | | |
| charge as | | |
| for 8 cwt. | | |
+-----+------+----+------+----+------+-----+-----
| Per | Per |Per | Per |Per | Per |Per | Per
|1000 | ton |1000| ton |1000| ton |1000 | ton
| kg. | per |kg. | per |kg. | per |kg. | per
| per | mile.|per | mile.|per | mile.|per | mile.
| km. | |km. | |km. | |km. |
----------------------+-----+------+----+------+----+------+-----+-----
miles.|cts. | d. |cts.| d. |cts.| d. | cts.| d.
Up to 25 kiloms. (15) | 10 | 1·56 | 8 | 1·25 | 6 | 0·94 | 6 | 0·94
” 75 ” (46) | 10 | 1·56 | 8 | 1·25 | 6 | 0·94 | 4 | 0·62
” 100 ” (62) | 8 | 1.25 | 4 | 0·62 | 3 | 0·47 | 2 | 0·31
” 125 ” (77) | 8 | 1·25 | 4 | 0·62 | 2 | 0·31 | 1 | 0·15
” 150 ” (93) | 8 | 1·25 | 2 | 0·31 | 1 | 0·15 | 1 | 0·15
” 200 ” (124) | 6 | 0·94 | 2 | 0·31 | 1 | 0·15 | 1 | 0·15
” 350 ” (217) | 4 | 0·62 | 2 | 0·31 | 1 | 0·15 | 1 | 0·15
Over 350 ” | 4 | 0·62 | 2 | 0·31 | 1 | 0·15 | 2 | 0·31
----------------------+-----+------+----+------+----+------+-----+-----

The foregoing Tariffs do not include the following various additional charges which are authorised and are, in fact, charged over and above the ordinary tariff rates:--

----------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------
|Tariff|Tariff|Tariff|Tariff|Tariff|Tariff
|No. 1.|No. 2.|No. 3.|No. 4.|No. 5.|No. 6.
+------+------+------+------+------+------
|Frs.C.|Frs.C.|Frs.C.|Frs.C.|Frs.C.|Frs.C.
| | | | | |
Booking per consignment, | | | | | |
compulsory | | | 0.20 | | 0.20 | 0.20
| | | | | |
Collection from domicile, | | | | | |
per 100 kilos.[125] | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | | |
| | | | | |
Collection from domicile | | | | | |
for Bullion per 1,000 | | | | | |
francs (£40), with a | | | | | |
minimum of 30 cents. | | | | | |
(3d.) per consignment | | | | 0.15 | |
| | | | | |
Collection of Furniture Vans| | | | | |
provided by the Railway | | | 10.00| | |
| | | | | |
Delivery to domicile | | | | | |
per 10 kilos.-- | | | | | |
_a_ ” | | | | | |
in Brussels ” ” [126]| | | 0.05 | | |
| | | | | |
_b_ ” in | | | | | |
other | | | | | |
localities ” ” [127]| | | 0.03 | | |
| | | | | |
Delivery to domicile after | | | | | |
9 p.m. of Express parcels,| | | | | |
per consignment | 0.25 | | | | |
| | | | | |
Delivery to domicile | | | | | |
by Express any distance | | | | | |
of prepaid parcels not | | | | | |
exceeding 5 kilos. (11 | | | | | |
lbs.) any distance within | | | | | |
5 kilometres (3.10 miles) | | | | | |
beyond the ordinary | | | | | |
radius of delivery | 1.00 | | | | |
| | | | | |
Delivery to domicile of | | | | | |
Furniture Vans belonging | | | | | |
to the Railway | | | 10.00| | |
| | | | | |
{Maximum charge | | | | | |
{ per 100 | | | | | |
{ kilos.-- | | | | | |
Delivery to { _a_ Goods in | | | | | |
consignees’ { casks [128] | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | | |
cellars. { | | | | | |
{ _b_ Goods in | | | | | |
{ sacks, cases | | | | | |
{or baskets[129]| 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | | |
| | | | | |
Loading and Unloading, per | | | | | |
100 kilos.[130] | | | 0.10 | | |
| | | | | |
Numbering of packages, per | | | | | |
100 kilos. | | | 0.01 | | |
| | | | | |
Postage for the advice of | | | | | |
goods consigned to wait | | | | | |
at the Station | | | 0.10 | | |
----------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------

[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.

TARIFF NO. 1 applies to parcels carried by Passenger Trains, and includes all charges for terminal services and delivery to domicile, but not collection.

Parcels up to 5 kilos. (11 lbs.), the carriage of which is prepaid, are carried at an uniform rate of franc 0.80 (8d.), irrespective of distance, but if the carriage is not prepaid, they are charged as for 10 kilos. (22 lbs.)

Parcels 6 to 10 kilos., whether the carriage is or is not prepaid, are charged as for 10 kilos.

Parcels above 10 kilos. (22 lbs.) and up to 20 kilos., are charged as 20 kilos.; above 20 kilos. fractions of 10 kilos. are charged as 10 kilos.

Parcels of no declared value sent by Passenger Train must in all cases be prepaid.

In towns where there are cartage arrangements, delivery to “domicile” takes place immediately after arrival of the trains up to 9.0 p.m.

Parcels to be delivered between 9.0 p.m. and 7.0 a.m. are charged franc 0.25 extra each parcel.

TARIFF NO. 2 applies to packages up to 200 kilos. (4 cwt.) in weight to be forwarded by Goods Train, unless a written order is given for them to be sent by Passenger Train, under conditions of Tariff No. 1, or by Goods Train, under Tariff No. 3.

Prepaid parcels not exceeding 5 kilos. (11 lbs.) are carried at an uniform rate of franc 0.50 (5d.) each parcel, irrespective of distance.

Above 5 kilos. in weight the carriage is charged on the weight of the consignment consisting of one or more packages, any fraction of 10 kilos. being charged as for 10 kilos.

Prepaid parcels of 5 kilos. and less, are delivered to “domicile” on the morning following the day of forwarding, provided they be handed to the Railway at least one hour before the departure of the train. Other packages and goods sent under this tariff are generally forwarded on the evening of the day they have been accepted. They are delivered to “domicile,” in towns where there are cartage arrangements, within six hours of the arrival (night hours excluded), and provided this be not prevented by glut of traffic.

The rates of this Tariff include the loading charges, booking, and delivery to “domicile,” but not collection.

TARIFF NO. 3 applies to goods traffic, and is divided into four classes according to the nature and value of the goods as well as to other considerations.

All goods not specified are charged at the first-class rate (the highest), with a minimum of 400 kilos. (8 cwt.), as also are all consignments of goods, irrespective of class, the weight of which is less than 5 tons, unless it is more advantageous to pay as for 5 tons at the rate fixed for consignments of that weight. The exceptions are:--Empty vehicles used at fairs the minimum charge for which is as for 4,000 kilos. (4 tons) each. Flax and Hemp (raw), 4,000 kilos. (4 tons) per truck.

The minimum charges for the 2nd and 3rd classes are as for 5,000 kilos. (5 tons), and for the 4th class 10,000 kilos. (10 tons). Consignments under 10 tons are charged 3rd class rate, unless they pay as for 10 tons 4th class. The exceptions are for mining timber, which is charged at 4th class rate, with a minimum of 5,000 kilos. (5 tons). Above the minimum weights, fractions of 10 kilos. (22 lbs.) are charged as 10 kilos. Goods sent in bulk are accepted only in lots of 5,000 kilos. (5 tons) for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Classes, and in lots of 10,000 kilos (10 tons) for the 4th Class.

If a consignment, carried under the conditions of Tariff No. 3, consists of goods of different classes, the highest of such classes is charged for the whole consignment.

Goods of the 4th class are carried in open trucks only; but if, at the request of the consignors, they are carried in box or covered trucks, they are charged at 3rd class rate unless the consignor himself supplies the tarpaulin, or pays for hire thereof at the rate of 2 frs. (1s. 7d.) each. Tarpaulins provided by Consignors are returned free of charge, except 5d. for booking fee.

In the case of a sender requiring three trucks, he must give two full days’ notice to the railway of such requirement.

Provided forwarding be not prevented by a glut of traffic, consignments forwarded under this tariff are due at the arriving station three full days after acceptance. Another full day is required if the goods have to be carted to “domicile.”

Bulky goods weighing less than 200 kilos. per cubic metre, are charged 50 per cent. in addition to the ordinary rate, with a minimum of 200 kilos. per cubic metre, or half the tonnage capacity of the truck used; the exceptions to the rule being in favour of

1. Flax and hemp, raw, the maximum charge for which is 4 tons
for a truck of 10 tons capacity.

2. Eggs, wool (except combed or carded), sheep skins, cotton
and wool waste, oakum, flax and waste thereof pressed in bales
or bundles, and live plants, which are charged at actual weights.

Goods sent in full truck loads may be loaded and unloaded at option by Senders and Consignees respectively, but if loaded by Senders they _must_ be unloaded and carted by Consignees. Consignments under 5 tons and goods insured against damage or loss _must_ in all cases be loaded and unloaded by the Railway.

The charge made by the Railway for loading and unloading is 10d. per ton of 1,000 kilos. If cranes or other loading appliances belonging to the Railway are used by Consignor or Consignee, a charge of 3d. per ton is made for their use.

The Railways on demand will verify the weight of the consignment as far as the appliances of the station will admit, a charge of franc 0.05 per 100 kilos. being made if the difference in the declared weight does not exceed 2 per cent. and the original charges are maintained.

TARIFF NO. 4 applies to the conveyance of Bullion, Bonds, Bank-notes, Title Deeds, &c., a false declaration of which, either in regard to weight, value, or nature of contents, is considered a fraud.

Carriage is charged upon 1,000 francs (£40) in value, any fraction of which sum is charged as for 1,000 francs, but if the charge so calculated is lower than it would be under the conditions of Tariff No. 2 the latter will be charged.

Additional services, viz., loading, unloading, booking and delivery to “domicile,” are included in the Tariff Rates.

TARIFF NO. 5 applies to carriages forwarded by Passenger Train; but at the option of the Sender, Carriages, as also Vans, Carts, Omnibuses, Tramway Cars, Engines and Threshing Machines, can be sent by Goods Train at the 2nd Class rate of Tariff No. 3, the minimum weight being:--

For 1 Vehicle--in pieces or on wheels--on one Truck 2,500 kilos.
” 2 Vehicles ” ” ” 4,000 ”
” 3 ” ” ” ” 5,500 ”
” 4 ” ” ” ” 7,000 ”

Vans, Carts, Omnibuses, &c., can also be charged at the 1st Class rate of Tariff No. 3, with 50 per cent. added as for bulky goods, if the latter is more advantageous to the Sender.

Loading and unloading are included in the Passenger Train rate, but are performed at Sender’s risk. In the case of Goods Train, those services are performed at the risk and expense of the Owner.

Carriages conveyed in covered Trucks specially provided for such traffic are charged 25 per cent. over and above the Ordinary rates, both by Passenger and Goods Train.

TARIFF NO. 6 applies to HORSES, CATTLE AND DOGS. Cattle is carried exclusively by Goods Train; Horses, Colts, Mules and Ponies are admitted for conveyance by Passenger Trains (Express Trains excepted), only in the two following cases, viz.:--

_a._ When the distance of the journey is 75 kilometres (46
miles) or more.

_b._ When the departure and arrival stations form the extreme
points between which the Train runs.

The minimum charge for Horses, Colts, Mules or Ponies by Passenger Train is as for three heads.

The Goods Train rates are divided into three categories, viz.:--

1ST CATEGORY.--One Horse or one Mule, one or two Colts,
Ponies, Oxen, Cows or Donkeys, one to five Pigs or Calves, one
to ten Sheep, one to thirty Sucking Pigs.

2ND CATEGORY.--Two Horses or two Mules, three or four Colts,
Ponies, Oxen, Cows or Donkeys, six to ten Pigs or Calves, eleven
to twenty Sheep, thirty-one to sixty Sucking Pigs.

3RD CATEGORY.--Three Horses or three Mules, five or six Colts
or Ponies, a Truck load[A] of small or large Cattle, sixty-one
to one hundred Sucking Pigs.

Colts or Ponies exceeding 1 metre 30 (15 hands) in height are considered and charged as Horses.

Senders may load as many head of Cattle into the Trucks as they please, but the Railways are exonerated from all responsibility for injuries, accidents on the road and loss of Cattle.

The rates of Tariff No. 6, 3rd Category, are increased by 25 per cent. if a larger number of Cattle is loaded into a Truck[131] than the quantity shown hereunder.

[131] The bottom floor of a Belgian Cattle Truck generally measures 14 square metres, equal to 16·75 square yards.

The loading and unloading of animals, whether carried by Goods or Passenger Trains, is effected at the expense and entire responsibility of Senders and Consignees respectively.

Horses and Cattle must be accompanied by a man in charge. One man per consignment or per truck is conveyed free in the horse box or cattle trucks, but if he travels in another carriage, he pays the ordinary Passenger fare.

Dogs, irrespective of size, accompanying Passengers are charged 3rd Class Passenger fare.

Small animals in cases, baskets or crates, are conveyed by ordinary Passenger Trains on the conditions of Tariff No. 2.

The Company do not deliver to “domicile,” and undertake no responsibility whatever in respect of these consignments.

SPECIAL TARIFFS.

The following statement shows the bases of the special tariffs:--

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 1--For coal, coke, stones and earth sent direct from pits for export.

1 to 84 kilometres, francs 2.20 per 1000 kilos. (minimum charge).

85 to 187 kilometres, franc 0.026 extra per kilometre.

188 to 300 kilometres, rate of 4th Class, Standard Scale, 1867.[132]

[132] See Note on pp. xl and xli.

301 kilometres and over, franc 0.02 extra per kilometre.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 2.--For coal, coke, stones, earth, iron, ore, paving stones, gravel sand in bulk and 10 ton lots, for export provided the sending stations are situated at least 100 Kilometres (62 miles) from the Sea ports.

1 to 100 kilometres, francs 2.00 per 1000 kilos. (minimum charge).

101 kilometres and over, franc 0.02 extra per kilometre.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 3.--For paving stones, gravel, common bricks and lime in 10 ton lots or more for export.

1 to 30 kilometres, rate of 4th Class, General Standard Scale.

31 to 84 kilometres, francs 2.20 (uniform rate).

85 kilometres and over, rate of Special Tariff No. 1.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 4.--For general export goods:--1st Category in 5 ton lots., 2nd Category in 10 ton lots.

1st Category, average between rates of 1st and 2nd Class of General Standard Scale.

2nd Category, rate of 2nd Class, General Standard Scale.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 5.--For certain export traffic, such as beer in casks, metal refuse, &c.

Average between 2nd and 3rd Class rates, General Standard Scale.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 6.--For castings, girders, zinc, &c., for export.

Rate of 3rd Class, General Standard Scale.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 7.--For rough steel, grindstones, sheet iron, chalk, &c., for export.

Rate of 4th Class, General Standard Scale.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 8 (Import).--Marble in blocks, Sulphate of Soda.

Lots of 10,000 kilos. 4th Class Rate General Standard Scale.

Iron Ore--10 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867.[133] 100 tons, 4th Class Rate (reduced by 75 cents.) 200 tons, 4th Class Rate (reduced by 1 franc).

Zinc, lead ores, pyrites--10 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867.[134] 100 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867 (reduced by 50 cents.) 200 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867 (reduced by 75 cents.)

[133] See Note on pp. xl and xli.

[134] See Note on pp. xl and xli.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 9 is for import goods as per classification.

1st Category--Average between 1st and 2nd Class Rates.

2nd Category--Average between 2nd and 3rd Class Rates--General Standard Scale.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 10.--All goods sent for Exhibition.--First Journey--full rate. Return Journey--free.

SPECIAL TARIFF NO. 11.--For iron between certain specified stations--

1st Category, 4th Class Rate, General Standard Scale.

2nd Category, Terminal charge 1 franc. Mileage rate franc 0.03 per ton per kilometre.

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