Mr. Hubbard’s assertion that the lowest rate between any large cities in
America is 25 cents is incorrect. The tariff between Washington and
Baltimore is 10 cents; between New York and Providence, New Haven,
Hartford, &c., 20 cents.
If it is true, as he states, that “at these rates, under the present
system, commercial messages are probably transmitted at a loss,” it may
be a matter of regret to the stockholders of the telegraph companies,
but affords no just ground for governmental interference. Besides, how
will his proposed corporation be able to make money by doing the
business at a still lower rate?