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CONTENTS
XVIII. FAR EASTERN PLANS
Harriman goes to Japan for purpose of acquiring
interest in Manchurian and Siberian railroads
and establishing round-the-world transportation
line -- Concludes agreement with Japanese Gov-
ernment -- Baron Komura, upon his return from
Portsmouth, opposes Harriman's plans and Gov-
ernment withdraws from its agreement -- Rus-
sian Government promises to sell Chinese Eastern
Railroad to American syndicate, but Harriman
does not live to conclude negotiations
XIX. LIFE AND WORK AT ARDEN 30
Harriman enlarges, improves, and develops es-
tate -- Personal relations with his employees --
Christmas at Arden House -- Religious life --
Attempt to secure better county roads -- Or-
ganizes "Horse and Road Improvement Associa-
tion" -- Complete success of the movement
XX. CHANGES IN THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL 42
Contest with Stuyvesant Fish over unauthorized
disposal of Illinois Central funds -- Removal of
Fish from presidency
XXI. SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE 66
Harriman goes to relief of sufferers -- His rail-
roads carry 224,000 refugees out of city and bring
in 1600 carloads of food and supplies without
charge -- Results of his relief work

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Publication Information: Book Title: E. H. Harriman, a Biography. Contributors: George Kennan - author. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company. Place of Publication: Boston. Publication Year: 1922. Page Number: v.
    
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