A. You see these are really not departments; they are just parts of the operating department which is really a department.
Q. Then, why not have definite designations?
A. I don't know. We have never thought it necessary. We are getting good results and giving good service to the public.
Q. What are results?
A. I am not sure; the longer I live the less certain I am about these things.
Q. I am glad to hear that. This impartial commission has been constituted because some railway officers tried to dictate what was best for this enlightened commonwealth. Now, tell us, please, what you think of the plan the United States government has of making the "bureau" the next unit of organization below the "department"?
A. I have never given government organization much attention. The part of the government that concerns me most is the Interstate Commerce Commission, which seems made up mainly of inspectors.
Q. Have you ever studied the organization of the federal courts, and of the army and the navy?
A. I can hardly say that I have studied their organization, but I have observed them some.
Q. Then you and your road do not give much attention to organization?