"But I think there is still a fight." Ramon Hess disagreed with this judgment and said, "This lawsuit is an excellent opportunity to show strength. Morgan will definitely be fully prepared.

And the linkage between the federal government and state governments is of course a terrible thing, but it is not a direct superior-subordinate relationship, and there is room for maneuver."

The train from the United Company's legal department stopped at the Minneapolis station, and from here took a car prepared by the local agricultural and livestock association, not far away from St. Paul, the second largest city in Minnesota, where the lawsuit began.

Minneapolis and St. Paul are twin cities located in the same place. The two cities are of similar size, share talents, and are connected together in their urban areas. They are the first and second largest cities in Minnesota respectively.

There are not many places that use the twin-city development strategy. Even the slave owners in the far south can't find many examples for comparison. It has to be said that the twin cities in one region, Shandong, which is known as the royal province, have

Two centers of economic development.

Sheffield already knew the news about Ramon Hess's arrival, and said that after contacting him, he and Carter would find a place for a walk. Carter had graduated from the University of Austin, became a lawyer, and was discussing marriage with Laura.

While getting married, I am interested in entering the political field.

I believe that in a few years, a rising political star will appear in Texas. Out of Texas tradition, Carter has joined the Democratic Party and looks like a successful person.

"Take me to say hello to Laura. I don't know if I will have time when you get married, but my blessings are sincere. To be honest, I haven't taken a walk for a long time." Sheffield and Carter walked side by side,

Wandering on the streets of Austin, the two of them are considered alumni, so naturally they don't need to care much.

"I will accept your thanks on her behalf. By the way, the club has already selected a replacement for the Japanese girl after graduation. You can choose from a few names." Carter said to the Texas Club.

When he saw Sheffield shook his head and said, "You only need to care about this matter, as long as you have trustworthy people. Sato Kiko has graduated? Time is really fast! By the way, a friend recently wanted me to do a favor.

Although I don’t completely understand these non-governmental organizations, I certainly don’t understand it as well as you, a law student. What if I have a friend who wants to be the president of the National Red Cross Society? How confident can I be?”

"It depends on who is helping her. If you are helping her, it depends on how much effort you can make. The election of the Red Cross seems to only require a simple majority. It is not like electing the president, which requires so much." Carter put his hands in his pockets and was very curious.

He asked, "Who could ask for anything from you? The first time you ask, you want to be the president of the Red Cross? You are really ready to help. I'm really curious. It's not that I don't understand people like you."

Sheffield bent down and dusted off his pants twice, looked at Carter with a look that said you really know me, and said softly, "It's Edith Rockefeller."

"No wonder!" Carter asked, knowing the relationship between the slave owner and the richest woman, "Is it the reform of the Red Cross that made her see the opportunity?"

"The federal government wants the Red Cross to shoulder certain rescue responsibilities. I heard that the source is Chicago's water pollution, but who knows what's going on." Sheffield can say directly that in this time and space it is because of Chicago.

The water pollution incident attracted the attention of the federal government. As for the original history, who knows what happened.

If you want to be the president of the National Red Cross Society, you must obtain the consent of the majority of state Red Cross boards and be elected by the board. The board members are all volunteers, and the president is paid. However, for Edith Rockefeller,

This salary is better than nothing.

As an outstanding graduate of the University of Austin and a director of the Board of Trustees of the University of Austin, this place is just like home. Sheffield, which was just a walk, naturally came to the women's campus again out of habit.

When he came out again, he took a girl with East Asian appearance and walked away. This was of course very normal. Didn't you notice that the slave owner also brought a lawyer with him? With the legal aura attached to him, there was nothing he couldn't do.

Compared to Carter, who has just started, the faraway state of Minnesota is the place that really attracts the attention of legal bigwigs. Like the legal department of United Company, many senior lawyers come to St. Paul at their own expense. For these lawyers, a small amount of cost is

Far less important than watching a wonderful lawsuit nearby.

"James, this time it's up to you. Morgan sent you out, it can be said that he takes it very seriously."

"Pat, look what you said, you brought so many lawyers from the United Company here, but you don't know whose side you are on?"

The two grown men embraced each other. They were very familiar with each other. They had had fierce battles in court over radio patents and telephone patents. In the end, the two companies, both of which were prepared to monopolize such important patents, had to resort to court.

With resentment and dissatisfaction, he shared the patent license with the other party.

This also added a record of unsuccessful litigation to the two people, but this time Pat really came to cheer and introduced his former opponent, "Mr. Ramon Hess, the head of United Motors Corporation."

"Oh, what a surprise!" James pretended to be surprised. The United Company's legal department came here. As a lawyer, he knew the purpose at a casual guess. He just hoped to accumulate experience through this lawsuit and be able to face antitrust cases.

On legal issues, large companies should adopt a common stance and say, "United Automobile Company and United Corporation are widely respected companies. Mr. Ramon Hess, please take me to say hello to Mr. William."

"The boss is busy with other things and is doing charity work, so I came this time, hoping to learn more." Ramon Hess said, and he was not lying. In addition to being busy with Edith Rockefeller's affairs, there is also Alliance University

Donating and injecting capital, my boss is very busy.

The arrival of Ramon Hess and his team was quickly reported by the New York Times, which used a huge space to introduce the strength of the United Company and the development of its international business, letting more people know about this southern enterprise.

But the most important purpose was to create the impression that the United Company stood with the large companies involved in the indictment. After the news spread, Northern Securities Company bottomed out and its stock price began to soar.

This was not good news for Washington. Listening to the solemn exchange between her father and the Attorney General, Alice Roosevelt, who had just returned to the White House, felt very confused. She really did not want Sheffield to be on the opposite side of her father.

"United Company is deeply rooted in the southern base of the Democratic Party. If this company stands behind Morgan and Rockefeller, almost the top three tycoons in the entire country will stand together against the government. Since Carnegie sold the steel company, Xie, who controls United Company,

The Field family took Carnegie's place."

Attorney General Noske's mouth was full of uneasiness. Before Roosevelt could speak, Alice Roosevelt said, "No, the Sheffield family will not side with Morgan."

"Alice!" Roosevelt looked surprised when he heard the voice and looked at his daughter, "You don't understand these things."

"Father, I went to St. Louis before the election. Sheffield was the chairman of the Olympic Committee. I once heard him say that he would never stand with Morgan in this life." Alice Roosevelt was shocked to realize that she had made a slip of the tongue, and it was half true.

I half-assedly used the Olympics as a shield, and talked about my impressions of major companies in casual conversations.

Roosevelt heard that he was there and smiled at Knox, "I didn't expect my daughter to have such important information."

Alice Roosevelt and Sheffield stayed together much longer than the president imagined. It was also because of this that Alice Roosevelt was convinced that Sheffield would not lie to him.

"Then the presence of the United Company's legal department at the place of litigation is another possibility. They are watching the proceedings. No matter whether they win or lose, United Company is also making preparations. These large companies have a guilty conscience." Knox raised another possibility, "

If this is the case, there is no need to worry about what the United Company will do, but the public opinion has already been created, so it is still troublesome."

At least the impression given to the outside world is that because of the threat of antitrust laws, large domestic companies have united as never before to fight against the federal government.

The gate of the Sao Paulo Court has never been so lively as it is today. Huge motorcades are gathering from all directions. Everyone who gets off the bus is wearing a suit and leather shoes, and their leather shoes are spotless. When facing the court and the national flag, they show no fear at all, as if they had already arrived.

I have become accustomed to this environment.

"Petroleum, steel, securities! Insurance, mining, machinery manufacturing! And textiles, banking and chemical industry." After getting off the bus, Pat saw many old acquaintances and introduced to Ramon Hess what companies these lawyers were affiliated with.

Behind every person is a trust.

"When it comes to the two giants Morgan and Rockefeller, they are almost the vane of the economic world." Ramon Hess nodded, also shocked by the densely packed legal elite.

The court was already packed with the lawyers who came here, and there were many people waiting outside. Many reporters took pictures of this scene, and none of the elite lawyers in the country were so neat.

When Judge Lochian appeared in court, this not-so-simple lawsuit began. It also included Northern Securities Company’s countersuit against the Minnesota government. The St. Paul court also accepted the lawsuit. The Minnesota Prosecutor’s Office filed a lawsuit against Northern Securities Company.
Chapter completed!