1850 American Gold Baron
Chapter 198 The New York Generations of the Baring Family and the Rothschild Family
Chapter 198 New York Agents of the Barings and Rothschilds
"You are right, the identities of these people are indeed not simple."
Vanderbilt looked in the direction Liang Yao pointed and said.
"James King, president of the New York Chamber of Commerce, is currently the president of the Erie Railroad Company, the largest railroad company in the United States.
Thomas W. Ward, agent for Baring Brothers in New York, had been agent for Baring Brothers in Boston before his transfer to New York.
Auguste Belmont, Rothschild agent in New York."
"Those are indeed very important people."
Liang Yao said.
Regarding James King, Liang Yao learned about this person in detail when he learned about the Erie Railroad Company.
This man's father was one of the founding fathers of the United States and one of the first two senators in New York State.
A close friend of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, who proposed the famous revolving door plan.
As for the Baring Brothers, it is even more of a heavyweight company and is a company owned by the Baring family, one of the most prominent families in Europe.
As early as the colonial period, the Baring family had a profound influence in North America.
The world's largest commercial bank in this era, Barings Bank, with a capital of more than 7 million pounds, is also an asset of the Barings family.
The Rothschild family, which was mythical in later generations, had not yet eclipsed the Baring family in the limelight.
The success of the Baring family is not only in business, but the family has also produced two earls in the British Empire, and has served in key positions such as ambassador to the United States and governor-general of India.
This shows the influence of Barings Bank in the British Empire.
From the early 19th century to the middle of the 19th century, the Bahrain family was in its most prosperous and glorious era.
During the great economic crisis in Europe in 1839, the central bank of the British Empire fell into a financial crisis. It was Barings Bank that rescued the central bank of the British Empire.
In 1847, Barings Bank also rescued the Bank of France in the same way.
The Bank of Paris was involved in the Louisiana Purchase of the United States in 1803 and the reconstruction of France after the Battle of Waterloo.
The influence of the Baring family is not limited to the British Empire. At the Congress of Vienna, the great powers of Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia asked the Baring family to provide guarantees, which shows the great influence and trust of the Baring family among the European powers and the United States.
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His presence can be seen in almost every important event in the world in Baring Brothers Company. Rather than saying that it is a company, it is better to say that it is a great power, a big family that is extremely wealthy.
As for the Rothschild family, it was indeed a famous family in Europe at this time, but it was slightly inferior to the Baring family.
In line with the principle of not putting all eggs in one basket, the Rothschild family has three branches in Europe.
These three branches are in the German region, the French region, and the British region.
To be precise, August Belmont was the representative of the Rothschild family in England in New York.
It's a pity that Rothschild did not spread its branches in the United States, otherwise the family's glory might have continued into the post-Cold War era.
"My shipping company in Nicaragua was negotiated with these people."
Vanderbilt's face darkened.
"Thirty years ago, President Monroe declared that America is the America of Americans. In fact, to this day, America is not the America of Americans."
At this time, the national power of the United States is not enough to make the Americas its own backyard.
The Americas of the Americans are nothing more than self-comfort for the Americans. The European powers will not allow the United States to treat the Americas as their own backyard.
"Does the Nicaragua Shipping Company have shares in the Bahrain family and the Rothschild family?" Liang Yao asked curiously, "I heard that they were the ones who hindered the plan to dig the Panama Canal, and in the end it was abandoned."
"Yes, Nicaraguan Shipping Company, I only hold 30% of the shares, my old friends and partners hold 20%, Barings Bank holds 30%, and the Rothschild family holds 20%," Vanderbilt said.
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"It sounds a little sad," Liang Yao said.
"In addition to the forces of the times, there are other factors." Vanderbilt said with a helpless smile,
"The Baring family, the Rothschild family, and even the Bank of France have invested in the Pacific Mail Line. You know the background of the Pacific Mail Line. It is endorsed by the New York State Government and the federal government.
If I didn't invite them to join the Nicaraguan Shipping Company, I would have no chance of winning against Aspinwall."
"It seems that you are still a person who can bend and stretch to achieve your goals."
After hearing about the equity distribution of Nicaragua Shipping Company, Liang Yao felt a little worried.
"You don't have an absolute controlling interest in Nicaraguan Shipping Company. You only hold 30% of the shares. Aren't you worried about accidents?"
According to the agreement between the two, this voyage of Nicaragua Shipping Company will be handed over to Liang Yao in five years.
Before the Pacific Railway was built, this route was very important to Liang Yao, and the Nicaragua route was Liang Yao's throat.
If Liang Yao wanted to transport the supplies he purchased in the eastern region to California as quickly as possible, he could only use this route.
He didn't want any accidents to happen to the route before it was handed over to him.
Since the Baring family and the Rothschild family can hold shares in the Pacific Mail Company together with the U.S. government, it shows that these two European wealthy families have penetrated into the U.S. government.
The current mainstream attitude of the American government towards Vanderbilt is to suppress it.
"There will be no surprises." Vanderbilt's eyes were full of confidence.
"My old buddies and partners, like you, are all trustworthy people. I don't have many friends and partners, but those who can become friends and partners with me are all people I trust absolutely.
The person specifically responsible for operating the Nicaragua route is also the person I trust the most. You have to believe in my vision. I always judge people very accurately."
"I hope so."
Liang Yao said worriedly.
At the same time, in the luxury carriage of the Pioneer, a group of people with extraordinary identities were sitting in the luxury carriage enjoying the best service.
Providing free rides on the Pioneer to all New Yorkers is just a word game played by Liang Yao.
The second-class carriages that can accommodate more people are naturally free, but if you want to experience the first-class luxury carriages and sleeper carriages, you need to purchase a ticket for US$5.
Although the wage level in New York City is higher than that in other places, the monthly income of working-class people is only about US$10.
A $5 ticket is equivalent to half a month's income for ordinary working-class people. Not everyone can make up their mind to buy a $5 ticket to experience luxury cars and sleeper cars.
But for James and others, there is not much difference between 5 dollars and 5 cents in their eyes. They are both just insignificant amounts of money.
In order to make it safer, they booked all first-class parking spaces.
"Mr. Thomas, Mr. August, how was your experience?"
Shortly after the Pioneer set sail, James's face gradually became grim. Two powerful competitors of the Erie Railroad Company were emerging.
If the Vanderbilt and Liangyao Railways can still maintain such a ride experience after they are put into operation, the Erie Railway will be in a very passive situation.
"I need to confirm whether the food and drinks were prepared off the train in advance or in the kitchen on the train."
Thomas said while enjoying the food on the table.
"Flight attendant."
August made a gesture to indicate to the conductor on the carriage that he needed service.
The flight attendant walked up to August and asked very politely: "Sir, what are your orders?"
August took out a 5-dollar gold coin from his pocket: "I am very satisfied with your service. This is the tip you deserve. I want to know whether the food is processed and heated outside or in the car."
Freshly cooked in the kitchen? Please tell me the truth."
"Sir, of course it's freshly cooked in the kitchen on the carriage." The steward smiled and accepted August's huge tip.
"We will simulate the actual operation of the railway company throughout the whole process, and there will be no falsehoods. The routes that have been put into operation by California Railroad Company are operated according to this standard.
In order to allow passengers to eat safely and comfortably, the kitchen in our first-class carriage is an open kitchen and is open to first-class passengers at any time."
"Oh, really? That would be great."
August got up and walked straight to the kitchen. The brand new kitchen was very clean, and the fresh ingredients were neatly arranged in the glass cabinets, which made people look very comfortable. The chefs were busy in front of the coal stove.
August nodded with satisfaction and left the kitchen, returning to his original position and sitting down.
“If the railway companies in the United States can provide such good services, I will be very happy to travel by train in the United States in the future.
Thomas, you still have a sharp eye. I heard that Barings Bank opened a branch in San Francisco, California last year, responsible for the business on the West Coast of the United States.
We are both agents in New York, but compared to you, I am not competent enough in my work as an agent."
"It's not that my agent is doing a competent job, this is what Mr. Ambassador means." After saying that, Thomas turned to James and said.
"Mr. James, I can only say that the Pioneer's performance is impeccable. Such considerate, comfortable and fast service is comparable to the railway companies of the British Empire."
"I went back to Liverpool two years ago and took a train from Liverpool to Manchester."
August looked at the scenery passing by outside the window, and then looked away at the wine that was not spilled everywhere in the wine glass.
"The speed of the Pioneer is slightly slower than the train I took at the time, but the Pioneer travels more smoothly. I am very optimistic about the future of the Pioneer."
August's opinion of the Pioneer was very impressive and very high.
"As the newspapers said, the American railway industry is about to undergo a big change, which can also be said to be bloody."
There was a pained expression on James' face, and the reports in the newspapers did not seem to be alarmist.
In order for the Erie Railway Company to survive, some changes must be made. The moment of life and death for the Erie Railway Company has arrived.
"To be honest, Mr. James, I am now considering divesting my capital from the Erie Railroad Company." Thomas said in a very serious tone.
"The decline in Erie Railroad's stock price in just a few days caused Barings Bank to suffer a huge loss of US$1.5 million."
(End of chapter)
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