The sub-committee of the Committee on Uniform Port Charges met in Portland, OR on Jan. 26, 1929. At the meeting of the representatives from all the ports, held in Tacoma, WA on Jan. 17, 1929, there was a general discussion held about uniform terminal charges, greater revenues for wharf operators and additional sources of revenue. The sub-committee met on Jan. 26, 1929 reviewed all the information, decided on a proposal and submitted it to the Committee. The proposal recommended a uniform terminal tariff for all wharf operators at north Pacific ports. These would apply to Portland, OR, Seattle, WA and Tacoma, WA. On Mar. 13, 1929 the Committee on North Pacific Coast Ports held a conference at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, OR to discuss the uniform port charges.
From the description of Report of the sub-committee to the Committee on Uniform Port Charges, submitted at Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 15, 1929 ; Proceedings of conference Committee of North Pacific Coast Ports, Mar. 13, 1929. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 437261873
