Hill resigned in 1883 , when he realised that his own railroad would be in direct competition with the CPR for eastbound traffic .
Stephen was risking almost all of his fortune on the venture and even used his mansion in Montreal as collateral .
Hill resigned in 1883 , when Stephen realised that Stephen 's own railroad would be in direct competition with the CPR for eastbound traffic .
Stephen was risking almost all of his fortune on the venture and even used his mansion in Montreal as collateral .