Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01
Lake shore Railroad.

We are pleased to see that charge has
come over the spirit of the editorials of at
least one of our Milwaukee cotemperaries.
on the subject of the Lake Shore Road.
The Morning News, of the 25th, has We
~ candid and creditable article in regard to
the causes of the delay in the commencement
of this enterprise, and the consequences of
that delay to the interests of Milwaukee.
Had the News, and other papers of that
city, taken the position now assumed at
an earlier period, it Is probable the evil con-
sequences deprecated might have been avoid
ed, and the beneficial results alluded to
fully secured.
Were Milwaukee alone concerned in this
matter, it would be out Of place for us to of
fer remark. We, however, are as deeply
concerned as they; and the multiplication of
issues and distraction and conflict of local
and personal interests there, so far as tending
to procrastinate or defeat the Lake Shore Rail
Read, have been quite as injurious to us as to
them. 1t is, therefore, not improper for us to
speak IN in the premises; and while we have
had reason to regret the existence Of untavor-
able causes in Milwaukee, we are much pleas
ed to see evidences ola disposition there to look
at the subject in its true light, and to take
such course as sound policy and true re-
gard to the interests Of all concerned, evident
ly require.
We have faith in the disposition of the
company to discharge its obligations, and
whatever may be the course of Milwaukee,
or other places on the route, the road will soon
er or later be built, under its present auspi-
ces. But the question Of TINE is a very i'm
ponant one. This has been, and doubtless
will be, very much affected by the action of
the cities whose aid has been pledged
Had the contracts and implied obligations
of all parties towards the company been
carried out we should now unquestionably
see the work in state of progress. If theoeI
obligations can NOW be carried out, we shall
not have long to wait for at energetic com
mencement of the work, under the contract
made. Of this no reasonable doubt can be
entertained.
Let Milwaukee do her part and we shall
have no fear as to the result.
Kenosha has stood ready at all times to re-
deem her pledges in spirit and letter She
has swerved neither to the right or left since
taking her position. After investigating and
becoming satisfied Of the responsibility Of the
company, and contractors, and their DISPOSE
ton to proceed in good faith, but one sent-
ment has prevailed in regard to her interest
and duty. There is but one sentiment now
And the confidence of her citizens will not be
withdrawn until some satisfactory evidence
appears that that confidence is misplaced.
Let Milwaukee and Racine try the expert
ment, in connection with Kenosha, of coming
fully up to the point of their pledges and du-
ty in respect to the road, and if the coInpa-
ny THEN fails in the performance of ITS obi
cations we should not only advocate a with
drawal Of confidence, but should urge that
other agencies be Immediately sought, for the
charge and prosecution of the work. Nor
TILL THEN. Because it would be highly I'M
just to the company and injurious to our
selves
We have in the character of the officers of
this company, every guarantee that nothing
will be left undone which can properly be
done to secure as earl y a commencement of
the road as possible. The dictatorship is in
reliable hands (oUR interests we'll represented)
and if delays occur, we feel assured the fault
will be properly attributable to causes over
which the company has no control-sueh as
unfortunately exist in Milwaukee, but which
we believe will soon cease to exist, if the re-
marks and suggestions of the News are any
index of public sentiment there. 4