The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22

Feleyss Committee nj Werk-Meoting ae
tho Chamber Of Commerce-The Jniriativc
Steps Taken 10 Secure the Coveted Boom
In compliance with the request Of Injunction
John Foley, made at the Fifty-fourth street meet
ing on Wednesday evening, about thirty members
OF the Committee OF Ninety appointed at that meet
Ing to consider the question OF rapid transit ana
the Harlem Railroad abuses, met ct the Chamber OF
Commerce yesterday, al noon. John Foley presiding.
Mr.. FOLEY expressed his regrets that there were
not more members In attendance. but had conf
dence In the success OF the object they oil had in
view.
JOHN T. DAILY stated, as one Of the originators
OF the committee he wished TO say FEW words.
The greatest difculty experienced in the accom-
plishment OF rapid transit was to settle upon some
weli-devsed plan or action. THIS committee Is CON-
posed OF gentlemen IN no way interested in any
political movements or schemes for self
enrichment They were appointed to examine
into all the plans suggested to bring the ex-
treme ends OF the island into closer communica
ton, ana cosesce those plans. II possible as TO
give the public such additional legislation as Will
result IN settling the question: ], therefore, move
that committee or ten be appointed 10 consider
rapid transit between the upper and lower ends Of
the city and In WaSLcnesier county, and also the
needed improvements IN Fourth avenue.
The resolution was adopted, aud the following
gent emen, with Mr.. Foley As &c 0D5ci0 member, ap-
pointed: -jonn T. Daily. Lewis p. Brown, William
A. Darling, William f. Havemeyer err, JOnn il. Stranal,
A. II. Barney. John 4. Deviin, r. y Root, Il. W.
were instructed 10 confer with the Committee OF
Ninety, TO whom they report.
railroads called 10 his ieet N. N. vall, who com.
menccd his SET speech. which has been delivered
three or four times already. Mir. Daily suggested
that he defer II ana make IL before the suD-coIn-
mttee OF ten Mr. Vail broke on In his song Of the
rails sna oaR oo Sre e the
the committee on horse railroads hereafter
ASHER BARNETT one OF the committee oil i've ap-
pointed Wednesday to confer with other associa-
Mr.. FoLRY sald-Mr. Barnett this Is the Com
mittee Of Ninety you have no voice mere.
Mr.. BARNErr-BuC l have sir; am one OF
committee appointed last nlgnt 70 confer with other
Sr. FoLsY-You are not of this committee. and
A MEMBER-I move that all gentlemen not men,
bers retire.
Another MEMBER-I second the motion.
persons not members retire. The reporters are ex.
cepted. Carried. Mr.. Barnett, you win please
MIR. BARNETT came here by virtue OF my up.
pOlntment for conferences.
Ar. FOLEY dangerously, Is a meeting Of
air. harneIJ retained his seat and indicated no In
tenti0n or exhlbi,ink mis- Westonlan qualities.
MI. tOLEY-Mr. Barnett. the meeting mas just
voted tina. you must reLre trust you understand
1t ana win not make 1t necessary Tor US TO take
further acLiOn.
Mr. Barnett arose ana ''pedestrianated'' to an
| outer room, remarklng, as ne showed MS well.
| rounded heels to the chairman, 'iou won't MAKE
| much by working this way"
| On motOn Of JOHN MCDONALD the following were
| named q Comm tee on Laws, Ordinances and
| LeRislatiOn-JOhn Mcdonald, K. W. Towns END,
| N. val Hiram barney and Edward +. Brown.
committee composed Of John Mcdonald NJ. u
| Dunn ana Thomas Cunningham, was appointed
! to secure rooms IN which Inc ub-committees can
meet and the meeting adjourned, subject 70 I'M ,,a
| OF each subcommittee.