Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-15


and each do for the people the best they could,
and not place one at a disadvantage, and thus
destroy that competition. The great South,
with its great productions, would have a large
business through the national capital with the
North. Ii was not a question between two cor
porations, but question for the people of the
country. He opposed nothing which might be
agreeable TO Congress or the people OF Wash
ington. He did not ask that any facilities be
withheld from this company if the committee
desired TO give them, but he did ask that the
Baltimore and Ohio road should not be discrim-
mated against. II was his conviction-and TO
THIS extent he had the deepest interest in the
hrton oil the committee-that ii authority
h uld be given as provided by the bill for the
Baltimore and Potomac road to run through one
OF the grand reserv vat ons of the city. which the
people looked forward to as a splendid park. the
publc feeling would be so strong against IL that
no other railrCa1 would ever get such facilities
tie did not desire even to delay the Pennsylva-
mia road, and had therefore Immediately afy er
the last meeting of the committee prepared his
plans to meet the wants OF the two roads poiut
ing to a particular location on Virginia and
Maryland avenues. abundautly large and con-
yenient for all. nj would be equally adyanta-
geous for both companies. Congress had looked
10 this veIy question in previous legislation, and
had made provision in the act giving
TIE LONG BRIDGE
to the Baltimore and Potomac read that other
roads should have the privilege OF running over
that bridge by paving a reasonable compenSa-
ton. Now he wanted the right TO pass under
Capitol Hill and reach that bridge the use o:
which had been thus protected by the wisdom
VI 'oDSTetS III was important that the POtO-
mac should not he ohstructsd by more than one
bridge, and he row asked. in the name of
justice, ia the name Of equality, that the
Baltimore and Ohio road
after having worked 10 Washington for more
than 80 years, and practically built up railroad
lines to this city, should not be discr mi mated
against. Col. Scott had argued that his road
had spent S5.c00,O00 to get to Washington. He
was glad ii had come here, though il came by
very ciTCuitous route and with many disaGvan-
tages. yet il would bring about that competition
n Oh 10 4 -
have equal facilities.
sCoTT's REPLY TO GARRETT.
Col. Scott sand he stated TO Mr.. Garrett a few
days ago, when he was making the same speech
before this committee, that he talked about the
great advantages OF his western communication
With Washington, but the lumber, coal, iron
would be worth TO the city of Washington four
times the value that Mr.. CARROTS road
eond ever be. He (Col. Scotp had no
doubt that he would receive his share
Washington 10y his efforts to do for them. He
hoped the city would give to Mr.. Garrett every
thing necessary for him. All that he (Col. S.
asked was one portion of a square OF ground al
ready given him by the city. He had no obiec-
tion TO Mr.. Garrett having tenor fifteen squares:
he had no objection TO him using the Long
Bridge, and all the road he wanted between
Alexandria and Washington. The Baltimore
and Potomac road had been at work to get here
city, and were tunneling under Baltimore to
biing all their lines here. Mr.. Garrett had been
here 80 years, and had plenty of time to do what
ne now proposes. Let us 60 ON now and do the
work we are ready to DO.
Mr.. Eldridge to Col. Scott Have YOU any
objection TO "A reservation in the bill similar to
me bridge reservation. so as TO allow its use to
other companies?
Col. Scott We are limited in space on the
depot site. In regard to the bridge, trains can
be constantly passing over without inconveni-
ence. We have a bridge near Harrisburg over
which we run 900 ears daily: but five miles be-
'ow Harrisburg we have 80 acres of ground for
our shops, aud there We are crowded. ON the
bridge We are not. We are content that Mr.
Garrett shall have equal accOmmoda ions with
Us, but 60 not want him coming here irving to
prevent Us having accommodations.
Mr.. Garrett desire briefly to present
single fact of the
ADVANTAGES OF A SHORT LINE
Mr.. HaImer-The committee must have time
tor consultation, and l therefore hope the de
hate will be limited.
Mr.. Garrett cOntinued.-The Pittsburg and
Connellsville road was opened few months
'ince. and bv It's opening the passenger fare be-
tween Pittsburg and Washington was reduced
from s1l55 10 50, and from Pittsburg to Balti-
more from $40 TO $3.50; the same reduction oc-
curs IN regard to treigEts II IL not to the inter
EST OF al parties that these two competing lines
should have the same positions, that the reduc-
mons OF one may force reductions upon the
other?
Mr. Eldridge to Mr.. Garrett-what do Won
lay as to reservation in the bill allowing the
use OF the lot 10 other companies similar to the
bridge reservation?
Gen. Chipman.-Tbe lot is 80 feet by SoI
Mr.. Garrett 20 Col. Scott think il could be
arranged, colonel, for both OF our passenger in
terests.
Col. Scott think Mr.. Garrett will bear me
out in saying that the lot is not large enough
don't think he would attempt to locate pas
'enger Depot anywhere OIL a less space for his
own road.
Mr.. Eldridge to Col Scott.-It is said vour
purpose Is, Colonel, not to stop on Il street but
10 buy property fronting on the Ayenue and
thus bring your depot TO the Avenue, and that
YOU have conditional contracts for such pur-
chase already.
Col. Scott.-No such contracts are i'm exist
ence, sir. We do not propose to run our demo;
across street. We have abandoned that idea
II we ever do have anything fronting ON Penn.
sylvana avenue il will simply be Tor the pur-
pose OF Office accommodations.
Mr.: GarTeu-The space is not large enough |
for all our local business, but in the Interest OF
The people we could arrange tor that
Coz. Scott-We Always meet that question.
Whenever 1t becomes necessary for the interests
of the people that additional depot accommoda- |
tons be constructed, We do So
MI. GarTett.-The Baltimore and Ohio Com
pany is willing to arrange for separate stations
for the accommodation of the public. |
Gen. Chapman TO Mr.. Garrett What kind OF |
an amendment do YOU want? |
MIR. GaTrett.-We want equal facilities as this
road and the right to connect. |
Col. Scott.-We want the matter decided some
now: we have already got the right to this land,
and we want Congress to confirm il. We want
a depot, and must have one.
MI Garrett said he understood the land ad- |
Joining the proposed depot site at and 9th |
streets belonged to the government, and the site |
might be enlarged.
Mr.. Chapman said property holders were pres
ent and desired to be heard.
Mr.. Harmer said they had been heard once /
and any further statements to-day would but 4
serve TO defeat the measure i'm the House this
afternoon, as the committee had not time
The committee decided TO hear
ONE OF THE PROPERTY HOLDERS
tMr. Z. Is. Church) came forward, and said |
mat he had lived in the southern portion of the
city for the past thirty years. He had spent his
energy and means in that section, and they
were as dear to him as the interests OF Colonei |
Scott and Mr.. Garrett, the great railroad kings
As humble citizens, they desired that their |
rights should be maintained. They had suffered
their streets and houses to be injured by this
Baltimore and Potomac road already. They die |
not wish to retard railroad facilities but on the
contrary, they desired to assist them; but they /
did ask that the right TO run through that beau.
tiful park which they looked forward to should /
not be given: it would be unjust and unfair I
They were satisfied that the railroad might have
Virginia avenue and Maryland avenue, he l
tween 9Th and 9th streets, where there was plenty
of room.
Col. Scott said, that as he stated the Other /
day, he would buy the property on 9Th street L
which might be injured at its present yalua- |
MIR, Church said he vould MT call - .. -