The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-25
The Hustled Bill and How
1t Is Received.
OBJECTIONS TO THE BILL.
The Governor Asked to Consider Well
Before He Signs 1t.
MAYOR WICKHAM'S VIEWS.

AS yet there was not enough authoritativeiy
known about 1t TO justify any very decided stand
by any one; but enough was known to cause some
objection on the part OF men who were very much
interested In the success OF rapid transit. Many
OF the most powerful capitalists in town had cast
their fortunes with the Common Council bill, and
when II had passed the Senate and Assembly they
thought II was sure OF receiving the Governors
signature; but then the Hustled bill came and
with is the intelligence that the Governor
intended TO sign It. 1t mad been said
that the Common Council bill was uncon-
stitutonal; but such men a. Judge Davis
and Judge Emott had declared IL perfectly
sound. Then. again, the Common Council bill
was a sweet, short one, and If signed by the Gov
erner would bring with ir all the benefits and
none or rhe objections OF the Hustled AFFAIR." The
Hustled bill by one OF Its clauses grants protec-
ton to the rapid transit franchises already granted
ana says that in laying out route regard must
be had to these as vested rights. 1t Is not gen.
orally known, perhaps, that West Broadway,
Sixth avenue, Pearl street. Morris street. the
whole length otSecond avenue ana New Church
street covered by the Gilbert ana other fran
chises, aud that as soon as these highways are
sought TO be USED the oin steps In to prevent
il. TINS one clause in the Hustled bill has
made many rahid rapid transit men
say curt II not sour things about the
Governor. some go SO al 10 say JhaL tue OIL
win be signed by the Governor just 10 take from
Wickham's administration she ecLGt OF having
given the people rapid transit. The Common
Council bill said nothing about interfering with
the other rapid transit franchises, and although
this point known to the supporters OF the bill
they objected 70 make 1t an argument for the rea-
son that as soon as IL was generally known all the
''Black Horse Cavalry" and ell the friends OF the
Metropolitan Rapid Transit and Gilbert Elevated
road would combine to defeat the bill.
Again. the monsyed men take exception TO Sec
ton "a, which provides that the Legisla-
ture shah have power TO dissolve any company or
gained under the general acs. Heretofore it has
not been the custom to insert any such
clause as this in the general railroad laws; but
OF late, since the grangers began to conyuise the
politics OF the West. IL has become quite general.
Now, the parties who object 70 this clause do not
do so on account OF any benefit that may accrue
TO the people, but on account OF the amount or In.
convenience It SO fairly promises them should
they launch their capital into IT.
THE BLACK HORSE CAVALRY.
They are sharp, snrewd men who are not 10 be
day, IN conversation with the writer, "Do you
know what that clause meansf IL means come
TO Albany every winter and see the boys.n
The following is the text OF section 34:-'Tne
Legislature may az any time annul or dissolve any
corporation formed under this act; but such dis
solution shall not take away or impair any remedy
given against any such corporation IT'S SOCK
sSVs essS OF preVousy IN ~neA snAn
Another point which Is animadyerted upon Is
the condition imposed In section I, which reads
'sTne said Commissioners shall prepare sppro-
pirate articles OF association for tue company. In
the last section mentioned In which said articles
OF association shah DC SET !ortn odled as
I component paris thereof, tRe several CONDITIONS,
/ REQUIREMENTS and particulars by said Commits
4 sioners determined pursuant 20 sections T. and
Of this act, and which further shall provide for
the release and forfeiture to she supervisors OF tue
\ county OF all rights and franchises acquired by
such corporation In case such railroad or rail
\ roads shall not be completed within the time and
upon the conditions therein provided; and the
said Commissioners shall thereupon, and within
cause suitable book OF subscription 10 the capt.
tai stock or such company 10 be opened, pur-
suant 70 due public notice, at banking once IN
Tne Objection predicatsd on this section IL that
under certain circumstances II places the investor
\ county, the superior one the Shyiock. The
terprise might be started under the most favor
tumstances might make Is I'm possible to continue
the construction In which event all the work al
ready done would 90 70 the county.
THE NsoLENcE or CAPITAL
Several very large capitalists who were spoken
70 segssng tue ~ eGnd s o9as Iuey aId n9s
very particular as 10 whom he associates Win
the bill that Is the draft u Il pdbiishsd IN the
papers, was yesterday submitted to competens
lawyers, whose opinions on It are forthcoming
to-day. The men who havo their doubts about
the feasibility Of the Hustled bill do not care TO be
put down on the record having said so. for the
reason that they know there Is possibility or
tneir being wrong Nothing they say, would give
them more pleasure tnaa 70 see ne facts prove
rapid transit and they are anxious 20 see the
thing started under the ARREST auspices. II those
who take the matter IN hand develop SUFFICIENT
strength to carry she scheme 20 successful close
tue GROWERS are happy. IL Is intended To petition
the Governor TO consider wei both the bills before
he signs either. He Is 10 be asked to consider
which bill Will produce the most money. which is
most likely to prove successful, and TO decide on
this point not on any personal or political bias.
MAYOR wICKEAMiS OPINION.
nERALD reporter yesterday called upon Mayor
WIcKham for the purpose OF ascertaintng his
views upon the Hustled BILL and In order TO afford
Ills Honor an opportunity OF Calculating the
several sections OF That document. MS Honor, at
yhe moment OF the reporters entry had just con-
cluded Ine marital ceremony.
In reply TO the tnterrogatlons or our reporter
the Mayor at once gave expression to his views
upon the matter. by stating that he was very
OF rapid transit had achieved "You must know,
however, ne continued, "that as yet have
not seen certified draft. Of tho BILL
and unwilling TO take any steps IN
the matter IN 50 far as regards the appointment OF
the i've commissioners As specified, 20 carry out
the provisions OF the bill as passed. me Governor
must nrst append MS signature TO that document
before II becomes law, ana then presume Will
have an opportunity or ascertafning exactly
wherein am empowered TO act.
ssIn connection with the appoin tment OF the COM
miss;oners would Ike 70 state rather amusing
incident III yOu remember wnen the bill was first
passed u contained as proviso that the 1vs
commissioners, when appointed, should receive
as an annual compensation Tor their services the
amount OF $4,000. As soon as the papers pub
lished this information 1 was overrun with
patriotic asplrants lor tue position OF CON-
MISUNDERSTANDING as many as q hundred
applications daily; In fact / had not time
TO read all the applications. me original
bill was soon after modified so as to read tnat the
commissioners should receive compensation at
tue rate OF $40 day for eacn working day, and
since the publication of the modification | am
happy TO say That have been permitted 10 enjoy
a little quiet | have not had quite 50 many appll-
cants Tor the ave commissOnersnips.
lin relation 20 the bill which mas just passed both
houses permit me to say that DO not believe that
we have been granted any opportunity 70 read
the real text OF the bill The extracts which have
been published as well as the documents which
purporJ TO be a true copy, think are IN many par
ticuIars incorrect aud replete with errors
1 have Just received a telegraphic despatch
IRON prominent member or the late
Legislature In Albany Affirming the fact
that the published copies OF the bill
appoin tment or the commissioners Ia con-