New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-18
THE DEBATE.

The bill having been read through MI.
Hustled said wei known this bill had received THE
approval Of press and of the Rapid Transit Asoca
non. He would propose several amendments He
moved some verbal amendments, which were adopted
He then moved strike the words OF OF animals
having reference 10 the power TO be used.
Speaker Mcclure moved To strike out the words " or
by any mechanical power" He said If this was TO be
Dill power he did not want any lndennlte clause
IL 1t. The motion was lost.
Mr. Avord moved TO insert in place OF the words or
BY any mechanical power the words or by any motor
other than animal power He suggested that this road
might be operated with wind. Carried.
Nj Hustled moved 10 add clause prohibiting any cor
poration under this act from using any horse railway
Speaker Mcclure moved To insert the words or OBJ
rtruct" He said Commodore vanderbits railway was
OF admirably and be wanted other roads pro-
yided for
Attbe reouest of Mr. Hustled Speaker Mcclure with
drew his amendment for the present and Mr.. Huseds
motion adopted
Mr.. Hustled moved 10 insert the word existing" IN
the 36th section Nang reference TO the use OF route
already the hands Of Incorporated COMPANY He
said the amendment simply TO make the section
perfect
NJ wachner said this hin provided for rapid transit
for freight as wei passengers and yet he had heard
no call for rapid transit for freight This amendment he
thought would have the effect Of restoring to life
,amnones already chartered but defunet. He
moved 10 insert the words Providing such corporation
has forfeited its charter requiring the construction OF
road If this bill was intended 20 restore to Life deunet
companies and them preference the day OF rapid
transit viii he deferred to an indefinite day
Sneaker Mcclure took a similar view The people had
,eded v the amendments the Constitution that none
Of these roads should be constructed except by the con-
sent Of majority OF the prOpcrtyowners along the line
of the route and get TINS section revlves these uehc
corporations and allows them to build the roads without
arst obtaining the assent OF the property holders
Mr. Hustled said these companies were defunct as ther
charters have been renewed from time 10 time.
MI Mcclure said then they should DC allowed these
or,vieces II they have continued their existence in
this way we should not eSslate in their favor Ihey
have nposed upon the Legislature and the people.
Mr. WaehneI's motion was carried and MIR. Hustled
withdrew his motion.
MI Hustled moved to add TO Section so provision
which will allow the Greenwich Elevated Railway to
,onnec. with the Forty-second-st. Depot Carried.
MI Alvord moved to except the County OF OnondaSa
from the operation of this bin.
Mr. Mcclure said he wanted Chemung County ex-
eepted
Mr.. Burtis said he wanted Kings County excepted
NJ Hnsted said he hoped these motions would not
nrevail 1t would ruin the bill, which had been drawn
nm in the interest OF home rule. The authorities OF the
derent localities need not have its provisions they
did not want them ~ ,.,o,
Mr. Alvord said this was scheme tha' was ih'ehoeu
"a override the entire railroad system OF the ctei ou'
no would for the present withdraw his notion Us TINS
hin was 10 amply to all counties and move to supsn
II
no,n,ing mower 10 select the Commissioners.
M McGuire moved to include the Mayors ana Com
mon Councils of the cities in the appointing power.
Mr. T c. Campbell moved TO make it read that the
Navor and Common Council shall appoint The Cohls-
sioners when the road is wholly WITHIN a city'
NJ TInsted said he thought good way 10 kill rapid
transit wa 70 put it in power of the Board OF super
vlsors 70 appoint the Commissioners lie snd WIN tnis
hill rpd transit could be secured and he appealed 10 the
members from the interior to vote for It, lie also a-
peaed 10 gslllantTy OF the gentleman IRON O"os~
u withdraw his amendment
Mr. Alvord replled that he would never make such
fool of himself as for the bill he ala ne woud
expec TO be sent idiot asylum instead OF ever Deng
again returned 70 this House The gentleman says 'ms
bin will not affect any other county. Then leave my
county out. shall lnslst upon NY "o''oN w f
Onondaga County
Mr. Mcclure said the other day the gentleman from
gestchester said necessary to pass the bill Then
under consideration 10 secure RAPID transit Ihal Dill
was passed that declaration Ihcn why pass 'nl'
ope The gentleman also thus Dill appues only 10
The Civ Of York that other part OF the state
will be affected by Then, said he, connne IL 10 tna Guy,
and Will not another word 10 say ABOUT !" nut
II applies 10 the counties and as may dc put ID opera
ZION IN my county want home rule to take charge u H.
van the Boards Of Supervisors 10 have the power OF
appointment
Mr. T. J. Campbell moved an amendment that the pro
visions of the bill shall apply to cities and counties only
which contain 100000 inhabitants, with the excep
non Of Westchester County.
Mr. Alyord said he would have objection to this
Won ave the appointing TO the local authorities
Mr.. r. c. Campbell insisted upon his point, that the
Mayor na Com%Sa Council should have the appoint
MI Mcclure could see no sense Whatever IN 'ne Dill
=, 1000 ~, Ave Commissioners in each county, at
salary OF as 600 each S25 900 TO each county and there
being 60 counties, 81 100000 would be spent for mat
purpose 1t is said that the bill Is intended Tor new
York alone Then why make these mysterious pro
visionsi What is il that Is hidden uhder 'nSin
H insisted there was no eaTIny "e"' "1'