The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-19

PROGRESS OF THE CONTEST BETWEEN THE
RIVAL FACTIoNs--EACH TRYING TO WIN
VIEWS OF ANOTHER SPECIAL LICENTIATE ON
THE sITUATIoN-MoRE INSPECTORS WANTED.
Out of all the discussion Of the cab system OF New
York comes the utmatum now Of those who have for
long time reaped golden harvest from it. Reform,
they have agreed is absolutely needed, and It only
be brought about by total change In the methods by
which the business controlled Tho rivalry between
the classes known tho Public Hack Owners AS
ISOLATION and the special lccntiatcs, which seemed
likely bring about civic settlement OF the question:
has not eliminated satisfactorily yet but tho chance
afforded by the HERALD for the publication OF the views
both parties shows that the cab system and
that the allowed by the ordinances passed in the
Board OF Aldermen from time to time far too high
THE TWO PROPOSALS.
Each OF the hack associations have spoken the
subject allowing that there was ground for dssatisac
ton, and that perhaps reform could be instituted in
this mode OF public transportation. The public hack
wanted uniform licenses and rates, and tho
special ncentiates wanted either a commission en-
powered By tho Legislature to regulate inspect ana
control prices IN the hack BUSINESS or to increase the
number OF the hack inspectors from sevca--their
present numOcr-io larger body that would supply
the city with proper supervision OF the cabs Tho
public hack went the Mayor with their side
Of the question, and were informed that II they put
their proposal In writing IL would be duly ana properly
weather. actonhave interested politicians in their
behalf, and seek the contamination OF thor views IN
that way. Meanwhile both are arrayed against the
project OF the American District Companys cheap line
OF cabs which about 10 be started because they
defeat IN TAR Competition Therefore, AZ this time the
efforts OF those engaged IN the trac put forth to
brln. about reform that will benc1t the public and
not interfere with the general aspect of tho industry.
. the EMPEROR coAcnMAS.
One Of the largest owners of pubic carriages and
cabs IN this city Mr. H. T. Elderd, whose stables
at Nos aud owes, Forty nth street and COL and sos
SKI n cheSr no.
qurcd by Dom Pedro H. A HERALD reporter called
the veryman and asked his views on the present
dition OF the cab system IN this city and The
difficulties IN the way OF reducing It to cheaper pasis
Mr. Elderd said that OF the chief obstacles TO
mand for elegant ,urnouts None in tho business iet
the necessity ola reform more than be did because,
like other large livery establishments, his suffered
seriously from the present restrictions under which
their licenses held them.
"For example. said Mr.. Elderd al have twelve
coupes twenty hvc coaches. SIX open coaches, three
park phactons and fifteen andaus 1870 horses. forty
drivers thirty stable helpers beside clerks The ex-
pensc OF running this concern reaches TIE neigh
borhood OF $l0,0 90 month This large sam has TO
be paid out IN cash BY weekly instalments and 10 be
able TO hqudate u tho money must be earned by the
hacks Well. VIII show you how hard II Is TO do SO
under our license, which only permits US
"a take passenger 10 his destination and
on hts way homcward. thai you will perceive that
trap IN reality zine times out OF ten but half
raiive. should we agree TO take gentleman from
Forty second street 70 hts Office In Wall street tor 81
the vehicle will be absent from the stable close two
hours Tor only one OF which get paid For the law
says that should the man. on his road home. solicit
passenger his license Will he revoked and the proprc-
tor tined Sl0 Therefore will be seen that In order
70 secure US anything Ike living rates for our work
the scale OF prices must be fixed figures similar
those now In use They altogether reasonable
when u Is considered that usually are required 10
furnish customers with lrst class turnous drawn by
couple OF horses. For such rigs We are allowed.
would say, to charge 81 As q rule our drivers arc
at the rate OF $40 each With regard 10 the
numbering OF vehicles. IL j. not the vcrymcn but In
public that to blame for such practice not be,py
adopted. Scarcely any one who wants 10 hire coach
will have that Is numbered. The universal desire
ride IN convey that look much like pri-
CARRIAGES Iossibe our customers would refuse
10 ride ~ that number. so THAI com.
PEELED 20 CRAFTY them 10 ihls rcspcct and the
elegance OF tho outnt W. can't rg one horse
coupe with suitable harness, robes, blankets and