The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-06
IT MUST COME!
New York at Last Determined on
Rapid Transit.
GREAT MEETING LAST NIGHT
Majestic Demand for the Relief Of
the Metropolis
A CORRUPT, SHAMELESS OPPOSITION.
What the City is Losing in Life, 'POpu-
lation and Money.
DOWN WITH OBSTRUCTIONlSTS !
Put None But Friends OF
Rapid Transit on Guard"
LIVE SPEECHES. -.SLEDGE- TIA MXER RESOLUTIONS
Messrs. Wiskham, Dodge, Purdy, Fuller, Eccle-
sina anI flthapa nm thu Cpopf Naed
What the City is Losing in Life, POpu-
lation and Money.
DOWN WITH OBSTRUCTIoNlSTS |!
Put None But Friends Of
Rapid Transit on Guard"
LIVE SPEECHES. .SLEDGE-HANYER RESOLUTIONS
Messrs. Wiskham, Dodge, Purdy, Fuller, Eccle-
sine and Others on the Great Need.

MCsSIAs WlCkuuul, DUuSe, Iuluy, FulCI, ECCl0-
sine and Others on the Great Need.
Chickering Hall filled last night by large and
thoroughly enthusiastic audience that represented
much OF the wealth. culture aud progressive character
Of the metropolis Capitalists merchants the owners
Of uptown property, city railway men, politicansin
ac people of all by their presence the
deep interest that has been excited by the discussion
81 the rapid transit question. The call for the meet
Ing was signed by over twentysevcn hundred Of our
most distinguished citizens whose not often
subscribed unless large interests are at stake aud
grave issues to be considered In the pres
ent instance these citizens recognize the fact
that the means OF rapid transit between
the upper and lower parts OF the city, and
between tho city and country, are indispensable to
the prosperity OF New York. and accordingly in view
Of the mpediments that have barred tho prosecution
81 the enterprise and the distractions which few
men the Legislature have interposed, they sought
through public demonstration TO discover whore the
responsibility OF delay should be placed, who
authors Of the mischief and what steps may taken
10 effect euro. Whether this proves to be the be-
ginning Of y series Of indignation meetings
TO be held hereafter throughout the city
or no., II was q seifevident fact last
Aighs that tho influential gentlemen who present
are determined 70 ascertain who "runs" New York IN
opposition TO tho will OF the people. The feeling
svincsd deep and earnest and the words uttered
had unmeaning sound How tney touched the
popular heart and found reflection the mpathy OF
the audience shown by the frequent applause
shat greeted tho we'll put points vt tho re-
specsivs speakers Among the hundreds OF familiar
public men present the platform and In
the parqust may be mentioned the Of ex-Mayor
William q. wickham, Cyrus W. Field, Hon. David
Dudley w. Field, Peter Cooper, General Vele. s 4.
Church, Mr.. Gilbert, OF the Elevated Railroad; L. c.
Cowdin, Hon. A. H. Purdy. William F. Moier, Joseph
J. Stein, J. G. 4. Eccesino he last four members Of
che Assembly, and Of the solid business men,
whose signatures the long strips paper that
suspended many feet the air she Of the
stage.
THE ORGANIZATION
The meeting was called TO order by the Hon. William
z. Dodge, at whose nomination ex-Mayor William II.
wickham unanimously elected president The
following gentlemen were chosen vice presidens:-
Charles o'conor, William 6. Bryant
Henry l. Davies, Joseph Seligman,
Samuel u. Babcock, Thomas /. James,
Rev. 9. A. stoddard, D. D.. Chester A. Arthur.
James Monteith, William Orton,
Daniel f. Tiemann, Henry NJ. Alexander,
Samuel 3. Russles. franklin Edison.
Isaac G. Kendall John M. Minturn,
II. Ii. Ciauin, John d. Kitching,
II. K. Thurber, Henry Havcmeyor,
4. s. Winston, JOSIAH N. Fiske,
John A. stewart L. ). N. Stark,
Henry F. spauiding. Jackson 5. Schultz,
George $ cos. ' William HnH N NJ Ii asls,oad,
George Bliss, Eugene Kelly,
g. W. Carleton, WlIiiam Paen
Thomas y. Eckert A. Is. Daring,
Hugh N. Camp, q. l. Tiffany
shepard y Knapp ". Ii. Appleton.
William G. Whitney, S Hawke,
Henry l. Clinton, j. /. Worth.
The following were appointed secretaries:-
Hon. James Daily, Charles d. IngersolI
John A. Beali. William \. Aoller.
Ed. 1. PARIS,
on taking the chair, which he did amid much ap.
plause. the cx-M Mayor spoke foll0ws:--
sPEscH on Ex-MAyoR wIcKHAM.
NY feilow.cnxens We have met TINS evening 10
questions that has recently been discussed
hon with the growth and welfare OF Now York. not
merely to resolve thu. rapid transit is
the means OF rapid communication be-
tween the two extremes Of the city. because
only awaiting the favorable opportunity effect
the object in view, but TO hear from our members OF
msn.s tina. have been thrown In the
way OF Tho movement during tho last
n,sn interesting Information concerning i .ne
measures employed TO defeat the passage OF neces-
:ary oill; ana they may likewise recApuate some OF
she reasons which Induced both support and OPPOSE
ton SO far as tho city OF New York concerned tho
people are In my Judgment, ripe for the establish
ment Of system OF rapid transit and pub
lie sentiment generally favors the undertaking
tApplause) There are men in charge Of
fully determined prosecute the enterprise TO sue
cessful ond. and they active and hearty
support. (Applausel Tho resolutions will DO
Eead
The reading OF the resolutions by General Palmer
was frequently interrupted by applause. They rs
IOilows:-
Resolved That the people Of this city, having twenty
ys.rs past been united aud sss,sns 10 their demand
sue various sections Of tho city easily accessible
accessible Tue citizens. ~" and @svss ~isne.oa for III
Whole rs ", Of , is s
wealth aud business prosperity until IN relative growth the
land longer look with anconosrn nDon this con-
ss o. s1 sc I"s win ns. Is % a Vim
or neglected a. ApplaaseJ
eS debt s uss as we have
meet our necessary expenses, makes 1t matter OF
s sssp ,a nnas" .a s1' shssm a '4np"yi
largest ass,ss ~ distributing T. over the arge. amount
This end ouy be attained by building up that
nearly million people our parsimony and ini.
providence have driven a~ay-and this again. be
Resolved. That rapid transit such as w at all events
shssp We asvrees:s and densunes therefore
sa easn "a % NO osg o sSws
but delay, and doubles the Of construction Tor
snso ssa TIE M sa ax "ss" e cry
ss The ssas me ""ops "rs noa ns
such delay aud litigation, and TO apply the appro.
Iminary injunctions before trial are necessary
part o. jasss ~ ease. where ample
respectfully but earnestly call upon city codrs 10
incentive and Inducements 10 such litigation.
ms;v i've .a "Is ~" acts 's the II Sssnsa
shc exscution OF the Legislature. upon the assump
uspr"aesee being .usposaSe ihs. tue Iss.s,n,s
by preventive remedy call upon The Lsgiss,urs