The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-29

road" Let the mind revert to the
places where railroads have been long e.
tablished, and this fact is easily proved,
Literally the villages. towns and cities
have grown towards the railroads skirt
ing them. And, fguratively, the settle
ments have gone to the railroads By the
people walking from one to three miles
to get on the trains, which convenience
and necessity have made so attractive
and useful a public servant.
See what opposition first greeted the
elevated railway IN New York. And
now look at the results. of its erection
individually, the poorer and labOring
classes generally have been greatly ben
ehted III the opportunities sup
Piled Tor cheap homes. Increased
facilities for travelling always
aid those who live in thicklT
populated cities. The saving of time IL
transit gives such opportunities for n
residence in the suburbs. out of the dust
and smoke of city traffic, and in neigh
borhoods where property is far less
valuable than in the thickly populated
parts. This enhances such property,
and increases city and county revenues
IN taxes, which the proper officers are
not slow to assess or collect. Thus BY
increasing the sources of Fevenue
through enhancing the cash valuation
OF the property of the city, and also by
promoting health and comfort among
the people, especially the working
classes, the treasures of both city and
county are continually receiving ma
terlaI benefit from the introduction OF
new lines Of railroad.
] believe that while no real disadvan-
tage or loss will be- suStu;aei by the
grant of the line in question; many ms
terial benefits viii be derived by us if
the privilege sought be granted.
l say this without prospect OF any
individual or personal benefit, except
that which expect to obtain with the
rest OF our citlZeAs. | am not stock
holder in the company, though | wish !
was. am not Npaid To write IN its
interest or to use anNjnhuence directly
or indirectly for its advantage. But
look at the matter philoSophically, and
with that desire for the NSeneral SooA
which / feel should inspire every poor
citizen.
One thing more in conclusion. Why
throw Jay Gould at this company, Just
because he happens to be unpopular at
present? What has he got to do with
the establishment of this road? Even
II his money should help TO build the
road, (Which is denied in Your paper to-
day by the president of the company.
how would this fact interfere with the
right or justice of the request for right
of way? Principle and philosophical
reasoning would not charge S1O,-
600 for what ought to be-
presented gratis. just because
the petitioner happened to be rich or
If it is TO our benefit for us
to have the road and the right thing for
US to favor and encourage il, let us 60 IL
magnanimOusly, and nos strive to-
squeeze cash consideration out of n
courtesy, O. saddle cur generosity with
an incubus OF taunts and innuendOs in
order 10 render the privilege we extend
rs obnoxious in the seeking as il is use
tui III ITS acquisition. If it is wrong to
grant anything for the encouragement
of the enterprise, then say so and refuse
manfully. If il is right, az | verify be
lieve, then grant 1t, and let the company
be responsible for the manner in which
our generosity or courtesy are treated
PROGRESSION.
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 26, 1854.