The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-17

with our wants we shall be pleased 70 have you re-
'h'm' O. s. AsEnosr;
"Tbe committee was courtoously re-
ceiyed at Boston by Messrs. Choate and
Kendrick, and after briefly alluding to
the correspondence the matters referred
TO therein were Informally discussed and
the committee was gratifed to learn that
1t had already been decided by the rail
road authorities to change the passenger
tariff, cleanse the depots aud to add the
additional trains asked for.
"We are pleased to now be able to state
that we are convinced that the managers
of the Old Colony Railroad Company are
exceedingly anxious to favor our Bristol
road by Offering it's patrons all the facili-
ties within their power 10 grant.
"The corrections in fares we arc inform
ed will go into effect next month, and at
the same time changes In the timo OF run
ming trains will bs made.
"There is to be new train for PRovI-
DENCE and way stations, leaving Bristol
at about Z o'clock =. NJ. and returning,
leave PROVIDENCE at 11:20 II. M. daily
excepting Sundays. The train now leav-
ing PROVIDENCE at 7:45 p. M. will then
leave live or ten minutes later and run
Saturdays as well as other week days.
All express trains are to stop at Drown
vile upon signal. for through passengers
TO Fall River, Newport or PROVIDENCE.
"The committee requested this stop
large and increasing number os summer
visitors at Annawamscott and Nayatt. as
we'll as for the accommodation OF other
harrington residents, large portion OF
whom now take trains at the Drownville
station.
.'HavinR so satisfactorily adjusted our
minor tronbles, the all important one,
"elevai cd extension" was then discussed.
We reviewed the history OF the road, the
towns and cities through which 1t de-
rived it's support, and particularly the
beauties and natural advantages OF this
locality. We explained our situation
here and emphasized the fact that the one
long hoped for improvement had not yet
materialized.
1--WE were assured that the elevated
road would in time be built, but we were
not assured that 1t would even be begun
until the completion OF the proposed new
union station In PROVIDENCE, which
means. OF course, further delay OF several
years at least, aud having already waited
and waited until wearied almost beyond
endurance, common justice suggests that
we all now unite in an appeal for some
temporary but immediate relief. III our
trains cannot be taken into the Union
Station at once let them be taken as near
to it as possible.
to submit the following resolution for
your consideration.
wIEgrAs. We are informed by the mapagers Of
sion OF the PROVIDENCE Warren & Bristol Rail,
road IN the city of PROVIDENCE TO the proposed
new Union station must of necessity be delayed for
WHEREAS; The present faeltic. of PRovr-
source of annoyance 10 the patrons Of the road but
are serious menace the best interests OF the en-
Resolved, That the citizens OF Bristol County in
mass meeting assembled unite In presenting peti-.
ford them a temporary relief by the extension q
street or era wford street bridge.
o. l.. ANTHONY. CHARLES F. CHASE
FRANK O. FIELD. CHARLES II. HANDY"
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The report and resolutions were unani-
adopted.
The chairman then stated that a petit
tion had been prepared for circulation
among the residents of the eastern shore
of Narragansett Bay, and urged the i'm
mediate attaching of signatures.
Chairman Colt then called the attention
of the assemblage to the fact that they
were honored by the presence OF His Ex-
ceIlency Gov. Brown and In few we'll
chosen words introduced him to the meet
ing.
The governor spoke briefly, and to the
point. He stated that he was very much
Interested in the struggle for better facil-
tiles on the Bristol road. and was espec-
tally interested in the proposed extension
OF the terminus at PROVIDENCE. He said
that he was at the meeting as merchant
OF PROVIDENCE, and as such it would be
to his advantage TO secure the trade Of
Bristol county. With better facilities
both terminal and transporting the trade
of the county would be brought to Prov
ND hA "A
rived. In closing he urged them to stand
firm in the attitude taken aud predicted
in thc eud.
Col. Colt then spoke and In n bright
and witty manner set forth the question
under discussion in very plain manner.
His remarks were OF general nature,
but he, too urged the citizens to stand
firm and predicted success.
Ex-Lieut Gov. w. 4. G. Wardwell was
then called upon ana responded briefly
and TO the polut. Said he: What we
expect is better facilities. We want more
frequent trains, better rates and adequate
lie claimed that the
reason that the terminus had not been
extended furt her into The city of Provi-
dence was because the people of that city
would not allow II. When Il previous
petition was made the railroad people
were given TO understand that l.. cars
were run through the streets Of Provl-
uence the rallf' hu OFFICIALS NOulu De COM
pelled to establish men at every street
crossing on the line of approach, which
would necesstate he employing or nearly
half u hundred extra men. lie said in
closing that he could see strong glim-
mer OF light before the people. and said
that it would be but short time before
their wishes would be granted.
John McAuslan of PROVIDENCE, John
i. Sanborn OF Newport and j. u. Stark
weather of Is arlington also spoke and
set forCn the adva ,tages tnat would ac-
crue by the acquiring Of better facilities
along the line.
Col. Morris. one of the original peti-
tioners for establishing the Bris oil
branch several years ago, was called upon
and spoke in n reminiscent vein. He re-
viewed the troubles of the old time days
whom the only transportation was by
stages and stated the troubles met with
by the committee who urged the building
OF the branch. The Hon. Charles Handy
and the lion. Henry Metealf OF Paw
Iucket, and the Hon. o. l.. Bosworth
then spoke and revie we'd the situation in
brief, and after a few remarks by the
chairman the meeting was adjourned.
The meeting was well attended aud
very enthusiastic.
IL was voted that the Hon. John T.
Snp horn Liant q. lknll of