The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-23
Glad Tidings
for Astorians.

= tical where railroad questions weI
y concerned, and some allowance wa
made in consequence of the severe
IL bitches in the completion of arrange
ments for building, but even the mos
J, skeptical will now be fully justified /
entertaining every confidence in tn
t cal Society, those holding yearly compli
carry it to a successful termination
The subscribers to the subsidy me
yesterday afternoon at the chamber 0
commerce rooms in response to a call
for the purpose of listening to state
ment from Mr.. w. H. Remington. DR.
J. A. Fulton was elected chairman ant
Mr.. w. L. Robb secretary.
Mr.. Remington stated that the gen
tlemen with whom he had been dealine
were well known in financial circles
and that as soon as certain conditions
had been complied with the money for
construction purposes would be
forthcoming. The proposition had been
taken up by them, the titles to
the property included in the subsidy ex-
amined, and some were pronounced un-
sound and would require to be per-
fected. If this were done the money
was ready, said Mr.. Remington, as
soon as the attorneys in London had
approved of the papers sent them.
Every one with property in the subsidy
company would be asked to amend the
title transferred to that company, and
not change the conditions already
agreed upon. "The people 1 represent" !"
continued Mr.. Remington, "have a
copy of these conditions"
Considering that Mr. Walter c.
Smith has heretofore actively opposed
Mr.. Remington, the following letter,
which was read, will be especially sig
nificant at this time:
Portland, Or, June 20, 1888
w. H. Remington Esq.:
Dear Sir: upon your request that 1
embody in a letter my views about
your railway enterprise, will say that
after having examined all the papers
and facts laid before me, 1 think there
is a good prospect for success from
your efforts; provided the necessary
terminals, water front and the agreed
amount of unencumbered land subsidy
be quickly furnished you in proper
form.
1t is well known that 1 have always
favored the river route. and believed
it to be of greater value to Astoria
than the Nehalem road But the Ne
halem route has certain advantages of
it's own and it's progress toward a
transcontinental connection would have
a strong tendency to hasten the con-
struction of river line, as well as to
bring to Astoria the direct benefits GER
tain to accrue from road through the
Nehalem region.
While 1 have always advocated the
river road as embracing the best pos
sibilities for Astoria, have also con-
stantly hoped for completion of the |
other line, and have so expressed my
self on all occasions. I did not favor |
the last extension given you for the |
reason that it might stop other parties;
I think the situation should be left |
open for any and all responsible par
ties, without exclusive options to any
one.
But if the citizens of Astoria will |
now come forward and meet your re-
quirements, in united action, it seems
assured that abundant capital will be
furnish without delay any delay what
ever, thus overcoming my only objec-
tion.
cordially wish you entire success,
and will do all / can to assist the
speedy accomplishment of the business
like plans you have outlined to me.
Very truly yours,
WALTER c. SMITH.
After some discussion motion pre-
vailed that committee Of seven be ap-
pointed to secure signatures to the fol-
lowing document:
The undersigned have conveyed to
w. E. Dement,, f. ]. Taylor and G.
trustees, certain real estate
to be employed as a subsidy to secure
the building Of a line of railway from
Astoria to transcontinental railway
and which was by them,
the aforesaid trustees, transferred to
your company, and a coptract entered
into for building said railway as pro-
vided, work on which having been sus
pended, hereby request and author
ize you to enter into a new contract
with w. H. Remington to complete, or
who will cause to be fully completed,
such road for such subsidy, granting
him and his assigns ninety days from
late to actually commence work, and
until October 1st, 1894, to finally COM
plete said road.
All present felt thoroughly satisfied
with the new aspect of affairs, and a
stronger feeling of confidence, with bet
ter reason for it, prevailed than has
been the case for some months past.
At half-past seven the committee.
which consists of Messrs. William B.
Adair. j. w. Welch, o. f. Morton, II.
J. Van Dusen, Max Young, w. l..
7obb, and J. Lewis, met at the Office
If Robb & Parker for the purpose Of
a plan for expeditiousIy
the subscribers to the sub
idy.
Mr.. Remington was called upon by
IN Astorian reporter last evening and