New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
FOR NEW ELETATED LINES.
RAPID TRANSIT COMMISSION AROUSED
UNLESS MANHATTAN CHANGES ITS ANSWER IN.
DEPENDENT ROUTES WILL DE LAID OUT.

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The answer Of the Manhattan Railway Company TO
the propositions Of the RAPID Transit Commission
mas not aroused any enthusiasm among the CON-
missiohers On the contrary. II has displeased them
and developed q much more powerful opposition to
| Tie schemes OF the Manhattan Company than any
| one supposed existed. The chances for new hide
pendent lines Of elevated railroads are excellent as
the result OF the answer Of the Manhattan Company
| that was read by julien T. Davies before the Com
mission Friday
The Commissioners are thoroughly aroused owe.
TINS inadequate and selfish answer. As result Of
the determination Of the Manhattan Company not 70
accept the terms OF compensation fixed by the Com
mission on April H. at least three members OF the
commission are determined 20 propose the laying ont
OF two new Independent lines 10 be offered for sale
AZ auction The absnrdlty from business point OF
view OF the objections OF the Manhattan Company -
The terms OF compensation pointed out yesterday
70 Tribune reporter by John IL. lnman. Mr.
| lhman has not had much 10 say al The recent meet
| ings OF the Rapid Transit Commission. lie has how
ever given the closest attention the rapid transit
problem His wide experience as Q highly successful
railroad man enabled him TO understand all the ex.
ouses pleas and clever statements contained In Mr.
Gouids answer.
Mr.. 1nman was seen last evening at his home. No.
20 West Fifty-slxth-st.. by u Tribune reporter.
"What VIII be the result OF the Manhattan Com
panys rejection OF the terms of compensation fixed
by the commissionl' the reporter asked.
"Wen." Mr. lnman answered. ait may result In
the commission laying cut new independent lines
have come TO believe that this step may have TO be
taken.'
do you believe that the present position OF the
Manhattan Company Indicates the likelihood OF such
= step being taken by the commission !" asked
"les; 1t will probably have to be done. unless the
Manhattan Company alters its considerable
extent. The Manhattan Company's definition Of net
Is az Tlnvf of not
the gross receipts less operating expenses. which
shall include expenditures actually made during the
year TO keep the road and equipment In safe and
workable condition. taxes and interest funded debt
The interest the Manhattan Company's funded
debt might be fixed to prevent the city from
getting anything. They might 20 on and Issue bonds
10 any extent as 20 evadc the necessity OF paying
anything to the city"
"How about the Manhattan Company's refusal TO
build 10 the city limits 7"
"The commissioners would be willing to give them
any reasonable length Of time complete their road
to the city limits. but the line must be built. II
Trey won't build 1t, will be obliged to lay out
new lines believe that our decision TO meet
authorized representatives OF the Manhattan Com
panx In public conference IS WISE IL Will aid us
greatly In ascertanins in short time Just where
the Manhattan people stand. No matter what their
decision may be. the result OF these public confer
enccs will hasten the commissions final action
The position OF Mr.. Steinway and Mr.. starin on
the question OF compensation Is well known. Mr..
starin still insists on the acceptance OF The 10 per
cent clause"
The language OF Mr. Gould on this point Is clear ana
| 10 the point lie will not accept this condition.
Mr. starin will not give to the Manhattan Company
the extensions n asks for unless 1t Will agree to pay
, per cent OF its net receipts for the privileges
Unless the Manhattan Company surrenders ut tile last
minute and agrees TO pay per cent OF It's net re-
ceIpts the commission will have only one alternative
t will be necessary lay out new lines and sell them
TO people who are willing TO pay for such great
privilege -, ,.,.,
wrote t. Mr.. Gould yesterday requesting him 10 APP
pont a committee OF the Manhattan Board OF Direct
1rs TO confer with the Commission on Wednesday.
MIR H,ishe also asked Mr.. Gould 10 submit to the
| commission Il statement OF the operating expenses,
| taxes gross earnings etc, OF the Manhattan Com
| many for the last three years.