New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-06

day practically inaccessible. as We are advised
and it would take longer to reach Inwood thsni
would to travel thirty miles by any Of the trunk
lines and ferries that leave the city. A railroad
built upon the routes which are spoken OF will
develop property and open up TO the people What
they have been 50 long seeking within the CITY
limits or in tina: part Of the city Of New-York
this side Of the Harlem River The land has
salubrious surroundings is cheap in price ana
economical TO build upon.
The eXacting conditions Of the building lava
required by the city Of Ncw York do not reach
to this section. and frame and frame with brio,
houses may be constructed. II has also been
noted that people would have all the advantages
that any resident Of New York city proper
would possess, such as the advantages Of IN.
school system water system. MAINTENANCE Of
streets and police and fire service
Il think l can say for my colleagues that they
appreciate the fact that such railroad might
not be profitable for some years when it is taken
into consideration that the fare over this entire
line from Kingsbridge 70 the South Ferry would
be but five cents. But they take broad views
in business and have every confidence In the fu.
ture of the city to make this investment, feel.
ing assured that the service that would be a.
forded these sections will cause a speedy settle
ment on the land and will invite an increase d
population within a few years 50 that the pa
tronage coming from established homes will
fully repay them for the outlay and ultimately
produce a remunerative income"
Speaking Of the advantages which would ac-
crue TO residents from these proposed exten.
sions President Nreeland said:
"A careful study Of the maps showing existing
lines and proposed extensions will indicate what
an advantage such extensions o. and connec.
lions with. the present systems II transit con.
trolled by the Metropolitan Traction Company
will be to the residents Of the north side. who
al present have no direct line Of communication
for single fare &c any part Of the city south OF
l25th street
with these extensions completed Il will be
possible for north side residents to travel from
that section by the new extensions and by the
Columbus avenue extension Of the Broadway
cable road via Broadway. or by the ll6th street
road. via Lexington-ave. and Broadway 10 South
Ferry for single fare This will give com.
munication with both the east and west sides Of
the city
with an improved system Of motive power
such az it is proposed 10 adopt In connection
with the existing cable roads. the transit from
residence 10 shopping or business sections ~ the
city will be quicker and superior 10 any offered
by existing lines II is proposed by the company
to equip these new lines equally as well as the
present Broadway line. and u offer every faci
ity for the comfort OF passengers.
Under the present conditions Of travel on
Broadway narrow street practically the only
avenue OF vehicle traffic between the Battery
and 23d ST. it has, with cable cars. been possible
to reduce very materially the running time over
that Of the old horse cars. From Broadway
north, with broad avenues. light traific ana con-
sequenty less blocking. it will be possible 70
operate the cars at the maximum speed OF ths
cable and thus make still better time. Win an
underground electric power. which does not limit
the speed Of the cars 70 the speed of caoie
much more latitude Is allowed. and still greater
facilities are offered for quick transportation.
How soon do you expect 20 begin 10 buld me
line 10 test the underground electric system
As soon legally In position 70 90
so work will DE commenced and carried forwal
10 completion as rapidly as possible II VII
take longer than 10 build an ordinary street
railroad. because the construction or an under.
ground electric system is quite as complicated
and requires quite as much time as the construc,
ton OF a cable road. With the experience gained
by large amount Of work on cable construe-
ton and with an efficiently trained corps OF en-
gineers and workmen, work Will proceed WIN a.
much rapid ~ as has been noticed py a.! IN lhe
construction OF the Columbus-aye ana LeNhs'
ton-ave lines"
Have YOU decided what street you VIII MAKE
the test upon 49,. -
mo. II has not been positively decided out w
shall try IL upon one OF the uptown avenues
IF you obtain a franchise u hinSsprluke ~"
long will 1t take you 10 complete the WORK.
1T would have 10 be completed witmh WV
wears and we should be willing % pay la.s.
forfeit in the event Of our failure 10 INNS" ".
construction To its northern limit WITHIN e'S'
! time"