New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
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THE RAPID TRANSIT SITUATION.
WEDDING GIFTS A SPECIALLY.

COMMISSIONERS NOT GoING TO ALLOW THE NAN
HAITIAN PEOPLE TO DO ANY POOLING.
The tension which has existed throughout the
week among people Interested in the work OF the
Rapid Transit Commission, because OF the bill
introduced by Senator Ellsworth 10 abolish the
present Board and authorizing the Mayor TO ap-
point bipartisan body in its stead. was consid-
eraby relieved yesterday when 1t became known
that Governor Black would not sign the measure
should It pass. While the prominent business men
in this city who organizing a strong opposition
TO the bill Will not relax their efforts the opinion
is generally held that 10 all practical intents ths
measure is dead. account OF the Governors at
titude.
In view of this development It becomes interest
ing to know what policy the Manhattan company
will pursue. Undeniably the apathy that the ele
waited railroad people have manifested OF late in
their dealings with the Rapid Transit Board has
been induced by the knowledge that effort
would be made to legislate the Commission out
of office IL the Appellate Division handed down .
decision tending 10 make possible the beginning
Of work on the underground project. But with the
continuance OF the Commission In Office the Man.
haitian directors have to face well-defned is
sue They will either have 10 accept the terms
Of the concessions which the Board is willing to
grant them. or by declining show that they never
were really sincere when they declared their read-
ness to extend and improve the elevated system.
conditions which are embodied IN the concessions
pronounce them fair and reasonable. None Of tho
Manhattan directors. with the exception OF Rus
sell Sage will say what they think OF the terms
aid down by the Commission. But II Russell
Sages views any criterion OF those held by
his associates the directors Of the company are
supremely dissatisfied with the Commissions pro-
posals They will undoubtedly make every effort
10 secure notifications more favorable 10 them
selves and 10 gain further time for Investigation
and consideration" But Alexander F. Orr and his
colleagues are determined that there shall be no
moro procra stination on the part Of the railroad
company and that definite acceptance rejec-
ton OF the concessions shall ne made within tho
prescribed thirty days. The meeting for passing
on the certificates will take place on Tuesday but
n ia uncertain whether this can be done. AZ has
already been explained In The Tribune six votes
are necessary TO take action on the recommenda-
As Charles stewart Smith is in Europe, the vote
OF the Mayor Controller is necessary but IN
view OF Mr.. Cookers opposition 70 the Commission
II Is not likely that either the Mayor or the Con-
troler the two ex-offico members, Will attend the
meeting However. Charles Stewart Smith Is IN
constant communication with his brother comm,s-
sioners and II necessary he Is ready 10 be back
in this city within ten days
II was learned upon good authority yesterday
that the syndicate represented by Charles Sooy-
smith is willing and prepared bid for the under
the Metropolitan Street Railway Company will also
become a bidder. should the Manhattan company
be eliminated factor in the rapld-trans,t prob
leuf