Evening journal., 1900-03-21
CARS RUN JAPANESE STYLE
STRICT RULES REGULATING
STREET RAILWAY TRAFFIC IN
TOKIO-INTEREsTs OF THE CITY
CONSIDERED.

STREET RAILWAY TRAFFIC IN
TOKIO-INTEREsTS OF THE CITY
CONSIDERED.
Those who are at all familiar with
the spirit of the Japanese in their
eagerness to look for and make use Of
improved ways OF doing many things
will not be at all surprised to learn
that this same spirit is shown when It
comes to the transportation of the peo-
pie in the cities Of that kingdom.
AS a sample of how this matter Of
transportation has been taken up by
these people. there are given below the
resolutions recently made at the Toxic
Aldermen's Council regarding the street
railways of that city, and which may
interest those who have to do with the
installation and Management Of street
railways:
The total length of the routes shall
be 200 miles ,as per separate document
(omitted here).
When the city deems il necessary for
the purpose of improving. relaying or
reconstructing roads, bridges, sewers,
water pipes, of making changes in the
plan of the city, etc, the said city
may order the change and removal Of
the tracks without paying any compen-
satiOn.
The motive power shall be derived
from one of three sOurces-compresse
air, battery electricity or the single or
double overhead trolley systems. In
case the system Of single overhead troll
ley is selected, the concession shall be
granted only when all possible precau-
tions are provided TO prevent the es-
cape Of the electric current
Where there are single tracks the
street through which they pass shall be
over ken tabout 80 feet) wide. Where
there are double tracks the width shall
be over s ken CAS- feet). The extent OF
ground 10 be monopolized by the tracks
shall for single tracks, be ~ shaku
G2 feeD, and for double tracks 20
shaku GO feet).
In case of the streets selected not COM
Ing up to the above standard OF width
the company shall be allowed to lay
tracks. unless it chooses to effect the
necessary appropriation and widening
at its own expense.
In case the company finds a surplus
OF net profit left over after paying a
dividend of z per cent. IL shall. after
deducting from the said surplus the
various amounts as fixed by law. on ac-
count of reserve, sinking fund and car
ried TO next" pay 10 the city sum
equal to one-third OF the remainder as
royalty for the use OF the public streets
The resolutions provide that the com
bany shall be held responsible TOR keep.
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shaku and sun (about rs inchesl al
along and on both sides OF the tracks
at its own expense, and also
for sprinkling water on the dust In
Summer and clearing away the snow in
the Winter; that It shall bear a shar,
OF the expenses incidental to the re.
pairing and building Of bridges anC
drains on its routes. and that when II
is found necessary to widen oi
strengthen the said bridges and drains
the city shall attend to the necessary
work at the company's expense, il be
ing understood that bridges so altere,
remain in the city's possessions.
Other points that may be mentione,
are that, in fixing or altering the rate
OF fares, the company shall secure tn,
consent Of the city, and that. on the ex
piration Of the term Of charter. the cit,
may buy up the whole concern at cur
rent valuation. Over and above all tn
conditions thus far stated, there ar
others not stated here. one OF which 4
to the effect that the city is to ASSUME
the privilege to appoint an official su
pervisor for the company when II deem
such a step necessary. and also 10 ex
anime its books. etc.-Street Railwa,
Journal.