New-York tribune., 1902-07-26

made on him at the meeting OF the'"e"
Grated Union tomorrow
The aldermen profess TO see gross lnfp'opiies.
the fact that Mr.. Boardman is the paio eouise' "a
the Rapid Transit Commission. whose uisOo 80
ments come from the public treasury ana tllat a
the ssrree tire he the counsel OF me renils'
vania Railroad Company, whose relation lo"ai
the city as regards the securing Of a franci.s us 10 "
Its tunnel across Manhattan Island Is Sii -
that OF a buyer toward seller -,
The aldermen who are cunning for MT. boaiu7
nan contena that he should not allowed to serve
two masters at the same time They do not ADMIT
that his technical withdrawal from 'he f'apiu
Transit Commission counsel IN any matter Hi
yolving the consideration Of Pennsylvania tunnei
affairs gives him fair moral ground Tor cehtilluhs
to draw counsel fees from both parties.
The conference at the Mayors office on Tuesday
to discuss a modification of the tunnel contract
may soften the feeling Of the aldermen no" OPP
uosed to Mr. Boardman. but If they MAINTAIN thelr
present attitude of hostility toward him they VIII
,oove for a committee to investigate his relations
toward the Rapid Transit Commission. with the
idea of creating a sentiment that might make ms
continuance as counsel to the Rapid transit Noiii
mission iuaGviSable.
Nr roardman was engaged as counsel TO the
Rapid Transit Commission June is, 1884, and on
January l. 1885. Edward NJ Shepard was engaged
ia a similar capacity
The report of the Rapid Transit Commission,
fsq5 has maid in counsel fees, presumably alone TO
Messrs. Boardman and Shepard. slS6.sl6 60 This
sum does not include anything for stenosraphV ana
typevzriting travelling expenses or anything lor
searches and consents which cost the poara
round s2aOO9 Nor does 1t inciade any pay
rraents for the year 1902
On June 5 Mr.. Boardman addressed letter 10
Alexander f. Orr. president of the Board OF hapiu
Transit Commissioners, stating that his law hrh
had accepted retainer from the Pennsylvania
management, and adding:
In view of this professional relation. respect
fully request that my firm be excused from any
service TO the board in connectio,' with the feih
sylvania matter.
Mr.. Boardman announced at the hearing before
The Board of Aldermen on July II that he had not
taken part with Mr Shepard IN the preparation
Of the franchise for the Pennsylvania people which
ksd been approved by the Rapid Transit Commits
sionsrs. and that he acting for the Pennsyl-
vania management in advocating the passage OF
the franchise. Some of the aldermen who heard
the announcement got the impression that he had
Withdrawn altogether from the service of the Rapid
Transit Commission. Apparently, however. Mr.
Boardrnsn still in the pay of the commission
while ne excused from service in connection
with the Pennsylvania tunnel franchise.
When Borough President Cantor was asked yes
terday about the proposed attack on Mr.. Board
man by members Of the Board Of Aldermen. he
said:
think a move of that kind would be entirely
improper. II would show malice. and would not
do any good. think the aldermen who are angry
at Mr.. Boardman for his attack them Will
think better of it. and decide TO Go nothing OF the
/ stin insist that the right should be reserved
IN this contract that the city, at any time when
" able TO assume control OF the tunnel upon pay
nent to the corporation ! am satisfied that ms
through to Montauk Point This would seriously
posed reserved right was incorporated in the con-
tract If it intended for passenger traffic. the
New-York Central road woula be found vigorously
opposing II The silence of tbs company is sufh-
great deal OF commerce @ from this port and
tS GO anS f6ia s m s m ior oTs
struction Of The tunnel.
! am for the franchise but still believe that the
city should not be completely the mercy of
toreign railroad corporation as would be the
Intelligent sentiment is drifting in the direction of
with the pstfor last I fa Of Short m term fraH
ehisess and I believe am entirely consistent in
been made because l have differed with Nth other as
such differences should have arisen. but. not
withstandins. believing as / do, have right to
matter of great Importance to the city. and pro
deas 20 of mn best s9 99 go q VIII" ~
Nor I deferred by any threat of Mr.. Board
franchise they do not approve of. will have the
power taken from them Perhaps Mr. Boardman, an
fuence in Albany than he has here. but. inasmuch
sion power was given to the Board of Aldermen to
determine when franchises should be granted in
perpetuity. IL should be the duty of the board to
express its convictions. and, as one or the
members, propose TO do
hope however. that conferences may result
IN an agreement which will alike be just to the
company and carefully protect the interests OF
the city.
Mayor Low announced yesterday the list of the
representatives of the Board of Aldermen and the
Rapid Transit Commission who will confer with
the representatives of the Pennsylvania Railroad
next Tuesday afternoon in reference to the op-
position of the aldermen to the tunnel franchise
The only alderman fayoring the grant who VIII
attend is Mr Goodman. Those opposed who are
asked to confer President Cantor. President
Cassidy, Chairman Diemer, of the Railroad Com
rnsttee and Aldermen Douil, Whitaker, James
and Nehrbauer. Besides these there will be Alex
ander z. Orr Of the Rapid Transit Commission;
Edward II. Shepard. the counsel, ard william
Barclay Parsons. the chief engineer.
II is not known who will represent the Penn
sylvaHia Railroad. letter has been sent 70
Philadelphia asking that representation be MADE
in any way thought best 1t is probable that
Albert B. Bosrdman and John G. johnson, of
PHILADELPHIA the counsel for the railroad at the
main Office, viii attend icePresident Greer sln Tho
saw the Mayor the other day, may be present also.
probable that he will be present