New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-25

Mayor declined afterwerd 70 talk about the
subjec. further than to say:
Il believe that the East Side should have
rapid transit as soon ii be afforded TO
this section OF the city. Preliminary steps
taken by the board az this time win avoid delay
and enable the city to construct the subway as
soon as it is financially able"
The subject Of East Side subway was first
brought before the Rapid Transit Commission
yesterday by H. A. GumbIeton secretary of
Louis F. Haffen. President Of the Borough OF
The Bronx Mr. GUmbeton said that in the ab-
sence of Mr.. Hafren. he desired to bring before
the board the urgent needs OF The Bronx for
direct East Side subway
PRESENT ROUTE CIRCUIToUs.
The present route is so cfrcuitous" said Mr.
Gumhleton. that it viii afford true rapid
trarsit to the Borough of The Bronx There will
be 70 express service for us north of One-hun-
dred-and-fourth-st. What is wanted is direct
lire to the east of Central Park which will not
only tap this greatly cOngested district but also
afford the natural outlet for the traffic Of The
Bronx The effect of such road on the prop
erty OF The Bronx would be spontaneous and
would to a great degree enlarge the debt limit
to permit the actual construction of this line.
To avoid delay. therefore. ask that the board
take the preliminary steps now. Accordingly.
we ask for hearing, at which the needs Of the
people of The Bronx. of Harlem and of the East
Side. may be learned and considered"
NO hearing is necessary" said Mr.. Orr. "The
board understands the necessity for an East
Side subway. and would go ahead and authorize
preliminary work right now. this moment if we
had the money. With the assurance of the CITY
authorities that this municipality would stand
ready financially to issue the necessary bonds
for this Improvement. immediate action would
be TAKEN
MIR. Orr had hardly finished speaking when
Mr.. Smith said: Il believe that il is the desire
of every member of this commission that there
should be an East Side subway One newspaper
has thrashed this subject out at Considera BILE
length. and / think that we are all agreed that
this branch of the rapid transit system should
be built just the city is able hnar-
cIally TO undertake the work
ALL THE MEMBERS IN FAVOR.
Mr.. Smith looked at the other members seated
around the table and added:
Every member Of this board is in favor of an
East Side subway. the as I am. All that
has hindered taking formal action commit
ting ourselves TO this improvement has been
the lack of funds"
The committee then went into executive sss-
sion. in which. it is understood. AIayor Low
assured the commission that if the preliminary
rork begun the city would build the
road as soon as il was financially able To this
Controller CiTOut is said have given his as
sent and the promise of his cooperation
Resolutions in favor of an East Side subway
have been adopted by the following bodies and
organiza tions:
The Board of Aldermen.
The Harlem Board of Commerce.
The Harlem Club
The North Side Board Of Trade
The East fremont Taxpayers Association
The Republican club of the XXIXth Assembly
District
The Tammany Hall Club of the XXXIId AS
sembly District