New-York tribune., 1902-07-10

mission; Senator E. W. Wakelee. Assemblyman
j. H. Tillotson and W. o. Allison Joined the
party, which went to the latter's home on the
Palisades for luncheon. From there they drove
10 the Van Wagner dock, under the Palisades
and boarded a launch for the trip Of inspec-
ton
The Governor was much impressed the
launch sailed along near the shore. and listened
with interest to Secretary Whites account OF
the property purchased, the end OF the quarry
ing and what yet remained to be done. The en-
tire party, particularly the two members of the
commission was much shocked when what
looked like lime kiln was discovered in opera
ton near Alpine. An excavation had been made
for almost one hundred feet near the waters
edge. and extending up the bank a like dis
tance, plainly seen from the opposite side of the
river. and defacing the cliff much any
Of the quarries did Secretary White declared
that he would find out what 1t was all about
tomorrow.
How would you like to have a railroad
ming near the edge of the river along the Pail
sades?" asked Governor Murphy.
Why, we wouldn't like it at all. and don't
want IT," answered Secretary White.
ANY kind Of a railroad would be as obnoxious
as any of the quarries We have seen here"
chimed in Mr. Johnson.
Well I wish had known how you felt about
this three weeks ago, for have signed away
the riparian rights as far north as the Ross
estate, which I think is near Coytesville," said
the Governor.
Out came maps and profile charts and Sec
retary White finally decided that the Ross
property south Of Fort Lee marked the limits
of this riparian right granted. 1t said that
q spur OF the Susquehanna Railroad was
TO extend from Shadyside along the river to
Edgewater. This brought up the question as
10 whether q corporation could be refused per-
mission TO build a railroad under the Palisades
with the commission exercising its present
rights. 1t was suggested TO Senator Wakelee
that he look into this question carefully and see
not spoiled by the invasion Of steam or trolley
railroad.
Secretary White told Governor Murphy that it
the purpose Of the commission TO construct
e thirty-foot driveway under the Palisades cliff
from Fort Lee TO Piernont a distance of hf-
teen miles. This road will be of easy grade, the
highest point of il above the water TO be $50
feet, and the lowest at high tide marx. Govern
or Murphy said that it was the general public
opinion that the commission purchasing
property back Of the Palisades cliff and that
few persons knew that there was so much land
between the cliff and the river front Secretary
White said that the commission purchased only
from the edge Of the cliff. so as TO prevent de-
owners back of the cliff to look after their in
terests. The secretary further explained that
there was enough space In five choice spots 10
establish small parks under the cliffs.
The commission has purchased enough prop
erty along the river to make its purpose an as
sured success and Governor L-urphy congratu-
lated the members Of the commission present
for what their BODY had so far accomplished,
and told them that they could depend upon him
for any assistance in his power. He left the
launch at Fort Lee and boarded Charles r.
Flint's yacht Arrow, which he went to Green
wich