New-York tribune., 1902-04-17
PUSH THE WORK, SAYS STARIN.
He DECLARES HIMSELF HEARTILY IN ACCORD WITH
THE MOVEMENT FOR EAST SIDE SUBWAY


already adopted similar resolutions, and which
will be among the foremost in advocating their
adoption by the central society. said to Trib-
une reporter yesterday:
THE ONLY SALVATION"
This direct East Side route is the only saliva
tion for the property owners Of the easterly sec
ton Of The Bronx and # cannot come any too
quickly. But it is the same with this with
all other public improvements. 1t cannot be got
unless sufficient public sentiment compels the
authorities begin this work This Borough
Of The Bronx. the borough where thousands OF
people of moderate ambitions have built their
own little homes, covers such a vast area that 1t
viii be impossible for the elevated and the COM
ing rapid transit road to carry the numerous
thousands TO their places of business after ten
years from to-day, and If preliminary steps are
now begun for direct East Side route it will
take all Of that time build 1t.
Il shall offer the resolutions at the next meet
ing OF the taxpayers association. and l have
no doubt that they will be adopted by a rousing
vote. This body has been the means of bring
ing about all the important improvements OF
The Bronx under the leadership of such public
spirited citizens ". ". Niles and Colonel
Joseph GouIden and the hearty cooperation Of
? the North Side Board of Trade, under the lead
of James L. Wells.
The Tribune deserves the thanks and hearty
appreciation Of each and every taxpayer, every
real estate broker and every resident in starting
this agitation May The citizens give ii that
hearty support in this fight which will eventu-
ally help II in adding another victory TO the
many it has achieved in the past Long may 1t
live!"
William H Ten Eyck. chairman of the execu-
tive committee of the Republican County Com
mittee, and leader Of the XXXIVth Assembly
District indOrSed the
project for an East Side subway.
Why as far as that goes said Mr.. Ten
Eyck. IT have always thought that 1t would be
better 20 have the subway the East Side
rather than the West Side and was much dis
appointed by the way 1t was actually laid out
You see" he added. drawing small dia-
gram TO illustrate his remarks as the subway
runs now the people Of the XXXIVth District
are passed by on one side. The subway does, TO
be sure. touch the district or very nearly. but
only at corner. and then veers OF ABOVE II
and TO the north
PLAN SHOULD NOT BE PARTISAN.
II have always wished that we could have
direct communication with the downtown dis
trict quite as the West Side has, or is
about TO have. and so far I should be glad to
be quoted in favor OF the plan. Of course. II
should not be allowed TO become in any way
partisan matter, and I take IL that you are
canvassing without respect to party. AS for the
question of the route to be preferred. that is q
detail which present I can give you no
opinion I have not studied the subject. and can
only indorse the project its general lines
But the plan, broadly viewed, would. am quite
sure, receive the approval of the people Of the
XXXIVth District
E H Healy, Republican leader Of the
XXXVth District, added 10 his tndorsenent or
The TribuDe's plan plea for an extension or
the subway al the northern end TO the region in
The Bronx which the present subway does not
serve. The residential and business section or
The Bronx said Mr.. Healy, Is west OF Third
ave. and the rapid transit road runs now II
is still without proper facilities. spur OF this
subway should run directly through the heart OF
The Bronx and give some adequate service
Now is the time arrange for II and TO under
take II The debt limit seems 70 me a bugaboo-
I should be glad TO see The Tribune's project
realized. and made TO include some consdera-
ton for this part Of town"
John F Carroll, leader Of the XXIXth Dis
trict said that he had not studied the scheme,
but that as outlined II appealed 70 him He
thought the East Side deserved a rapid transit
subway as much any part Of town. First
ave struck him much too far east, Lexng
ton-ave. John B. McDonalds selection, seeming
better But on the question Of location he could
express no informed opinion