New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-02

ing for weeks to have the resolution reported
out Of the committee. Later in open board
Alderman Parsons moved the discharge OF the
committee from further consideration of the
resolution. The same tie that binds proved
effective, and the Republicans found themselves
in a minority.
Alderman John Diemer seems to be in league
with the Tammany prevent the proper
consideration of the permit and to throw the
matter over until next year, when the Railroad
Committee will be composed of men who will
handle all matters referred TO it with the dis
cretion that is SO much admired in certain Tam
many circles.
John Diemef is the chairman of the Railroad
Committee. He was elected as Republican
but of late he has trained" with Tammany Hall
on all important measures, especially when the
Port Chester permit resolution has been under
consideration. The Railroad Committee met
yesterday prior to the meeting of the board
Aldermen Diemer, Waiter, Owens and Klett
Democrats and Goodman and Peck Repub-
licans. attended the meeting Alderman Good
man moved that the committee report in favor
Of adopting the permit. Objection was at once
raised by Alderman Wafer, Brooklyn member
who said he understood that another hearing
was wanted by interested parties. Alderman
Goodman said that there was an apparent de-
termination to hold up the permit and that the
people of The Bronx wanted the measure passed
so that the company could go ah2ad and make
the NECESSARY changes and Improvements in
voIved. Mr.. Goodman's motion was voted down.
Alderman Wafer moved that the calling of
the hearing be left with Chairman Diemer.
From present indications, Mr. Diemer's discre-
ton will prompt him to call the hearing for a
).
Der OF speakers hostile to the proposition will
be on hand. The objections presented at the
hearing no matter how timsy they may be,
will answer the purpose of the Tammany mem
bers of the committee, who are determined that
the permit shall not be granted TO the company
By the present board
In open board when Alderman Parsons moved
the discharge of the railroad committee from
further cOnsiderati ion of the permit. Alderman
Alt moved that the resolution be laid the
table Mr. Alt asked for a viva vote. but
Alderman Parsons insisted upon roll call Vice
Chairman McInnes ruled that there should be
a roll call and ii showed the Republicans
permit The Tammany members almost to a
man voted TO lay the resolution on the table.
Around the City Hall it is understood that
Alderman Timothy +. Sullivan is charged by his
chiefs with the task OF preventing action on the
Port Chester permit in the life of the present
board.
The resolution TO permit the New-York and
Port Chester Railroad to cross over and under
certain streets Of The Bronx has been with the
railroad committee since May, ample time for
the committee to have given the subject con-
sideration. The determination of Bronx organ
izations hold mass meeting TO protest
against the ''hoIGup' has not been changed. and
AT the meeting Of the Taxpayers Alliance this
evening resolution declaring In favor OF hold
ing such a meeting will be introduced and ap-
proved If after the mass meeting the aldermen
stiu refuse to act, legal sters 10 compel action
by the board wil i'm all proba blity, be resorted
To- In the opinion OF many lawyers the Su-
preme Court would. on application issue man
IaInus directing the aldermen 10 ACT on the reso-
lution now in possession OF the railroad COM
mittee. Such a step is now Being seriously con-
sidered and viii doubtless be taken unless the
aldermen voluntarily approve the Port Chester
franchise.