New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-18
ALL PRAISE TRIBUNE.
Prominent BrORr DzCeLlerS LaUd Its
Fight for Borough.

The T-fbune's share in the fight to safeguard the
interests Of The Bronx. eliminating IN the veto
yesterday by the Mayor OF the New-York. West
. chester and Boston Railway permit. granted BY
the aldermen. received unstinted praise at the
/ hands Of Bronx residents last night It's determined
stand against the Board OF Aldermen IN their at
. tempt 70 continue their hold-uD Of the New-York
: and Port Chester road was ably seconded by the
North Side Board OF Trade and the Taxpayers
Alliance. Now. The Bronx looks for quick action
by the aldermen the Application now pending
before them OF the New-York and Port Chester
road for permission TO cross over and under Bronx
streets and highways. With the Port Chester road
In possession Of the necessary authority TO begin
/ work IL The Bronx. the Ions fight Will have been
won and the borough IN a short time supplied with
, adequate transportation facilities.
Commenting the Mayors veto last night, ez-
Tax Commissioner Wells said:
Great prais. Is duo The Tribune IN It's splendid
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It's efforts By It's attitude in the Port Chester mat
ter Il has earned the regard Of The Bronx public
and long after the smoke Of battle has cleared
away The Tribune's great work win be remen-
bered. Mayor MCClellan's action In vctOing the
New-Yorl. Nestche@er and Boston permit win so
down os ote q the most important Neineuls
Of his administration far The BroDx is con-
cerued He has shown that he has a comprehensive
and that he Viii be guided with az eye single 10 It's
welfare when called to consider projects AFFECT
Ing it
Albert 7. Davis. president of the North Side
Board OF Trade. said:
desire 70 congratulate heartily The Network
Tribune upon the splendid fight Il has waged in
behalf OF The people OF The Bronx and Westchestcr
County, which seems near successful
Issue. When The Tribune opened its Bronx bureau
and took up the cause IL seemed almost hopeless.
It's work Is appreciated in The Bronx Mayor 1ic-
Clellan IS also entitled o. great credit for his manly
independence. lie made splendid presiding Of
pressed with his fair spirit His veto viii give
him great prestige IN the northern section OF the
city.
A. c. Hottenroth. president Of the Taxpayer
Alliance. when apprised OF the Mayors action said:
serves much credit for its relentless fight for the
true interests OF The Bronx. The veto puts an end
TO paper franchises in this borough for all time.
and shows disposition on the part Of the munich
fair treatment As president Of the alliance.
must thank The Tribune personally for 90 yaliautly
protecting the Interests OF its members well
% the entire borough
Matthew Anderson. Of the North Side Board OF
Trade said3
Hats OF 20 The TrhuHei II has saved the day.
and VIII get the Port Chester road desire
and not the dumped by The aldermen.
The Tribune awakened public sentiment IN The
CO. behind Il when % rebuked the insoeuce OF THE
aldermen IN Ignoring the wishes oI the borough.
The Mayor. also has shown that ne Is % the right
material ana We shall not hesitate 10 trust him
fully In the future
William Peters chairman OF the railroad com
mittee OF the Taxpayers Alliance saidi
The TrIblue's support Ia the Port Chester battle
WIS or tneatm1tIe value 10 The Bronx, and
l,eenly appreciate the strength Il lent the night
little more pushing the borough will get tho rail-
road tacI4lues i 20 sorely needs