Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
PHOENIX VIA GLENDALE
Mir. F. M. Murphy Induced to Speak of a Project of a Rumored Recent Rumor Discussion of Other Arizona Matters

President F. NJ. Murphy of the s. F. P & P. and its branch lines arrived in the city yesterday accompanied by General Manager Drake and F. P. Cruice MT. Murphy left last night for the South. going first to Tombstone. whence he will visit the properties of the Development Company of America at Silverbell. He will return to Phoenix on Thursday or Friday. On his way north he will stop at Castle Hot Springs, where extensive improve ments are under way in preparation for the next season. which will be un- doubtedly the greatest in the history of that now famous resort.
 In a day or two after the return of MT. Murphy to Prescott he will again leave for Wall Street" where he ex- poets to interest capital for the further extension of the railroad lines of Arizona and for the further develop ment of the mineral resources of the territory MT. Murphy is extremely enthusiastic over the prospects of this valley and of all Arizona. He can see nothing but prosperity ahead.
 Here he was asked about a matter of great importance to this valley. the rumOred project of the construction of a railroad from Glendale into the Buckeye country. He replied that if the plan lately started for a railroad from Phoenix to Buckeye had been abandoned and satisfactory showing could be made, it was possible that a line would be built from Glendale with such a service as had been suggested trains once or twice a day to Buckeye.
 As to the matter of a bonus. he said in case the project were under taken nothing would be asked in ex cess of a right of way and terminal facilities. He said he had not looked into the project and he did not know what facilities could be offered but the scheme seemed to be entirely feasible. In the course of the conver- sation it was mentioned that such a line would give also a direct service between Phoenix and Buckeye
 MT Murphy said that he was de- sirous of returning from his Eastern trip to be here at the time of the visit of President Taft, which he be- lieves will be at this time of the great
 
 be pleased to contribute what little assistance he could to any program for the entertainment of the president arranged by Governor Sloan, who would probably be expected to indi cate what could best be done in the limited time the president will be able to give this territory.
 Speaking of the Arizona & Califor- mia extension, Mir. Murphy said that the contract for the work was likely to be awarded at any time and that operations would be begun as early in the fall as they could be undertaken and carried on to advantage. He added in this connection: q am glad to learn that the Southern Pacific is about to start work on the Phoenix & Eastern extension. When that is completed Phoenix will be on the long looked for transcontinental line, when the population of the city may be eX pected to increase rapidly. Phoenix should have a population of 5O,000 within a very few years"
 Mir. Murphy said that he had noticed by the Arizona Gazette that crusade for lower passenger fares was in progress. He said that the roads were considering the request of the Arizona railway commission for a reduction of passenger rates. He said he sup posed if the request were granted, the Gazette. through the Commercial club, would claim credit for the concession.
 As a matter of fact" said Mir Murphy. the roads have at all times been disposed to meet the commission fairly and, as far as I have been able to observe. the commission is similar " disposed. There are differences of opinion. of course. as they will exist at all times. but a fair disposition on the part of all concerned should make it possible to arrive at just and fair conclusions, which, I believe, in this case will be the final outcome of the consideration of the complex questions involved"
 MT Murphy remarked that after all is said and done, what the territory wants more than anything else is more and better railway facilities. better service, together with more capital for the development of the vast natural resources of Arizona, all of which, he believes. are sure to come if all hands play their full part. MT. Murphy added that he believed it would come any way in spite of in influences. to be found in every com munity, that make great deal of noise and disturbance over trifling difficulties. diverting attention tenn porarily from more important matters.