The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-29

ON Feb s. received from Mr.. Hutchins
communication In which ne acknowl-
edged the passage and acceptance or
| the resolutions referred 20. and OF the
Intention AT the time ~ the railway
company 10 have proceeded win the
building OF those lines. but or their be-
| ing unable 10 get the money 10 ac-
complish the work. on account OF the
addition made 10 the so-called rental
plan, and the disposition evidenced oy
interviews I'm the newspapers with GER
tain city officials 10 further increase
that rental up TO $1,000 per day that
this apparent unfriendly attitude had
frightened Investors and prevented the
securing OF the needed cash TO con-
struct the lines, but that he was Will
the matter at my convenience. and at
tempt IL possible, TO make such an adj
tustment as would lead, without furth-
er delay. TO the building OF these
long-looked-for and long wtshed-for
extensions.
Upon the receipt OF this letter. I pro-
ceeded To make arrangements for
conference. IL was delayed few days
on account of the absence from the
city OF Mr., Hally. but. upon his return.
arrangements were made. and from
time 10 timo thereafter conferences
were held between the officials OF the
railway company and their attorneys.
the mayor of the city and the corpora
ton counsel Mr. Hally was present at
city we insisted that no term rights
were TO be granted in the streets; that
the company was 10 receive naked
permit TO enter upon the streets. and
put there the tracks and equipment
necessary for the operation OF cars:
| that the city was TO forego no right
rights have expired. 10. at Its pleasure
or caprice, order the company's prop
erty from the street. and that the rail-
way company. by its acceptance OF tho
rights or take the position that the
city. by granting II. had waived any.
In fact that the positions ,nton OF the
| remain unaltered the same as IL these
resolutions had not been passed.
| In addition to this. IT was my de-
sire TO reserve, in the event OF NUM-
cipal ownership. the right 20. purchase
| at cost the extensions.
II is impossible TO forecast our flu
ture. and IL seemed TO me but the part
or wisdom TO make preparation for
any emergency. IL the city shall de-
termine on plan OF municipal owner
( not interfere with II. IL some other
| conclusion shall be the city's determi-
| nation, this proviso viii not interfere
witty that To this the company has
Most OF the other points were In
| volved and covered by the resolutions
| OF year ago.
| The company. on the other hand
| took the position that. on account OF
the condition of the money market, and
the dispute existing between II and the
Il
| rights, IL made IL impossible 10 secure
the necessary funds to perform this
| work, unless some addition was made
| TO the old resolution which would sat
\ isty investors that no matter what
might be the future of the street rail-
| way situation In Detroit. the invest
ment for these additions would at least
| be secure.
Thus far we have gone. see no
| reason, the company being willing TO
! accede to all the ctty's demands. why
| q
which will be satisfactory TO the COM
pany and consistent with the city's at
titude.
/ therefore recommend that this COM
munication and this subject matter be
referred 20 the appropriate committee.
and after hearing and conference
others who may desire TO be heard
upon the matter, you instruct the cor
poration counsel to draft the necessary
resolutions.
Respectfully submitted.
WILLIAM 3. THOMPSON.
Referred to Committee on Fran
FROM THE SAME
To the Honorable the Common Council.
Gentlemen-From June 18th TO 18th
OF this year. there will be assembled in
our city the well-known Arbieter Bund
of Michigan. The Committee will not
definitely forecast the attendanee, but
large number may be assured.
Ii Is making independent preparations
for the entertainment OF the delegates
and visitors. and only asks that the city
put in place. and cause TO be illuminated
near the convention hall about twenty
OF the so-called "Elks pillars"
This is a very modest request and
think your Honorable Body ought to
grant IL.
Respectfully submitted.
WIN. b. THOMPSON,
Referred to Committee on Streets.