The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-20
BROAD yIRHON NEEDED.


In the matter of a union station for Richmond
are similar. What will benefit the will
help the other and what will iniure the
will prove Injurious to the other The interests
Of the two cannot be kept separate.
Any attempt to settle this question separately
will result in failure Any effort on the part
of the city to reach decision without
sidering the railroads will prove futile and any
effort on the part Of the railways to reach
decision without giving full consideration to the
claims Of the city will result In future trouble
between both and for both.
The future growth OF Richmond means the
Increased we'll being Of the railroads entering
and passing through the city. The development
and prosperity of these same railroads
much for Richmond. TO a great degree the des-
TIMES OF the two are linked together and any
antagonism between the two will not only be
regrettable for sentimental reasons and for rea-
sons of policy, but it will work to the detriment
OF both.
It is essential to the full growth and prosperity
OF both that the city and the railway corpora
itions find the common ground which exists
meet thereon, counsel together and settle this
Texatous problem.
1t IL 10 the advantage Of both-~it Is essential
that the two opposing, but really allied
parties in the present problem get together and
keep together until a settlement is reached
The VirgintSn believes that union station
used by all the railroads entering and passing
through Richmond. will prove a decided advan-
tage to Richmond. 1t believes that such a sta
ton win aid in the upbuilding of the city and
Il knows that none will receive a greater ad-
vantage from such growth than will the rail
ways. There are difficult problems to be set
lied before a proper location can be decided
upon. but it is problem that can be settled
b the advantage OF all concerned If the par
ties to the present controversy--for 1t has de-
reioped into such-wll only make up their
minds to together; If they will only see
that cooperation is necessary and will then
oct accordingly
There has been some evidence of determine
Ron the part Of oAs side the other to
refuse cooperation. Mn Duke made mistake
when he declared so emf 4atically that the Rich.
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac would never
consent TO the location desired by the chamber
OF commerce If he authorized to make
that statement. If the Richxond Fredericksburg
and Potomac has reached Al this stage OF the
negotiations irrevocable decision 1t has made
. mistake. 1t Is too early 30 reach conclusion
which cannot be changed The problem is too
difficult, too important. toc extensive TO be set
tied without further consideration II a union
station be desirable Richaaond should have it
from the railroads. For one of them to declare
that there shall be no union station, while ad-
mitting It's desirabiIity unless it shall be where
,shat4road WISHES it is pattern too much after
Commodore Vanderbilt
Mr. Duke The Fir0nidn believes. spoke with
cut giving due weight to his words The Vir-
ginian believes that union station site can
be agreed upon. Whether it should be In the
West End or IN the East End it is hot prepared
b say. but it is prepared to say and does say
euiph&tically that the FIVE railroads and the city
of Richmond are capable of solving the problem
satisfactorily and should so solve it. Stubborn
ness and undue sehshness have no place here
1t Is time for careful study, for regard for all
parties concerned and for such compromises as
may be necessary.
The special council committee on union
station should think and plan and study. with
Gae- regard 10 the claims and needs of Rich
mond and with due regard to the claims and
needs OF the railways. The Richmond, Fred
eriekshurg and Potomac and Atlantic Coast Line
should consider the city OF Richmond and the