Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-07

been little active development up to
the present. This is most unfortu-
nate, FOR upon the development of
Newark bay as a unit depends the
future of these four communities
Newark, Elizabeth, Bayonne and
Jersey particularly the first
two.
New York Is now the greatest port
OF trade in the world. II will continue
TO be such until who knows when.
Inc faf-seeing citizens Of New York
realize that the increasing demands
or its ever growing commerce must
be met. The question which confronts
them is, Where shall this increased
commerce be most effectively loca-
ted! 1t Is immaterigl to them
whether II goes TO Long Island or
New Jersey. To the communities
which offer the greatest inducements
IN the form of accessibility, con-
venienee and industrial advantages
will go the great volume of surplus
commerce.
The shores of Newark bay have
great commercial and industrial pos
sibilities, but no attempt should be
made to develop them for large pas
senger steamship trade. Freight trade
is Of far more advantage to any COM
Trans-shpment OF Freight.
Industries have come to New York
for the reason that it is the great
American market of labor and sup
plies, and is the principal point of
shipment of commodities be-
tween land and water carriers They
have come here for those reasons. in
spite of the fact that i'm New York di-
YsfAfs 81 e.,
ing, and that nearly all raw materials
and finished products are subject to
cost of drayage and lighterage in ad-
dition 10 the ordinary rail and water
transportation charges. There is more
hghterage business in New York har-
Dor than in any other port in the
world because practically all the
steamship lines dock on the Manhat-
tan and Brooklyn shores and all the
railroad terminals are on the New
Jersey shore.
1t has been found that the high cost
OF all commodities is a direct result
OF transportation charges, particular
~ when there is much transfer in
volved. Direct delivery, especially
from freight ear to steamship or vice
versa, Is the desirable feature This
IS not now possible in New York. and
TINS it is which must be had in the
future commercial development Of
that port. New Jersey can give this
now, Long Island cannot.
Newark Bay Commission.
Newark bay development should be
undertaken Systematically, not pro-
miseuously. and always with the
thought in mind that it is an essential
part of the great world port of New
York
A commission with State authority
should be appointed to guide and reg
ulate all the waterfront development
within the vicinity OF Newark bay.
Greater benefits will accrue from such
a procedure for the cities will gain
rather than lose greater individuality
by reason of increased industrial ae-
tiVity.
There are many opponents to a port
commission plan whose sole objection
is that one community could prohibit
or invalidate the interests of another.
iIhls is very childish and elementary
contention. Seltishness and individual
gain must be eliminated in considera-
tons which aim TO the greater good
for the greatest number The port
of New York owes it's greatness to
the fact that its neighbors, Brooklyn,
Long Island City and numerous small
communities were far-sighted enough
to realize the benefits which would