Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-09-30
ANNEXATION OF
SUBURBS URGED
BY J. M. REILLY
Oranges, Bloomfield and Belle
vile Should Join Newark,
He Declares.

That the sentiment of the people il
general is in favor of the annexation
of the Oranges, Bloomfield, BelleVillt
and other points to Newark is the be.
lief of James NJ. Reilly, secretary ol
the Board of Trade.
Secretary Reilly, in discussing the
advantages to be gained by annex.
alton. stated today:
The idea of a greater Newark was
discussed fifteen years ago. and at the
present time there seems to be con-
siderable sentiment in favor of bring
ing about a union of the suburban
towns with Newark.
Joseph Coult, while city counsel
made a special study of the munich
palities and the costs that refer to the
conducting of the several govern
ments. He presented his views, as q
result of careful study, at q meeting
of the Board of Trade held in the
assembly room of the Free Public
Library about eight tyears ago.
Thomas N McCarter president OF
the Public Service Corporation, made
an address at one of the annual
banquets of the Board of Trade be-
fore a body of 800 business men and
elaborated on the great possibilities
before Newark, laying particular
stress upon the creating of the greater
city. He pointed out the rivalry exist
ing among the cities of the United
States for preference in rank as
being to the advantage of the city
that indicated the spirit of progress
through the showing made in popu-
lation and the prestige that comes by
reason of industrial and commercial
conditions. Mr.. McCarter referred al
that time to the progress that Detroit
was making, to the extension or area
of Buffalo and Cleveland, which re
suited in ranking them ahead of New
ark in population and industry. And
in other ways Mr.. McCarter pointed
out how it would be to the advantage
of all to be under one system of gov
ernment-the saving that would be
effected to taxpayers and benefits
which would follow from the central
body directing public affairs.
shortly after Mr.. MeCarter's ad-
dress Vailsburg and Waverly sections
were added to the city," said Mr..
Reilly. 1.-THE strongest possible proof
that can be offered as to the benefits
that would follow annexation is to be
found in the wonderful development
of the two sections referred to. Farm
lands that sold for 1000 to $1,000 an
acre are now selling from Sl,0OO to
81 800 per city lot, 25x1OO feet, and the
value of the improvements that an
nexation has created in these sections
will stand comparison with those OF
the older sections of the city. The line
of manufacturing plants located IN
Frelinghuysen avenue indicates what
might be expected by other sections II
they became part of this great indus
trial center
Reduces Municipalities Expenses.
1.-THE great problems of municipal
government, which are sewage, water
supply, police and fire protection anu
educational facilities can be carried
out under a central direction for less
cost and more benefit to all classes
of citizens than under the present
plan of each community attempting
to provide in q limited way for their
immediate needs.
Newark and its suburban sections
are growing so fast that our officials
are unable to cope with the immense
demand for improvements. Public
officials in East Orange, Orange,
Bloomfield and other points privately
admitted that the influx of new people
has produced situation that is tax
ing and overtaxing the ability of the
towns to provide school accommoda-
tions. They admit that II they We're
forced to provide other essentials to
take the place of the present limited
facilities their tax rate would be
doubled.
"rhe suburban features are passing
away and two-family houses and the
anartments are crowded into every
neighborhood. Owners of property OF
the larger class are moving out and
property Is selling practically for the
price of the land without regard tt
the improvements.
with the addition of the Oranges
Bloomfield, Belleville and lryington
Newark would Immediately advance
several points in rank among the
cities of the United States. And II
1t were possible to include the Wes'
Hudson towns, which are practically
a part of the industrial and com
mercial sections. Newark would pre-
cede Buffalo in population and IN
value of industry and be close III
with Cleveland and Detroit. rms
would be proud position and II
would put Newark on the map of the
United States as nothing else coulo
possibly do. 1t would mean that the
object is one that would excite civil
pride and make Newarkers feel prout
CT their city.
"rThe consolidation of Newark ant
it's suburbs would confer an immedi
ate benefit on trade conditions, i
would stimulate greater rlvalr!
among merchants of the city in max
ing their stores more attractive, ant
this rivalry would hold Newark trad'
and attract trade from outlying sec
tions. which now patronizes New Yori
stores. Greater Newark and winning
the fight to do away with the fret
nghterage privileges in New Yori
would provide stimulant whici
would force Newark to the front ant
confer benefits to all classes o.
peonfe"