Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09


velopment rather than to have the whole
matter held in abeyanCe by veto
we are a unit in urging every citizen
Of Philadelphia to vote for the increa Sc
IN the city's Indebtedness on April 20.
Then II will be possible to start the tram
sit development.
URGE VOTE FOR LOAN.
When the next election is held to au-
thorize a further Increase in the city's
indebtedness for carrying on the transit
development, We will urge the citizens
to see to it that such further increase
IS authorized in "a way which will cor
rect the deficiencies and insuficiencles of
the routes designated in the ordinance
calling the April 30 election.
I'VE believe that this action will re-
suit to the best interests of the citizens
of those districts which are tributary to
the lines which have been omitted. and
that by voting for the increase in the
city's indebtedness they will ultimately
secure to themselves the much-needed
facilities.
Therefore, we urge every citizen to
vote for the increase in the citys in
debtedness in order that substantial
start may be made withoB further delaV
We shall now devote our efforts to the
passage of the joint resolution proposing
an amendment 10 the Constitution which
has been introduced In the Legislature
for the second time. 1t will greatly facili-
tate the financing of the transit develop
ment and other Developments in Philadel-
phia on most economical basis. and we
hope TO see IL finally adopted at the No
vember election.
After the election is held on April 20,
the Committee of One Thousand will de-
vote its energies TO securing prompt ap-
propriation Of the money by City Coun-
ellis so that actual construction may be
commenced this summer.
The committee has lot of work ahead
along these lines, and will actively sup
port every move for prompt beginning
of the work.
FAKE -. PLAN CAN BE CHANGED.
While many of the strategic advan-
tages which Director Taylor sought to
obtain for the city In the negotiations
with the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Company have been sacrificed. the sac
rihce is only temporary, provided Coun-
cils now follow the plan which has been
entered upon By the Mayors signature
yesterday
Construction work may be begun, but
the engineering faults which Director
plan viii have TO be remeded before
she subway viii be a reality. For the
present progress Is assured and this, the
supporters OF Director declare, is the
essential thing,
As the 5000 900 will only be a beginning
FOR the work, Director Taylor yesterday
pointed out that the subway delivery
loop. when il has been demonstrated be-
yond argument that it is an engineering
necessity, may be provided for y subse-
auept appropriation.
The Frankford elevated may be begun
and although II need not be continued
b RhawH street al the present time, the
principal thing-a beginning-is assured
As pointed out by the Mayor yesterday.
the Supporters of Director Taylor declare
mat an the glaring defects OF the Coun-
ciimanic ordinance may be remedied by
nopuiaf vote In November before any
serious harm Is done. An election OF a
iIee Mayor then ana an Embossed Coun-
olIs. the Mayor suggested, would pave the
sa5 for the completion Of the far-reaeh-
Ir4 project entered upon yesterday
fHs reform councilmen who attended
ihe conference today expressed cont
dsEze thai after the project was under
was ne nabllc would demand such add
lcHai lectures 30 the plans as 70 make
ns srsfen virtually the same as orig
H pfaHnfd by plreetor TAYLOR.