Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-11

tCdrds throughout the city urge Spe-
cidl transit election IN March.
Councllmen from all parts of the city
today agree with the expressed views
of business men that the special election
on the 100000 loan for transit develop
ment should be held in March.
The demand for a March election also
was made by the Central Labor Union at
an enthusiastic meeting yesterday in it's
headquarters, 232 North Ninth street.
Resolutions were adopted by the 1913 dele
gates, indorsing Director Taylor's plans
and urging construction of the high-speed
system ut the earliest possible moment.
Director Taylor explained his transit
plans to the delegates In detail, showing
the routes of the proposed lines how
they could be obtained and the bene-
fclal results that would follow. His ad-
dress frequently was interrupted by ap-
plause. Following adoption of the reso-
luton, it was decided that each local
present be represented at the transit
demonstration Thursday night, when all
citizens and organizations interested in the
movement will parade on Broad street
and attend mass meeting at the
Academy of Music
This demonstration therefore will be a
typical expression of public opinion on
the vital transit question Business men
and mechanics, employer and employe,
landlord and tenant will be shoulder to
shoulder at the big meeting, and the re-
suit Will be the same as an election of
the people.
The attitude of Councils on the subject
is shown by the expressed opinions of
members of both chambers. Some Of the
Counclmanic views follow:
RIGHT TO DEMAND ELECTION.
"The people have the right to demand
an election at the earliest possible mo-
ment." This is the view of Select Coun-
Gilman George P. Cox, of the 4Sd Ward.
"I would like to see the election held as
soon as possible" he said, land I will
vote along this line. 1t would be foolish
to postpone action when the people of
the entire city favor better transit ia
cilities. Furthermore the construction
of the new system will give work to |
thousands of men in many lines and
rebound to the benefit of the city. II an
election is held in March, the money
necessary soon would be available and |
the actual construction work could be |
gotten under way in a short time. 1 |
know my constituents favor an early |
election. They realize as well as others |
that the sooner the new system is started |
the better 1t will be for all concerned"
The same opinion was held by Select |
Councilman Joseph ]. Dilworth. of the |
18th Ward. "The sooner the election is |
held, the better" he said. There Is no |
reason for delaying matters. Any one |
readily can see the good results which will |
come from an adequate transit system,
and think all who have the interest of |
the city at heart will favor an election |
at the earliest possible moment"
DELAYS "Do NO GOOD"
Select Councilman Ira d. Garman, OF
the 18th Ward, said: IT am in favor of
q special election in March. The money
for transit development should be made
available as soon as possible. 1 think
all citizens will agree that it's best to
go right ahead with the good work al
ready started. Such course Is business
like and brings more satisfactory results
Delays in big undertaking of this kind
do no good, So let us take the proper
action TO start the new system at an
early date
The hIgh-speed transit system cannot
come too soon," said Common Councilman
George e. Dorwart, of the 21st Ward. "A
great part of this section OF the city is
ISOLATED because of the poor facilities and
heartily favor an election in March in
order to get things under way. ANY
person conversant with the plans for the
transit system knowns they are
practicable and the sooner they can be
'arried out the better 1t will be for the
people, Those who live In Roxborough
ire especially anxious to have a system
which win enable all to reach their
lomes with speed and comfort"
work ON SEWERS AND sUBwAYs.
Delay on the transit question also is
opposed by Robert ID, Dripps Common
councilman from the 22d Ward. He
aid;
II favor action on the transit matter
It the earliest possible date. II is
planned to institute the work OF sewer
elocation in March. That work made
possible by the $4,000 item In the SlI,-
0OOO loan. win include the lowering and
managing OF lines OF sewers In the CEN
raj part or the city. II the funds for
ne s5O,OOO'OOO loan were 10 be available
his summer II Is probable the excaVa-
IONS could be made not only for the re-
ocation OF sewers but also for the sim
Iltaneous start OF the subway work"
Select Councilman William j. Crawford,
4 the S0th Ward, chimed in with the
majority when asked how he stood. He
aid; II have had no thought but 10 vote
o that the work may be started as soon
5 possible March is the time TO hold
he election In order 10 attain this end,
nd viii vote accordingly"
Il believe II 10 be my auty as a mem
er OF Select Council 20 give the people
hat they want at the earliest possible
linute," said Herbert l.. Marls. Il don't
elieys in delaying important improve
tents 10 quarrel over fine points. / be-
eve every possible Improvement to the
ltys transit system should be made at
ncs."
OF a similar trend was the sentiment
gpressed by Select Councilman George
Davis, OF the 2ith Ward He said
lere was no reason apparent TO him
ny there should be any delay ia making
ich an important Improvement as on
ansit and that as q March election
ould enable the city 10 begin the work
lis year, the election should be held !
zen 4
Wililem J. Huston. Select Councilman Z
ON the sath Ward. put himself ON rec 3
q q follows. II stand for what / 4