New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
..;bility of Freight Mo-
Nv on West Side End
4 nv Ten Grants
/. Lief from Freight
Promised
lar Expects Statement
|, Prevent State Inter
ference in Project

4 sessions made by the New
r,.,ral Railroad in It's negotia-
"a The city over the proposed
.w 400 West Side improvements
IA, public by Mayor Mitchell
a., IN communication to Gov
s,i,man. which is expected TO
further state interference.
40, importance, among the
ne railroad has agreed TO are
n, IA, will preclude the posi-
4 =, he line enjoying a freight
-, on the west side Of Man
H.. Greatest stress WAS placed
r. a. ELECTION by those who have
- re agreement
Tea Changes Listed
1 F. tngss 70 be made in the con-
4 =. listed In tho statement, are:
ra The railroad consent to give
i s~d Of Estimate the right TO
/ ne construction Of spurs to its
4 ,,,rres the board may decide
.s,ssity for them exists.
IA. the railroad agree to limit
~ hrht to construct spurs from
i al under certain conditions out
!, the new draft Of the agree
Il
rat The railroad consent TO an
rs clause IN the contract under
a vii agree TO permit the
.r,,. either above or below its
"A municipal railroad or any
y nlroad, al any point along its
\ var IN Manhattan, except the
~ry occupied by its terminal
1 IA, the railroad consent 10 per-
s,sra municipal railroad or any
e. ,st authorized by the Board OF
.-,u. % be attached 90 its elevated
-ssr between Fifty-ninth and
~ Street. boo which event the
York Central will have the same
. tross over or under the other
h ,iseks O. that line would en-
connection with the New York
ra
NAT he New York Central per
4, crossing Of its tracks or ele-
structure Tor any other purpose.
~. rtsirttorg, NJ any other
nred by the Board Of Estimate.
4 usSzric Ducts Discussed
IL the railroad accept a sep
1s '1schise for the electric service
nd Il proposes 90 locate in city
~, 4 stated price 70! such fran
'fniege 70 be agreed upon. An
ss,tl sam will be paid by tho
"a. n the event that these are
D conduct power 90 be sold for
'tsftal purroscs
Tat the railroad consent, with
o'r y the roof covering 20 be con-
','tt O. ne eity's option over tho
c,a,iAnrille yards. 20 an immediate
1nfrtaiion OF the maximum clear
~ Tie Inclusion Of this figure In
S,,aet
Il "a, The road consent TO a relo-
=. y .he columns IN Eleventh Ave-
''r Ihiriieth Street. % leave only
ff'tsi Of two lines.
Ia, the railroad consent 20 such
'r tltriisttion Of the language Of
'rsal contract as will make def
ift certain See surrender OF all
i9aih OF Canal Street.
Ina, the railroad consent 10 a
= /, The contract that will provide
a,ages IN The event that 10 fails
ny iis part Of tho agreement, par
afY 70 con 2 .cte its work on slime.
No Basis for Increase
1si,ion. 10 is stipulated that the
s,1ld not be permitted 70 make
Il fg,t granted 60 it a basis for
7,g increased freight or pRssen-
Nfs, through an agreement 10
separate account Of these
sgou ga books. Thus. the ar
nat The railroad would, in pos
l'sis Negotiations with the state
aaetal government. compel the
II 2 pay large amounts for fran
y received practically free will
4 !. -. .
statement summing up the chief
sss 90 accrue 20 the city
II " ne operation Of the contract
Say, SAYS:
zee operation o. the New York
rains in the streets would
..aa'ed within six years. thus
-afg the grade crossing evil.
tan optration % trains within
limits would be terminated
II issr year.
r' congestion would be relieved
hersasing demands Of the city
ei'oad facilities served ade-
NIs vaterfronts would be
~ occupancy by the New York
'eao except 81 the Thirtieth