The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
SEE MILLER'S PLAN
WIN MINUS URGING
G.. o. P. Leaders Here Will Not
Exert Pressure on Legis-
lators for Support.
ENOUGH VOTES IN SIGHT
Long Island Realty Exchange
Added to Those in Favor Of
New Traction Ideas.

Convinced II will win on its merits,
no attempts will be made by the Repub-
lican organization leaders in New York
city TO exert pressure on the members
of the Legislature 10 vote Tor GOV.
Miller's plan of transit relief. Already.
they say, there are overwhelming indica-
tions of a changing sentiment on the
part of many persons who We're most
outspoken in their opposition when the
Governors message first came out. But
any Senator or Assemblyman who may
think he Is interpreting the wishes of
his constituents by voting against the
bills after they have been thoroughly
explained will not be subject TO dis
clpline." it has been decided.
las a matter of fact" said one leader
who is anxious to put the Governor )
programme through. I'VE need no more
votes than we can see in sight right
now. We do not need any moral sup
port or blanket Endorsements"
The special committee of the Kings
County Republican Executive Committee
decided yesterday to delay the prepara-
ton of the address 10 the people favor
ing the passage of the Miller legislation
until the bills have been made public.
VIII Await Detailed Plan.
Much has already been said by
various individuals and organizations in
an attempt to interpret the Governor s
message" said #. j. II. Kracke, chair
man. I'VE have decided it would be
better to await the detailed plan as out
lined in the bills before we try to give
an Interpretation on which We will ask
the people to take on affirmative stand.
The adoption of a resolution of approval
by the executive committee yesterday
indicates pretty thoroughly on which side
the organization stands"
There are cert i Republican legisla-
to"s who are trying to have the bill pro-
vide that the Board of Estimate shall
have some power in fare matters. Sena-
tor Charles G. Lockwood said yesterday ::
II will express no opinion until the
new legislation is presented in final
form. l faver this however. that the
new Public Service Commission collect
all the facts and recommend the reme-
dies and that the Board of Estimate
have power to approve or disapprove
any recommended change in fares before
they can become effective"
New York county members of the Leg
islature with their district leaders will
not take any action on the Miller plan
at their weekly meeting to-day.
Decision VIII BE on Merits.
THAT matter will probably come UP
with other legislative matters" Samuel
S. koenig said, but no action will be
taken. We have agreed to wait until
the bills are introduced. examined,
analysed and discussed thoroughly.
Then our attitude will be determined
upon the merits of the matter regardless
of political consideration. Even then
no attempt will be made to drive any
legislator into line on either side of the
controversy"
The Long Island Real Estate Ex-
change has Endorsed the Miller plan. as
outlined in his message.
The public utilities committee of the
Merchants Association will probably
have a report on the subject ready for
the executive committee on Monday.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
railroad a resolution opposing three
points of the Governors plan through
the Flatbush Taxpayers Association
meeting on Thursday night. After con-
siderable debate the matter was laid over
until after the bills shall have been pub
lished.