King and Crerar to be approached on grade decision

Mayor doubts if Cabinet will confirm Board's order

M.P.'s in conference

Mayor Wemp and G. R. Geary, M.P., are to discuss the northwest grade separation with Premier King and Hon. T. A. Crerar, Minster of Railways [and Canals]. This is to be the first step to secure relief from the decision of the Dominion Railway Board which rejected the city's application on grade separation.

The decision was reached at a conference in the City Hall on Saturday [March 22, 1930] between Toronto's representatives in the House of Commons and members of the Board of Control.

We felt that if the city was to pay all costs in connection with the separation it would be unjust and unreasonable, said the Mayor, addressing himself to T. L. Church, G. R. Geary, David Spence, E. B. Ryckman, A. J. Anderson, Newton Young and Joseph Harris, members of the House. We feel we should not accept not accept the order of the Railway Board. Unless we get grade separation, we cannot develop the city. If we cannot get all, we should at least get one.

The Mayor explained the city's plan was to go the Governor-General-in-Council. He expressed doubt that the Government would sign the order of the Dominion Railway Board. He stated that the Cabinet was in accord with the deputation from the city which placed its case before it recently.

I doubt that the Government will confirm the order and sign the judgment, said the Mayor.

Mr. Ryckman professed that Toronto members were all sold on the plan, and suggest an appeal from the decision, agreeing with Alderman Donald MacGregor that the case be taken to the Privy Council. Mr. Ryckman's suggestion will be considered.

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