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Editorial
January 17, 1918
Norwich Bulletin
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Editorial calls for urgent action to secure barges for New York's new barge canal, opening in May, to handle 100,000 tons of freight and ease transportation burdens on railroads and St. Lawrence routes amid national shortages.
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GET THE BARGES.
While the country is suffering from the lack of transportation facilities, and it cannot be denied that the effects of such a handicap are being severely felt, the lesson which it teaches regarding future provisions ought not go unheeded.
We have been told that the new barge canal in New York state is going to be ready for use by May and that it will be capable of handling 100,000 tons of freight but it will be impossible to get the benefit of this help unless some immediate steps are taken to provide the barges which will be required to handle such business. From such barges as are available some help can be secured but there should be no disposition to accept that bit without making the greatest possible efforts to get the full benefit.
The freight which can be transported from the Great Lakes to New York or other points in the Empire state and the vicinity of the metropolis, even to certain sections of New England, by the barge canal will mean just so much relief to the railroad lines and the vessels traveling by way of the St. Lawrence. We not only need this assistance but there should be such a recognition of its value that every possible effort should be put forth to get it.
If barges can be constructed and made ready for use by the time the canal can be operated, and those in touch with conditions maintain that they can, then by all means should there be a concentration of efforts to that end. It is not a matter on which there ought to be a lot of backing and filling but direct immediate and determined action.
While the country is suffering from the lack of transportation facilities, and it cannot be denied that the effects of such a handicap are being severely felt, the lesson which it teaches regarding future provisions ought not go unheeded.
We have been told that the new barge canal in New York state is going to be ready for use by May and that it will be capable of handling 100,000 tons of freight but it will be impossible to get the benefit of this help unless some immediate steps are taken to provide the barges which will be required to handle such business. From such barges as are available some help can be secured but there should be no disposition to accept that bit without making the greatest possible efforts to get the full benefit.
The freight which can be transported from the Great Lakes to New York or other points in the Empire state and the vicinity of the metropolis, even to certain sections of New England, by the barge canal will mean just so much relief to the railroad lines and the vessels traveling by way of the St. Lawrence. We not only need this assistance but there should be such a recognition of its value that every possible effort should be put forth to get it.
If barges can be constructed and made ready for use by the time the canal can be operated, and those in touch with conditions maintain that they can, then by all means should there be a concentration of efforts to that end. It is not a matter on which there ought to be a lot of backing and filling but direct immediate and determined action.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Barge Canal
Transportation Shortage
New York
Freight Handling
Canal Infrastructure
What entities or persons were involved?
New York State
Barge Canal
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
Railroad Lines
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Provision Of Barges For New York Barge Canal
Stance / Tone
Urgent Call For Immediate Action
Key Figures
New York State
Barge Canal
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
Railroad Lines
Key Arguments
Country Suffering From Lack Of Transportation Facilities
New Barge Canal Ready By May For 100,000 Tons Of Freight
Need Immediate Steps To Provide Barges To Utilize Canal
Barges Will Relieve Railroads And St. Lawrence Vessels
Concentrate Efforts To Construct Barges Quickly