RE CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATTION.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3220, 14 June 1879, Page 2

RE CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATTION.

(To the Editor.of the Evening Star.)

Sib, —Why does not the local press give us some Vinformation, respeetiiij(j^tlier;ri« ported exorbitant claims pat forth by property Kdldters in. :ahortl»nd for land required for railway purposes P The land has to be paid for out of the public funds to which we all contribute; therefore, the public has a right to deßandtbAt f&U particulars should be supplied then*. I would suggest the following:—lst. Names of Glnimantg—Property, where sitialed —Leasehold or freehold—Length of un* expired lease—Extent of land tak<>n from ' each allotment—Amount for which said property* is Valued. inirßorpUfh? Jaoiii.Amount claimed as compensation. It "wouldbeiiteresting' td'knSir? what theto same .parties assessed their, property at 'fortfierliana Tak^llm,%tfc!« Wiwa . ... , .. Jroobess.. • [We are informed that, as the neßotiations. are proceeding^ -His Worship the Mayor has not thought it advisable to publish the information asked for by correspondent. The Mayor is at present in communication with the holders of the freehold, a.ndjintends, when furtherjinfoimation is to' iidnd, tohare a meeting* pf the lessees, and inform-theia of the valle at which the allotmentsrequirtjd have been assessed by authorities consulted' I>y him. Thexe, f if , impression, abroad AM r JL valiiator'wbuld be appointed Dytbe^Miyir to consult;! with a gontlenian?: who hm valued the allotments ifpr the leaseholders, but we are informed that,r ,w,hilo;va valuation will be: obtained by the .Majpil it is manifestly not-;his business or intention to bargain or haggle over theamouiit of compensation ;' which leaSehblderf should be;'p^iidi 'Wef believe rtberjfayfil would furnish the information asked' fot by our correspondent if he were appiied id for th'o^mb^iffißi'S.J '''^k^^J