The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-12


vuie worth ana public on1c,a character deserve a.
they will receive, oar hearty representation loud
now address Governor Robinson. (Chcersl
Nh. cLJNroNs ADDRESS.
Mr.. Henry l. Clinton addressed Governor Robinson
The pleasant duty has devolvea upon mo- n the
mouthpeco OF tho organization representing the dcmo.
Of services. 70
the people OF this State since your accession TO the
high ONCE you now hold. From The al.
minisratson OF the 1rst Governor OF this State TO
that Of your immediate predecessor no nan over
brought to tho discharge OF tho duties OF tho olce
mination TO do right than yourself And NAV, with
equal proprety, add that but few any your prcde-
in short . period as has fallen to your lot We
kno~ faith IN tho institutions or, our country.
70 n.ve shown oy your works your devotion 10 the
licaD form OF government
GETTING TO .'BUslxxssn AT ONCE
The patriots OF the Revolution Incorporated In our
national constitution the principle that the Executive
OF tho nation should submit his nominees tor ONCE
the Senate OF tho United States for approval reJec
ton. The principle Is embodied the consti-
tutions OF the various Stxtes Thc State Senate may
though tho senate may abuse Tres. trust as did our
state Senate during the session OF The Legs-
ature YET such abuse furnishes no reason nor excuse
for overthrowng or setting at defiance the require
ments OF the constitution. Tho principle that
lions 70 ofnce the part OF Mayor should
ect TO the approval or rejection Of tho Board Of Alder
mcn which now constitutes our municipal legislature,
has with but few notable exceptions formed part OF
A rLgA ALDERMEN.
departure from this principle In the short period
Of two years resulted IN most disastrous
10 the city, she imposition OF burdens grieyous
to be borne-burdens the dcsoating effects OF which
will extend lar beyond the present generation. Ono OF
the chief Innovations OF the infamous Tweed charter
consisted Ia empowering the Mayor 10 appoint all the
heads OF the various departmenss without connrma-
with Tie violation Of the prnciple Indebted
IN the consultation Of the United States, IN
nj M nj IN UruUtlu mani
features OF the organic law relative
OF cites system Of wholesale plunder-oi municipal
r0bbery-was organized by which city nnd county
debt according 70 the report OF the Joint Committee
OF the Common Council and tho Board OF SUPERVISOR
between the LIST day OF January, 1870, and tho lat
day OF September iS7l was Increased about forty
nino miliions OF dollars
EVIDENTLY SHAMEFUL THEORY
Tho theory that the Mayor should appoint the heads
OF departments, without confirmation by the Board OF
Aldermen is that the people Of city are incapable
or segoyorninent and cannot DO relied upon 10 elect
Aldermen VINO will wisely exercise the power OF
frming or rejecting the Mayors nominees The
bnation known the Tweed Ring, composed OF rcpub
licans and democrats almost laid this city in ruins
fierce unreIentng war, begun In 1870 by democrats In
this city against municpal corrupt,onsts and public
plunderers-a war which in less than two years was
crowned with triumphant, glorious victory-proved
the capacity oil the citizens o. this great metropolis for
THE WELCOME VETO
You. sir, by your timely veoes, have shown that
you fully understand tho condition OF metropolis
and appreciate tho rights Of our citzcns You nave
shown that como what may, you will obey the man
from tho obligations Of your oath OF ONCE. 1t was
In vain that republican Legislature invited you
to violate your oath 10 obey the constitution OF
State, and put the seal OF your approval 10 nm
act tho so-caied Omnibus bilD which on its face
seemed 70 favor rerenchment, but which In practice
would have largely Increased municipal expenditures
act destructive OF the best Of tho city, cal
cuatcd 10 throw many OF the departments into mex
irlcabie confusion, and which, in its leading bro.
visions, was palpably, nsgrantly unconstitutional
CRUCIAL TEST.
II was thought by our republican friends that you
mi fAnxfs "A,
astrous and unc0ps utiona legislation of winch this
bill formed part) In order that you might punish
proved its incapacty TOR seif-xoyornmcnt by rolling
up tor you last TALL majority Of over 81 600.
TACTICS OF BAD RRPUBLIcANs
The republican party, which has stolen The PreSi.
dency, IN effect procaims the doctrine that, although
they canno 60 bohind tho returns Of corrupt and
famous returning boards they can 30 behnd the
stiiutionf With them tho mandates OF returning
boards are sacred; tho requirements OF tho con,
stitution are entitled TO mo- respect That oonsti.
tuition commanded republican Legislature in 1915
TO make new apportonmcnt. In that year The
republican majority N tho Legislature continued
TO- defy the constitution which they haa. sworn
70 support The lame and imI'otent attempt made Al
Apportionment bill simply made thoriolaon OF their
sworn duty The more gisring You, sir. have accom-:
and Webster achieved for tho nation.
Turning to the large concourso Of people present,
Fellow democrats and fellow citizens permit me TO
introduce TO you Governor Luclus Robinson, the pro-
tector OF tho public interess the defender OF the
stuton; the Andrew Jackson OF Tho Empire State.
GOVERNOR RoBISsoS'B RESPONSE
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW CITizESs-No words can
express my gratitude for what you have kindly sad
or my appreciation Of this great popular demonsira.
tion. would DO moro Ihan mortal were unmoved
a ats suoe tribute But know, and rejoice 70 know
personal compliment 10 myself When on tho LIST OF
January took the oath to support the constitution
discharge my Official dutics 10 the best oil my ability,
l did not regard II as an idle ceremony without
meaning knew that It imposed upon mo oh.
In the words which then addressed to tho people
stated some OF tho leading principles which lie the
very foundation OF our government and which arc
sential to It's lc Among other doctrines-s.rhc sup
port OF the State governments all thor rights the
preservation OF the general government in IT'S whole
constitutional vIsor; absolute acqucsccpce in tho will
Of the majority economy In the public expenses tho
homes. pay men Of our debts and tho prescva
These principles arc fundamental In the democratic
party. It's grandcst achievements have sprung from
rs fidelity 70 them wh'lo every marked departure
from them has been invariably followed by disaster
In assuming the dutios Of the high Office which hold,
with no personal ambitions TO Crafty, resolved that
ability, carry out those principles To my sincere and
earnest eDdcavors 10 do this ascribc all tho SUCCESS
may have achieved thus FAR In my administrator.
SPECIAL LEGISLATION.
With this resolution It was impossible thnt should
act otherwise than rs ! have. When wastcful and
provsl could not and did not hesitate withhold IT,
When local and special nets passed. directly con-
rary to tho lctor and spirit Of tho constitution for
bidding suon legislation, no coarse remained but 10
cut them down by tho exercise OF tho Executive voo
That course followed Acts entaiIlng upon the poo
pie the evils OF local or general cxtravagence indcbt-
cdncss and msnanagement fct that had no right 10
approve. Duty to my o1lco and my oath forbade mo
70 ndorsc anything OF expenditure enactment not
necessary TO tho successful and economical admins
tration OF the government
Having passed all my life within tho limits or this
STATE and lived It's best years within tho city OF New
York, am no stranger TO tho interests the c!rcun.
stances and tho needs OF tho city nnd It's people.
have long been proud OF ITS enterprise its strength
lie vast industries tts varied charities It's commerce
drawn from every quarter Of tho globo and
less activities which have mado II tho metropolis OF
tho Western World. In common with all good citi-
ions ! havo regarded with indignation tho evils
OF It's government TOO vol known TO need rcpctl.
ton hero havo rcjoced NJ tho and successful
efforts OF its people overthrow the OF those
evils, and shall sympathizc and aid In every attempt
to restore TO the city the constitutional right enjoyed
BY every other locality IN the state to govern ITSELF
LOCAL EXTRAORDINARY.
there 10 one principle more than others accepted
OF all good men u is that oil local self government
To the vicious practice of legislative tampering
with the city government Tor personal or