New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-06

stars and Stripes. But at tho same time think 1t
is small Question:
In saying that you fail to make the great dstinc-
ton that appeals to me.7 said his friend earnestly.
thihA myself that no great harm would result to any
one H. upon exceptional occasions the Irish Ger
man. or italian flag flown from the CITY Hall.
But Just let me tell this risked life In eight
pitched battles. and In end of skrmshes during
four wears Of the rebellion. iust to keep that flag OF
ours In the air. and whenever that flag becomes
question. 1t makes no difference how small mat
ter It Is monumental. overpowering. al-pervading,
great Dig hell Of q qucstion-now, mind tell your
quote tho stranger literally, and while his emotions
were not nicely put they were plainly sincere. and
THINK they will DO generally spplauded. In the first
instance, tho position assumed by Mayor Hewitt may
have been unnecessary. but 1t Is not to be criticised
when becomes dangerous In this city 10 declare In
favor OF the Red. White and Blue. I. for one. shall
emigrate. and while stay here. II political CAM
pagn must DO fought on tho issue of the American
nag. tho candidate who carries the flag has my vote
There arc some hundreds Of thousands Of people hero
who feel the same way. Tho matter may DO small
but tho question never
Mr.. Justice Barrctt's recent contribution to "The
Forum on "Miscarriages Of JUSTICE has produced
much discussion in legal circles. Lawyers generally
approve his suggestions, especially that which advo-
Gates the consolidation Of tho highest three courts In
this CITY, 1t Is said that the Judge has received so
many requests that his views upon this particular
point DO elaborated that no thinks seriously OF pub
fishing careful dissertation presenting 1t In all Its
aspects. To accomplish tho change q constitutional
amendment would be required II would have to pass
two Legislatures and be then submitted to tho peo-
pie. / understand that tho Supreme Court Judges
approve IT, but those whom It would affect do not
This Is not surprising since It would do away with
their Chief Justices. their court machinery ana
would heavily increase their work
Before the Legislature adjourns It should pass bill
sent to Albany by Mayor Hewitt, which gives him the
authority to proceed through the Counsel to tho Cor
poratlon by the summary process Of judicial constran
against certain forms Of public nuisance In this city,
1t is aimed especially against corporations which have
the right to lay open the streets, and which alto
gcther too dllatory and Independent about closing
them up again. Its terms, however, are
general, and enable tho Mayor, II tho
court approves to enforce any city ordinance. In
the present condition of things and because proceed
ings to compel obedience so slow, cumbersome
and expensive. the ordinances arc all nero dead let
tiers. They don't mean anything at all. 1t is prao-
ticaly impossible to compel respect for them. This
was why, until tho law passed giving The Mayor
In that particular instance the authority he now seeks
to have made general, 1t proved impossible TO close
up tho dives saloons and such places of vicious
resort. They fourished In utter defiance OF the
law. But the moment they could DO
entoned and restrained by order Of the court they
gave tho ghost meey and the city has been vastly
cleaner. This Is good law. OF course 1t gives tho
Mayor groat power, but It is not of kind which he
have any temptation to abuse and II can only be
exercised with the Of the Supreme Court The
bill has already passed tho Senate and Is now some
whore In the Assembly. Mr.. Hamilton should bring
1t up for passage.