New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-23
THE DUTY OF TOMORROW.

Only two days more remain ior rosisuaCioh'
FRIDAY and Saturday OF this week we De-
lieve from the indications on all sides that the
neop,e of New York are awaking to the serious
nature of the conflict now at hand. The ques-
t;on before all the residents of this city who
desire to see the reputation OF the metropolis
advanced, to see the community benehted IN
every element that belongs to higher CIVIL
ization, is whether they are willing to give over
to Tammany Hall the absolute domination IN
every Department, Board and Commission OF
the municipal government. Is there anything
in the history, the composition or the pur-
noses of the Tammany Hall organization which
iustfes so complete and uareserved surren-
der to the bosses of the Wigwam? Have the
Tammany. achievements in the administration
of the affairs of this town been such as to en-
courage the extension of its present enormous
authority? Is it desirable that it shall have
an absolutely unchecked control for at least
two wears mora of our schools, our police, our
Excise Beard, the taxes. the appropriations, the
docks the charities the prisons, and every IN
stitution which is maintained IN the interest
of our citizens? The Investigations OF the
Fassett Committee have disclosed so much al
ready and have given such startling hints OF
fields of corruption not yet laid bare that the
answer to this question should not be at all
difficult.
Even if the voters of NewYork elect Mr..
Scott Mayor, Mr.. Golf Distrct-Att0rney' MI
Uawcs president of the Board of Aldermen
MIR. Corsa Sheriff. Mr.. Bellamy County Clerk
and all the candidates on the same ticket, even
then Tammany will retain prodiglous amount
If natronage. of power and of revenue in this
capital. The incoming Mayor cannot d! aN!
possibility shake off the grip OF IammanS IRON,
the Police Board. Tamnany Hall Will sui
control the Department of Charities and Cor
lect:ons, the Fire Department, the Department
If Public Works. the Health Department. the
Tax Department. and nearly all, in truth, OF
the branches of the municipal administration
which have most to do with the health, the
comfort and the convenience of our residents,
and with the reputation of the chief city OF
America for decent and orderly adjustment OF
affairs. But the gain by the election OF the
men on the union ticket would be immense
nevertheless. Such Mayor as Mr.. Scott, with
such associates as those who have been nom
mated with him on the ticket opposed to Tam
many Hall, would be able to exercise restraint
and an influence over the Tamnany commas
sioners. the Tammany Boards. and the lam
MANY subordinates in the various departments
that would be invaluable. If the union ticket
is successful Tammany will lose the control OF
the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and
that Board metcS out to every one OF the De-
nartments its appropriation. No Department
can exceed the expenditure allowed by inc
Board of Estimate and Apportionment. Hence
to gain the majority of the votes in that Beard
is of inestimable value to the taxpayers OF
New-York
The registration already recorded is full OF
encouragement. 1t suggests, by the figures
received from the several districts, that many
of our citizens whose interest in municipal
elections has previously been somewhat apa-
thetic. are concerned sufficiently in the coming
election to register their names and t. purpose
casting their votes on the side OF ec'nom! anu
efficiency in public affairs. But an appeal ina.
should stir the most sluggish mind, that should
intlame the Indifferent, that should exCate the
dull and the torpid ought TO be made here, and
now, if possible. Every agency that may Stir
the citizens of New-York to do their full duty
in this campaign and in this election ought to
be employed without delay. The emergency is
of the gravest Every man who is entitled to
vote should see to it that he registers his name
and does not lose the privilege of casting his
ballot one week from Tuesday next by failure
| to have his name down on the rgstry-list.
Unless we can get out the full vote OF all New
Workers who are opposed to Tammany Hall
Tammany will rule this town for the next two
years. What Tammany rule means when there
is no check OF any sort upon it New-lork
learned by the BLACKLIST and bitterest experience
when Tweed was our nncrOwned king"
Tammany has not had full sweep and full
SWAY since the time of Tweed Let every
voter register, and let every man who does not
wish TO see a renewal of the Tweed infamieS
cast his ballot against Tammany.