New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-13
THE CHOICE IN BROOKLYN.

II is fortunate for Brooklyn that both can
didates for Mayor are men OF irrepfoachaole
character, against whom nothing is to be SAID.
The canvass is not one in which attacks upon
private reputation will be Of any service to po-
litical opponents. Both Mr. Body and MI.
Never are known to be men of probity OF char
acter and business abilities. This concession
needs to be made frankly on each side for wan
ton charges against either will only create
reaction in his favor.
Admitting, then, as we do most cheerfully,
that Messrs. Mclaughlin and Shevlin in the
exercise of their dictatorship over the Demo-
cratic party in Brooklyn have selected repu-
table candidate for the Mayors office, we ask
what guarantee will the city have that ne
will conduct, if elected, clean, ef1clent
and enlightened administration When Mayor
Chaplin was brought into the municipal field
four wears ago his private character and ca
pacity for public office were unquestoned.
Neither in one respect nor the other can MI.
Body claim superiority over Mr.. Chapin as the
latter was known to the community when ne
first obtained nomination at the hands OF
Mr.. Mclaughlin. Mr.. Chaplin was elected as
San ideal Democrat as high minded man
of sturdy independence of character, who would
rule boss and gang and not be governed by
them. This was the promise made to the clti-
zens of Brooklyn. What is the result OF four
years of " Chapinized Democracy? The Mayor
will surrender his office at the end of the year
a thoroughly discredted official. Not only has
he been dependent uron the favor of the worst
politicians of his party, but his administrator
has also been characterized by gross inefficlency
and tainted with scandals
If Mayor Chaplin failed to give to the city a
wholesome, businesslike administration, what
assurance is offered by Mr.. Boody's reputation
as reputable candidate that he will succeed 7
This is a practical way of looking at the mat
ter. Conceding everything which may be said
by Democratic partisans in favor OF their can
didate, Republicans can point unerringy 10
Mayor Chapin's administration as an lTretutaDle
argument that under existing conditions OF boss
rule and gang interference, practical reforms
and decent government are not to be had. No
man can serve two masters in municipal admin
istration. If a Mayor take nomination from
Messrs. Mclaughlin and Shevlin, he will be sub
iect unto them throughout his term OF office.
He will be powerless to assert his independence
and to be faithful to the interests and welfare
OF tne Guy. $500
Mr.. Meyers character and business ability are
every whit as good as Mr.. Boody's, but he will
be, if elected his own master and not dependent
upon the favor and sufferance of corrupt po-
Iitical gangs. The platform on which he STANDS
pledges the support of united Republican
party to a thoroughgoing reform of municipal
administration. His election will involve the
sharpest possible departure from the presents
conditions of city government. That is re-
suit in which all good citizens are interested,
and it imparts to his canvass non partisan
character. We are confident that Mr.. Meyer
will command, not only full and united Re-
publican vote, but the support of large body
of Germans and independent citizens generally
He has been nominated on a sound platform
framed for the candid"cy of Mr.. Ziegler. lie
represents the same principles for which MIR.
| Zegler was invited to stand and his canvass
promises to be overwhelmingly popular and
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