New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-07
DEMAGOGISM IN NEWARK.
OPPOSING A BIG SCHEME FOR PLUMBER.
GIVES EXTRAORDINARY POWERS TO
IRRESPONSIBLE MEN.

GIVES EXTRAORDINARY POWERS TO
IRRESPONSIBLE MEN.
meeting Of the business of Newark was held
in Essex Hall, in that city, last night to protest
against tho legislation imposed upon the city by the
Democracy at Trenton last winter The meeting was
one Of the most representative in character and earnest
IN purpose ever held in Newark. Franklin Murphy
presided. Addresses we've made By ex-ConSrcSsmah
Herman Lehlbach the Republican candidate for Mayor
ex Mayor Gilbert Collins of Jersey City, and exJudge
j. Frank Fort Among other things ex-Judge Fort
said:
The issues involved this election go to the very
root OF republican form OF government Ihey sIlhe 8,
the election on Tuesday next relates TO the ufe or
death OF principle fundamental In all Tree govern
ments. In Newark The right of self-govcrnment has
been invaded and almost entirely overthrown. By
the legislation last winter board has been placed
over us with practically unlimited powers upon certain
subject matters transferred 10 IT, The power by TINS
act vested in three men, for the act makes the act
lei I venture TO say in any city Of the United states
or England 1t astonlshes one to read this law and
c simple G'6s R is@ & a the S G0P
S from e the nGs 6m the
Council and puts In the Board Of street and water
Over all money @ P9ed ee 9g % taT sTe
sewers parks bridges, crosswalks, scavenger work.
ree Of e y bs %srve docks and public
buildings in fact about all that goes to make up @ the
duties Of a city council are taken and given over bodily
to this irresponsible Board which is accountable to no
one removed from the wrath of the people, and abso
last scmblance OF scfgovernment goes with such
power The rights Of the people are playtnngs IN te @
means of selfenrichment In the interest of those
Not oniy can this Board egslae as to matters here
after but 1t repeal any action ever taken and all
ordinances heretofore passed on any Of The subjects
cover this fact up by saying this was only in
tended for by Jaws etc. for the Board, but the answer
% tie t ac % m 9 h s e r II Eveg ag0e tie
in addition to what have already stated. the power
to Of e sof o the and m
bers. The two things are entirely different and each
tenders of the act have attempted to deceive the peo
pie by holding out the Impression that the power to
They have gone upon the theory that il they could
show that the powers Of the hoard OF street .! and
exceed the creation of The Board In this they miss
The sentiment Of the people have tried ed to shqT hss
powers. but If it had not, stll It's creation is in
violation Of every principle Of popular rights and and
arbitrary act Of one man. without confirmation Of
Council or he consent Of the people 60 on What What
takes practical control Of the whole city government
he ling e. ES fs sS 9sE
solely win you eonsept that at, the Governor ;r,
officer. VIII you have him appointed by the Governor,
also Carry It up one step fTEtnrIshall %Taa the
much argument for one as the other either and all
lead TO the destruction of civil liberty and popular
five years. II this is right why, bother with any
other appointment except the frStl Why not create
the Office a life and have an end OF IL
Men Of Newark. the first step in the "relgn OF
taken in yOur city. Your submission to it means n
city tied hand and foot It's streets It's parks. It's
assessments for taxes its treasury at the Of the
dctaors OF public patronage and private gain. There
is but one remedy. 1t remains with you to Amply IT,
II is resl,tess when put in operation. And from its
force nor doors locks. can shield them: 'tls the
ballot box In this great nation in each great crs sis
leader Is secured Just at this tuncturr In our cry
affairs there Is need for the strong man. the Iron WILL
the fearless defender of the faith committed TO MS by
our fathers. We have lust such one. Not
politician not a partlsancourageOus but conserva-
tive prudent. but determined Careful to get right,
hut once settled in conviction firm the rocks Tho
hour for the and the man for the hour Is here
IIerman Inhlhnch