New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-21
WHAT BROOKLYN TALKS OF.
CONSOLIDATION. EDUCATION. BAD EXCISE
MANAGEMENT AND OTHER TOPICS.

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annexation 10 New-York and If the bin now before
~, legislature in an cmasculated shape should be
,rstatcd and passed, and the question be submitted
io popular suffrage the vote OF the city against Unit
ing with New-Yolk would be overwhelming mat the
Brooklyn Assemblymen should 90 on record against
consolidation i, not surprsiEg i'm doing so they only
reflect the sentiments OF their constituents. but the
nav in which they did it last week is 10 say the least
mcmillan There is no sense in knocking Brooklyn out
Of the consolidation plan and stiil allowing te u 10
stand. CONSOLIDATION without brooklyn would DO
the sorriest kind OF farce and woud Vi course never
he thought Of \ wiser plan would nave been To OPP
nose the bill openly. rather than to thrust the under
mining from beneath 1t by indlrecuon But should
,here he any objection u the passage of this measure
7, does not mean consolidation. even step toward
IT, The only Objectionable feature is the appropria-
zion OF 5000 for carrying on what will prove
,rnitless agitation. But the sponsors for the bill
are willing to have that stricken ont. Then the bill
will merely or mainly provide for popular vote in
,,o matter by the citizens OF the several munici-
naities and parts OF municipalities comprised within
aid territory. 1t is difficult to see why any Brook
,vn Assemblyman should object to this. Why not
allow the popular vote TO take placcl The question
roud then be settled: and settled without expense.
prooklvn Is at present unateraby opposed to union
Nth New York THE Tines rather happily expresses
She prevailing idea VIXEN ii says that such union VIII
take Mace in the future, when the cities can
mite on equal terms, when there can be actual con
solGatOn, rather than inc anheAudoh vi OHc
city 10 the other. / no not know how much influence
npon the antianneXatiOn sentiment Is eAered by the
obiectlesson on the subject which Brooklyn has be
fore il In the experience of Williamsburg after 1t was
annexed TO Brooklyn Doubtless 1t has some possibly
considerable. The older residents in that part of the
city ale hardly satisfied ye-after nearly forty years
that they are treated the square by the larger part
of Brooklyn. SO the idea has considerable currency
that in annexation the smaller member is likely 10 get
the worse part of the bargain.
Tie big Democratic majority in the Board Of
Supervisors have had their way. in spite of Mayor
Body and Supervsorat- Large Kinkel That Is to
say the salary Of Assistant DistrctAtorney Mcguire
has been increased at one bound frou S2'ooo
TO 81 900 The Board in the absence of Mayor
Body on Thursday OVERRIDE Mr. kinkePs veto DOUBT
less they would have done the same had he been
present but then he would have had another oppor
tunty 10 impress their minds the virtues of economy
and the desirabty of not increasing salaries by such
large Jumps, as Mr. Kinkc would say II would nave
een easy for the Mayor to know that such action was
contemplated. 1t is TO be hoped that MS good leso
luton as respects attendance on these meetings Is ho
TO be shattered so soon. In his behalf IL is said that
his plan is to attend only those meetings At which
mnortan business is to be done. If that is the case
no may be certain that the shrcwd members Oi the
majority will spring their jobs suddenly after waning
for his absence and then carry them through before
no has time 10 protest The only way 10 deal with
these men is TO keep constant watch on them The
best plan for Mr. Body is be on hand every time
then he will always be ready for the mischief ana can
at least expose if he cannot prevent it. His most
valuable service a member of the Board OF super
yisors will doubtless be a watchdog.
The meeting Of the Department OF superlh-
tendence of the National Educational Association
the annual meeting. not the semiannual as some OF
The papers have said-which took place on TUESDAY
Wednesday and Thursday, was distinct success. III
was. l understand the largest in the history OF the
department. 1t rather happy thought 80 select
the gallery of the Art Association meeting-phce
1t is well suited to the purpose and the rich dark
hangings on the walls give IL a sumptuousness that
l. pleasing and attractive The was large enough
for the purpose 1t is admirably lighted by It's I'm
mense sylight, and the recent improvements III the
ventilation have removed one serious ob]ecuoh tha'
lsy existed TO the of the hall for convention
For the two evening sessions held there little more
nom vould have been desirable but in other respects
,lste WAS no fault to be found. There Is no doubt
that the superintendent in attendance were
lavorably impressed with Brooklyn. superintendent
Maxwell put forth every effort 10 promote the comfort
n the visitors and was highly successful HIS own
par in the public exercises performed fehcitousS,
IN, tbe greater part his iabOrs took place behihd
the scenes Next year the superintcndents VIII 10 10
BOSTON. Boston will have TO exert itself d tie meet
Ing there is prosperous and--satsiac,ofS Que
tlan that lust held III Brooklyn. AS for the topics
discussed, IL need Only Dc sdlu tndt u'cS VIZ" ['"
questions OF education to-day, and that they were
dealt with by admitted experts In pracucai anu
,horough manner All the discussions were interesting
and many excellent suggestions were ohered fesau"s
the subjects under consideration
B,ooIIyn has been fortunate in hearing Mr. Curtis
speak recently on several men eminent IN American
life or Letters, such as Bryant, SUMNER Hti's N'
Phillips Tomorrow evening he Will be heaiu III
Brooklyn this time oil the latest taken OF our III
,norals-Lowcll. The founder Of the Brooklyn III
sue provided that the I'D OF February an address
.houh ia delivered each year upon Washington or
non some other distinguished American IL happeheu
that the 22d the birthday of James KusseL Lo"en
as well as Of Washington, and the Institute mas poeh
fortunate enough 10 secure an orauoh ioI 'iH' W
cason by Mr.. Curtis Members oil inc !hSutu'9 nav =
been looking forward for weeks to this occasio'L ana
I,re nnmber of reserved seats have been taken MI.
,r,i * a favorite In Brooklyn and Is always sure 10
draw large audience. What ne Will say OF MS lrichu
Lowell will command special attention ana DC a"'eu
with special interest
Mr. Uecle.'s criticism OF the bill drawn by corpora
ton Counsel Jens at the suggestion oil Mayor hoouS
for the REQUIREMENT of the property Of the Long isu
WaterISupply Company, deserves special auShuoh vi
account Of the intelligent Interest which MI |eeei
has taken in this matter The debt Of gratitude which
the public owes him for the part which nc assuhcd
:. year ago, and the sturdy fight which nc mace -
large one The people believe in him, and when lie
Jaws that the bill is not what 1t should be- theS are
inclined ~ look with suspicion on 1t. There Is ho
oueston as to the honesty of Mayor Bo0dys purpose
in the matter lie believes in the desllaoiiity oil ac
curing possession of this property, so as 70 place a
the people of the city the same footing as rspec
their water supply. No one doubts that this wouiu ~
"a good thing But one wants TO pay more chd'
fair price for the water company's rights why
cannot the Mayor and Mr.. Ziegler cooperate, ana
agree upon bill which shall serve the purpose ato
at the same time give satisfaction all around boti
have the same object in view. Why not ADOPT ohs
method Of attaining II!