New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-07
GOOD TINES FOR BROOKLYN.


government In Brooklyn. The defeat OF the
Ring two years ago led to many important re-
forms. but ever since the corruptionists have
lived In the belief that they were the victims
Of only temporary spasm Of virtue, and another
deliberate declaration Of the people for honest
administration was needed to convince them
that the citizens were earnest In the desire to
be rid of their kind Of politics The spoilsmen
made desperate rally to recover power, and
have been making desperate claims IN the race
of the returns But 1t has been to no purpose.
A respectable fgurehead could not delude ma
iorty Of the voters. Behind him they saw Nc
Laughlin, and experience had taught them what
such a combination meant No protesaions OF
independence by the machine candidate could
make them forget the character Of the force he
led or Induce them to place any faith In the lead
or of such a gang. Mclaughlin Is left to the
reflection that even the services OF his old
enemy. Justice Gaynor, could not save him. Mr..
Circuit has nothing but the ruins OF reputation
for independence to reward him for deserving
the reformers to gain the support OF the ma
chine His fate Is a warning to those whom am
bitIon makes servants Of evil causes. lie might
have been honored like Mr.. Shepard, as an I'M
swerving enemy Of political corruptonists wher-
ever found Instead those who remember him
will think Of him one willing to be classed
with Whitney, Chaplin and Body.
The election Of Mr. Wurster Is Republican
triumph, and it Is something more. 1t is the
victory Of all that Is best In the life OF Brook
lyn; 1t Is the vindication Of the political wisdom
Of those who called on their party to be worthy
of It's own best self. and to trust for Its success
to the approval Of honest voters rather than 10
the schemes Of bosses; 1t is the proof that the
people know and appreciate good government
when they have had a chance to see what II
really Is; that they are not tired OF reform; that
popular sentiment Is not the result OF mere
caprice but is constant to its convictions, even
in the face Of natural political reaction and the
usual predominant party feeling. At the outset
Mr. Wurster's nomination falsihed the wish
suggested predictions Of those who declared that
nothing in the way Of continuing Scherens
work could be expected from the Republican or
ganization His candidacy was brought about
by the great BODY Of Republicans who belong
TO the party because they can so best serve their
city, and not because they can thus get offices.
His success Is the success OF the best Repub-
licansm. and the success OF the best Repub-
licanIsm is the success OF the best aspirations
Of Brooklyn citizenship.
But the election has more than moral value,
great as that Is in the encouragement 1t gives
to those who would keep their party out or the
hands Of spoilsmen, and the promise 1t holds
forth that the idea Of the continued prevalence
of honest government is not an iridescent dream
The election OF Mr. Wurster brings with 1t some
extremely practical results. Brooklyn mas as
surance Of freedom from official punderng Tor
two years more. and space OF time for the
education OF the people In the blessings OF such
exemption, so that they Will not again readily
submit to bad public servants The reforms or
which they have just begun to feel the benefit
will be made more perfect. The admirable man
acement Of the Public Works, the Fire Depart
ment and the Park system VIII continue. The
city will be protected by an efficient police force.
II will be served with the same diligence and
faithfulness as 1t has been under Mayor Schie-
rem Ii will also be most fortunate In the sup
mort which Mr. Wurster will have In other de-
partments Of the government Brooklyn Inter
ests at Albany will be guarded by Senate and
Assembly delegations predominantly Repub-
lican, working with Republican majorities OF
character which will give ear 10 the proper re-
onests OF the administration. And at last after
many years the District-Attorney' office on
which the machine has placed SO much reliance
for immunity, passes into the hands Of an able
and incorruptible Republican. Brooklyn before
now has had It's victories for reform, but never
one which gave promise Of better and more last
ing results than that Of Tuesday. Republicans
NAV well rejoice The honest Democrats who
helped so much in the work may rejoice also.
All Brooklyn may rejoice, for the good Is to
come to ALL
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