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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23

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have invented the art of printing-that is, en-
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1852. Type founding originated about the
same time IN Germany, P. Shoeffer having SUBJ
stituted types OF cast metal for the original
wooden types.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30
GENERAL KINGS VIEWS.

THE consolidation Of the cities OF New-fork ana
Brooklyn" said General Horatio c. King. is IN
evtable. and ought to be hailed with satisfaction
by every Brookynte who desires the substantial
growth and progress of our fair city MY views
upon this subject have been so often expressed 'hd'
all | may say now Is little more than repetition
of what | have already spoken and written. III -
peculiar feature on side Of the river that the
greater the extent of populated territory the
poorer we become because the houses are chien!
residences small preensons and do not add great
w TO the taxable values At the time TO the new
territory must be given all the expensive facilities
OF sewers light pavements and police and fire pro-
lection With the recently annexed districts we
now have an area Of 10000 little more IMAM
double that of New-York and the entire assessapie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30
CONSOLIDATION WOULD BE INJURIOUS.
a Augustus Low said:

In the first place Brooklyn is thoroughly AMER
can r Go ana ne n city mere
brooklyn. it may be said has piece Of plymouth
s RGfk by New and the sturdy Amer
can spirit Is still prevalent among their descent
Long Island communities including Brooklyn. New
YORK City. on the other hand. Is tainted by the
nels of ndiscrminatc immigration, and the Ameri-
can spirit of Amerlcanism does not prevail there.
river ' is tainted it does not run pure and think
that national we'll az local interests require that
York a sister city thoroughly American. should re-
main autonomous. separate and individual. 1t is
iinpatriotic foreign sentiment In the life-blood OF
New-York should be corrected In way. by the
The result of consolidation would be- FIRST the loss
Of power, to correct political abuses affecting
poweress and unable 10 stem any tide OF corruption
from NewYork City; they would have TO sue for
concessions, and would be pushed aside II they at
tempted to right political and municipal wrongs;
and they would eventually be found ,, schemng and
loss of sclf-respect and power. II would be infamous
and its Inhabitants should have an opportunity to
signify the result Of sober second thought on the
i shall be hnay taken and am strongly in favor
OF resubmsson. 1t would be unwise for the Repub-
they would be doing II the Republicans in the Legs,
lature allowed consolidation measure to be passed
shown, and Is convinced that a great body of sub
santal and representative citizens strongly protest
against any scheme to force consolidation upon the
people OF this city. and the Governor will at all times
consider that fact. There two classes OF men In
Brooklyn who favor consolidation The real estate
dealers obviously because OF selfish interests; and
the class swayed by sentiment merely. Considerable
sentiment against consolidation was smothered
when the vote was taken. and outside influence was
situations. over individuals The vote taken did
not have enlightened public opinion back OF it here
In Brooklyn.
The State and the whole country Is In a measure
interested In the tight we are making against GER
tain elements, which Will not name. And you NAV
depend upon this: That we shall nor rest until we
have fought In the last trench. and have opposed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30

value in all this vast territory is not greater than
that in a single ward in the lower part of the city
of New-York The revenue OF the latter city is
practically unlimited while that of our own city is
very near the constitutional restriction. And yet
no one will contend that our police and fire depart
ments are adequate; that our streets are properly
paved that our water supply and sewerage are
sufficient or that have all the facilities which
properly belong to rst-class city, which Brooklyn
claims TO be.
"wili we receive this assistance from NewYork?
Undoubtedly, yes. The history of annexation or
consolidation the country is the history of i'm
provement. Look at Boston. Philadelphia and CHI
cago and II will be more striking here than In
those cities because New-York needs our unoccu-
pied territory to relieve its overcrowded condition.
To further this exodus. more bridges are needed
The have is taxed TO its fullest capacity. A
second one Is under way and three more can pc
Ferry across Governors Island, another across
Blackwelrs Island and another at point about
that now in progress Brooklyn cannot build these
alone, and it is not likely that New-York Will tax
itself for further bridge construction az present u,
less the two cities become the Greater New iork
1t to me that every one must see at glance
the immense advantages to Brooklyn to follow from
consolidation. Nor can l perceive that Brooklyn
loses anything but her name, concession which
every bride makes when she accepts the care ana
support Of her husband. l think my, friend. Mr.
e5 n repIy t. the lament of Mr. Berri who having
been born in Brooklyn. wanted to die there And
said Scharmann, I had similar desire some years
ago: for was raised in williamsburg which we
married in Dutchown, lived in Dutchtown and
wanted to die in Dutchtown, but. Mr.. President.
they took away the name OF ana rodkwn
Brooklyn made mistake in ever setting up house
keeping for itself 1t should have been New,York
always. and In the consolidation 1t simply returns
to it's natural associate and partner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30
THE GREATER NETWORK.
VIEWS FOR AND AGAINST 1T.
BROOKLYN PEOPLE DISCUSS AN IMPoR-
TANT MATTER.
WELL.1NOWN MEN SPEAK FREELY.

A CALM DIsPAssIONATE REVIEW OF \ SUBJECT
IN WHICH BOTH CITIES ARE VITALITY
INrEREsrEp-soM PROMINENT MEN
WOULD NOT TALK BIT TIE MA
JoRrTY OF THOSE WHO DID
FAVORED REsUBMIssIoN
The Tribune to-day presents symposium OF
interviews with representative Brooklyn me"
on the subject Of consolidation, which VIII De
read with interest by people on both SIDES OK
the East River. The rapidly approaching ses-
sion of the Legislature which VIII be askeu o'
consolidationists and Observation-Disclosures to
pass measures looking. on the one hand 10
speedy annexation of Brooklyn and possibly OF
towns adjacent TO the metropolis, and, on the
other. to a resubmission of the question 10
RrookIvn voters before any further action Is
taken makes the subject one of vital interest
10 Rrooklynites The strictest impartiality'h mas
been aimed at in the gathering OF the inter-
views. In many instances Brooklyn men Oh un
questionable prominence were not ihieiNe"e"
not through any fault of the reporters Out oe-
cause they preferred not to tax al present no
q rule however. the discussion mas oeeh I'll"
tered upon freely. almost eagerly. III 'here Is
a preponderance of ant-consoldaton views, IL
is because more Representative" clt'Zehs WIN
are against annexation happened to De seen
than those OF the opposite belief "hefe'e'
Consolidatonist was spoken with ne was re-
ported at length and with undoubted accuracy
The aim of The Tribune in gathering the IN
tervlews was to get the calm, reasonable ana
forceful expressions of men who have ,,housh'
over the subject OF consolidation with dehpera-
ton. and whose prominence in the business
world or connection with the annexation dues-
ton. for or against. will give emphasis 10 their
u,terances.
A discussion of the political phases or the
question was not invited, nor was II foroiodeh'
The political phases are sure TO come later at
which time they will receive due consioerd-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30

chances for good municipal government IN bro0hign
m ~ fti,re Will be better ii Brooklyn remain as
- "a man they would be if the city were consoldattu
with New York city. and New norh polIitico , Prr
Rrooklyn has settled customs II mas an OF t i
stapdenf self-goyernng community; II has ITS own
eceleslasca charitable educaGna ana Soca ba
monious The laying OF the cornerstone OF ne
Srookyn institute was an important step FORWARD '
DO indenendent life of Brooklyn The voting popu-
Ia ton of Brooklyn is, / believe sounder ana NOR
trustworthy in It's judgment than that or New ork
CIV and that fact is important TO Brookynltes con
siderne the plan OF consolidation. | cahnot speak
n those fina rcial which the constellation,
te ise in advocating their scheme. Many men, wei
able 10 Judge, say that the probability oil Gam or
los i'm taxes and municipal burdens Is an open
10, ton am opposed TO consolidation for other
Tea sons principally because OF the effect consollda
ton would have the social, political ana educa-
tional phases of Brooklyn life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30

Of annexation received favorable vote, by
sm m@o w S o oea que by 10 no one prs
represented the true sentiment of the people. Brook
ren MaS aHd to ake in the
welfare OF the city But the result OF that lection
people. The entire press of the country sounded
the praises of Brooklyn the events OF that MEM
prosecution and conviction of Mciane, which fol-
lowed, was heraded far and wide. and Brooklyn
Every Brooklynite who travelled was proud OF the
distinction that his city had attained. Naturally
velop itse:f, and the sons and daughters OF Brook
sS Ss T hs and ss s be
nor ,laPssd but gained strengih The successful
materially to than feeling; the practical reforms
instituted are admired and appreciated by other
popular abroad and receives more fame than ever.
Many of our people Indignantly resent the thought
CT hangs H S oar s End is
threat to them. and doubt II a popular vote were
ton Besides the benefits to be derived are largely
problesmatc; The result of the last election in
e end Of Of rGnss aS Of
mrabe administration has not aided the move
astic consolidationiss wayer and hesitate Brooklyn
would sertainly gain nothing politically ny such
And cSnsiinung good government are brisher than
BE- The so mac aked gam low any rs wSn
steadily ircreeaslnE in New York whereas We have
q fair prospect to continue In that way.
THAT DEBT LIMIT.
The boosted margin OF debt limit OF New-York 4.
not so large when the projected improvement such
as the building OF the underground railroad arc
considered When these are completed New-York
Will be pretty well up to her limit and II the i'm
mense proposed undeveloped territory IL to be an
nexed these great cities will be burdened with
another heavy expense. because country towns have
limited mcanS but when once annexed make un.
limited demands. They will set up loud clamor for
all city improvements to be made upon miles ~
country lots. Such has been our experience in this
CITY Wat. then, Is the benefit? Simply the name
BROOKLYN enjoys az fair name and reputa ION NJ
her ser city. and unless some mutual sibstant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30
WHY 1T SHOULD NOT BE.
ARGUMENTS OF THOSE WHO OPPOSE
CONSOLIDATION
THE LEAGUE OF LOYAL CITIZENS HEARD FROM

THE LEAGUE OF LOYAL CITIZENS HEARD FROM
MINISTER'S AND OTHERS JOIN IN THE DEBATE.
William c. Redfeld. the president Of the League
OF Loyal Citizens of Brooklyn, the anti-consolidation
organizat ton, sand:
The broad question OF good government Is the main
ground upon which oppose consolidation. | am
thoroughly in sympathy with the modern movement
for municipal reform. and cannot close my eyes to
the fact That we haven't yet IN this country gov
erned any one large city well for any long pc
riod 1t is precisely in our large cities that mu
have failed. In task with which we have ill-suc-
ceeded, Is ii sensible TO assume n problem more
difficult than We have ever faced? I stand here
White when he says: 1T has been found difficult
enough TO secure good government in New-York and
to secure it when the two cities should be united?
IT has been said that sentiment the controlling
element In the opposition to consolidation. and also
that ofiice.hoders are the chief opponents OF those
who would unite the cities. Neither Of these
sertions is true. The men have met who object TO
annexation have hard practical facts to influence
them, and do not recall now many Office holders
who openly fighting consolidation. while / do
know many who favor ii. The objection to union
our city, and rests with no cass or coterie Brook
lyn is not in the least committed to consolidation by
the recent vote taken. ana when we object TO tina,
vote as final, we do SO with the best consolidation
lit authority For Edward f. Linton. of the Con-
soidation Commission, said publicly on February
1S before the Cities Committee of the Senate re-
ferrlng to this vote of 1894 that II they had
obtained only 20 per cent of the ballots cast they
would not have accepted the ballots : concu-
sive, but would have tried again. But apart from
this ask you to notice small pamphlet published
by the Consolidation Commission on October 10. 1884,
and TO observe the following words:
Electors VIII please observe that this vote
amounts 10 nothing more than a simple expression
of opinion the general subject of consolidation. Ii
is merely the ga altering OF the sentiment of the
electors Of each municipality advisory future
proceedings. If every ballot in a city or town were
cast in favor of consolidation there would be no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30

become law carly IN the next session Of the Legis-
laturc The only fear have in regard to its pas,
sage is that II may become so mixed up IN Pohtca'
The question as to which political party has con-
troll the greater city is matter OF mn h &C.
enormous that we willing 10 overlook an Doll o.i.
zeal aspects The needs OF Brooklyn ior ne, ,
noice and fire service are great. II not greater,
Than New.York and uniform health regulations are
imperativey necessary There Is no reason VA, VIZ
front of Brooklyn Brooklyn alone is unaDie 10 pas
for Intelligent government In these iespscr ,ne ,he
partments must be consolidated rur,nel inos an
average value of every house in BrooKiyh - o.
creasing every year. and the assessed Vaae VI h T
house in Nev-York including the large oince puiu-
ines IL increasing every year. In additioh, ,me
mu,nhar ~ wealthy citizens moving from Brookyh
~ Wew-Vork every year is the Increase, whiie
the number of people OF very moderate means mer
INC from NeW-Y 10 Brooklyn grows larger eveIs
wear Almost all Of the large financial nsti.ut,ons
of New-York and many other cities re,use ~ Yor;
the case is exactly opposite Capital is pouring l"
ali the time for the purposes OF Investment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30

that city is paid a percentage of the receipts Of e
these ferries. Every day witnesses the departuf
Of over one hundred and twenty-five thousand pee
pie from Brooklyn and every one spends his or NJ
money in York and adds to the business OF Una
city The absence Of this great amount OF bushes
compels the individual rent-payer and taxpayer
bear all the burdens Of government
Peculiarly enough the terms OF Mayor Stron
Mayor Wurster. OF Brooklyn. and Mayor Gleaso
OF Long Island City. all expire the same day. JAM
ary l. 1905 Their successors must all be electe
on the day in November, 1897. Now, WI
could not the new charter provide for a consoiids
tion OF governments TO take place January
1875 and for Joint election for Mayor over IN
whole territory in November 1891? This conlun'
ton comes j;ist ct the right tine Each OF n
present Mayors serve out his term ana ca
Ahow the people Just What he can do. Then the OF
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consolidation in the courts II necessary and 70 the
last resort.
,roox,yN SHOULD NOT COMMIT SUICIDE


BROOKLYN SHOULD NOT COMMIT 'o'0
BENJAMIN d. silliman. who Is ninety-one -,
old. has been called 1.-The Nestor OF the 80,
Rar." and has watched Brooklyn gro" lao",
,nn ~ 7 900 people to city OF over l"o"o' mas
lived in his old mansion No. IS clin'on-st' ana on
brooklyn Heights for 80 long time that ne ,"Iy
he s,ld 10 represent that district and IL wen a"a',
fed TO speak of Brooklyn's past prese"' o."
future. On the subject OF conso'ua''o" ~ snauv
49,, .d,ersn 70 talking for publication. but many
T., ron,y ~ the queries OF Tribune reporter sai"
am not disposed to volunteer my opinion on o
subject of a merger of Brooklyn IN 'ng vii saw
that know no sufficient reason for such ssnoseJ 10
Hrooklyn-nor do 1 believe that she 10 "''P''
commit IT, o Tho ,sw votes on the
s,hiec cast Mt the last election were NOT . H.
,ra an her mart for the sef-slaughter tne
oubert WIS really unconsidered then lrao''J
ony Of tne voters cast ballot on the "
,ns oyeriaid and overlooked. questions OF Pare3,
mol1tics were chiefly and almost alone cohS''''e'
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fnality about 1t: consolidation would result until
further action by the Legislature prescribing meth
DDS terms and conditions
Is not this itself a pledge that the ballot has no
hrality. and that methods and terms would be given
by the Legislature before consolidation took place?
But the vote could not lawfully be ma ndatory or
other than mere opinion and was no, representative
at that or the voters only one-third were favor
able, onethird adverse and one-third silent. Con-
solidatonists when they compare this vote with
FOR elective officers. The latter IL lawfully de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30

the United States. and we will never have the good
city would IKE TO see ba mere b an' BEEN s
a considerable depreciation in Brooklyn reai esae'
sd IS by nf s he U them ne sSod b.
10000 people daily go across ;te Bridge and &C,
s cplS, r roHm in valuation in NewYork city and
Corresponding loss to Brooklyn. Suppose that New
ork You Sy ca %e see ho% Upper NewYork city would
lose in comparison with real estate valuations while
the part below Fourteenth-st would appear 10 ~ ~
enormously valuable SO the large proportion OF
Brookyni,es who have iher oces or inc s' Say
naturally, by occupation, help to give a., value to
rea esiate shat ~ wbs oss Keeps the
prices of Brooklyn real estate down and decreases
brooklyn as municipality would participate in
the taxes rising from The value party maze d,rn ny
the day and the consolidated municipality would be
the solution OF the present difficult question OF
caused by the loss have spoken Of. Yes, ! think
consolidation would in some measure check the De,
NewYork trust companies and other financial IN,
v lend nJ on h reai Cites were con
sodsted money could be secured from these in n
stimulated and the general character Of real estate
business improved, even If prices did not lmme.
that rents would not increase Well, rents, as you
probably know are not an accurnte indication rn n OF
cided that way by the courts: and there are
rental proceeds from which indicate values away
be.ow what the LAND is really worin In cites
where real estate ~ approaching III Naiue, the W.
terioration of a building on improved property IS
more than met by the advance IN value OF the land
itself In many parts Of Brooklyn the reverse OF
this condition seems TO prevail
| am entirely opposed 10 a referendum or TO re-
submission 4 referendum II Is properly under
stood abroad means submitting broad and general
questions to the expression OF popu ar opinion, and
not matters of detail II would be absurd to submit
the intricate mass Of detail OF consolidation to a
decision by a great body of average citizens. How
many would read the details. and how many who
read those details would understand them? Re-
submission would be even more useless and mex
pedient than a referendum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30
BISHOP IITTLEJOHN FOR GOOD GOVERN
MENT IN BROOKLYN.

Tho Right Rev Dr. A. ~ Littlejohn. Bishop OF the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese Of Long lsiaho' saiu
to a Tribune reporter. a few days ago ....
am opposed consolidation New orr i 10y
has much TO gain by IL, and Brooklyn wouiu loss
much by IT. Brooklyn would lose lHe n y, anu anu
tnatnres thar are historical and of which BROOKLYN
ties are proud Moreover. it seems to me that the
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The News of Brooklyn

who makes the best showing can be renom mated as
Mayor of the new city. or new man can lie taken
up. Such course will allow time for the prepara-
ton of a proper charter and for the due consdera-
ton of all de(, that may be presented IL VIII allow
two years In which TO provide for solution OF me
financial problems presented by consolidation. Whai
is TO become of the bonded debt of Brooklyn ana
Of New York? The former has over SJ0VW.W! OUT
standing and the latter over 500 0000O My plan Is
to have the city provide for funding these these
bonds and those of the other communities that VIII
be brought into New-York II can be done at -
per cent interest. and the bonds could be dateu
January l. 1905 The anti-consoda tionists have no
pial except one of obstruction. They nss' upon
another vote solely because they believe thcy can
defeat or at least, delay a union which they pup
licly admit is bound to come. One OF their apes,
and most respected adherents the Rev DR. Richaru
s Storrs presented the strongest argument In FAVOR
of immediate action when he said that TINS great
work should be done by the next generation. re
seemed to forget that time had touched h I'M, and
that as far as he was concerned. II was the next
generation that was trying to do the work