New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-02
THE GOTERNOR'S VETO.

Governor Morton had IL choose between band
of disreputable politicians bent on plumber and
tho unanimous moral sentiment of the community
in his decision on the Kings County Charities
bill which was put through the Legislature by
machine Republicans with the aid of Tammany
votes II was plain issue Of right and wrong.
and the Governor has taken the only view of
tho question consistent with his own high reputa-
tion and sclfrespcct. In refusing 10 aid JACOB
Worth in his warfare on the reform admnis'ra-
zion in BROOKLYN he has once more given evidence
that higher considerations than the demands or
noliticians control his judgment The applica-
ton to political measures Of any standard DINER
than party or factional expcdency has been Tor
some years so rare in the Executive Champer
that this lesson was greatly needed 10 give notice
to the people that their interests are not without
hindrapce 10 be made the playthinss of govern
mental intrigue. and TO the politicians That me
State IS not theirs TO he plundered NJ Will. The
veto will affect with feeling Of disgust all the
selfish schemcrs who seek to live ana 10 do'h'ii'c
their fellows by legislative favor
Governor Morton has acted honorably ana rcso-
lutely and in face Of strong pressure from sup
portcrs Of most prcten,ious loyalty but he
should no, have been called on in this case so TO
this duty on him and the would-be bosses who
sought 10 influence him TO sign this Dill gave an
illustration Of their character wltch Is In marked
contrast 10 his own. From the moment OF us
Introduction the measure met with the united
and unccasing opposition Of all the better cle-
ments Of Brooklyn's population. The only reason
for it's passage was that ii would assist jacob
Worth in his efforts to build up machine in
hat weighed
certain Republican Senators and Assemblymen
| than the arguments OF Glergymen and teachers
Of all parties. than the honest conduct Of the
affairs of great public office, or than the wei
fare of the infrm and insane. But they were
not strong enough alone for the iniquiiy, so 'hey
made a deal with seven Tammany Senator's in
the approved machine fashion. with boasts OF
marty LOYALTY rs the basis Of their votes. these
Tammany allies forced through their scheme ana
sent 1t TO the Governor, and by persuasion,
PRAYERS and threats sought 10 obtain his sig
nature
But Mr. Morton is not the servant OF Inc
master whom they obey He has blocked this
particular scheme Of plunder. and In SO doing
gives notice that he may be depended upon to
block other schemes Of plumber Worth aud his
tribe are angercd and threaten vengeance. All
\ OF tlclf klDu III AlDiuI anu .N'N-i'ih' WIN" "''''
TO be bosses or rejoice to serve bosses and share
with them in the collection and distribution o1
money and places. will regard the Governor :
action as personal treachcry and anront That
Is the manner Of bosses Their complaints need
trouble Governor Morton no more than their
persuasions moved him. For every corrupt poll
| tican whom he anecrs he will gain the respect
! of ten honest men. He has done service TO the
Republican party in Brooklyn and in the whole
| State The sentiment which led 10 the election
of Mayor Schiercn. ike that which brought about
the election Of Mayor Strong. Is not 10 be trihcd
| with Men Of character. Democrats and Rcpub
licans alike are tired Of having public offices
made dcns for thieves. They are in hearty sym
pathy with the men who are trying 10 give them
| clean municipal government. and VIII smash apt
| machine which attempts 10 arrest IN" progress
Of reform. If the Republican party wishes 10
continue It's ascendancy in Kings County let IT
| give heed 10 the popular voice Of Kings County,
aud not allow itself TO be delivered into the hands
Of sposmcn Governor Morton has nObly set an
example which Republicans in private life may
we'll follow. He has refused TO obey The call OF
the bosses TO turn the Charities Department over
| to them TO be plundcrcd. His act should cncour-
age every friend of good government 10 continue
| the half-fnished work Of reform. Nothing can
defeat II II the efforts are bravely continued
Threats Of hostile legislation are idle when the
| Governor Is stcadfast for right.