New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
TRUE TO HIS PLEDGES.
MAYOR STRONG NOT TO BE SWERNED
FROM HIS DUTY.

he SAYS HE WILL. MAKE 40 CRITICISM OF BILLS
BEFORE THE LEGIsLATuRE-c CALLERS
AT THE CITY HALL"
Whatever others may do or fail to do. Mayor
Strong will not swerve from his duty 20 his con-
stituents. The yelled threat. alleged to emanate
from the headquarters OF the Tioga chiettain.
which contemplates the hanging up of the
Power OF Removal bill and reform legislation gen.
orally until the Mayor comes to terms does NOT
apparently worry Co.orel Strong at all He re-
turned 10 his labors at the city Hall yesterday
morning. after his trip TO Philadelphia. bright
clipper. hale and hearty. and refreshed by his
little vacation. The weather was Indictment and
discouraging but II did not dampen the Mayors
spirits. It plain that nothing that Mr.. Platt
ordered or the Legislature should do or fall to
do could change the Mayors purpose TO carry out
the pledges he had made 10 the people. Not even
the threatened preparations OF Mrs. Grannls. with
n delegation OF other women. to discuss the pro-
posed Sunday liquor selling law affected him.
Il shall be delighted 10 see them he said
III there are twenty-five ladies on the COM
mttee. you may be assured that nobody Will
give them more cordial reception than the Mayor
OF New York I shall be glad TO hear the views
Of every section OF the community on the I'M
portant subject they are coming 10 discuss. II
is only by the widest discussion that we can ar
rive at sensible conclusion. In this matter.
desire to treat everybody alike and FOR that reason
! VII welcome that or any other committee and
give II the most patient consideration possible.
In reference to me police bills OF the LeXow Com
mttcc. the Mayor said: II have read these bills
"a they were introduced by Senator Lexow.
have TO criticism OF them TO make at this time.
In fact 7 have decided to make comment or
criticism OF any bill that has been introduced In
the Legislature. or that may be presented later
Emphasizing h!s purpose TO remain steadfast
In the discharge OF his duty and 10 keep clear OF
"entangling alliances with persons whose objects
could not meet the approval o. the masses OF the
party the Mayor said ~ shall not move n finger
10 secure the passage defeat OF any bill. They
pass Power OF Removal bill or rot. as they
see 1T. They can pass police bills or let them
alone their will. shall not interfere In any
way ! have made up my mind that nothing the
Legislature can do or leave undone shall. swerve
me one hairs breadth from my duty in this office.
Whether they pass the Power % Removal bill or
II they defeat II. IL will not change my plans.
going do my duty here. may make mis-
takes but nothing can deter mo from doing what
to be right and in the best interests
OF the city.
Responsibility tor city legislation must rest
where r. should rest. with the Legislature. No con-
s.ieraron can move me rom my purpose"
Speaking OF tho local bills. he said that he
YOU'D give hearings on them when they came
officially before him. as the new Constitution d.
rec'cd but nothing should be done by him 20 in
ruence legislation
The Mayor made no mention o, Mr. Plat. but
he politician who heard what he said and read
between the lines felt assured tha, the Mayor
deeply in earnrqt. and could be- relied upon 20
retain his Independence. and did not mean 20 dele
gate any o; his powers to the great man from
Tiosl County.
The Mayor had many callers yesterday but Ed
ward Tauterbach. the new temporary chairman o,
he R,uu ica fee
- them. Mr. LRuterbach. II will be remembered.
saw the Mayor on Friday. inst before the latters
departure Cor Philadelphia. and made appoint
mcnt TO Colonel Strong yesterday. When Mr..
Lauterbach took his leave from the Mayors Office
Friday. (, was noticed that there frost
the windows back o, the Mayors table. and
Secretary Job T.. Hedges blowing his fingers
to Keep Hp artlhciaI circualon, Perhaps VIZ.
General Arson q Mc,'ook The .eader II the Brook
Win the Mayor yesterday The General denied "A
report ttit be hai caltd Ia pursuance OF request
colonei strong While earnestly desirons q hsr-
m.,'ny wi'h.r me hepnh,.can parry. ana fsy9rins
continues ia FUR accord win me ndependent cle-
meni which lni~ni- - support Mr. hrookneh tor
permanent chairman when ne committee renssem-
Corncliu. y Rss. wao was 50 dsgusteI with
MIR I.autrrbtchs i"c:urr on Thursday night that
he LEFT the County Committee meeting. and Henry
W cannon prs..icni Of he Thn'e national bank
ONCE yesieriny Mr BIS eni Mir cannon were
the only visitors who hal An Interview 81 this
Kind y.-ierlny. II wa looked upon 10y old timers
- The cay Hal As significant
Another caller who VAS not received In the pr-
vac onic" hit hal haf-h)ur's conversation WIN
Mayor Sirons yr.terIav was eN-lustce JACOB "
Patterson. - the rItters Gibbs Van co'tMnrray
would tell what subicc' Ma under discussion
but generally ~urfn.s~I - have reference 10
The present conl.;lon ~ affairs In the Republican
organization. n Was pain - the most casual OBJ
server that ir. Mayor AMI hls caller not
agreed on al the points unter amusement Colonel
strong "viI,ntiy comhir"l Win carn'"iness NE
positions taken by Nj Patterson. and when the
Interview end r IA" Mayor Was by no means recon
cilel to what Nj Patts bnrlest icut' nant came
missions 20 the 'iiy lI1H since January that Is
believed 10 have been frulicss.
Gustav IL Schwlb. of the Committee 81 seventy.
discussed with the Mayor the DOCK department
BIN introduced by Assembyman Julson Lawson
Thsr" VIII b. hearing on iae BIZ at Albany ms
afternoon which Mr.. SchNib expects To- attend. for
was kerny alive 70 IN" project FOR holding mass,
mcciiass 10 protest against any attempt 70 "hod
any o'ho. of the reform eisnres
General Samuel Thomls. an other stal"'rt mem mem,
the meeting on Thurslay evening as protest
against Mr. Iauterhi his uiterances, saving that
FOR Rro0kncd. had a cordial Interview with the
Mayor. Nbraham Gruber, Of M NNllld District.
one ~ Nh Piatrs more recent converts saw the
Mayor for a short time. Jphr tp'Ae smith anu
oscar s Straus. Minister - Turkey under fresi-
dent Cleveiands former administration. were also
Senator Lexow was seen ~ Mr. Patts office No.
80 Broadway. yesterday. and Informed as to what
Mavor Strong had said Yesterday. ..,.
Senator's comment. eft ia very sensible position
for him - take. not TO interfere with the Legs
lature." ,.
The Legislature will take The responsibility for
Its acts" Mr.. I.exow added.
The CHIEF OF the Tioea tribe declined 70 make
any comments the Mayors statement