New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
THE MAYOR HAPPY OVER THE RESULT.
HE SAYS HE LOOKS rroH TIE VICTORY AS
COMING DIRECTLY FROM THE HEARTS OF
THE PEOPLE CORPORATION cOrN-
sCoT-rS FAITH


THE PEOPLE, CORPORATION cotN-
Sci. SCOTS FAITH
Mayor Strong. referring yesterday to the great
,r,umph OF the principles advocated by the Repub-
ucan party In the campaign just closed. said: i
look upon the victory as one that comes direc'y
from the hearts OF the people without any ret"r-
encc 10 any class Of our citizens IL was
the genuine outspokcn sentiment OF farm
crs wagc-earners OF all kinds employees OF all
kinds and employers OF all kinds giving the most
emphat,c decision against any reputation OF our
National honor and thoroughly stamping out isms
of all kinds except Americanism.
A reporter who did not hear the Mayors state
mcnt as given asked him. What defeated
Bryan"
''rh. American people did IT," was the Mayors
terse reply
The Mayor was also asked by OF those pres
ent II In his opinion the fact that Sound Money
Democrats so generally voted for Major Mckinley
would be likely to cause any modification or the
policy OF the coming President regarding the tarn
and kindred questions Mr. Strong replied:
81 think that this campaign was fought more par
tlculnry the money question. and while regard
President elect Mckinley as the perfect embod
ment on protection. yet do believe that he Is quite
competent rise to the present situation. and not
allow his former political opinions to govern him
entirely In the settlement Of question that he Is.
and has been. thoroughly identified with"
In relation to the question OF impending tariff
changes the MAYOR added: II have hesitation In
saving that | should like to the present Con-
grcss pass the bill which the House passed last
winter which we know the Dng!cy BILL reviv-
Ing 60 per cent OF the Mckinley tariff The pres
cnt Senate In Difference to the mandate OF the
people delivered yesterday. ought not longer to
stand in tho way. Mr.. Cleveland might not sign
the bill, but ne could permit II to become law
without his signature. was his course regard
Ing the Wilson bill 1t could be enacted to take
effect on April |. This would from the
necessity OF an extraordinary session OF Congress-
and would give the chance of nine months OF
stable and prosperous trade before the Congress
chosen yesterday will constitutonay convene.
Then, II defects found they could be correct
ed by the Congress. and the country would
not be agitated over new tarin bill
A friend OF Mayor Strong who had listened to his
suggestions remarked: 1T seems TO me. Colonel,
that you exactly the man 10 fill the chair of
Secretary Of the Treasury In Major McKnleys
Cabinet"
mo. sir" replied the Mayor. with emphasis.
Nobody get TO accept another office.
When my term as Mayor Is over | am going back
TO Worth-st. can have more fun with the boys
ington. People generally think have got more
fun out OF the Mayors office than any OF my
predecessors. but don't intend to go to Washing
Manhattan Island"
Mayor Strong received n number OF kilograms yes
terday rejoicing the glorious result OF Tuesday
Atlanta. Ca said: Our country Is to be congratu-
lated on the great victory for good government,
sound money and protection of American labor and
Corporation Counsel Scott. In speaking of the
ma gnlncent result of Tuesdays election, said yes
terday: II never had any doubt Of what the peo-
Pies verdict would be since the adoption of the
Chicago platform. What saw In Chicago salts