The sun., 1896-10-17
Ex-MAYoRs FOR SOUND HONEY.
But One Former Navor OF New York Now
Enlisted In the Support OF BryaP.

But One Former Navor OF New York Now
Enlisted In the Support OF BryaR.
At public meeting held in Wendelrs Assem-
bly, Rooms q few nights ago ex-Mayor A. Oakley
Hall. who elected for the first time on
Sept. Z, 1868. twenty eight years ago. read an
extract from q newspaper which set forth In de-
tail the part now being taken by former Mayors
of New York in the cause OF honest money. He
declared that he was the only former Mayor OF
Now York now enlisted in the support OF w. ].
Bryan, q fact which there is no disputing.
which is. perhapa, an indication Of the meagre
ness of Mr.. Bryan's support among Demo-
Gratis of New York heretofore honored by popu-
lar election to municipal office in this town. 1t
10 . fact. too which the rem ark Of Mr. Hall re-
calls opportunely that though. as rule. Mayors
of New York, and especially business men
elevated to the Mayors Office. have been chosen
late in life. and though the duties Of the office
are of an onerous and vexing character, an un-
usually large number OF the former Mayors of
the city are still active In business affairs and
able TO give some thought to public matters
ssd Snsse OF 'he The light this
elected Mayor of New York on Dec !. 1887,
in 1868 is the second on the list Of llayoralty
survivors. and he dates back his election to an
when he was chosen District Attorney of this
county, being three times reelected. Following
who died before the expiration Of his term.
Following Mayor Havemeyer was Mayor Wick
ham, who elected in 1874. died few years ago.
All the other Mayors OF New York elected in
tho last twenty years are now taxing
more or less active part in the battle for honest
money and the preservation. intact and un-
tarnished. of the national honor. The list In
cludes Mayor Ely elected in 1879; Mayor
Cooper. elected in 1873; Mayor Grace elected
in 1850 and again in SS4; Mayor Edison. elected
in 1882; Mayor Hewitt. elected in 1885: Mayor
Grant, elected in 1888 and 1890; Mayor Gilroy.
elected in 1892. and the present Mayor, WI.
liam Lycurgus Strong, elected in 1894. All OF
them, Democrats or Republicans. members OF
Tammany Hall or Democratic opponents OF the
Tamnany Hall organization Mayor Tismann
was elected in 1857. as Mayor Strong was thirty
seven years later. are actively engaged IN op-
position to the Bryan canvass; and the solitary
exception Is former Mayor Hall
The office of Mayor OF New York has usually
been regarded as a post of great influence while
1t lasted but of more honor than influence
after its close. Many Sun readers. perhaps re-
call the incident in which former Mayor Ely.
now one Of the Park Commissioners. had part.
There was banquet at pelmonicos, and be-
gu!shed guests small cards were placed to pre-
vent confusion. Former Mayor Ely. who Is
small in stature, with glasses and SOFT voice;
took q seat toward the foot OF the table. and
when asked why he was content to assume
place thus modest among tho guests he Is said
to have answered:
who can there be more inconspicuous? I
am former Mayor OF New York"
But the former Mayors of New York. Mr..
Hall alone excepted. are up and doing this year.
and to very good purpose. 1t would seem.