New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-24
ANDREW II. GREEN'S VIEWS.
HE BELIEVES THE GOVERNOR WILL
SIGN THE GREATER NEw-YoRK BILL
MAYOR STRONG. IN SPEAKING OF THE LEGisLAr-
uRE's ACTION. AGAIN TALKS OF TAX

URE's ACTION. AGAIN TALKS OF TAX
mo HIS MEDICINE"
Andrew II. Green was called upon by a large
number OF people at his Office at No. ia broadway
Yesterday morning who desired 10 congratulate him
ON the passage OF the Greater New-York bill He
left the city after noon yesterday nut before
he went he said in reply TO inquiries that ne hao
no doubt that the Governor would sign the DILL put
IA to whom Goveronr Morton would appoint on the
Commission TO draw the charter for Greater New
York he had knowledge The Commission. ne
said will be composed OF the Mayors OF New
York BROOKLYN Long Island CITY. Attorney-Gen-
eral Hancock. myself and nine othess. The work OF
drawing I'D the charter Will not be easy. but nave
no doubt that the Governor will select men who VIII
In every way be capable OF dealihg Win the run
necessities Of the matter.
Mr.. Green said further that until the Commission
had been appointed he not prepared to say
anything as to the form OF government which would
probably administer the affairs OF the new city,
The charter would. however. he said not be drawn
up In any complicated or elaborate style but would
be as simple AS possible. 1T will embody form OF
government" he continued. that will DO the most
good for the great masses OF the people and will
especially have regard for Improving the conditions
OF the poorer inhabitants OF the city Bridges. tun-
nels. roads and parks will be built and improve
all kinds Will be provided for wherever
they will be considered necessary"
Asked whether the charter would be modelled
upon any existing form OF government such as
for instance the Municipal Council OF London Mr..
Green said that II would not for the reason that the
conditions prevalent In the two cities we're totally
different and that what was probably the best
method that could be employed for the control of
local affairs In the English capital might be en-
tirely out OF place IN New-York: He added mat
due provision for the future growth OF the new city
would be made In the charter. and continued the
proiect OF a greater city In abundant Win posspiu-
ties Unity II necessary 10 all progress IN tnese
modern times improvements Will now De maze
with greater facility than heretofore. For instance.
II should be necessary TO construct another onase
over The East River IL could be completed In far
less time than II took build the present structure
There would be no Joint commission or disputes
bet weea two cities, nor disagreements as 10 points
OF detail As the greater city IL an accom-.
pjshed fact such projects could be pushed forwaro
with the same unanimity as an Improvement ae-
cided upon In the present city limits. -, 81.
Mayor strong talked about the Greater New-torx
bill Yesterday in a way TO Indicate that IN spite of
his disapproval OF the act as II passed the LesS
laturc he by means regarded the imp~hoihs
consolidation as an unmlxed evil.
II take my medicine In this matter as gooo
Republican lust as did In the case OF the Raines
bill Presumng that the Greater New tork Din
hesitation In saying that II would be great honor
10 serve upon the commission which VIII Dc Sc
lected by the Governor 10 draft the chArter. oh.y
the best men should be appointed ana they snouid
be willing sacrifice personal interests 10 serve on
such q commission. -,
The Mayor suggested that such men AZ James
c. Carter, ElIhu Root and Joseph II. Choate should
be appointed by the Governor to all the commi0ons
and he was Of the opinion that II NE position wsse