New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
FREE MEN OR SLAVES.
VOTE FOR Low. SAYS MIR NOsTRAND. All
SMASH THE MACHINES.

SMASH THE MACHINES.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In our choice and election for Mayor Of me
great city Of New-York on Tuesday next we. as
citizens have a serious ana important duty to per-
form for the honor and glory OF the city ard the
welfare Of all ldw-abidIng citizens.
Let us remember that Il requires a man or SUI
pcricr intelligence of undoubted veracity quick
moral perception. great sagacity. resolute will.
wise judgmen. and "A thorough knowledge or nu-
nicpal requirements to administer the great aud
varied interests OF such municipality as this
greater city OF New York. man proficient In law.
and having n thorough understanding OF all legis-
lative enactments such may he required for the
best interests Of the city at large and s people.
Such "A man has been found IN the person of Seth
Low whom all honest men mot partsansl. whether
Democrats or Republicans. can trust and delight to
honor lie served two terms as Mayor Of the city
OF Brooklyn and gave general satisfaction and hon.
orable service lie has now been nominated for the
responsible Office OF Mayor of this greater city OF
New-York by its independent citizens. known
the Citizens Union. In him We find all CT the
requisite qualifications this responsible office
In his devotion 10 the cause OF honest govern
ment and his skill In dealing with perplexing ques-
tons and situations which suddenly arise to con-
front him. he has peer in this great city lie
grasps the most intricate subjects with his wide
reaching power OF intellect and makes a salts
factory disposition OF them In the shortest possible
space Ct time.
Free from all corruptng influence or motive in
his dealings with men, whether political or other
wise his keen penetration and judgment render
him capable OF forcseeng the necessities and re-
quirements Of our municipal government. and en-
abe him 10 point out the best way acquire them
In April. 1891. b. +. Tracy said. Seth Low Is the
greatest authority on the administration OF municl
pal AFFAIRS In ;he United States. Does he believe il
yet?
Srall We he free men shall We be slaves? Vote
for Seth Low for Mayor. which means liberty for
the people and death TO bossism. Smash the ma :
chimes and appoint new ard honest leaders OF bot n
pendent Citizens Union. comprising good men or
both political parties. whose interest ,s for purs
and honest government and not for spells OF oiic.
Have not the citizens OF this great city Of New
York the right 10 nominate and elect TO ono. sncb
persons as they may deem proper for administering
an honest government without interference from
political bosses? Ia not the freedom and right of
franchise guaranteed 10 The citizens OF this STAT
Must We bow 10 the dictation OF Boss Plat ~
Tiogu County, who has no interest here wnaterero
Or must We obey Boss Croker of Tammanv who
recently came here from Europe TO tell ms whom,
We may aud whom We may not for? Did Boss
Plat and Boss Croker agree to give over 10 tSs
Tammany machine the city government and ~ =, 'h me
the State Legislature go 10 Boss Platts machr.
IN order that the legislature might pass such H.
the people and add TO their burdens? " 'aN
AS for \. Il. Gardiner, he came nearer tho tr,,tb
than he thought when ne said ITO hell win ra
form. for think the task OF reform in thar cla ~
OF politicians would be about equal TO reforuins
hell itself. National politics has nothing 10 'I do
with local matters. neither has local matters any
ruary. 1897, BENJAMIN r. Tracy said: THE intsp
ests OF citizenship are more fundamental than
party divisions Does re stil believe IT: These
public. should. think convince almost any ' san
sble. fair minded honest man that Il is his duty
to vote for Seth Low for Mayor ~ "''
Let us be up and doing our duty acouit ourse,vs.
our own conscience. Thus We Shall be doing our Sr