The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-04
SETH Low WILL RUN
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HE ACCEPTS NOMINATION FOR MAY
OR OF GREATER NEW YORK,
And VIII Make the Race as the Cam
didate OF the Citizens Union,
NOnpartisan Organization.
HOT CAMPAIGN PROBABLE
VAST INTERESTS AT STAKE IN COM
ING MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Eaitcr Dana's Bitter Fight Against
colt and silver Republicans.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-Seth Low has
signified his acceptance of the nomination
as mayor of Greater New York, rendered
him by the borough committee of the
Citizens Union. Mr. Low was officially
notified of his nomination by j. c. Clark,
a special messenger of the Citizens Union,
who went to Northeast Harbor Me-, for
that purpose. There was no ceremony at
tending the affair. Four reporters were the
only persons present. Mr. Low. after the
Unions letter of notification was read,
nounced that he would accept adding: IN
my view. the nomination has been virtual
~ made by the people. No patriot, under
such circumstances, could decline to stand
unless he were prepared to discourage,
even in local matters, all spontaneous
movements by the people outside of the
limitations of party There seems to be
an Importance attaching to the order of
nomination at this juncture on the part
of those apparently inclined to be con-
trolled by this expression of the popular de-
sire. that. personally. l fail fully to un-
derstand."
Mr.. Low closed by saying that he thought
his nomination not a personal tribute, but
that it means that the people of the city
as they contemplate all that is at stake,
are deeply moved by the desire that, when
the great city begins its new career it
shall do so with mandate from the vot-
ers to the officials of the city that the
welfare of the city, not of any party, is to
be their first concern. For that principle
] am known to stand; for it l shall contend
in the coming campaign with such allies
as time may bring; but, for it l shall stand,
be my friends few or many. Because the
Citizens Union stands for this principle
and because / am in sympathy with its
general purposes l shall gladly accept it's
nomination and l shall welcome all sup
port from any quarter that recognizes the
position that 1 occupy"
GREAT STAKE.
Mr.. Lows nomination by the Citizens
Union for the mayoralty of Greater New
York has stirred up the people of the five
boroughs composing the new municipality
to a pitch the like of which has never be-
fore been seen. The issues involved
tremendous. The stake to be played for is
the biggest in the history of American
politics outside of national elections The
mayor of Greater New York will be
funetonary second only to the President
of the United States. To in any measure
comprehend what Greater New York,
politically, means the citizens in the West
must understand IldL by lIS new cndrleI
New York spreads itself out into q mun-
cipaity 500 square miles in area, with
population of 100000. It's adminstrat ton
will involve the expenditure of upward of
$50, 100000 a year. It's patronage will be on
a scale commensurate with its expend-
sg5ss ABS Of t taxa f prop %ean T w III
have floating debt OF $3.50 $50. It's man
agement will involve $1,000 establishments.
London alone can show figures that ex
coed these. Paris, Berlin Vienna. Chica-
go, whose tentacles grasp nearly all of
Cook county, shrink in size and Importance
beside Greater New York. With an area
half so large that of London, New
York's population will exceed that of many
States. 1t is almost impossible for any hui
man mind to grasp the full import of these
things. They are almost beyond the power
of imagination. Such is the stake set out
in the forthcoming municipal election. And
New York Is conscious OF the Importance
of the situation.
Ever since last February the battle about
nominations has been on At first two
political forces were alone considered-Tam-
many and the Republican organization of
New York city. But in February a third
force showed it's head. 1t seemed power
less on its first appearance. To-day 1t is
so large and strong that New York is
balanced upon a beam whose Clip no mortal
man can tell The new force was the
Citizens Union. The symbol Of that force
is Candidate Seth Low, president of the
Columbia University and former mayor of
the city or Brooklyn. New York hnds itself
IN a predcamsnt as interesting sting as it is
ganized for the avowed purpose of rescu-
ing Greater New York from the fangs of
the political machine and the political boss.
It's principles are as much opposed to the
Republican machine as they are to Tam
many. But it is feared that if the Repub-
lcan organization refuses to indorSe Can
d'date Low the division that will follow
will elect Tammany and that Tammany
will proclaim its victory as a triumph for
Bryan and the Chicago platform. And New
York, with its mighty power, its wealth
of patronage and it's commanding political
position. will be turned over to the most
corrupt political organization that has ever
cursed this country.
THE CITIZENS UNION
The Citizens Union was organized on
Feb p and uttered its declaration of prin-
ciples. The cardinal doctrine was involved
in the declaration that municipal elections
shall be held separate from state and ma
tional elections. TO the end that municipali-
ties may be managed on their own merits
uncontrolled and untouched by state or
national politics. The other principles per-
tain to the good government of the city
abolition of the spols PLAN increase of
civil service. strict control of franchises
and other praiseworthy motives. AT the
head and front of this organization are
names of some of the most important citi-
Gems OF the union. Among these may be
gard Cutting, r. Fulton Cutting. Joseph Fl.
Choate. George NJ. Cassatt. Joel b. Err
hardt Arthur Fl. Ely. Charles S. Fairchld.
Richard Watson Glider. William h. Horn
blower Abram 5. Hewitt. Henry r. Kun
hardt Joseph LarocQue. John Brooks
Leavitt J. Pierpont Morgan. John f. Par
sons James b. Reynolds. j. Harsen
Rhoades / Elihu Root Wager Swayne,
Gustav II. Schwab Charles Stewart Smith.
Charles II. Strong. Carl Schurz and Everett
r. Wheeler The union has roll of more
than % 900 voters.
From the first it has been known that
Seth Low was the choice of the leading
spirits OF this organization But Mr. Low
on June wrote letter to r. Fulton Cut
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