The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-16

The Main Issue, He says, j. Whethera Boss
shall Rule Greater New York.


NEW YORK, Oct. lj.-1he letter OF ac-
ceptauce OF ex-POstmaster Charles W
Dayton, for Comptroller on the Thomas
Jefferson Democracy ticket, which was
made public tonight, is in part as fol-
lows
"The administration OF the Office OF
Comptroller OF the second city OF the
world is one which necessarily affects the
interest OF the poorest as well as the
richest citizen. 1t will involve a system
OF finance, not only Of enormous magni-
tude, but Of infinite detail, comprising vigil
liant and executive ability OF the highest
kind. More than this. the Comptroller
must stand between the thundcrOus att
tacks upon the city treasury and the wei
fare of the citizen who pay taxes ia amy
form. TO the administration of tnat
office, along the lines here indicated,
VIII, IL elected, give my undivided cnct-
giles, and such abilities as / pOssess
Agrceing as 1 dO. with many OF the
principles SET forth in the platform OF the
Democracy OF Thomas jefferson, I deem
the main issue. in the municipal cam
palam now confronting the people 10 be
whether CrOkerism shall fOr the next four
years rule our greater city. by CroS-
er.sm. mean government In the hands
of one man, who administers principaiity
solely through the agency OF personal
fayOritcs, snbscryiency 90 his will. wishes
ana purposes being The essential test OF
fitness for office
"Until the people shall decide other
wise. ] refuse TO believe that this magni1-
cent city with all is attractions. Cos great
future. its affairs. ana its treasury, will bo
placed in the hands of any self-constituted
ruler Every instinct Of manhood. self
respect patriotism. civic pride and true
Democracy rebels against such "a prOs-
pect At an events / rejoice at the OPP
port1n.ty which your nomination offers
o. take q stand against such a hunilia-
tion.
"This issue OF personal rule in party
affairs is fundamental 10 the cause of
popular government il one man can
control the executive Of great party
from the primaries TO conventions and
thus secure practical cwroislip of men
elected TO office we no longer have gov
eminent Of the people. for the people.
and bv The people. but instead. have
government Of the people hy The despot
Tor his own purposes.
"If This despousm shall be permitted
the people must suffer political interest
must suffer. popular government must
cease and vassalaee win take the place
of personal liberty
1.-THE coming OF Mt Croker and his ass
sumption OF complete control of the Dem
CcratG OF Greater New York. the auto
cratic methods pursued boy him In
the utter absence Of any voice
in the action Of the conventions
OF the party. The sitting OF
the conventions. am this seems TO me to
raise O. doubt as TO whether or not we are
living in q land 0f cree men.
My first vote was cast Tor H0rato
Seymour. ] have never failed in loyalty
TO the Democratic party and in this cam
paign j stand heartily with my fellow
Democrats for the election OF our SUI
perior State candidates, Hon. Alton p.
Parker.
"This acceptance Of your nomination I'm
campaign to lo waged for good govern
mont and FOR the establishment Of the
doctrine that equal rights shall prevail
On the councils of the Democratic party
place me upon impregnable Democratic
ground.
(sieueD CHARLES W. DAYTON.