New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-18
= NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. MONDAY. OCTOBER 49, 1897

propriate sanitary regulations good fire and
police protection. good schools and suitable
schoolhouses, and that all these very desirable
advantages are obtained at the lowest possible
cost-that u.s. with the imposition Of the lghtest
possible burden OF taxation upon our citizens.
Believing that the Hon. Thomas f. Kinney
Is thoroughly in accord with such policy as
have briefly outlined. would urge his nomina-
ton for the following reasons:
First-He Is In favor OF managing the busi-
ness OF the city in the interest of ell It's citizens
without respect to creed. nationality or party.
and with the same strict economy and efficiency
with which any prudent private citizen would
conduct his own affairs
Second-He is the earnest and persistent ad-
vocate or prompt reduction Of the excessive
and burdensome taxation which Is now the cause
of our municipality.
Thrd-He has had experience in public az
fairs and will efficiently represent those adj
vanced ideas of municipal control which are
now universally accepted by all intelligent men
as the only true principles Of municipal govern
ment.
Fourh-His sturdy independence OF character
his clear, common sense and his answering
fidelity TO duty and entire fearessness In It's
discharge. will make themselves felt In every
department Of our municipal government.
WHAT DOES THE MACHINE SAY?
The Republican City Convention on meeting
said in defence OF its heretical action In nomi-
mating for Mayor a Democrat like Mr.. Kinney:
I'VE believe that In the present crying need for
better municipal government the question Of
the partisan politics Of candidate for Mayor
should be OF secondary importance" Such a
doctrine surely would be looked upon
favorably by the members of the regular
Republican organization in NewYork. Rather
would 1t prefer to vote straight for the Tam
many Hall candidate for Mayor
Mr.. Kinney also made no disguise OF the fact
that he had not changed his politics or hereto
fore solicited Republican votes. by saying at
find words to express my gratitude for this
unanimous nomination. | am new to great
many Of YOU and 1t Is great compliment that
men I have not trained with heretofore should
take IN and give this nomination To
have my name Endorsed for Mayor Of the city
OF Utica by the Republican party is an honor"
Mr. Kinney thea made a non partisan speech.
critcising various parts Of the administration
of Mayor Gibson.
The campaign which has followed has been
waged municipal issues on Mayor Gibson's
record. and Mr.. Kinneys record when he
was Mayor Of Utica in the years 1885,, 1856 and
1887. Mr.. Kinney vas born here In 1911. has
always lived here. was admitted to the bar here.
City Attorney for three years. Mayor three
years and Is now large owner OF real estate.
He therefore Is we'll acquainted with city az
fairs The great issue Of the campaign Is the
city tax rate. II Is the lowest Of am city in
the State. and naturally. therefore. the sup.
porters OF Mayor Gibson point TO this fact and
assert TINT he has been an economical executive.
on the contrary. the Republican leaders and
Mr. Kinney argue that this low tax rate has
been produced by increasing enormously the
assessments upon property, and. further. that
the total amount Of appropriations for the sup
port OF the city government has not been de-
creased
THE CLEAN-STREET ISSUE.
A League for Clean Streets Is mingling in the
political fray. and has addressed letter to each
candidate for a city office In which the follow
ing pertinent remarks are made:
We think he question II clean streets Is the
paramount issue OF the present election. both
on account Of preserving the health OF our peo-
pie and on the ground Of economy and length
ening the life Of our asphalt pavements. That
your position may be clearly defined before the
public and your immediate constituents you
are respectfully requested by the League TO an
| swer for publication the following questions:
! First-In your opinion. is the present plan OF
! cleaning the streets. which compels citizens 70
clean the streets in front OF their residences and
| places Of business. and put the refuse In piles.
10 he removed at the expense or the CITY. IN
| accordance with modern methods Of strcet-clean-
| ing and is II adequate for the health and com
| fort Of a city having population or nearly
| sixty thousand inhabitants?
Second-Are you in favor Of a more effective
system Of street cleaning than the present con-
| tract system?
Third-Can you suggest any more effective
| system than the present one. and II you can
viii YOU briefly outline the same in your reply!
II will he observed that this question or clean
| streets Ia a strictly municipal issue. and that nc
| attempt Is made at the same time TO sounn
| candidates upon their probable attitude In l."N
regarding the free coinage of the silver dollar,
or indeed. their position at present on any
National matter.