New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-04
SCHOOLS.

The pareats OF children Of school age and our
citizens generally have been Justly indignant over
the neglect TO which is attributable the fact that
thousands Of applicants for instruction in the pubic
schools have either been denied any admission
whatever or have been compelled TO accept place
in what are called half day classes.
am aware Of the difficulties attending ss1ac
ton which Is altered with every change OF Ieside1cf
OF any considerable part Of the population and !
appreciate that the yearly increase IN the NUMBER
applying for admission ADDS to sg5h dicu 1ssd
OF these controlling factors X seems enn.eiy pfaI
icabe AFFORD suc.snt ~ r f Sb a
schools In any event there psst Dc p p2oy snr
for the instruction OF the young.
TO EXTEND PRESENT FACILITIES.
There has been no popular demand in the line
Of public improvements so vigorous so persistent
and 50 well justified as that which calls for safe.
speedy and comfortable mode Of travel from the
homes to the places Of business employment OF
such O. our citizens reside in the northern poT-
lion OF the Borough OF Manhattan or in the BoT-
ough OF The Bronx. The evident and urgent pub
lie necessity wnlch mas occaslohed TINS u.iaAu -
thoroughly appreciated by all our citizens VINO also
fully recognize the incaculabe advantages which
are sure 10 dcC ue lloi d ~ VIRt
the earnest and repeated wish OF the people IN lls
Personally favor any and every lawful endeavor
which will furnish relief 10 the people whose homes
business or employment that they ind the present
means of transit inadequate and ourdensone.
Ii was expected that the Board OF Rapid Transit
Rairosd Commissoners would furnish d plan not
only feasible as TO construction Dut also thtlret5
relieved from any features which might either pro-
woke determined opposition or cause any CON
II is to be regretted that the court proceedings
recently had regarding the plan submitted ana ths
very important and far-reaching questions then
and there raised make Il apparent that some otner
form OF relief must be decided upon or our justly
impatient people VIII be required 10 wait during
the very indefinite period. covering certainly a
number of wears before final decision be had
in the tedious litlgations already begun ana threat
enc is IL al all certain that. after such de-
Law they will NOT find AZ the end. a. the only
come additional and more serious difficulties
In this connection let me impress upon you with
all possible emphasis that a solemn duty, from
tract the officials OF this city. inperarvely de-
lnands THAI a. the outset we should challenge and
refuse any public expenditure, no matter for what
purpose intended, which IL likely 10 cast even a
shadow upon our credit as municipality, or
which invites much less enfOrces an evasion or
violation OF the constitutional Limitation in the
issue OF bonds. The financial officers OF the city,
In complying with the provisions OF existing laws.
and without taking into account the possibilities
anu tiii.ta~ ~ f,trrn ln0sIa,ior yriI he -
0uired 10 Apply in the financial centres OF the
world inviting bic. and seeking the highest prices
should be protected from even a suspicion likely
10 lower the credi; OF the city. and this requires
that we should Away: manifest and exercise 4
Jealous In maintaining that unquestloned faith
In the honesty Of our dealings with the c!tys cred
itors which has given our bonds and securities
their present unrvalled position In the financial
world As 10 this. both the most patriotic as wei!
as the mos; purely selfish motives unite In dictat-
ing that there shall be no comPromise. ,,a.,..,o.
Ing that petitions protests and demands % the
people for better transit facilities have been an
plans Certain is Il that our citizens will longer
tolerate much less excuse delay upon delay the
the peopIe but also the increased valuations which
In a considerable degree would ADD 70 the pubic
revenues II the rapidly growins district most d;
improved facilities OF travel