The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-01
WE'RE NOT FREE, MOSS SAYS
HE WANTS TO SEE TRUER MANHOOD
IN CIVIC AFFAIRS.

Tells the Mems Association of the Scotch
Presbyterian Church That Judges stand
for Hours in n Club Corner to Get Nod
from the Boss-Tnlks of Taxes, Too.
Frank Moss. counsel to the Mazet Commit
tee. delivered an address last evening to the
Mems Association OF the Scotch Presbyterian
Church. At the close he was made life MEM
Der OF the association. The audience was In
hearty sympathy with Mr. Moss and his adj
dress was applauded vigorously. Mr.. Moss
said in part:
THE eyes Of the world are on us as never
before. Nations are looking with respect at
great civilization at which formerly they
sneered They have suddenly realized that
the United States is world power. They have
read OF our heroes and they have read. too. OF
those not so heroic. Formerly they considered
us nation of shopkeepers Now they study
our every act and each manifestation OF our
craftsmanship The world needs US.
1t Is especially necessary at this time that
the impression we give the world OF American
manhood should be the best picture.
nation is as strong as its people. We
must not lean on the past. The world
wants to see our live men. We are to
be judged by the type OF American manhood
standing out to-day. And while the world
will look at our AdmiralS. our SECRETARIES OF
War. our contractors. 1t will also see the general
character OF the combined manhood of the
country. learn what the peoples voice is. how
they act, how the leaders acts strike the neo-
stSiSs ."at ,ou ,ss or, o,os.,n.r
our best examples OF American manhood.
Prominent among us are men who honor no
manhood. and conditions that arc dishonor
And tho world looks on and studies the situa-
ton. 1t isn't only that Dewey has won great
StGy or s 5a wife Ws have an made
records OF noble history we are also writing
other pages. In two great cities OF the country
reveals no ideal conditions. but history filed
with figures that show decadcnce OF American
spirit. We have not free government in New
York or in Chicago; we have not representative
government; the people do not govern:
about the way the courts were made. and ex-
cept ion was taken in these courts to his re-
BeioTs that h6 Gsntemaa naq told In
and what pol itical leader expected to get
for his share In making them. The pro
contempt; but was the political leader never.
They tell me that Judges ike to be found near
presence Of the reporters. did not Intend to
reveal things before they were made known to
We went into taxes 2 bitr continued Mr..
G Hi' " was very OF In masf 6ar
to he other side Of the Atlantic and hobnob
with royalty. hut what you say about ono de-
partment is felt in another: which rallies to the
support Of the first. We found out. however.
that the addition OF S3OO,OO0,O0O to
tax values the adjustment was made so I'M
equal that it WAS nothing but localized high:
your pocket what it has no right to take. Our
foretathers broke the bond with their Govern
mcnt because of unequal taxation and had no
more cause than we have.
Citizens have come to us and given us valu-
able information. but at the close Of their talk
they have nut up their hands and said: Please
don't call US Only to day had letter from
9 prominept lawyer revealing Interesting
all say that II they should testify values
would be Jumped up on them next year.
1t is this thing that is DESTROYING our Govern
ment. DO you love your country? Yes then
how much? Are you willing to give time and
country be ,arraycd against your The
thought Is this: In this season OF the
year. near to the Fourth of July. let
us take our patriotism and concentrate IL
on the city and let US prove ourselves fit citi-
zonS. willing not only to take the benefits OF
citizenship but to make, sacrifices and give an
exhibition of true manhood in this section OF
the country whore citizens Of the world are
looking to sec whnt kind OF men live under the
Stars and stripes"
Mr. Moss was asked after the meeting whom
he would call at the next session OF the Mazet
committee.
II think will call the men from below, he
tom OF the whole diabolic business"
Speaking Of Mr. Croker, Mr.; Moss said he
marvellcd that a man Of no education or re-
fncmrnt should make himself so powerful:
that Judges should hang around a certain
corner Of the Democratic Club for hours for
q nod or word from him.
AT least that's what I've been told" he