New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
DIR. CADMAN ON REFORM.
He SAYS WE ARE SUFFERING FROM
~INDIvIDUALISM RUN AMUCK"-
CENSURES CONDITIONS
AT THE BRIDGE
AT THE BRIDGE.

The speakers at the public meeting held yester-
day afternoon. under the auspices of the Brooklyn
women's Health Protective Association, seemed TO
be Of the opinion that there is hope for Brook
yn except in the work OF the
The first 10 address the meeting was the Rev. DR..
S Parkes Cadman, who began by saying that he
had not expected TO be called upon 10 speak in
Brooklyn in regard to procuring good government.
He had supposed that if there any place where
civic virtues ruled that place Brooklyn, de-
scribed some years ago by a Western visitor as "a
place where respectability was allowed TO go un-
checked on the public streets" He then spoke Of
the conditions that most need remedy.
The disregard for human life, shown by muir
der statistics, is astounding said DR.. Cadman,
There are many more murders in the United
states in proportion 10 the population than in
Great Britain
In referring to the crowded state at the Brook
Rn Bridge he said: In trying to cross the bridge
al crush hour / encounter disorderly mob Of
hghting, pushing. struggling men and women,
among whom / find it hard make my way, al
though was once an international football player
and was generally able TO hold my The
scenes are disgraceful. revolving. Londoners would
not stand il for three weeks, yet Brooklyn meekly
submits, year after year. We are suffering from
individualism run amuck, especially in the lower
element. There is no respect for law when 1t
interferes with personal preferences"
Dr. Cadman then spoke Of the crowded condi-
ions in tenement districts saying that such soci-
etes as the Health Protective are greatly needed.
II We cannot the cities we had better give
up the foreign field" he said. 1T is Of no use 10
oenounoe saloons 10 the man who lives in fiat so
small that he has 10 go out when he wants 10
change his mind. Put something better in their
place, and then you may talk. Give them clubs,
decent homes. cheerful surroundings"
BLOOD RED NEEDS OF THE CHILD"
Or. Cadnan made special plea for the children
You women must do more TO make life beautiful
Tor the child than you have ever yet done Women
have been silent except Elizabeth Barrett Brown
ing on the blood red needs Of children. Since her
thrAing cry what voice has been raised for them?
No. bat the magazines full of sentimental
poems. II we think of the burdens and sorrows OF
'he poor we shall be able 10 approach them, with
al al their wickedness. in different spirit
pee, ne key Dr. 5. u Mcconnell commented on
brooklyn's unique position among the world s
sIeat communities in being by day. a city OF
nohhen The large majority OF men. he said,
mere until nightfaN They cannot know the con-
eltions Of the borough you the women. whose
dgs are spent here if you will. If evils are to
- corrected the women must do it-and the clergy
men You vote. but you influence
,,otes Your husband. brother son may take n
lily tone when you urge him 10 vote for certain
man because he will support necessary measure.
ut your words have an effect, all the same, when
me time comes vote
pHaeteal work. TO the effect that the association
sholld form committees TO compile official biog-
rrSplles OF ali Brooklyn in public offices.
aa-Etfy mans vote on every question of health,
morals or other matter of public interest should be
recorded from day TO day, and the end of the
year those records given 10 the voters would be
lclans want votes, aad secure them they will
tetnecy any and every abuse You can get reform
Halnes law hotels II you go about it in this way"
Df- hiliis was expected, but was obliged TO go