New-York tribune., 1901-10-13

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CRITICISM OF Mr.. CIRCUIT.
-Four years ago he supported all the programmes
hOrrrent, and for which my own vigorous sondem-
objection TO the acceptance OF ONCE from the
holds Office 6y virtue of that nomination. lie has
been in the administration Of the last four years.
but far as know, remained mute upon the
evils and abuses which he now denounces. until bis
Of office was nearly over and nomination
against his own party was offered him Does ms MS
san? Or. take the fusion ticket presented to Us N
Senator Michael J. Coffey is am told. well rep
resented there. and that to his insissence, or
friends of the Citizens Union welded with real
grief. So, on the Manhattan side. there are candi;
Others. Do these nominations. not made because
the nominees distinguished citizens. and not
nominations which in themselves repres ent de-
for the poticaf support of discredited and dis
satisfied seoessions from the Democratic party-do
would otherwise have been partisanship
ell but a trading. and. may say, unworthy par
tisanshp. 1t is a mere combination Of incongru-
partisan purposes. From this comhin alton ex-
Union and one German body both of which sup
port the fusion ticket with loyalty most re-
Let us then free minds of can't Let Presi-
dent Low and his associates not deny their par
be- The people Of the city have TO choose between
Ticket nominated by the Democrats party. Let
turn, therefore, from this really and
narrow question upon which the Republicans would
decide this municipal election, and to which /
have, doubt, given this evening great con-
sideration. Let us refuse TO Surrendt the whole
programme of honest and efficient gov eminent and
OF constructive and creative work for this splendid
metropolis during the years 1892 and 1903 to the
mere question whether you will condemn this man
political organization or that. Is nol the city of
Greater NeW-Yorl. entitled something better?
Has not the time to make of this American n
metropolis real and fruitful unity. united in all
things IN which unity is helpful uIrity sustained
and strengthened by the maintenance of all those
VISION OF THE CITYs FUTURE
If my vision be not obscured by tas excitement
of this campaign. the growth OF a greater
New York. wholesome and wonderful 10 the last
degree, and the opportunity all promote il.
extension of its transit facilities. the vast
improvement OF its streets, so that city Of the
globe shall that respect be better equipped :han
city. 1 the addition of those wise and
rnercful sanitary provisions for the less favored or
people, with respect to which some foreign
cities have made progress much greater than
our own-I see all Of these things I see them
limited only by sober treatment OF the nnances
and a tightening of the burdens too great. Not
that promise accomplish them all-Iny faculties
not equal confess, TO all that would DO;
But can. ami If You choose to trust me l shall
DO much. And if, in the honor and prestige which
high minded. efficient and econoTlical admin
sstrstion OF the American metropolis by my coad-
tutors upon rhe Democratic ticket and myself snail
bring 10 the Dem ocralc party: that party shaII
ind help recruitment inspiration 20 sounder
larger finer more fruitful conduct OF its own
career here and throughout our State. what CITIZEN
surely of greater New-York, be he Republican or
Democrat, find fault?