New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-21
GRACE IS FOR FUSION.
PRAISES MAYOR Low.
Tdmmanyi@ing of Ne5C-York
Democracy" Hurtfm to Party.

Ex-Nsyor Grace returned last week from his
summer vacation somewhat earlier than usual,
that he might register and take such part as
he able in this municipal contest. He was
asked by many friends as TO his opinion of the
issues involved in the local campaign, and TO all
inquiries Mr.. Grace has responded with such
emphasis as has made clear the cordialfty of
the support he gives to the fusion cause. Mr..
Grace was asked yesterday = he were willing TO
say how he expected 10 vote on Election Day.
I am perfectly willing 10 tell that TO any
one. I shall vote for Low. Hinrichs and Nc
CURE and for the entire fusion ticket"
DO you take that action for personal reasons
or FOR the broader issues involved IN the cam
raignT-'
why an going 20 vote the fusion ticket be-
cause am convinced that it stands for the sim
cere and admirable effort that has been made to
give this city business administration
1t is your view that the ideal administration
for New-Tork is one conducted. SO far as posi-
bic. on the principles that govern the greater
business undertakings?"
I have always maintained that. irrespective
Of party consideration it is the first duty Of the
citizenship Of New-York 10 assure itself Of the
service in a public capacity Of a broad minded.
able man TO direct the administration OF the
corporation Of this municipality
Low TO BE CONGRATULATED
In your view this administration has been OF
that character. has il nOt?'
1T certainly has. and from my own expert
enoe I can appreciate the difficulties Mayor Low
has met with and overcome and for that reason
he is TO be congratulated on the record for good
government which he has made
In your opinion do you think the majority
OF the voters Of New-York hold this View
I feel assured that the voters of NewYork
can be depended upon 10 make dispassionate
choice between Mayor Low, in view OF the ad-
rairable record he has made, and his opponent,
who is practically untried in the conduct OF
municipal affairs
Have YOU noticed. Nj Grace that the chief
issue made by Tammany is that it is impossible
that there should be a non-partisan campaign
and therefore. if the Tammany candidate for
Mavo- he defeated. a great injury viii be done 10
the national Democracy
Yes I have seen that attempt has been
made 10 hide the real issue by arousing the spirit
~ craftsmanship. but II is a subterfuge and an
ATTEMPT 10 beg the question Mayor Lo" mas
now served one term and has been non-partsan
in his appointments, meaning by that Iha' ne
has not been Influenced by any party cohsloera-
ton in selecting his subordinate He mas
-,s-a5 strong Democrats at the head Of some of
- ,,,os+ important city depaTtments-for in
.+.,oe NJ Rives as Corporation Counsel ana
co1o,eI Agonroe as Commissioner Of Water sup
rs, Cas- and Electricity Besides it should be
-.,,,e-,b erad that the real vital power and cen
81 .u+borirv OF the administration Of New
VII Is IN the Board OF Estimate and Appor-
.,o,,,,en- which has sixteen votes, and there
s,,ra n be twelve Democratic votes in this
80 as rhe fusion candidates for Controller,
I,-ss,5ent of the Board of Aldermen and for
borough presidents Of Brooklyn, Queens ana Inc
Bronx are all Democrats
r.NNANY HURTFUL TO DEMOCRACY
..r Observe that il has been said that as the
occidental election takes place next year all
1,.r-,ocrats should support the Tamnany ticket
-. 800 that before, and the best answer
--,tla for me 70 make is one suggested
:. - ,srsonal experience. In 1ss4 at the re
y - .be chairman II the National Demo
- C,,-,,,sttee. I accepted the nomination as
- os55ste OF the Citizens Union ana the II
S--sDSent Democracy OF the Clty OF 80 a.
80 Nsvor The Tammany democracy az
px-ubIicaus had already nonllIlAIe1 N@--- "A
49, bea1,v Democratic vote was cast az
11e,.,eisnd carried the State 1llsnt s~S ,t,Ie5
~ nv opinion Tammany is TO-DAY les rs the
=. ~ tr,st OF true Democracy tlaiI W"1 T,o
~ " ~ 1884 and / think that tHe 49,,
.'a,,,,t1fur OF the Democracy OF rev t - a.
mans h q harmful TO the Democratic parry ls
,--o,,id he the Tammany lzhg u D'i'
erilIllei'e - ,ten in thorough sympathy win the
action OF the Independent Deiilo~io' 80
porting the fusion tieAsI e.. arotber reason as al
Indeed L am and, Tor aIo'tI.i -es,os g. The
srSsnenceut Democrat. am lLI'el - - tte
success Of the fusion TICKET - IL no,tact vritb
,,,,s- r,ep-and / am brought IN cO,a.t 49, 49,.
young i ~ -. - All practically going 10 vote
- = oxr Hfnrfchs and Mcclure. Man, "A 4ol
most Of these young voters az "a - a. men
,,.bo are now i'm the control OF IaniiAhS nan.