New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-22

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Ing Hail ratified the recommendation Of their con-
} ference committee. and NJ. Grace was placed be-
fore the people the candidate of a united De
mocracy.
Opposition was suddenly evoked on the ground
that Mr.. Grace was specially under the influence
Or John Kelly. the leader of Tarmanv Han and
was an enemy ~ the public schools. A mass meet
ing or citizens held ~ Cooper Institute on
October g 1850 20 oppose him for the latter
reason. and 10 sustain his opponent William Dowd.
VINO was placed in the field by the Republicans.
IN this meeting speeches were made by clersymeu
and other prominent men Mr.. Grace had accepted
me nomination Of the Democracv on October o.
ana IN his letter Of acceptance after stating his
views as 20 the necessity Of economy OF admins
tratIon consistent with proper public improvements
he had declared that his aim would be to preserve
the integrity of the common schools. which were
regarded with so much pride by the American
peop.e
The canvass was exciting. and Mr.. Grace. after
bitter opposition. was elected Mayor. receiving
. about 10000 votes. while his opponent received
about 100 COO votes
shortly after the election the Irving Hall or
Eanization made deal I'm tho Board Of Aldermen
10 GUST Johu Kelly from the CoatroIlership. 70
place Hubert O. Thompson I'm the office Of Commits
sioner Of Public Works to reappolnt William G.
Whitney As Corporation Counsel. and make
Maurice J. Power police justice. These nonina-
tons were made by Mayor Cooper. whose term Of
t4llCe was apOur to expire. Mr. Grace eagerly
besouGht the coming Mayor to prevent the COM
bnauoH. Tammany Hall through John Kelly,
made strenuous efforts 70 obtain his assistance. Al
though Of the opinion that these nominations
should be made by him the representative OF
a united Democracy during his term. and willing
10 give Tammany Hall its Just representation. Mr..
Grace found that he called upon 70 bar
gain away in corrupt deal all, nearly all, the
Offices 10 be filed during his term of office. Mr..
Kelly insisted that. although he had been elected
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self to appoint not only Democratic members o;
the Board Of Aldermen who were breaking away
from Mr. Kely's control. but also give some Of
the best Of the positions within his gift 20 five Of
the Republican members in ordeg TO secure all OF
them to the office Of Controller for Kelly.
This bargain Mr.. Grace refused 10 he party 70.
and Mr.. Kelly became his relentless enemy in con-
sequence
The STREET CLEANING FIGHT.
Mayor Grace took active interest in the great
street cleaning fsht, and. cooperating with the
committee OF tweuty-Oue. obtained the passaE. Of
the Street Cleaning bin. Subsequently he appointed
James 5. Coleman Commissioner Of Street Clean
ing. While the struggle for clean still
going on and was being opposed In the legislature
by the adherents Of John Kelly and John j.
q Brien. Mayor Grace preferred charges against
three OF the Police COmmlssioners-NichoIs. French
and Mason. The trial lasted through March, April.
May and June. II resulted in his attempt TO
move all three commissioners. but Governor Cornell
that the commissioners were ahsoved By the
passage Of the Street Cleaning bill
Throughout his term Mr.. Grace's administration
was characterized by a general struggle against
special legislation ny the Board Of Aldermen.
While Mayor Mr.. Grace recognized no factions in
his party He appointed none but Democrats to
Office.
Mr.. Grace was a member % the citizens commit
tee IN lsS2. and active In the EdsOn-Campbell
fight for the Mavoralty IN that year The citizens
mi
but h- declined the ground that ne did not de-
sire tho honor. and that he preferred To take an
active part in the to il possible the
election OF Mr. Campbell, whom he believed 10 be
emnenty fitted for the place
Mr.. Grace ran for Mayor again IN 1854. the
County Democracy candidate. and was elected de-
featiug Hugh J Grant th- Tammarv candidate
and Frederick s Gibbs. the Republican candidate.
the first. but he retired from office with the repu-
taton of clean and honest official and an in
Mr. Grace worked hard for the election Of Mayor
pn AGAINST Tsmmanv mat ve,r In ~ the Low
Van Wyck C-mpaign. however he was openly for
posed to n-partsanship in municipal affairs and
against many or he principles OF the citizens
active IN politics His health was poor. and he
res In the campsien OF last fall however he ad-
yocated the reelection Of Mayor Low. saving Re
knew from his own experience as Mayor tie ad-
vantages TO the CITY OF clean and busnessitke ad-
ministratton Of the city government ~
p. Grace. set aside s2loun found a manual
training school Tor young women ana girls IN
November 1892 Mr Grace was hurt severely on
his way ms office IN Hanover square. An auto
mobile IN which he riding struck against the
pillar Of the elevated road in front of No 81 Sixth
ave Ills face and head we're cut He was taken
his home. No 81 East Seventy-nnth-st..
where he recovered from the injuries
M. Grace had been prominent TN work for the
Catholic Church He a member Of The Cham
her Of Commerce. NeW-York Historical Society.
New York Geological Society, New-York Botanical
Garden. American Geographical Society. New-NOrk
Geuea logical Society. American Museum Nat |
ural History Metropolitan Museum Of Art Man /
haitian. Democratic and Metropolitan clubs and /
the IIodcrkr1uz He a director in several |
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