New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

that about six weeks ago the derni-monde OF SYRIA
cuse figured in what declared to be the annual
roundup" driving in their coaches. arrayed in
smiles sweet scented laces and such other things
as generous nature and kind hearted friends had
bestowed upon them. TO the City Hall. there 10
pay fines OF 500 or more with becoming affabiiity
The Commissioner had heard nothing OF the &C.
currence. not word.
Not so with Chief OF Police Charles p Wright
We'll what Of it," asked the Chief in the blunt
manner which IS known to his friends as one Of
his characteristics.
They were arrested That's why they came in.
Annual roundup" stormed the Chief. NO such
thing. These people arrested whenever they
are caught breaking the law
How often|'
The Chief couldn't say but there was a room fun
Of records: the reporter might for himself.
ANY graft?' The suggestion was too funny. The
Chief laughed.
They wouldn't get much was his comment
Some people" said the Chief. would Of course
Ike TO see Us close up all the saloons and drive
every fallen woman out of town. but that can't be
done. The best Go is 10 keep tight rein
or them.
But 1 don't care what they say; the laws are
enforced well in Syracuse as in any city in the
State, and I'll say this declared the Chief, paus-
ing a moment TO give emphasis to his assertion
IN say this for the department. I'm ready 10
match it against any police department in the
country. No l won't except the city Of New
York But see Commissioner Bowen. He's my
superior. He knows what the department is
doing"
The Rev DR.. c. A Fulton. pastor Of the First
Baptist Church. who, as vice-president OF the Au-
nicipal Voters League and determined enemy Of
the saloon. has taken active part in the SYRIA
cuse crusade. gives the present administration
credit Tor attempting TO better conditions IN the
city.
The police have been trying 10 put end 10
these stalls and they have bettered conditions
somewhat there can be no denying that" he said
But there remains much TO he done. Syracuse is
a wide open' town. The law is being violated with
alarming regularity The Sunday closing ordi-
nances not being enforced as they should be-
The violation Of these ordinances carries with IT,
OF course. spread Of vice which the authorities
seem powerless 10 check"
Dr. Fulton has not contented himself with hear
say evidence to conditions in Syracuse lie has
personally Investigated the situation.
Some OF the saloons here" said he. ARE really
concert halls In them the walters invite guests to
meet women upstairs. A protest against these
places was sent I'm some time ago. and an inves-
tigation served 20 better conditions somewhat
There has also been movement started to break
up the visiting Of saloons on the part Of women
But while open violations OF the law may be a
little less fragrant. the real conditions prac-
tcally the same
Graft Well Of course. 7 have TO way OF know
!ng II there is any but ther-well. all have
opinions. YOU know said Dr. Fulton.
Gambling? Well. now. that will depend upon
whom you ask. Trio authorities will tell you that
, II there is gambling they can't find It. The gem
eral belief IS" continued DR. Fulton. smiling sig
nihcantly. that there IS good deal % gambling
going on in Syracuse. OF course / can't say
definitely where Il is: 1 haven't made investiga-
ton within a few weeks. But there is any
amount OF gambling in Syracuse. and for big
stakes, too.
Not only the saloons but the concert halls and
other places depending upon vaudeyiIe TO attract
attention are being IL open violation of the
law. The theatres began by giving so-called sacred
concerts; these have changed TO moving picture
shows. and benefit performances Of different kinds
have crept in
But there has been such a brazen defiance OF
the law that public sentiment has in a measure
revolted against the disgusting exhibition. think
Mayor Kline turned down largely because Of
moral conditions here. The present Mayor seems
disposed to do well How far he can succeed 1
cannot say"
The Municipal Voters League Of which DR.. Full
ton is vice-presdent. was organized in Syracuse