New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05

matter, with the idea Of adopting the speedest
method Of relief The demands OF modern life
SO eXacting that our children OF school age
be devoted rightfully the education which is 10
1T them for their places in the world After a
examIna ton of the question shall lay the matter
before you in detail
BRIDGE TERMINALS
The problem that arises in the handling of traffic
ly during the so-called rush hours" is not
Relief here is another pressing need and cannot
be had too soon The, task is stupendous, but it
The administration will address itself to the
question at once.
STREET CLEANING.
Until have e e., had , an GPportp9ity to observe the
l shaI! not be in a position to address you upon
Appreciating. however, the Importance of clean
streets and aware Of the popular verdict Of his
predecessor TO remain at his post
again speak TO you this important matter.
WATER SUPPLY.
Provision for an additional water supply is a
subject demanding prompt attention. Waste Of
restriction its use for all proper and necessary
purposes The health of the city and the comfort
OF our people depend upon ample supply of pure
water and safety from fire demands that water
shall he always ready for an emergency in album
dant quantity and under sufficient pressure. There
should be unnecessary delay in providing for
such supply adequate in all respects to the future
needs of the city.
POLICE.
An extensive observation of the moral conditions
Of the great cities Of Europe and America has
convinced me that this city is better than any of
state fails below the standard which should be
for the metropolis Of our country.
We cannot complacently assume that we shall
not suffer deterioration unless strive earnestly
20 maintain a high standard a cosmopolitan city
like New-York cannot be conducted on the same
plan provincial town Every attempt to so
conduct it viii fail. and viii result in disrespeet
some evils can be eradicate1 and some cannot.
nature itself But they should not be allowed 10
parade before the public, and no partnership should
ing In the endeavor to accomplish anything in
this direction spasmodic effort can avail but little.
Only constant vigilance can produce satisfactory
results. The methods employed should not be
sensational for the purpose first Of winning APP
plause, but earnest and sincere so as to be thor
oUgh and permanent in their effect.
am convinced that it is no unreasonably criti-
officials high in the Police Department have con
nived at the maintenance Of certain public evils
A vigorous and persistent effort will be made TO
sever any such relation between lawbreakers and
those sworn 10 enforce the law
I appeal TO ali our citizens; and especially 10
ing the department of such men and practices.
II would be useless for me 10 appoint to the
or a doctrinare. I have intrusted the office to
Of such character as TO inspire the respect or
and Of such discernment as TO make II unlikely
that he will he the victim OF imposition or deceit
In TINS as IN any "loL f ~ c fn 'i'is
gent effort directed to evil at a time must be
fore long result in a general Improvement
ask the Police Commissioner the patience
and assistance Of the public.
The vast majority Of the members OF the police
force aye worthy of our confidence Their lives are
not easy whether considered morally or physically
Contact with crime does not tend to individual I'M
provenent I believe that far possible Consid-
GRAFTON should be shown to them. so that like all
other government employees they may have q re1-
sonable amount OF leisure from their eXactins
duties.
The best results cannot be obtained. either I'm
public private business, except by the hearty
co-operatiOn Of every eInploye.
I admonsh the heads Of all the departments Of
the CITY government. while maintaining strict dsC-
pine not 10 be needessly harsh exacting as
10 cause discomfort among their Eubordnates.
shall expect and require from all the depart
Inents complete unity of purpose for the good of
thS city.
I have confidence in the integrity and ability OF
every one Of my appOntees. and assure them OF
my honest support The public expects from
each Of them the faithful performance OF his trust
and I shall exercise all the power conferred upon
ma I'm tire charter 10 insure the efficiency and the
honesty Of the administration OF every department
I pledge 10 YOU. the honorable Board of Alder
men. my cooperation in your every lawful en-
deavor and I ask from you the same consideration
for myself.