New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-25
WEAVER BEGINS FIGHT.
PLANS CONTEST HERE.
COnsults 5cith Dir. Root on Injunc-
ton Proceedings.

Mayor John Weaver of Philadelphia came 70
New-YorS yesterday afternoon to consult with
Elihu Root upon the situation growing out Of the
fight against the gas monopoly. He was ac.
companied by ex-Judge James Gay Gordon ot
Philadelphia. who has been engaged as Mr.
Roots associate. and George s. Graham a
former District Attorney. The party reached
Jersey City at 4:1O o'clock, and crossed on the
Cortlandt-st ferry. Upon reaching Manhattar
Mr.. Graham left the party. The Mayor and
Judc>e Gordon went directly 70 the office OF Nh
Root in the Mutual Life Building, where they
were in conference with the ex-Secretary ot
War for two hours
Replying to n question while crossing from
Jersey City. Mayor Weaver said: II am in the
fight to the finish, and I believe I viii win The
peoples representatives must be taught 10 obey
the people. and not to command them"
What do you think OF DR. Parkhurst's corl-
ment that Philadelphia is the worst city in ths
country and New-Yorl5 is second in that re-
spect?" was asked.
Mayor Weaver smiled and said: Let US wait
and see who wins Here the Mayor exhibited
a letter from the Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott in
which the writer congratulated him on the stand
he had taken for good government and ex-
pressed the belief tLat he would succeed IN hin
crusade against municipal corruption. Ths
Mayor manifested his appreciation OF the en-
couraglng WordS OF Jne NeW-1crh MUNSTER a-'A
said they were sample of those he had re-
ceived from others.
Before going into the conference with his
counsel. Mayor Weaver said he came to consult
his legal advisers concerning the entire situa-
tion and the legality of the course upon which
he had entered. 1t was also given out from an
authoritative source that the particular reason
for his appearance in New-York at this time was
TO plan for contesting the temporary injunction
yesterday granted bv Judge Ralston restraining
Costello from Office.
Upor the conclusion of the conference In Mr..
Roots Office it was said that definite plan q
campaign had been outlined. The first matter
TO be considered viii be the argument on ths
injunction. set for Monday next. Mr.. Graham
will remain in town until that time returning
to Philadelphia with Nj Root. who Will then
take up his part in the lega! branch Of the battle
Mr.. Root. when seen tust before leaving the
Mutual Life Building. said,
Mayor Weaver came. C. course, TO talk about
the situation growing out Of the gas contro-
versy. We went over the whole matter and dis
cussed the problem in all its phases but you
must excuse me from going into details as tho
counsel for the Mayor. This I can say how
ever. that have decided on a plan OF cam
paign which hope TO push to a successful
finish"
Mr.. Root admitted that he would be in PhiIa-
delphia next Monday, when the legal question
involving the status oS the new appointees os
Mayor Weaver. Colonel Sheldon Potter and \.
Lincoln Acker. who were OuSted by the court
order yesterday, will be argued for final deter
minatiOn.
Mayor Weaver and Judge Gordon left town on
the $40 train for Philadelphia