New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-10

further great sums for the people. But
whether they accept it or not am willing to
spend this sum and more too If it Is necessary,
in legitimate ways to drive from power the
gang that has made the city a byword, that
has brought reproaCh upon New York and
every citizen of it. Don't misunderstood me,
fellow citizens; not one penny of this amount
or any other amount shall ever be spent for
bribery to influence or persuade against his
judgment any man to vote for me or for any
policy If you want to know how the money
is spent you can read from week to week pub
lished statements covering every expenditure.
What are you going to get out OF 1t:
asked voice
Il am going to be elected Mayor of New
York by you men,, answered GOrmly. " am
going to get the consciousness that have an
opportunity to give New York clean, decent,
law abiding administration, without graft
am going to put the people in the enjoyment
of their rights; or rather they going 20
put themselves there by my election. | am
alone in this world"
Not much you anti" cried voice
you've more friends than any man IN New
York"
Friends have in plenty. I see" was the
quick answer, but l have neither wife nor
relatives nor children. Some men like to
spend their money in building libraries and
hospitals, soup kitchens and art galleries. l
would rather spend mine for the benefit of all
the people; for there isn't a citizen, man or
woman or child, who will not be benefited by
clean, decent administration of municipal
affairs.
81 made my money here Every dollar Of
it YOU gave to me | am giving it back to
YOU We worked together to make it: l by
selling you good goods and telling the truth
about them, and you by paying a fair price for
them and coming back if you were not satisfied.
We will work together in the same way now.
If you give me the opportunity to administer
the affairs of the city, pledge my business
honor at which man can point a finger,
that | will do it honestly and honorably to the
satisfaction of honest and honorable men. or
you throw me over.
Now, remember" the speaker continued
as wild cheers greeted this announcement.
that clamor and glamour don't win cleo
tlons; that shouting and cheering are all very
well in their way; but 1T is votes that count.
You must see that your votes are deposited
and then you must see that they are fairly
counted. | beg that you will disperse now.
go home, and make it your business to see
your Aldermen about this franchise. Do 1t
quickly and do it hard!'
We'll see them nOw!" yelled a voice.
Let 'em come out here! We'd ike to talk
to them! Give us a chance at 'eml Where's
the Mayor"
The square was in a tumult again. which
even GOrTnly for the moment was helpless to
control.
NOV the Hon. Peter d. Warren was in the
City Hall. He had heard all that had been
said. and witnessed all that had been done.
Although he was a briber and a corruptionist.
he was not without courage 1t seemed to him
that the psychological moment for his advent
had arrived. Therefore he hastily made his
way through the corridors filled with trembling
and frightened Aldermen, and boldly appeared
on the outside steps back of Gormly. He was
at once. The adherentS of the adj
Who found themselves in the
minority. to their great surprise. cheered
loudly; but their cheers were drowned out by
yells and groans and deriSive cries. The Mayor
stood quietly. little pale, but apparently I'M
daunted. He waved his hands for silence
Gormly assisted him in quelling the tumult
The Mayor stepped to the extreme edge of the
portico; but before he could begin his speech
the same burly voiced man who had been such
a useful adjunct to Gormly interrupted HIM
I'VE don't want to hear any speech from
you tonight. We just want to express our
opinion on the question of the franchise. We
want you to hear 1t, and we want YOU to an
swer one question. Mr. Gormly" he reared
his great voice compelling attention. and as he
spoke he sprang up on the steps of the auto
mobile and faced the crowd. we want YOU to
ask the Mayor of this city if he's going to sign
the bill granting the franchise But before
that we want to tell him what we citizens of
New York think of the proposition"
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