New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
THE FUSION BOARD OF ESTIMATE

The determination of The Republicans IN
Brooklyn. announced by Mr.. Woodruff TO nomi-
nate Democrat for Borough President insures
the completion Of the fusion in good faith
throughout It satisfies the condition which Mr.
| Mitchell and we believe also Mr.. McAneny, at
| tachei TO their acceptances and makes certain
their continuance on the ticket. Mr. Woodruff
deserves credit for having prevailed over the
shortsighted views Of his district leaders, who
wanted an organization Republican named for
the Dlace To US II seems that not only will the
whole CITY ticket be strengthened by the fusion
in Brooklyn. but the local Brooklyn ticket will
stand better chance of being elected because
Of having a Democrat upon ii. Brooklyn is the
most independent borough in the city. 1t is also
the home Of the Tammany candidate Anything
that can be done to make the local ticket appeal
To independent Democratic voters viii not come
amiss on Election Day
The naming Of a Democrat for Borough Presi-
dent in Kings will make II certain that three Of
the eight candidates for the Board Of Estimate
and Apportionment will be Democrats 1t had
been planned 10 name Democratic candidates for
the borough presidencies of The Bronx and
Queens. but the difficulty of finding proper call
didates Of that party in those boroughs appears
to he insuperahe. The three Democratic candi-
dates. the President Of the Board of Aldermen
and the borough presidents Of Manhattan and
Brooklyn will have if elected. seven of the six
teen votes in the Board of Estimate and AppOr-
tionment That fact by itself illustrates the
bipartisan character Of the fusion ticket. In
the present financial crisis of the city the Board
of Estimate and Apportionmant will play part
hardly second in Importance TO that of the
Mayor himself II viii be made up In almost
equal parts If the fusion ticket is elected. of
Independent Democrats and of equally indepen-
dent Republicans. II will be a strong board,
far ftc Cnd mo- bprS rS1i in iS
Mr.. Barnard is exceptionally we'll qualified
by reason of his financial experience TO be the
presiding officer of the board and one of IT'S chief
members. Mr.. Prendergast's training also Is
financial He is one Of the leading authorities
in the city upon credit and he has had a varied
experience in reOrganizing business concerns in
difficulties. Mr.. Mitchell. from his opportunities
as Commissioner Of Accounts, probably has a
wider knowledge of the details of the city gov
ernment than any other man in New York. He
knows. if any one does. where waste is going on.
He pointed il out in The Bronx. where he said
public work cost twice what II should. He viii
be an invaluable member of the board. Mr..
Cromwell. of Richmond. who was naturally re
nominated as the only borough president who
made good, has had long experience on the
board and viii give II strength. There is no
| doubt that the Independent Democrat who viii
! be nominated Borough President Of Brooklyn
/ VIII ne man or characte' and ability. IEe
candidate for Borough President in Manhattan
moreover. Mr.. McAneny. has been for years a
| close student Of public affairs and his City Club
activities and his experience as a member of the
| Charter Revision Commission admirably qualify
/ him 10 be an intelligent and useful member Of
the board
The peer of that Board Of Estimate ticket
has never been nominated in this city, and we
hope special attention on the part Of the public
viii be directed to il in the campaign The need
TO control the Board Of Estimate will be a strong
| argument for the election Of the fusion ticket.
! The city will not get very far toward good gov
ernment If II contents itself with paying all its
/ attention to the head of the ticket and overlook
ing the Board of Estimate and Apportionment.
That Is what Tammany counts on its doing As
Senator McCarren said. it is trying TO grab the
/ Board Of Estimate and AppOrtionment 1t ex-
poets the public 10 sit rapt in wonder while ITS
virtuOus candidate hypnOtizes it with his I say
unto yous" Keep your eyes on the Board Of
Estimate if you want control the financial
character Of the next administration.