New-York tribune., 1910-10-04
MAYOR GAyNOR Al
CITY HALL AGAIN
Remains Half a Day, After
Absence from Desk of Near
Iy Two Months.
CoNFERS WITH OFFICIALS
Tells Committee of 100 Citizens
He Is Glad He Had Fortitude
10 Remain in Citys
Service.

Msvnr Gsynor sat at his desk in the
c7,v Hall yesterday for the first time
since he was shot in the neck on the
steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
az he was about TO sail for Europe on
his vacation. That was on August .,
1us- six DAYS less than two months ago
To those who saw the Mayor yesterday
he seemed 10 be in excellent health, but
his voice gave him much trouble, and
he said the doctors had warned him not
20 tax IL too much.
In speaking to committee or one
hundred citizens who called on the
Mayor at noon 10 welcome him back the
ATavor said: ''I am extremely glad that
IN some way or other. do not exactly
know how, have had the fortitude. II
NAY cau Il that, to remain in the service
the city rather than go into any other
service" This statement was followed
by enthusiastic applause
Later the Mayor received the heads
Of his departments IN his private Office
ar which time they presented to him
set OF resolutions expressing their thank
fuIuess over his recovery. Soon after
o'clock the Mayor started for home in
his automobile with Mrs Gaynor.
A crowd Of several thousand persons
who had gathered TO see the Mayor
cheered as he left the City Hall As he
entered his car the crowd closed IN and
a policeman told them rather roughly
10 grand back. The Mayor Immediately
stopped the car and rebuked the police
man. DO not speak TO the people in
that way" he said. Address them
politely. You have no right 20 speak TO
people In that way. They are not In
my way"
Little Girls Bring Flowers.
Many flowers were received by the
Mayor, but those he enjoyed most were
brought in person By three little girls
representing Public School III, which
Is at No. "a Market street The com
mittee was headed by Mollie Prate, six
years old. who carried a bouquet Of old
fashioned flowers almost as large as
herself She made z nice little speech
TO the Mayor. TO which he replied kindly
Fro--1 the children Of the school they
bore \ written message, saying: ut is
our hope that every day will show how
glad the people Of our city are that
YOU have been spared 70 them"
The committee Of citizens which vel
coined him back in the Mayors public
reception room had been formed by
President Finley Of the College OF the
city Of New York, assisted By Jacob
Schif. A. Barton Hepburn. Cornelius NJ
6liss, William A. Marble. John Claf7in,
Alderman Marx end william A John
ston In presenting the committee, CT
which Jacob Schiff was chairman, Presi-
dent Mitchell of the Board Of Aldermen
said that the citizens OF New York
wished 10 express their qualification ct
the recovery Of the Mayor.
In introducing John Claflin as the
principal speaker Mr.. Schif said:
Ar Mayor. when you wore stricken
Gown by The hand Of the wouid-be ASSASSIN
faithfully served, felt horror and fhelr
hearts went out 70 you ana YOUR FAMILY.
ana they prayed 10 the Almighty that you
might be spared. They are grateful rhat
trel~ pravers have been heard and that you
are hack to-day To take up again the out1es
which have been so beneficial 70 your be
lo,-ed civ have been asked TO call upon
hr- Cla71n 10 express for this committee
whs- rhe whole city would say 10 YOU 10
City Hall
All Apprecists His Splendid Work.
Among other things. Mr. Clafiin said; !
We have come here 10 tell you that We
s-e =lad 70 see YOU back and TO consrat-
-sre you on your recovery 4 year ago
frsr- ~ us opposed YOU politically Now I
~ al appreciate the splendid work you /
have done for tho city, and We thank Coz
tsf YOU ere able TO continue. We ear
roSfr wish YOU health and happiness
The Manor. who was deeply touched
7v she greeting. responded IN . low but
distinct voice He SAID
Gent 'rrnen- ] would have been very glad !
80 avoid this If possible. but when / came /
1c r-e Office This morning my secretary IN
formed me that n fixed fact TnSt you
coming here TO welcome ne, and
usd 10 aCquieScc. You viii have 10 excuse
tend my thanks TO YOU IN sl1ita bic words, 4
n1f unfortunately my voic" Is stlll such
tfs- : Tud great difficulty IN saving any 4
th,r- - I'll IN addition 70 the mere words !
! suk YOU
Z Dlsv add that J an extremely glad that /
~ some or another DO not exactly
krov how nave had tho fortitude. II
call Ir 70 RENAL 1U the service OF
tnr city rather iHan 20 lnfo any other ser !
And with confidence. DC