Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-18

thoroughly aroused, his voice ringing
like a trumpet, that you have no
need Of police protection In the pres
ence Of the people Of New York"
Let me speak," said the mayor.
moi" Numbered the crowd. "We
don't want to hear you speak!"
"Mr. Mayor" said Gormly. these
people want to express an opinion to
you. Fellow citizens, those who are
in favor Of Endorsing the action Of
the council in granting the franchise
to the Gotham Freight Traction COM
pany will say aye"
Every henchman, every follower.
every ally. every official present, cried.
"Ayel"
It made a brave showing until the
negative was put, when such roar
of disapproval arose that it was like
the breath of the gods and fairly
shook the ancient stones Of the hall.
Now, sir" said Gormly, you see
what our masters the people think.
They wish me to put to you ques-
ton. If such q measure comes be-
fore you, will you veto it or will you
not?'
The mayor was in dilemma, a
fearful one. He was quick enough to
see that his whole political future,
the future Of his party. practically de-
pended upon his action. If he did not
declare hts purpose to veto the bill, he
and his party were doomed. II he
took some other course. they would
still have q fighting chance. The
mayor rose to the occasion.
Gentlemen" he said, my action
shall be dictated by yourselves"
Answer! Answer! No speech!"
roared the crowd
Every man is entitled to his
| chance" said Gormly. and beg you
| to hear"
'I will pledge you my word" con-
tinued the mayor, that so far as I
have power the issuance of this fran
chise shall be determined by the cleo
| ton. II am so fortunate as to re-
ceive majority, ! shall take 1t as q
sign that you indorse the policy which,
with an eye single to the public inter-
est, believes that It demands the
granting of this franchise to the
Gotham Freight Traction company.
which has already served you SO we'll.
If on the contrary. my distinguished
opponent shall prevail, the matter will
be left for his determination"
"You won't sign the bill II 1t comes
to you them" asked some one in the
crowd.
81 will not, and will use what inhu-
ence / have to see that 1t is not pre-
scented to me-" was the answer.
Nothing" said Gormly, could be
fafrer than that. The issue is clearly
and sharply drawn. If you want to
perpetuate the power Of the Gotham
Freight Traction company. you have
only to re-elect the present mayor. II
you want to resume your own control
Of affairs. you have only to elect me
don't ask you now which 1t shall be
I don't want any more cheering.
want you to go to your homes and &C
to work. Good night"
He sank down In the automobile
covered with Precipitation and trem
bling with nervous excitement.
Amid tumultuous cheering and ap
plauding, the crowd opened 4 line
through which tho big automobile
slowly moved over toward Broadway
and then sped upward through the
| night.
Cornell turned to the mayor. "Shall
I drive these dogs out of the square
Curse 'em!" he cried.
| Nothing would have suited the
mayor better; but policy would not
permit.
NO" he said, '.just picket the ap.
proaches to the city hall. Let the peo'
pie alone. They win dispense now"
Indeed they were already beginning
to break away.
well. you've gone and done It now
for sure" said Cornell. giving the nee.
essary orders. Unless you get cleo.
ted, the Gotham Freight Traction com.
pany's busted"
Were all busted as you say" said
Warren gloomily, unless am
elected"
The mayor turned away and walked
into the city hall. Rutherford met
him at the door.
II want to congratulate you." he
said, ION your course"
do you approve of it,"
Approve! It was the nerviest sort
of thing for you to do, but the only
thing. That damned Gormly had you
dead to rights; but you took the wind
out Of his sails"
II don't know" answered the mayor
nervously. what will Mffey and Ben.
son and the rest say7"
81 don't know" returned Ruther-
ford; but whatever they say, It was
the only thing on Gods earth to do
and they ought to be glad that you
had the nerve to do It. Now, we've
got to win the election"
Yes" said the mayor: but how r.
Outside the city hall . slender, quiet.