New-York tribune., 1912-03-19
Criticises Court Of Appeals.

Criticises Court Of Appeals.
In developing his case against the ju-
dietary OF the state the Mayor criticised
the Court Of Appeals for declaring un-
constitutional what he called economic
laws of which we are just as good judges
as they" He cited specifically the ad-
verse decisions against the ten-hour law
for bakers, the law preventing from
working between the hours of 9 p. m.
and ; a. m. and the law for working
mems compensation.
He held the courts Interpretation OF
the Constitution to be far fetched and
ridiculous. 1T is my opinion" he said.
that the whole thing will come down
like a pack of cards. The sentiment OF
the community will not stand for it,
Turning toward the question Of rem
edy the Mayor pointed out methods of
the recall Of judicial decisions already
! I'm force And these, he said, were ample
| He cited the enactment OF new tene-
ment house law, following a decision by
/, the Court of Appeals. as an example of
| legislative recall Of judicial decisions,
| and said he thought many Of the deci-
sions Of the court would be nullifed by
the next constitutional convention.
President Taft sent letter OF regret
AT not being able TO attend. II was read
by Dean Johnson, Of New York Uni
versity, the toastmaster of the dinner.
The letter was as follows:
regret very much that a previous en-
gaCement prevented my attending the meet
ing of your society on the evening OF the
Praises Purpose Of Society.
| am in hearty accord with the purpose
or the new born American Society for the
Promotion OF Efficiency. | understand thdl
efforts will be- made 10 outline improve
ments I'm government business. as well as
i'm the different varieties Of private enter
prises Such a movement. spread over the
whole United States, cannot iail 10 improve
the efficiency and contribute materlaiy uo
nrodurtlve power which Is saved shouId
contribute to human happiness.
| consider that this movement, u u real
i,cs even a small per cent OF its ideals. VIII
nro,e ~ the greatest value to the nation
ard 7 tender my hearty good wishes TO the
society and it's membership FOR TIER sue
cess
Governor Dix also expressed his dis
anpointment at being unable to be pres
ent.
George Won l.. Meyer Secretary OF the
Navy. spoke on The Reorganization OF
q Department of the Government ana
described the work which was being done
70 nut the navy on a more efficient basis.
He said:
Economy" is 2 much abused WORD; II Is
often used As a synonymC for pdISiWo!ii
Iipht expenditures are frequently called
economical expenditures, NO ld'd Coulu
ne further from the truth: rue eCoi'o'i''
is almost synonymous Win eUnCItHs ',.o..
B The closer competition OF modern business
forces scientific management Oh all WHO
would not be left behind IN the race. ll1
on,nIoyers must submit to greater oNeFh'hu
charges for the sake OF increased eco"T,i.J SaaI
In other directions. and they must deai
flirly with their men in the matter OF
bonus for extra work accomplished. and the
employees must agree 10 80 t IL same
trade must receive equal compensation
uorhort Knox Smith Commissioner Of
Coruorations said the nation must take
, broader view of efficiency than the IN
dividr,al. and that its duties were hot
or,v TO see that business was orsani2eu
an = profitable basis, but that its 5ene-
ats were Justly apportioncd.
Dr. T.. 4. Cleveland, director OF me
Presidents Commission Of Efficiency ana
rconomv. said the President OF 'ne
rrrited states on account of the orsani-
uatior Of the government, could not oe
.an executive in any sense that husi-
moss man would understand" He added
,hat president Taft and his Cabinet n1d
rnade great progress in promoting EN-
cheney - r,bioh
The conservation of resources whlch
,,ov society has as it's aim evidently
aoos not extend to after dinner speakers
,or the schedule which was mapped out
ahead with the time OF the beginning
a.d ond of each speech. was an hour
,a.e % IN starting, and slightly more out of