New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
Mr.. Whitman's Election Repu-
diation of 18th Street.

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utable to two things-an adherence OF Tammany
Halls game Of grab and graft, and desire to
rebuke reform President who for the sake of his
own administration. about to be Judged on Its
questionable achievements. cast his lot with Tam
many and induced so-called antTammany Demo
Gratis here 10 swallow a Tammany ticket There
can be no mistake about the intent of the voters.
All the Democratic apologies and explanations will
avail nothing If the result had been fairly close
they might have had some worth As IT IS Murphy
and President Wilson may mingle their tears, for
the voters Of this state have spoken their mind to
both Of them with emphasis.
It is fitting rebuke to the cynical dishonesty
and disregard Of the public interest which have
characterized the state administration for the last
four years, and the hypocrisy which induced
Washington. for shallow selfish reasons, to give its
approval The weakling Dix, elected to Office in
1910. proved to be merely cover for Murphy and
his aa, !, 1912, when the opponents Of Tam
many v.,c split by the Progressive bolt, and Gov
CruOr wilson, Ic-dlutu Us ttH A4iuNlNANeiS ADAA-N
crat Of advanced views, was candidate for the
Presidency, the voters again chose to try their
fortune with the Democrats rather than with Re
nublicanism in charge of the Old Guard. Sulzer
inflated by his rise to power, drifted into a fight
with Tammany which resulted in an exposure Of
mutual corruption, and his impeachment followed
Governor Glynn, processing independence Of Tam
many, gave lip-servce TO the people and jobs and
state money 10 the Demonico Directorate. He
felt certain that by being a good Governor where
It did not affect Tammany. he could cover up the
places where he was a bad Governor in Tammany's
interest That kind Of record was good enough
for President Wilson and his Cabinet members
and Nravor Mitchell and Mr. McAneny to indorse,
Fortunately it could not fool all the voters.
Against that Mr. Whitman's record Of splendid
service in the District Attorneys Office here was a
shining light He had been an anti-boss official.
He had prosecuted grafters and sent them to jail.
He had been baked in failing more of them by
Governor Glynn his opponent lie represented
precisely Iue COuDlldlloh VI AA"Aitico IHN '''O'
desired in Office to clean out the "merry firm Of
Grab and Graft" from IT'S headquarters in the
CAPITOL. And to make sure that the job will be
well DONE the voters elected a Republican state
ticket and Legislature TO stand with Governor
Whitman in his work.
In taking Office Mr.. Whitman and his associates
Grct e., oQnprq1 hOuCpcipqn ming
There is great need Of it, TO restore common de-
ccncy and honesty IN the state service. Beyond
that there is need for economy-not the figure
Juggling kind professed by Governor Glynn, but a
real economy which produces dollars worth of
material or service for a dollar, but does not
soueeze the dollars where the states interests de
mopd expenditure. TO that must be added re-
organization of the states service which will pro
dnce ADEQUATE enforcement of the many good laws
on the statute books and, perhaps, repeal of
some bad features Of law and some laws not en-
forceable.
New York state, with this oyerturn enters on 4
new era Of administration 1t is liberal state,
with economic conditions requiring advanced and
progressive treatment in legislation and admins
tratlon Its people have bestowed on Mr.. Whitman
a mark Of signal approval in this large vote which
carried him into Office They have every reason
TO expect honest efficient progressive government
from him and his associates in Office. He may
count on their good will and hearty support in any
crisis he encounters in his efforts TO live up to
these expectations