Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-07-03

Hotel, Hackensack, on Saturday even
ing, and the same keen interest was
displayed in this affair as in all other
matters-fully ninety being at the
feast.
Despite the changes in the menu,
the participants were prepared for a
feast Of words, and though some of
the talks were long they were in the
main interesting.
The lighting Mayors" heard many
words of praise hurled at them, but
they weren't at all disturbed. They
are all practical business men and
they have been running the associa
ton along business lines for the best
interests of their respective commune
ties and there is every reason to be-
lieve that many successes will yet
crown their efforts.
Mayor Byron M. Huyler, of Tenafy,
president of the association, thanked
the many members present for the
assistance and cooperation extended
him during his term. He said the as
ISOLATION was formed to relieve the
people on the east side of the county
of several oppressive conditions, and
he was sure that relief would yet be
in order.
Mayor Huyler wished to thank the
press for their gracious assistance,
and made especial mention Of the I'M
firing secretary and press agent,
Vincent B. Kelly, of Palisade. The
Mayor was modest in saying he was
ho cd
Mayor Wilbur f. Osler, of Leonia, to
act as POSTMASTER.
"They call us Fighting Mayors but
we're not half as bad as the name
implies" began Mayor Osler. "This
title was dug up by Vincent Kelly,
who comes from line of Irish kings,
all warriors, but | can say for him
that he is as peaceful as any one |
know of, not excepting William Jen-
nings Bryan.
eve do not seek fights of the fists.
We are aggressive in spirit only, and
our aim is of a constructive nature.
We want to build up our several COM
munities and in doing that we want
to get the best possible for the least
expense possible
Commissioner BrenSinger, of Jersey
City, made a forceful address, and
dwelt at length on the story of David
and Goliath, the Goliath of his intent
being the Public Service and the
HacAensack Water Company. He be-
lieved that the association could do
to the corporations named above just
what David did to the Giant Philis-
tine by proper cooperation and con-
centrated action.
"lou have earned the title of
Fighting Mayors by your accom-
plishments and your reputation is
known all over the State. We have
Just formed League of New Jersey
Municipalities and l am sure the
league will fail unless the Eastern
Bergen County Association joins it,
said Commissioner Brensinger.
The speaker recalled the efforts of
the Grecian and other ancient leagues
for the advancement of civilization,
and the bad habits of the Robber
Barons. He insisted that much can
be accomplished by harmonious CO.
operation. He said that success was
often hampered by the changing of
municipal officials and a mixture OF
views, but laid stress on the fact
that the policies of corporations never
seemed to change, even though their
officers did.
"Your fight is against the Goliath
of Privilege, and | think you have
the right solution" said Mr.. Bren-
singer.
Mayo Raymond, of Newark, was
unstinted in his praise of the work
being done by the Eastern Bergen
County Improvement Association, and
he, too, said their success was due
solely to the banding together of of
ficials eenly interested and deter
mined to carry out their purposes to
a successful end.
Former Senator Edmund w. Wake
lee, nov of chief counsel for the Pub
lie Service, was warmly greeted when
he was called upon for few remarks.
He created a laugh when he recalled
Commissioner Brensinger's reference
to David and Goliath and then offered
BILLY" Sundays original expressions.
Mr.. Wakelee also delighted the as
ISOLATION when he said that the ferry
matter would soon be amicably set
tied, and expressed his hope that
when the association had other griev
ances that they be taken up carefully
and reasonably with the Public Ser
vice, TO he believed that such meth
DDS coul accomplish much more than
any other method. He hoped to meet
with tn association often and hoped
to be Of further service to them
Mr.. Wakelee, who resides on the
east side, said he desired to urge the
association to use their influence in
getting the State to purchase more
privileges along the Palisades. He
believed a strip west of the cliff itself
should be purchased so as to allow
a park or roadway space along the
top of the palisades, from where the
beauties of the Palisades and Hudson
river could best be enjoyed.
Senator Hennessy congratulated
the association in it's efforts for the
benefit of those the members repre-
sent. He contended that an active as
ISOLATION of this kind could easily eX-
ercise it's influence in getting needed
LEGISLATION. and in securing common