New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

were 20 questions which were not ma
tcrisl 70 the issue"
Mayor Mitchell declined 20 comment
or the decision last night lie SAID
ne had not seen a copy Of the decision
and would be unable 20 read u until
to-day
Il may have something 70 say when
I've studied it, he said.
Alfred !. Tailey, counsel for Monsig-
Tor Dunn and Father Farrell, issued
This statement:
After a judicial proceeding in the
Cren before 8 judge whose selection
was approved By the Mayor, IN which
he had the assistance rot only OF the
District Attorneys Office but OF the
Corporation Counsel stat and eminent
private counsel. the court after pains
taking review Of all the evidence mas
held that the Mayors charges were
without foundation.
The natural deduction therefore IL
that the tapping OF telephone wires
was equally unjustifed There are
some things in connection with the
whole matter which resentful pubic
is not likely 20 forget. One OF them "a
that public officials listened IN on the
Conversation OF reputable citizens 20
serve their own private purposes.
Talley Accuses Mayor.
Another il that the Mayor was
courageous enough % I'll the columns
Of the newspapers with charges OF con-
spiracy. but lacked the courage 20 sign
his name 20 the sworn charges against
the men whom he accused, but took ref
uge behind the cOattaIls OF second
Deputy Charities Commissioner
THE decision clears the way for the
only issue before tho public. and that
is the overlapping for which two or
Nitchels sub0rdinatcs are now under
indictment. The result Of the indict-
ment was this: Tha. when the Mayor
was caught listening m on the tele-
nhone wires OF reputable citizens and
after Hotchkiss and Kugsbury were IN
dicted and he himself severely ar
raigned by the grand jury he sought 20
Justify his conduct BY charging those
who had complained against him with
he commission OF crime.
Monsignor Dunn issued statement
last night. in which he said:
"The decision Of Justice Greenbaum
speaks for itself. 10 IS complete
answer 20 the base.ess charges Ut
tered during the last six months by
interested parties and the vindica'
ton o. the principles for which We
have been c0ntending.
I'VE may now look for respite
from me ciamor that has filed the
pubic's ear. though II is TOO much %
expect that other attempts vii. not
be made By the charity trust 20 secu.
larize the Catholic. Protestant and
Jew p child-caring homes.
cone point has been gained. namely
the public is now aware Of the splendid
self-sacrifcing solicitUde OF the repre-
sentatives OF the different religious
bodies in caring for the'r children
despite the maliciously conceived, Gun
ningly prepared and vilely uttered
statements Of professional uplifters
and sympathetic public officials
The principles involved IN this con
troversy are basic and touch the very
liberties OF the people. and any ATTEMPT
70 invade them will meet always with
an indignant protest.
"The decision of Justice Greenbaum
while not unexpected, is very crafty
ing. showing as II does that no man OF
set Of men, IL matters not how highly
placed, can work their will 20 the harm
Of the citizens OF this community. Mer
Of the standing OF Justice Greenbaur
always protect justice and right"