The New York herald., 1921-08-10

1918, by 600 for all otner pur-
poses. municipal purposes. ether than
docks and rapid transit construction.
There was a margin OF s1l7.0oo.o00 for
dock end rapid transit created subject
20 the aebt limit, and from that sl17,-
to the debt Unit and from that ex-
cess OF sie3. 100000. leaving at that time
: available for rapid transit and docks
the sum OF $4,000 600.
"A similar statement for January /.
. 1919. with the same corrections. accord
ing to the figures existing at that date.
with the classes OF Items being the same,
shows that the deb. limit for purposes
ether than docks and rapid transit was
exceed on January /. 1919. by s69.-
100000 and there was margin for
rapid transit and docks OF s5l. 100000.
Growth of Debt Limit.
"On January /, 1926. a corresponding
statement shows that the debt limit
was exceeded by S53.0oo.o00 for other
purposes than docks and rapid transit
and there was a margin OF s6T,o00,0o0
for dock and rapid transit.
"On January !. 1921, in a correspond
Ing statement, the debt limit for other
purposes than docks and rapid transit
was exceeded by 100000 and there
vas available for rapid transit and
docks sci 900. 600
ION July !. with the same corrections
ar corresponding corrections. there was
\ margin on the tax limit Of Ssu, 600, ,oob
snd a margin for docks and rapid
transit OF s14i. 10000
There is a question in relation TO
ais margin, as to all other margins.
'-hich / have suggested, arising from
contract obliga tions to complete dual
,ntracts, under the decision OF Levy
yalnst Mcclellan. and understand the
.ty Is under obligation to expend at
I ast $4,000. 900 more on the dual con-
,ractsr
Breaking into the examination at one
,snt when tho Mayor seemed 10 be
,uch confused Senator Walker said:
Isn't this good deal matter OF
bookkeeping q and turning to the Mayor
sked "Where do you get the answers
/, the olestions Senator Brown Is ask
l:g you?"
IT think I had better conduct this
-xsmnation," Mr.. Brown said.
walker Makes a Furry.
Senator Meyer. presiding. called UP
we resolution adopted by the cot5nittee
,roviding that all questions be asked
trough counsel.
II have not been a member OF the
eret organization here and ! don't
.ow about Your rules" said Senator
i'alker
THAT was because YOU we're in Calf
rslia and not attending the hearings. =
,nator Robinson said.
II was outside the door, but didn't
ave dark lantern and could not get
ia." Walker answered angrily. The audi
~-ce cheered. Meyer pounded for order.
This will be disorderly hearing I'M
as counsel conducts IT," Brown said.
'If I want information here ! am
& aiug TO get II. and II can't get Il here
Z will in Albany" shouted Senator
alker,
we win proceed along the lines that
III bring the information you desire"
eyer said
y arm willing to take the third degree
ti, get iuside and al want II do Is TO
in and then ] win see to II you get
It." Walker shouted OF Meyer.
Esys Blnmc to Albany.
When the Mayor stepped to the wit
7ss stand he drew from his pocket a
,ick typewritten document, adjusted his
asses and announced he wished to read
statement and TO stand while he read
= In this he made sweeping denial OF
''.e charges set forth In the resolution
tOpted By the ISElSldtur9 creating tne
Investigating committee.
"The city is libelled viciousiy In that
solution" the Mayor stated 1T is
.Ackless and vicious" Tie recited the
,veral counts set forth In the resolu-
ION and charged they were not true or
runded. on facts. Then he read slowly
through a long recital Of the city's
financial affairs. giving tho debt limit
fr certain dates. tho funded and bonded
f'ebts. and expounding in detail the dock
eand and other city debts.
The actual debt limit OF March I,
/ a21. IL about fifteen times larger than
Y was January /. 1916" the Mayor read.
He placed the figure at s1st, 900, 900
and said IL was not due to inflated as
scssnlents. The city's revenues are suf-
ttcient to meet the requirements OF mu-
nicipal departments. including public
schools. he said. There are many items
In the city budget placed there ny man
datory legislation. and II the city Off
cials had control without interference
from Albany they could do better. he
added.
Mayor Satisfied with Record.
1T Is q fact that during tho last year
we reached a higher mark In financing
the needs OF the city than ever before I"
the Mayor read This he attributed 70
the higher cost of material and labor
He went over numerous items which he
said were forced into the city budget
ana were beyond the Mayors veto, and
reviewed tho receipts and expenditures
or many departments showing they were
well managed.
considered In the light Of THO after
nath of war. the city depa tmeuts have
made excellent records" tho Mayor said.
"None disputes that the city charter Is
defective But. department. for depart
nent. New Yorss govcrrmlnt will COM
pare favorobly with that OF ony city In
tho country"
Mr. Brown listened atteatiyeiy. with
his hand forming O cup back OF his ear.
while the Mayor read. When Mr.. Hyan
~. s:s=s Mr.. Brown got IN and thanked
the Mayor for the very fine statement.
adding he wanted 10 ask him a few aues-
tions about II. The questioning lasted
the rest OF the day. Mr.. Brown brought
out what the city debt was at the be-
ginning OF each year for the last ten
years.
lis u your conception Of the manag ge-
inent Of city affairs that tn debt should
always increase and never decreaseT''
Mr. Brown asked.
mo; but am not responsible for any
thing prior 10 1919" the Major answered.
"You regard yourself IA chargeabie
for the period OF your administration"
"Yes--not personally chlrgeable."
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