The New York herald., 1921-02-08
MANY NY. DRY GOODS
FIRMS BACK MILLER
Sends Memorial in Which They
Indorse His Stand on
Transit Problem.
Special Despatch TO THE NEW York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
uha n Y

New York Herald Bureau,
Albany. Feb. Z.
Expressions of warmest approval Of
and confidence in the efficacy of the
transit solution suggested by Gov. Miller
In his message to the Legislature con-
tinue TO reach the Executive Chamber in
increasing numbers.
Merchants. lawyers publicists. citi-
zens, whose interests are untouched by
any suspicion OF political consideration.
are joining In the commentator Forty
two FIRMS engaged in the dry goods
commission and wholesale drygoods trade
signed q memorial In which they ex-
pressed their desire collectively and in
dividually" to demonstrate their conf
dence In your proposal to establish a
commission TO examine into the condi-
tions surrounding the transit system of
the city or New York, and to assure you
OF our desire to wholeheartedly support
You In your endeavors to that end"
The signatures were: Turnery, Hal
sey 4 Co.: Parker, Wilder & Co.; Deer
Ing. Milliken Co.; Amory, Brown &
CO.; Wellington. Sears & Co.; A. d.
Juiilard d Co.; Ross Bros. Inc. James
II. Dunham & Co; Converse & Co. (;
Jarvis, Loornis & Boucher; George Riggs
CO.; Lawrence & Co ; Minot. Hooper
poration; William Ewart & Sons: New
York Ltd. Ridley. Watts & Co. {; Fleitt-
mann & Co., Inc. Clarence Whitman e.
Son, Inc. Catlin & Co.; Smith. Hogg 4
Co.; Patterson & Greenough: American
Bleached Goods Company: Tatum. Pink
ham q Greey. Spool Cotton Company |:
Gift & Goodrich the Acheson, Harden
Company; Cannon Mills: William IseIfn
q Co.: B. f. Bailey & Co. /; Bliss. Fabyan
q Co.; Lawton Mills Corporation Holder.
Snider & Co.; Taylor, Clapp & Beall !;
Lamb. Finlay & Co.. Claftin, Inc. M. C.
D. Borden & Sons; Woodward Baldwin
IL Co. Leslie. Evans & Co. j. p. Stevens
q Co. e. M. Townsend & Co, and the
Linen Thread Company.
Here are some more expressions m
coinmendation:
Louis J. Runkel, president of Runkel
Brothers. Inc. and chairman Of the legis-
lative committee OF the Association of
Manufacturers OF Confectionery and
Chocolates Of the State OF New York. "I
want to say that I fully appreciate the
good motives that the Governor has in
mind In taking up this question of pub
lie utilities. which are In horrible po-
sition, and Mr.. Hylan and his gang have
personal motives for destroying the
transportation systems In Greater New
York. probably to establish more bus
lines or other reasons that are better
known to them"
Samuel w. Reyburn. president of Lord
K Taylor: ~Permit me to say that I
think your position s a sound one, and
that 1t should be supported by those who
desire to have the control of our public
utilities removed from the status Of a
football In a political game"
Frederick A. Stokes. publisher: From
what have already read 1 can sincerely
the Governor on his stand
and wish him complete success in having
1t indorsed."
Frederick II. Allen. lawyer: MAY
express my high appreciation for the
stand you have taken in sucn important
measures as economy of administration
and the relief of the traction situation
here in New York.
Laurence Mcguire, Democrat and
prominent real estate operator: 1.-THE
Governor Is to be congratulated upon
the forceful and determined stand he Is
taking TO settle the utilities question
without delay. Personally I am heart
lily In accord with the Governors views
and may be permitted to say TO you
that those in our city who are setting up
the alleged usurpation OF home rule are
really not worthy Of consideration"
Olin J. Stephens of the Stephens Fuel
Your message TO the Legis-
lature on the transit subject is, In my
opinion. along proper lines
Robert Montgomery II hope the Gov