The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

PIT before every person. so that all could
see the true facts of your message. and
not the stories printed In the radical
papers OF this city"
Above the Level of Politics.
Aaron l.. equires. Brooklyn: 1T is
most refreshing TO have an executive
who can lift the transit problem OF this
city about the level of politics. | do not
mind saying that you are the first ex-
ecutive that has done this since the dual
contracts were signed and offered an
intelligent. comprehensive and construc-
tive plan for dealing with II. While l
am a good Republican, ! am disguised
with the attitude taken by some of the
members OF the Republican party from
this city. You deserve and are entitled
to the united support OF your party. The
voters can be trusted If they are given
the facts. ! am in full accord with the
views expressed by Mr.. Munsey in The
NEW YORK HERALD, which. believe. ex-
press the views of the intelligent people
of this city"
Asbury Lester. Manhattan: "You will
live by the enemies you make. You are
right on the traction question OF New
York"
Charles D. f1illes Manhattan: 81 do
not know what would constitute a just
and equitable fare, but I constantly hear
complaints from persons who are forced
to pay two fares, and In some instances
three fares. It is clear that they feel
that they are being penalized in con-
sequence of the controversy between the
city authorities and the railroad re-
ceivers"
Edward Reynolds. vice-president and
general manager Postal Telegraph and
Cable Company: 1T may interest you to
Know that the comment / have heard in
many quarters Is 10 the effect that ii is
refreshing to have some one appear who
seems to have a clear idea of what is de-
sired and how 10 bring it about and has
the courage to approach the matter with
out hesitation. 1t is my own personal
opinion that the Governor Is right and
think he will solve the problem"
Board of Governors, Real Estate In
vestors of New York: your action in
dealing with the traction problem de-
serves complete approval and support
by all"
Fred Sterry Manhattan THE people
come IN 'ontact with think you are
perfectly right and that you have solved
the problem"
Martin SAKE. Manhattan: Your plan
IL the only plan that I have heard sug-
gested which has any merit whatever"
Sound, Sensible and Original.
Haley Fiske. Manhattan: Your views
seem to be sound and sensible, as we'll as
original. and If carried out they will
meet the situation"
Randall ]. Leboeuf. Albany: Yours is
the first practical suggestion in many
wears of reorganization through which
the commission may perform its intended
functions"
yr4sY
William Barclay Parsons, Manhattan ::
The whole question has now become so
muddled that the only way is the one
mat you have pointed: Have a disin-
terested commission appointed to ascer-
tain and state fully the facts"
Herman A. Metz: "A divided juris-
oiction has always made possible agi-
tation for or against the bodies for
political purposes. 1t ought to be abol-
ished and a condition created that
would be free from political influence
or local advantage to limited sections"
Charles Aronstam. Manhattan: 1--WE
have suffered so much from cheap
demagogy, petty politics on this vital
question that your message is a re-
freshing and most welcome relief The
thinking public are with you and will
support your endeavors.''
Dick Butler, New York: II want
to congratulate you on the way you
tainly sent the home rule bunch back
pretty badly battered: you tongue tied
them all. / understand the Mayor only
talks to himself since he met you
You're political Babe Ruth--you got
on to their curves and put the Hylan
battery on the fritz. Look out for any
home rule that. comes from Fourteenth
street: that's where our Mayor gradu-
ated from and where he learned his
Golden Rule
William Raymond Burling president
Brooklyn Real Estate Board: Your
programme on the transit situation has
been most carefully scrutinized. studied
and indorsed by our transit committee
and so reported by them to the board.
A unanimous Endorsement OF your
stanch and manly stand on this most
intricate and trying situation was
voted
Lewis II. Pounds, Brooklyn: TT has
taken some little time to get the public
started. but they are coming fast l
firmly believe that you will have the
practically solid support OF our Kings
county delegation. 1 know that our
county organization is most sincere IN
exercising it's influence to support your
message and will support the bill that
will be introduced in carrying IL out"
william D. Judson of the Brooklyn
Board OF Trade: May / venture to
register the nope lnbl continued PTSS-
sure. political, personal and selfish, VIII
not bend your resolution that this city
shall eventually obtain the concentrated
business management for It's transit
lines essential to proper operation and
the early development demanded by our
rapid and constant growth
Democratic Ex-senator for IL.
william Copeland Dodge. Democratic
ex-senator. who represented the
Twentieth district of Manhattan dur
ing leie-1920: My regret Is that I am
not in the Senate at the present time
to back you"
Stephen II. Tying. president OF tho
Real Estate Board of New York city
Your Straightforward and courage Gus
statement concerning the transit ~
ject and the recommendation that tho
matter shall be solved without Interior
motives. either political or otherwise.
has made a deep impression on the
Real Estate Board of New York we
feel confident the people. the real tax
paying citizens. will support you UNI
aualincdly. Any problem approached
from 80 high a standpoint cannot fall
of solution"
Jefferson NJ. Levy. Manhattan; II
Zeal confident that the people OK the