New-York tribune., 1922-04-25

Of tho politicians fighting Ward, but
now they have found in the city Of
Wostchester project an issue that Is
unpopular in every town and village
in the coulity, and they are preparing
TO make the most of it.
II is their contention that Ward. and
Ward alone, wants City of West
chester in order to suppress the Yonk-
ers and Mount Vernon insurrections by
bringing these cities under n larger
tent. As proof that the Ward forces
are not sitting idly by the Sutherland
Weisendanger forces point out that in
recent months nineteen Federal state
and county Jobs have been created in
Nonkcrs. All of these places have
, been filled with Ward men.
Arthur W. Lawrence, of Bronxville
also classed as loyal to the Ward or
ganization. recently lent q hand by
purchasing "The Yonkers Statesman
The price was said to have been $780,
900. There are scores of other Incl
dents. all of which have bearing on
this fight to give a city government tc
nearly 100000 people, who if allowed
to vote on the question would probably
be overwhelmingly opposed to it.
Whatever the motives behind the ac-
tions of the politicians engaged in
these skirmshes there can be no qucs-
tion about the sincerity Of some Of
the organizations that have attacked
the scheme. For example, the Mems
Club of Pelham, with a membership of
nearly 500 is reported by the presi-
dent, w. T; Grant, as being strongly
opposed Mr.. Grant is the owner OF
the chain of twenty-five cent stores
that bear his name throughout the
country.
"The executive committee of the
club is against the plan to n man
said Mr.. Grant. Among these men
are James Elliott, an ADVERTISING man;
Lockwood Barr, of the General Motors
publicity departments; DR.. n. II. Brown
a minister; Walter S. Tindlay ir, and
James X. Gerry. an attorney.
Informal PIebiscitc To BE Taken
I'VE arc trying to figure out ways of
allgnlng all the churches. social organi-
zatiOns, chambers of commerce. secret
orders and other bodies Of citizens in
Westchester County. For Pelham we
arc planning to conduct a straw vote.
A resolution for this purpose is being
drafted Just as soon as we get one
which all can approve it will be
mailed out to the people Of Pelham.
and if other committees want to use
the same ballot Wen be glad to assist
them.
"G haven't heard kind word for
this proposal since it was broachcd.
But the people have got to get up on
their hind legs about it if they want
20 kill this most absurd and vicious
PLAN
The Board Of Trustees Of the VII
'age Of Ardsley adopted a resolution
placing that community's feeling on
record. The village government there
ls an excellent example Of the thing
the people would lose if City of West
chester were created. They are getting
100 cents worth Of government for
dollars worth Of taxes, because the
officials of the town serve without pay.
Their resolution is as follows:
"Resolved, That the Village OF Ards
ley. its board of trustees and large
MAJ jority OF its resident inhabitants are
una tcrably opposed to any legislation
having for its purpose or intent the
establishment in Wcstchester County
of commission form Of government
in the place and stead of the present
local self government therein, or to
any legislation looking to the ccnsoi-
dat1on of the several municipalities in
the County Of Westchester into one
city to be known. as currently reported,
as the City Of Westchester,' believing
that such legislation would be highly
detrimental to the best interests and
upbuilding Of the several municipali-
ties proposed TO be included therein.
thereby in great measure at least de-
priving each municipality Of the time
honorcd privilege Of local self govern