The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
Dramatic Outburst
 Against Enemies
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From the beginning to the end of the trial, Walkers counsel, John J. Curtin, had been over- ruled by Governor Roosevelt. And, taking the question of his "con- stitutional rights" to the courts for a decision, on the plea that he was not afforded a fair trial, the may or's forces were again defeated.
 A physical breakdown at this juncture also played part in the mayors decision. Always frail, never robust, the mayor suffered q partial collapse this week when his brother, George F. Walker, died. Walker attended his funeral yes- terday.
 A furry of rumor, reports, sus- picions and contradictory state ments attended the final. chapter in the Walker case. For weeks he had maintained, first, that he would meet every issue lon its merits" Again, he had said that resignation was "furthest from my mind."
 But, returning from his brothers funeral yesterday he went into re- tirement for an hour or two, and afterwards became the subject of city-wide search. At various hours it was reported he was con- ferring with various Tammany leaders-John F. Curry, John Me- Cooey and other chieftains of the wigwam's board of strategy.
 The rumor spread that "City Clerk Michael J. Cruise may have an important statement to make later on." Cruise is the official to whom the mayors resignation was required, bya> law, to go.
 The mayor was mysteriously ab- sent from his luxurious apartment at the Mayfair hotel until 10 p. m., then suddenly reappeared, haggard and worn, to tell waiting reporters that a statement would be issued at City Hall.
 The statement, 50 hastily drawn that no time had been given for printing the document-or even for providing the manifolds re- quired by the press-was read to small group of reporters. It was replete with biting sarcasms direct ed at Roosevelt and at the mayors accusers.
 Its theme was a single note-the unfairness of the governors trial. The mayor characterized this trial as an extraordinary inquisition." It was, he said, "a mock trial, a proceeding in comparison to which even the practice of a drumhead court martial seemed liberal" The statement continued that Walker had been advised that 'so 1 far as courts are concerned at pres- nv,f I sub fo hnt ut ragged by the unlawful acts of the governor" and that he has mo remedy at the present time in the courts.'
 "This indefensible and lawless purpose of the governor" he con- tinued, "has revealed itself through | the hearing. .. He has not called upon the accusers, particularly MT Seabury, to produce any supporting | proof"
 Walker characterized the gover- nor as ''studiously unfair" charged him with acting as "a prosecutor although the law requires that he be coldly neutral . .. and that he be an impartial judge" | With hint of the sarcasm for which he is noted, the mayor said ! the governor had permitted ques- tions and answers that even a 1 first year law student would rec- ognize were not permissible" In defense of his activities as mayor of New York, Walker set | forth:
 l. That not one witness has testified to any act . . that was influenced by dishonest considera- ton.
 2. That not one witness has testified that he sought or received any money, or anything, as consid- eration for any official act.
 3. That not one witness has testified that he did anything . . injuriously affecting the city of New York or it's citizens. 4. That not one witness had testified that he caused the loss of single dollar to the peo- pie of the city of New York. l Shall I permit myself to be lynched to satisfy prejudice or po- litical ambition?" the mayor asked. T have met my accusers and dis proved their charges. I have met MT Seabury and answered his every question -. why, then, con- tinue when there is another forum open to meg To that forum, the l people of the city of New York, ] leave my case"
 Walkers resignation, received al 10:20 D. m. at the office of City Clerk Cruise, terminated his pos. session of the chief magistracy oi the city of New York. From the moment it was filed with the city clerk, Joseph V. Mckee became mayor and his every official act became valid.
 Corporation Counsel Arthur J w. lilly announced to-day that il was not even necessary for Mckee to take the oath of office, since ht was already sworn in as a city off cial.
 Mckee probably will be attend ed by no pomp or ceremony as ht known for his scholarly attain most astute of New York's younger tremely dignified mayor. He is 4: years old.
 To Walker, the relief that vii come from his abandonment-al though it may be temporary-fron official duties will be welcome. H. has suffered ailments that have sent him, seeking health, from on' resort to another, from the "cures' of Germany and French watering places to the sands of westerr America.
 His frail physique, battered fl the past months by the necessit! scf fighting, serious charges agains