James E. Homans, editor

“ Its strength in the municipal campaign was a tremendous surprise to the regular politicians, most of whom could not imagine an interest in politics not actuated by a desire for the spoils of office. Municipal affairs were then in a deplorable condition throughout Now York State, as a result from the waste and corruption of the Tweed ring in New York City. ”

“ He took a prominent part in the proceedings of this international body, and his services were highly commended by the President. After his retirement from active participation in politics, he still took part in the effort to bring about reforms in the State election laws. He was also keenly interested in all problems affected by the relations between capital and labor, notably as one of the most active members of the Civic Federation, it being his belief that capital and labor needed only to understand each other better to work together in harmony. ”

“ Low again entered politics, in 1897, this time in New York City, being then nominated by the leaders of the reform movement as their candidate for mayor. On account of the Republicans refusing to support the Fusion ticket, Mr. Low was defeated by the Tammany Democracy. In 1900 he again ran for mayor at the head of the reformers, and this time he was elected by a large majority. His administration of the affairs of New York City was no less successful than his administration in Brooklyn had been. ”