MAYOR WALKER’S REPLY
Not Dishonest, Not Corrupt, He Declares. (" Star” Radio.) (Received August 2, 10 a.m.) NEW YORK, August 1. James W. Walker’s denial of official dishonesty, or corruption, as Mayor of New York City, is being studied by Governor Franklin Roosevelt. His reply to Samuel Seabury’s complaint that he was unfit to remain in office was submitted to the Governor last Thursday. In 27,000 words Walker set forth his reasons for contending that Seabury and others who sought his removal were wrong in declaring that he had used his office for personal gain. Walker told Governor Roosevelt that “ I have lived my life in the open. Whatever shortcomings I have are known to everyone, but disloyalty to my native city, official dishonesty, or corruption form no part of these shortcomings.” He also alleged that the whole investigation was inspired by the Republican Party to divert public opinion from those responsible for the dreadful condition of affairs throughout the country.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 521, 2 August 1932, Page 1
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