The Mayor's Uncertain Future

There has been a rumor current for the past few days that Mayor Ronald intends to resign his office on his return. It is not possible to trace this report to any authoritative source, but it is speculated upon with various theories by both his friends and his opponents in the Democratic party. Last October Mr. Ronald expressed the determination to resign, for the reason that his practice was suffering through neglect, and he was annoyed by the pulling and hauling of small factions. It is said now that Mr. Ronald only yielded to the strongest pressure on the part of his friends. The contest for supremacy is now renewed over the disposal of Federal patronage. Another problem awaiting him is the solution of the gambling question. It is no secret that a purse was made up by the gamblers and turned over to the Democratic central committee. Mayor Ronald said once in the presence of a committee of the Chamber of Commerce that he could make probably $30,000 a year if he were so disposed; and Dr. Sweeney testifies to the temptation of $400 a month 'dropped in the waste basket.'