New-York tribune., 1874-09-11
ATTITUDE OF THE GERMANS.
POPULARITY OF Mr.. TILDEN AMONG TIIE GERMAN
REFORMERs.


POPULARITY OF MR.. TILDEN AMONG TTE GERMAN
REFORMERs.
The delegates of the central body of the
German American Independent Cltizens' Association
held another stormy meeting last night at Beetho-
Hall. Alderman Oswald Ottendorfer pre-
sided. over 200 persons were present Many
OF the members who we're formerly Democrats
aendedlwith the apparent determination TO stand by
the Democratic party Notwithstanding their deelara-
tons In their platform last June that their intention
not to favor any the existing parties. but TO
deavOr TO effect thorough reform and support such
candidates as they were confident would base
their action upon the principles laid down
upon their platform. Masnus Gross. OF
the Presidents OF the Executive Committee,
read a report OF the Committee 1t requested that in
each Assembly District six delegates be elected before
Sept. 30. These delegates were to form a campaign
committee, and eventually convention TO cooperate
with other organizations who recognize the principles
of the Association and nominate a Mayor, Registrar
and SIX Aldermen at large This Convention should
also make nominations for Congressman. Assemblymen,
and Aldermen. DR.. Goerke Immediately made mo
ton that six delegates be sent from the German
American Independent Citizens Association with
copy platform and letter from the ASSOCIATION,
TO the Democratic Convention to be held at Syracuse
The delegates we're instructed all the means
in their power to procure the nomination OF Samuel j.
Tilden.
Mr. Grunthal then made a stirring speech. He said
that Mr. Tllden was whose history proved him 10
be worthy OF support. He exposed the canal
rings and corrupt bodies aud always stood on the
side OF reform and honesty in government The speaker
strongly recommended the mission OF the delegates 10
Syracuse.
Iudae Otterbourg Messrs. Elmer, Hubner. and
Anfanger then took the floor in succession They all
strongly opposed sending delegates 20 Syracuse
since t was yet unknown whom the Democrats would
nominate. such step, tney reminded the members
would be a violation OF the express declarations In their
platform II they sent delegates to Syracuse they must
also send others TO Utica. 1t would be better
20 wait and see what candidates would be
nominated by both parties anu then
arpnort the fttest, irrespectiyely OF
party Such proceedings would be in harmony with
the principles OF the Association The speakers were
frequently interrupted by Kisses and cheers and at one
moment the excitement was so great that breakng up
of the meeting was feared Hair OF the members rose
from their seats, while number STOOD upon tue cuars'
each trying 70 drown hls neghOOrs voice. Oruer was
finally restored, and the speakers were pei'''u W
The next speaker Mr.. Wallcnberg he SAID ne
had ways been publican, but that party had OUT
lived its time ana had 0egenerard IL was cOrIupe u
neurable. He hoped that the Democratic party woul9
be thoroughly reformed aud carry out the principles OF
the Constitution Judge Gross said he had aways oeeh
a Democrat, and in joining the indePendtehS so,a,5
socation he did 80 with the Intention Oh reIaLn lt
ING ma principles. He also recommended
sending the delegates to Syracuse Mr. @ m ert
the chair and made oref speech aa'rns T ne ,I ~ ~
and see who would be nominated. Inc motion was
The Cnalf NOT "
tain the majority requested those IN 1aVOr 70 rase
their hands number OF delegates rdlseu ootn
AZ after careful count, the Yeas were found To
be In the majority, and the motion was
declared carried great magoIiS - Vi =. w Nc
delegates are strongly In favor or the Illumination Oh PIT
Tlden and many VINO did not vote would have voted IN
favor OF it were they that Mr. Illden wouIu We
nom,noted A TRIBUSE reporter asked Judge Otter-
bonrg what the Reformers intended 70 do now tha tue
motion was carried He replied tnat tnere were .d nun
ber ~ nre-ent who were not members but voted
I'm favor OF fhe motion. Another meeting would PROB
babIy be held where only members wOuld Oe auHe'eu
and thls motion would be brought up again.