New-York tribune., 1875-01-13
THE OITY'S GREAT PROTEST

L IU VI ~ NNDhL nv = LIZA
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MASS MEETING
e Ee,t = y APPRECIATED. r Nel &
TILE DEMONSTRATION GENERALLY R.aARprD AS A
soN-PARrIsAN PEoPLE's MovEMErT-ExPREs-
sIoSs OF MERCHANTS AND POLITICIANS.
The memorable expression Of the convictions Of
tho citizens OF NewYork in the great meeting OF
Monday evening was general theme OF CONVERSE
ton yesterday.--Very many persons were greatly
pleased that SO emphatic aad representative an ex-
hibiton of the feeling of the people had been made
aud hoped that IL would have weight with the al
ministration and with those Republicans M con-;
gress who were Inclined TO support its course ~
Louisiana. The overwhelming numbers, the great
enthusiasm. and the comprehensive chaFacter
of the audience In the Cooper Institute-in which
no important class Of citizens was unrepresented--
were commented upon. while the nOn-partisan tone
of the speeches. their general moderation and dis
cretion. and their conspicuous excellence. were
praised. The high esteem. in which the names OF
those who cluded in tho list Of officers of the
evening are held in the community, as we'll as che
position of most of those who had been prominent
in the efforts and arrangements IN regard TO the
meeting, had their effect in impressing the COM
paratiyely small number who might have been
inclined to disparage the demonstration as
partisan. Most of these felt that the ground was
cut from under their feet by the wide range OF
opinion and the disregard of party affiliations
shown by the array of wellknown names. Some
Republicans of ultra views however. claimed that
the mon OF the party who took part IN the protest
against the attitude of the Administration were
hasty. and that they should have waited until the
Presidents special message to Congress is made
public, and other information is given, showing
fully tho reasons which the Administration aud
Gen. Sheridan had for the steps taken in Louisiana.
VIEWS OF PRESIDENTS OF EXCHANGES.
Henry Hentz, President of the Cotton Ex-
change told TRIBUNE reporter that he had oonversed
with many persons about the meeting and lie hadfound
that almost without exception the objects OF the meet
ing and the way 10 which IL carried on we're ap-
proved All except very few ultra Republicans spoke
Of It as non partisan and admirably effective On the
floor of the Cotton Exchange he said there was gen
expression Of satisfaction OF the meeting and II was
looked upon great success and as fairly representing
the opinions Of all classes in New-YOrk The modera-
ton OF the speeches was commended and nearly all
agreed looking upon the Louisiana matter as national
question. and not OF all party issue. Members OF the
Exchange and others with whom have conversed,"
added Mr. Hentz think that the meeting will have an
excellent effect In showing how thoroughly aroused In
this matter the sentiment Of the people OF NewYork
and this indicates the sentiment OF the people OF the
country universal feeling of satisfaction is expressed
not excited conflict. although they have been so ILL
treated" In speaking Of the immense throng at the
Cooper Institute Mr. Hentz said that he tried to get in
In vain, aud that with the help OF three policemen
he did not succeed. The Hon. Richard Lathers, who
expected to be of the speakers of the evening
aud James NJ Brown Of the Committee OF Arrangements.
found about as great difficulty in entrance as did Mr.
Hentz -'~~~ -
Franklin E ison President of the Produce Exchange,
aaid he wal not nreae NJ
80 occupied yesterday that he had not much oppotu
nifty to hear the opinions expressed concerning
1t. But there could be no question as 10
the prevailing feeling in the Produce Exchange
in opposition TO the course OF the Admins
tration and to the steps taken by Gen. Sheridan,
the sentiment Of the Exchange in regard TO the
meeting could inferred from that Tue signatures TO
the two papers which introduced in the Exchange
showed the current OF feeling The one In favor
OF the course Of the Administration was pretty
srlsky pushed put u only reee,ye1 es0 e 90 crcn 20
late the other, which protested against Administrative
% humber Of names. Mr Edson thought that the pre-
dominant opinion in the Exchange yesterday upon tie
coSyoS %as 6 the H ew who ed 70 the
demonstration by srigmatizng 1t as partisan nad no
An opinion differing from those already gwen ana
representing the position OF Republicans who support
the Administration IN the Louisiana matter was gwen
by William A. Booth, President OF the Importers and
Grocers' Board OF Trade Mr.; Booth looxed upon the
ture, and upon the action of those republicans who
took part In 1t hasty and mpuSive. The Republicans
divided this question, while the Democrats are
united Tue Republicans who nave taken part with the
Democrats upon this question might better have waited
for full and statement OF the reasons OF the
Administration for its course before they TOOK tnelr
present attitude They been too quick 10 condemn
Sheridan and the Administration without having Official
and wholly trustworthy information OF the state OF
things IN the South. Newspaper correspondents who
20 welcomed, and every effort Is made TO give
them all the information which Is not uofayorable to the
Southern people, and the correspondents get favorable
Thus far there has been little other inf0r-
nation than from newspaper reports OF the condition
Of affairs In louisiana Republicans at least ought To
wait for all official statements which are to come
1t is good opportunity Tor the Democrats TO make
capital and they Improving It, Sheridans report
explained IN q way that wls pretty satisfactory 70 me-
remarked Mr. Booth the reasons for the steps which
ne took aud it would be well walt for further official
Information before taking basty action In conclusion
Mr.. Booth said, The views have expressed are those
OF tho Conservative Republicans with wnom have
talked. Other Republicans whom have met favored
tho meeting and It's objects"
LOGIC OF THE POLITICIANS.
The immense cOncOurse at the Cooper In