New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-05
THE REsIIITN BROOKLYN.

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! REPUBLcANs-NoT DEFEAT IN HUGH NC
| LAUGuLIN's OPINION.
General satisfaction seems to be felt at the
result OF the election in Brooklyn. This is expressed not
only by Republicans and Democrats who voted for the
reform candidates, but also by many members OF tho
regular Democratic organization who have felt for some
time past that McIaughlns power has been exercised
indi, duay and in arbitrary manner. They express
of relief at what they regard his overthrow
Frederick A. Schroeder, Mayor-elect said to TRIBUNE
reporter yesterday: 1t would seem almost an acs OF
supererogaon for 10 state what course VIII De-
as have uttered my views with uncertain sound all
through the campaign. can say that shall do all Ill
/ my power to remedy abuses and prevent municipal
frauds hereafter" Mr. Schroeder than remarked that I'M
fortunately the Mayors powers are crcumscripc' ana
his ability to institute reforms be his intentions mover SO
good is curtailed. lie thought in some respects te
powers Of the Mayor should DO enlarged, OF at any
| rate made coextensive with those possessed by the
Mayor OF NcwYoIk. Ho thought the power OF removal
OF heads OF Departments and OF Commissioners should be
vested in the Mayor TO be approved or dsappoVed by
the Governor in this city. In Brooklyn the Mayor
only prefer charges against IN Official and the latter
only he removed by twOthirds vote OF the COMMON
Council The number OF Democrats who gave him Their
votes said, indicated that the people desired change
They were sick Of affairs they had been conducted
previously 1t necessary for those whom the people
trusted TO prove true and yigilant
OPINIONS OF DAVID WILLIAMS.
David Williams President of the Kings County iiepup-
lican General Committee said :" When was elected to
the position i fill recognized two lacts-tat the
Democrats were majority in the county, and that tho
Ring ruled ! felt that If could arrange the policy OF
the Republicans so that when nominations were made
partisanship should be ignored and good men whom
people knew to be honest and identified with Reform
could be placed before the people for Their SUI
frages then many honest Democrats and Liberals wou
vote for our candidates In the nominating convention
S.h lis
onsy TO that end The result Of this election shows that
the people including many Democrats, are opposed to
one-man power aud Mc1aughlinism. The independent
Democrats less than the Republicans, dislike any
oss' The election that the people OF Brooklyn
are in favor reform, and that the candidate who give
the best evidence that they will carry it ont, and the
persons whom they feel that they can trust the best arc
the men who have just been elected The election means
reform in city and county affairs economical adninsita-
ton independence in gisation. freedom from party
ties. and good government throughout ever! depart
| ment."
SENTIMENTS OF THE NEW SHERIFF.
Among the remarks made 10 the reporter by Albert
Daeectt the newly elected Sheriff, the following:
regard this election as signfying that the average
voter will not surrender his liberty to the dlcallon o'
party leadership Mclaughlin had become an autociat,
and those Democrats who voted FOR had experienced
his tyranny. For Instance. three candidates were before
a Democratic Convention FOR an once 4 majority oi
those present Indicated preference 10. certain person
Mclaughlin in. snapped his whip over their heads
and declared that The minority San1a,e mus ~ tn'
rebeling against such rsupatio1 Of power asserted
their independence and gave Ny Schroeder ad myself
their votes, emancipang themselves ron suc siIelA
have personally worked In this campaign most llbOIi
onsy. night aud day. have slept only ~ hours in Il
days This wOud almost seem ncicolto nut u y ifue:
nust acknoW ledge the Immunity with which tue legal
profession of Kmgs County have supported nc repee-
tive Of party In q very fattcling manner they have
declared their belief that lawyer should be sheriff
believe Mr. schroeder will prov to De in IN oc iser FL
party naiio nal sec bat for The best Interest OF the
community"
EXPLANATIONS by hugh MLAUGHIIN.
Hugh Mclaughlin the leader OF the Democratic party
in Brooklyn, in reviewing tho earses OF the defeat SAID
TO the reporter:
ain every battle there must he killed aad wounded
both sidca III order 10 determine which side has got The
victory IL necessary count the victims and takea
glance at the relatite positions OF '3in cona5 at..r
The struggle In the election in Kings County the re
Sec whether that claim is proper They have not
carried the city for the Secretary OF STATE Commit
OF Charities or Supervisor at Large gncy have elected
MAYOR and sheriff alone The Democratic majority for
Secretary of state is reduced from last year. nut kiGs
Comfy returns show that in the generally reduced ma
crity throughout the state it IS the banner county. Tho
offices which have been carried by the Republicans have
been Obtained simply by personal chort. 81 line candl
datcs Messrs. Schroeder and Daggett have per, per
s9,iai.cs and and in that way secured votes Mr.
Rowe did noe think it essential that he should
himself 80 around soliciting men e. vote ior hun II wac
he thought beneath the dignity o person whose spot
less life and commended themselves to the aten-
peals lei his past life speak for his future The cleo
lion Of MesSTS. Schroeder ana Hgetl lncls very nllC
IL is tie result only OF personal Effort UNDERSTAND ihat
The election of their candidates means reform yet can
not sec how, II thoy intended they said they di To
iudorre GOV. Tdcn's acts and policy they could have
elected Mr. CVanlgh for senator IN opposition TO Mr. Ja-
cared himself in favor 1ildens Canal There
have been political questions o. moment !nLol "a III
tbis contest, Ii does not Republican victory or
a Democratic defeat There were no great qucs-
/ iona involved ia il. In reply Ia qncs-
lion whether the charges that the election Of the
Democratic candidates meant pillndcr, ana thc ecct0h
OF The Republican nominees III aNt reform uiu h" aItct
tho result Mr. Mclaughlin replied thai those crir3 m
0oubtedlv produced eject gd Induced sGmc Demo
Gratis 10 yoc Tor Republicans. hut he declared that inc
issue was unfairly presented and that Republicans had
shown heir in,inccrity and disbelief IN their own stale
rncufs when they voted to defeat Jacobs, 1lldcu re-
former" Mr. Mclaughlin said that tho people would 40"
have an oupOrtnity to what Repupicdns IN power
world do Tor the people III they govern The masses
better pr0cct the public treasury more IaitntIN, ami
satisfy fhcr constituents any better than the Democrats
have done then they will demonstrate Their capdcl 'o
govern and The good Judgment Oi tDe persons VINO 'oed
iOr tLgm. Let us 6cc.'
ACTION AGAINST THE BROOKLYN RIG.
sI-lrs 10 BE BEGUN ~ ms CfIY-CoNiLKENCIS OF
TAN-PAYEHs WITH PROMINENT L,WiERs-AtII-
DAyITS STINT 10 TIE AiI"INEh GENERAL
CHARGES AGAINST VA. C. kGSGslE1 AND OTHERS
Mr. sCHEOFDER's POSITION.
II seems likely that immediate aud sub
q anita results Will follow tine election in Kings County