The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-21
NEW YORK CITY.
Judge Hilton's Prejudice,

National Associated Press to the star.
NEW YORK, June 2l.-The Seligman-
Hilton imbroglio still continues to be
the sulj !ct most eagerly discussed on
the streets. In every hotel, counting
room and clearinghouse, the matter
has been talked OF from different stand
points. Judge Hilton when addressed
in relation ~ Mr.. Seligman's grievance,
said: ~ really can see no cause for such
fuss as has already been made. l
simply did what to me seemed my duty
in causing the order restricting per-
sons OF jewish faith from stopping at
the Grand Union Hotel. The interest OF
numerous Christian guests demanded
that suoh steps be taken. l have re-
ceived large number Of letters from
prominent clLizens, all sympathizlug
with me, and expressing thanks for the
bold Steps l nave taken. The public
may rest assured that l will adhere to
my course and will not make retro
gressive move, for l would close the ho-
tel frat. l have no prejudice against
ployes | make no distinction as to faith
or nationality. l have over one hum
dred Jews in my service. l have how
ever my own ideas as regards associat-
ing with them, and while l highly es-
TEEN Ger ain Jewish families OF this
city, win nvt oat or sit down with
Others"
Mr.. Lauterbach, counsel for Seligman
q Co., said i'll the presence of jesse
Seiigman that in yesterdays Times
Judge Hilton states that had MIR. Selig-
luan called on him personally he would
have accommodated him with rooms.
This shows that no personal animUSiLy
could have existed between them. On
the contrary, the manager OF tue hotel
stated at the time Of MI. Seiigman's ap-
plicalion that ii any exception could be
made it would be in Mr.. Selisman's case,
whom they esteemed highly; but the
rule was peremptOry, that as IA number
OF Jews had already been refused all
others would be refused. This impor-
tant fact has been done, and know OF
upwards OF ten Jewish families whose
applications have been refused. This
gees to show that Mr.. Seligman was The
victim OF a general rule, anu not OF any
lack OF cordlalitY existing between hiIn
and Mr.. SelIgman. think Judge Hilton
will discover TO his cost that MS state
ments that Jews will not be controlled
by any principle OF prize III their race,
put thar their mercenAry motives will
induce them to purchase where they can
purchase the cheapest, Wll prove 10 be-
untounded.
When questioned as TO the truthful
ness OF the report that his brother il
tended to sue Judge Hilton under the
Civil Rights Act, jesse SeIigman replied
in nOn-cOmmittal way. 1t is under
stood that a meeting of the Syndicate
will be held TO take action regarding the
matter.
1t is rumored that number of wealthy
Hebrews contemplate erecting a large
hotel at Long Branch and another at
Saratoga during the coming season for
the accommodation OF persons of their
race. 1t is also said that ain hotels
at each Of the prominent watering places
have been marked out at which they will
sojourn.
The Tweed Statement.
The story of the negotiations with the
Attorney General tor the release of
Tweed, as made public by John j.
Townsend, is the subject of much COM
meDt. Townsend publishes all the let
ters that passed during the negotiations,
and weaves them together with web of
comments for the purpose OF showing
that the Attorney General violated his
pledges and broke faith with Tweed for
political effect. This is the substance
Of the whole story, which is told in five
columns OF closely printed matter.
The morning papers, edi orlalfy COM
menting on Tweed's statement, all agree
mat Attorney General Faircnild's posi-
tion as a public "fii ;er is compromised
by The charges Of Mr.. Townsend, and a
reiutalion Of these charges is neces-
sary.
The Herald has little sympathy for
Tweed, but condemns the Attorney Gen
eraPs course in lnveighiug Tweed into
the position compromising others with
out beneti ing himself, and concludes
that until Faircbild explains be is open
to censure, as either man without
personal b 'Aaor or a tool OF others.
The t0ne"Oi the articles in the other
papers is similar. That OF The Herald
anu al call upon FAlrcnild to speak.
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