The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-14
BUSY POLITICIANS.
ENCOURAGING NEWS AT ALL THE HEADouAR-
TERs-GovERNoR ROBINSON DEFENDS HIS RE-


MovAL OF COUNTY CLERK GUMBLEToN
All the political headquarters wore busy look
yesterday. The greatest crowd at the st.
James Hotel. the headquarters of the Democratic
State Committee. Mr.. W. A. Fowler. chairman
of the Executive COMMITTEES. directed the
active work of the day. and received the
callers. Among the latter Colonel d. c. Robin
son. who stated that the Governor would arrive in
the city this evening" in order to review the troops
of the First division on Wednesday,; Attorney Gem
era Schoonmaker, DR.. George L. Miller, of Nebraska;
Hamilton Wilcox. of LOWS county; A. v. Il. Hen
ning of Niagara county; s. N Wood. OF Cattaraugus
county; General James b. Pearsal. Henry ]. Cullen.
and Senator Jacobs. of Kings county. 1t stated
that open letter had been received from John
O'Connor. of wellsvlle. the president of the only
Kelly club in Allegany county. in which the writer.
in rendering his resignation says:-'In local az
fairs, the who have been encouraging the Kelly
movement who republicans, have attempted to
defeat the election of Irishmen on our ticket. y
can but look upon the movement inaugurated by
these gentlemen only az . tail to the republican
kite and for the purpose Of advancing the interests
OF q republican candidate for Governor" This is
specimen of the sentiment expressed by the writer's
OF many other letters to which Chairman Fowler
said 1.-The reports Of the canvass come in SPLEEN
votes in the State outside OF New York city,"
Mr.. Fowler said to o HERALD reporter ITO rep
resentative of this committee Governor Robinson
| said yesterday Nn response to a remark that Mr..
Kelly's anger over the removal of Mr.. Gumbleton
was because Tammany Hall lost one-half of the fees
of the County Clerks Office by reason of his re-
movaD that he also had heard that story. The
Governor told representive that in that matter
he had no other course than the removal Of the in
.'RErusED TO ABIDE by THE LAW"
Mr. Fowler then read Governor Robinson's words
as given in special despatch from Albany. rs fol-
lows:-
After having proof Of fragrant violation of the
law in tho case, had not removed him / myself would
deserved it, for Mr. dapssson wa. defiant and rs
n . s b:
shown him could have Suspended the charges which
w.
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hi: oes upon taking ana as g., followed By
alter the seSsdule This he did making one IN accord
ho would abide BY the Changed and done
to % . ii tho
him have desire remove anybody from Office, but
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ssstisled to do the same The law xhish preseritss
s Ss' .n Of 1 the
Kept be-
the public and declares that hat. at all times these books
Inspection Ct the puSlis In all Of these tangs Mr.
books which set forth tho receipts income tSs
books and 81 tho office for Investigation: lie
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n oath s S s
done But this fact seemed to have from
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had
with tho affair ended Of the events had no
matter upon which far learn. Mr. Kelly based
| his bolt from the Convention.
FACTS AND FIGURES.
The Kelly State Committee at the St. Nicholas had
preparing circular for transmission by mail. in
| which it is attempted to be shown that the State
taxes have been Increased under the
| of Governor Robinson. 1t was stated that several
new Kelly clubs had been formed. ana that addi-
tional list Of names OF his supporters had been
ceived 1t was also said, as sign of the times. that
vote taken last week in a locomotive works in
Schenectady. with this result:-For Kelly. ESQ;
Cornell. $50; Robinson, o.
| Mr.. A. b. Cornell. General Chester A. Arthur, Ed
| win NJ. Johnson and Henry A. Gledden closeted
for several hours at the republican headquarters
the Fifth Avenue Hotel in regard to the canvass Of
their organization in the interior. Active prepare
tions are making for the mass atiacation meeting
at the Cooper Institute on Wednesday night. which
Is to be addressed by Zach" Chandler. The latter
was one OF the visitors to the committee rooms yes
terday.
The corridors Of the st. James Hotel were i'm.
passably crowded at night. while the Executive
|
Of Messrs. Charles Z. Loew. William II. Wickham,
James O'Brien, John Fox. Peter Bowe and Robert b.
renressnstye who had been sent So %
this committee were there. The districts were
called up in numerical order. and the ten repre-
sentatives of each were given their instructions in
regard to the details Of organization in the districts
AS soon the organization is completed permanent
headquarters will be established at some central
location.
YOUNG MEMS ROBINSON RATIFICATION.
Cooper Institute comfortably filled last
night. the occasion being Robinson ratifica-
ton meeting. under the auspices of tho Young
Mems Democratic Club. Mr.. Francis +. Marbery
was called to the chair. and a long list of
vice presidents and secretaries announced.
| Mr.. John McKeon Endorsed Governor Robinson,
and said he should be supported by every honest
man in this community.
| series Of resolutions then read and
adopted At the name of John Kelly there were
mingled Kisses and cheers. and it seemed for q mo-
ment as il there was to be q contest between two
democratic elements in the hall.
Mr.. Charles II. Winfield introduced. He re-
GREETED that his frosted locks showed that he could
no longer belong to young mems democratic club,
but while he was no longer young he could work
hand in hand with the young mon of the State for
the reelection Of Lucius Robinson. What means
his defeat? 1t means the sacrifice of the pivotal
State in advance Of the Presidential election.
The next speaker Mr.. Frederick IL. Coudert,
whom the chairman described as a happy combine
ton Of native gravity and French grace and wit.
| Mr.. Coudert said it was very much in Governor
| Robinsons favor that the chief OF Tammany Hall
admits scornfully 1t is true that he is honest There
three aspirants for the ownership OF this State
The rst is the great republican Senator. He makes
| great speech. and he makes it very often. Mr..
Coudert said he read 1t with increasing pleasure
every time 1t was made. Senator Conkling was. it
is said, preparing another speech. which to be
the greatest effort of his life. The republican party
is controlled by this man. After Senator Conk-
ling there another man who laid claim to fee
Of this State. Who Is he? IA voice-John Kelly. !
Eyes, John Kelly" said the speaker. land who is
John Kelly 2"
Another voice Nobody"
eyes, he is somebody" Mr.. Coudert argued. "He
has personality enough to carry oil men who ought
to know better" The third applicant for the own
orship of New York the people and this was the
one IN which the speaker had confidence.
Messrs. Wheeler II. Peckham, Senator Ecclcsine
and Lawson n. Fuller closed the proceedings with
speeches.