The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-11

many delegates had left the Convention and
success very unlikely with tho New York democ-
racy opposed to him. considered it the duty Of
Governor Robinson alter being indicated to with
! draw from the canvass and let unity and harmony
prevail 1t possible those intimate
with him had led him to suppose that with Tam
lany's opposition he would receive enough strength
from the independent hoating voters together with
dsaected republicans. to overcome whatever loss he
might sustain III New York city That to my IA ind was
Of the reasons he remained in the field, but with
1915 votes aga st him i'm the Convention he should.
in all deceney, have withdrawn. don't favor tho
action adopted by rammany Hall either before or
during the Convention. Yet. while don't sympa-
tiously vote for Robinson. Neither will vote for
Kelly and Cornell. that out Of the question:
and far as tho Governor is concerned shall vote
WARM RECEPTION AT ALBANY
At half-past two i'll the afternoon the train rolled
into the Albany depot and Mr.. Kelly. on alighting
was by delegation headed by Mr.. Erastus
Corning and consisting Of Edward Neweomb. X II.
Kimball, f. A. Bedell. W. J. Miller and others. AS
Mr.. Kelly moved along tho platform OF
beers until he reached the entrance of the
Deavan House Drivers left their hacks. hotel run
ners forsook their posts duty and all the hangers
on of the depot made n simultaneous rush to get u
look Mt the Tammany chieftain. He was shown to
room 81 the quarters IN old time of Dean
he was waited ON by number Of Albany
dement's all Of wh0 spSts w ,ar
him vote in Albany county alone Of 1900. TO ex-
plain the extraordinary feeling IN behalf Of Kelly
mense and earnest demonstration that took place
this evening. the like OF which has seldom been
at the capital of the State. becomes necessary
to say few words about no the present situation
OF things has been brought about III this city.
Since the second year of Tilden's term Governor
there have been divisions in Albany county into
Tlden and anti-Tilden parties. This has been moro
marked since the election or Robinson. az II is
claimed by the lxborlng classes that Governor Robin
son has DO sympathy with them. and they offer
proof that on various occasions committees have
waited upon him to bescsch him to take .
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in the State prisons. Each time 1t liz stated. he has
disappointed them and excited none OF their good
will by telling them that he strongly IN favor
OF the contract labor system for the reason that ii
saved money to the taxpayers by making the
prisons self-sustaining SO bitter Is the feeling
against Robinson and Tilden-tor the latter
is said to share the opinions the
in the county and particularly tho laborng element.
have taken decided stand against cvory candidate
who it surmised. had the Iildon interest behind
him. This policy has been successful in defeating
nearly every dem ocrac candidate nominated in tho
county including the nominees of the Congress
sional. Senatorial and Assembly conventions. As
result of the division Albany county. for the first
time in many years, elected u republican
eSS a NJ ae ssa and IL:
year before elected Senator Ham Harris by the
largest majority he ever received. What inccnses
these people also and induces them to flock
the Kelly side of tho fight is the fact that such
as Amasa J. Parker, Erastus Corning. Nathaniel C.
Moak and other gentlemen who have boon identified
tor many years with the democratic organization of
the county have not only been ignored and insulted
| of conventions controlled by the Tden interest
whom they had credentials proving that they were
properly, elected by the various Assembly conven-
this branch OF the Albany democracy arc thankful
| that this fight has been commenced by the demo-
cratic organization OF New York. and are satisfied
that the existing discussions in all the large cities OF
the State. where the bulk of the democracy is To-
| Gated Will accomplish the end they appear to have
in vew-namely, the destruction OF the influence OF
| AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.
N iO al fha m inn M
evening may be better understood. 1t took place in
Martin Hail. commodious place for public assem-
blies Outside two stands erected for speakers
one each side of the building. Around these tho
crowd swarmed and surged through the evening"
and when the proceedings began 1t was
packed every where, even to the back of tho
this evening had been the talk OF the town all day.
and at night the space in front OF the quarters OF
the Kelly Club, in Broadway, had a considerable
We're scattered along the curb for four
or five blocks. waiting to see the
fun At quarter to eight o'clock a band, followed
| by number of torch bearers. repaired from here
to the Deevan House aud escorted Mr.. Kelly and
| the party from New York. seated in several car
| riagos, to the place OF meeting. When Mr.. Kelly
made his appearance Oh the stage loud and repeated
bursts CT applause broke FORTH during which he
took his seat i'll front, the cynosure OF every in
| tho house
| Robert H. Waterman called the meeting to order
and Erastus Corning made president, while y
printed list of 500 vice presidents was handed in.
Mr.. John B. lIaskin OF westchester was the first
hits at Tilden and Robinson MS to excite much mer
| riment and applause.
| Mr. Il. T. Connors read an Unfortunately long series
of resolutions. containing the usual expression OF
democratic sentiments aud intorsing tho admins
| tration of the finances OF Now York city by John
| Kelly.
Congressman Cox then introduced and related
| the history OF the Syracuse Convention, insisting
| that the Platform was mainly written by Tannany
| man, and that Robinson nominated by buying
up fifty odd substitutes ut the behest OF Tildcn.
| Then the Tammany men became boilers, but not
| DcrfidiOusly. of
the effects OF the bolt will be to get rid OF mercenary
| politics and Of Tilden and his barr'l of money
| Mr.. John II. Strahan said that tho Tammany party
in New York perfectly united, and all attempts
| 20 break their ranks were fruitess. Referring to
the Public Burdens BILL he said that but for Lucius
| Robinson measure would have boon passed by
which the city OF New York would have been able
| high and cxtrsvagant salaries DO reduced. He de-
nounccd all the pretensons of Robinson and Tilden
to public confidence on the grounds OF having per-
formed services in the interest OF the people the
| greatest OF shanis.
| MR.. KELLY's SPEECH.
| Mr.. Kelly next came forward amid loud and con-
tinncd applause. he looked quite calm and col
leccd. and proceeded that ho had Ind put
| hand Oh his way to the meeting circular in which
the question was put. "What claim has Tanmany
Hall to more consideration than any other organza-
not claim any more rights than any other county
| in the state, but 1t desires justice and II
| seek il at the hands of tho people," The speaker
proceeded to sketch tho and achievements OF
lammany Hall. claiming that 1t was always true
| OF the people Hc maintained that tho
democratic party could never DO sustained
| II the policy of Tildcn, Robinson x Co.
was allowed to prevail. For two years past Lucius
| Robinson has done his best to break down tho
democratic organization in New York city. His
friend Cox had said lie cared nothing about Gumbic-
| ton and others who had been removed but he
| Kelly hold that great principle violated
| in their removal because they were elected
| by the people. and their only ofloncc was being
politically autagonistc to tho Governor. They wore
repeatedly told that Governor Robinson Is honest
i man. and he not gong to question his ioncsty
In pecunary sense. and he believed that Nc would
not steai from me lroasury' Lnat Is an very
| prov. that no Is honest In other par
| tculars." And the public should know
| u ia time that though may
not 10 n sncak thief he be u far scourgc
| free community. Was IL an honest tn ny to do
when people In their beds slumbcring. for u
message TO be sent from here to New York q gen.
tleman there informing him that he was appointed