The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
REVIVING A PREJUDICE.
Jewish Patronage Not Welcomed at
Manhattan Beach.
MIR. CORBIN'S DENUNCIATION.
The Distinctions Of Past Sara
toga Season Remade.

The war against the Jews which carried on at
Saratoga two years ago is apparently to be revived
ut Concy Island This time it is in quarter where
the Jewish residents of Now York city are partcu-
Iarly aimed at. Several days ago rumor was circu-
lated the effect that Austin Corbn the president
of the Manhattan Beach Company. had taken an
open stand against admitting Jews to the beach or
hotel. This report Sunday strengthened
by statement from Mr.. P. S. Gilmore.
the leader of the Manhattan Beach band.
who said that Mr.. Corbin told him heNwas going to
oppose the Jews. and that he would rather ''sink"
the two millions invested in the railway and hotel
than have single Iracite take advantage of its at
fractions. representative of the HERALD called
upon Mr.. Corbin ut his banking establishment in
the Trinity building No. 115 Broadway, yester-
day. to ascertain what foundation there for
these most extraordinary rumors. Mr.. Corbin at
first exhibited timidity about talking the
subject. but finally invited the reporter into his
private Office. where he joined by his brother
and partner. Daniel c. Corbn
THEY EXPECT MUCH
''You see,'' he began, II don't want to speak too
strongly. as it might be mistaken for something en-
tirely different from its intended sense. Personally
am opposed to Jews. They are pretentious class
who expect three times much for their money as
other people. They give more trouble road
aud in our hotel than we stand. Another thing
Is that they driving away the class of people who
are beginning to make Coney Island the most fash
tonable and magnificent watering place in the world.
"Of course, this must affect busness?'
"Why they are hurting in every way, and we
do not want them. We cannot bring the highest
social element to Manhattan Beach il the Jews per-
sist in coming. They won't associate with Jew VS..
and that's all there is about it."
do you intend to make an open stand against
them?"
eyes. I do. They are contemplate as class, and
never knew but one white jew in my life. The
raS md unra mot Safn RI Inu1 IN
business Now, feel pretty warm this matter.
and will write statement which you can pub
lish.''
AN "orFIc1AL" EXPRESSION
Mr.. Corbin sat down at his desk and wrote few
I'VE do not ike the jews as class. There are
some well behaved people among them, but as q rule
who principally patronize our road and hotel and
am satisfied we should be- better OFT without than
with their CUSTOM"
"rhere. said he handing the statement to the re-
porter, THAT ia my opinion and am prepared to
follow up the matter. 1t is question that has to be
must have good place for society to patronize.
say that we cannot do 80 and have Jews. They
Dan?"
This last sentence addressed to his brother,
Mr.. Daniel Corbin. who had taken active part in
the conversation. "Dan" said with great emphasis.
"vulgar! lean only find one term for them. and
that is nasty. 1t describes the Jews perfectly"
Mr.. Austin Corbin then spoke warmly of the loss
sustained by the Manhattan Beach Company in con-
sequence OF lsraelitish patronage
''DO you mean MIR. COrD1n that the presence or
Jews attracts the element of ruianism?" asked the
reporter.
mot always. But the thing is this. The Jews
drive off the people whose places filled by less
particular class. The latter not rich enough
have any preference in the matter. Even they. in
my opinion, bear with them only because they can't
help it, 1t is not the jews religion object to- it is
the ohensiveness which they possess sect
nationality. would not oppose any man because
Of his creed"
will the other members of the Manhattan Beach
Company support you in your position?''
"Iexpect them to. They know just as much aboutit
rs do and no reasonable deny that the Jews
will creep in place just as it is about become
grand success and spoil everything. They arc not
wanted ut the beach, aud that settles it,"
"Have you spoken to any other members about
Nr'
mo- but guess they know my opinions"
Mr.. Corbin rose from the chair he had been sitting
In and paced the door. "Tll tell you" said he,
ming his fingers through his hair .'f had had my
way and there was no one to consult in the matter
but myself, would have stopped tho Jews from
coming long ago. You just publish my statement.
1t covers the whole ground and mean every word
Of it,"
Mr.. Corbin concluded the conversation by telling
The reporter to be sure and give the impression
that he WAS warning against the Jewish religion.
but he stigmatized the Jews as having place in
Arst class society.