New-York tribune., 1880-10-02
ABUSE AS A DEMOCRATIC ARGUMENT.

WHO DID NOT WANT CHANGE.
The manner in which some Democrats purpose TO
induce their friends to vote for Hancock prac
ticay illustrated Thursday morning bv Michael
Tuomey one of the leaders OF Tammany hall III the
XXth Assembly District. Mr.. Tuomey claims the
honor of having started the Hancock I" boom' He
is said 10 b, a constant visitor Governors Island
and to enjoy the friendship of the Democratic eau
d.date. Several years ago his party honored him
with the position of Alderman, but he has never
ceeded in rising to any greater distinction III the pub
lie service He was nominated for Coroner two years
ago. but defeated Since then lie has been ac-
tive in building up the party, and is now considered
one of the leading Tammany statesmen in his dis
trct.
Among the friends he made in his checkered
political career was Maurice V. Freund, real
estate agent at No 7G0 Third-ave. Mr.. FTcund has
ALWAYS been Democrat, and during the last f ~. OF
six years has taken active interest in iitics.
Ee was a member of the Tammany Hall ,ueI.4
Committee three or four years ago. bnt now he is
not connected with any political organization.
When Mr.. TuOmey for Coroner two years
ago. Mr. Freund showed his zeal and in
terest in the election by contributing a check
made PAYABLE to Mr.. Tuomeys order He has never
held any political office, and claims that ne never
sought political preferment asked favors. There
fore he is not what is aled " sorehcad"
But like great many other Democrats. Mr.
Freund is opposed to "chauge.' In discussing
politics with his friends in social and business life,
he has expressed himself in favor of continuing The
Republican party in power. He told his friends that
Tor years the real ate business at low
sb9 put that IN the last Hear Sgsns,S had
he was making money, whereas
in other wears he had met with much financial en-
barIassment. In looking around he found cores
ponding prosperity in every other branch of trade.
Seeing these things" SAID Mr. Freund Yesterday,
could not consistently vote to put party out of
power that had done So much to bring prosperity to
the country. So | made up nv mind TO vote for
Glrfel1, although did not purpose to renquisl
my claims to the name of a Democrat, because had
intended to vote the Democratic county ticket. 1
looked at the question IRON purely business point
of view"
of the change of mind that had come over Mr.
Freuud. luoucy q large heavily built and mus
cular man, whereas Mr. Freund Is small and slender
AbOuut 10 a, III. one day rcently Mr.. IuOmey VS. |
tied Mr.. FTeunds Office, where several customers
among whom was woman were congregated |
Then he following conversation occurred;
Mr.. 1uomey-" I'd like TO see YOU few minutes |
Frcund. understand that you are going to vote
for Garfield"
Mr. Freund-" Yes, Pm gong to vote for him, but |
j intend to vote the Democratic county ticket"
Mr.. Iuomey Sangllyl0 Oh, we doht want any
such ID mOcrats as YOU"
Mr. Freund-" Oh, there is no use of getting SO ex- |
cited"
Nj. Tuomey then moved toward the door, and |
with flushed face exclaimed in the street. IL don't
want to have anything to do with you. l wouldn't |
Your nothing but a dirty |
political sucker don't want YOU 10 talk to me |
again. don't want to saw anything to you If You |
ever speak To me again III punch your mead draw |
ing back his band). You're dirty political striker. |
that's what you If you ever ask me for favor |
again Fil-"
Mr.. Freund interrupted the ex-AlJerman's speech |
at this point because his customers and others who
passing bv gathered around and looked on with
aDazement, The recollection of money that he had |
rIven Iuoney 20 aid in his election came 10 Mr.. |
FreunPs mind, so he remarked:
''Oh guess have done you as many favors as
you ever granted me-"
At this answer Mr. Tuomey became uncon trolla5lc |
with rage Drawing himself up in behgerent
attitude lie CIRCULATED:
4" You're a liar, - you. You lie"
A mutual friend then stepped up 10 the excited |
statesman and said (: "Oh, well, FrcuDd may vote
for Hancock yet" Having exhausted bis vOcabu-
ary Tuomcy walked away.
Mr. Freuld very much disturbed through |
tic rest OF tie day. " II that is the kind OF leaders
tae Democratic party encourages, said he yestcr-
day. " 1 think Will join the Republican ranks the
first opportunity l get. l not s, certain now
that | will vote the whole Democratic county
ticket