New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-11-06
this means consultation upon Blrnums plot TO try 70
steal the electoral vote OF New York.
ACCUSING JOHN KELLY TO HIS FACE.

ING DEMOCRATIC DEFEAT-HE IS CHARGED BY
Hrs ANGRY HENCHMEN WITH MIsMANAGEMENT.
The Tammany General Committee met last light
for the first time the election. It meets
month to hear what the Committee on Organization
has done. after which 1t usually adjourus There
are nearly 300 mcmbers IN this committee, each
one of whom pays $40 year for tho
privilege of filing the position. THIS is about
all the members of the General Committee are ex-
pected 10 do, rs Mr.. Kelly finds it much easier To
control the smaller committee organization in
which all real power is lodged. The proceedings OF
the General Committee last night, however, were a
surprise to Mr.. Kelly, as was a similar meet
ing Of the same committee after the Demo-
cratic defeat last year. Then ex.Coroner Flan-
agan and a few Others had the courage TO
beard the lion in his den" "a Flanagan expressed
il, and TO charge defeat on John Kelys leadership
As a result, Mr.. Flanagan and others expelled
from Tammany Hall. and it thought a lesson
had been Taught to those remaining which would DO
lasting. This seems not To have been the effect.
Before the committee met there were mutterings
of discomfort about the hail. but 1t was thongh that
would dare to give utteramce TO such a feel
ing in the presence Of the Boss" Mr. Kelly prob
ably the gathering storm as he selected the
most prominent seat on the floor directly in front
of the chairman, where he could command full
view of the house. His trusty lieutenant.
AlDcTb CaruOZt, WHO lOuHl IL 10 MS AsVdULiSd
to resign seat the Supreme Bench several years
ago, sat beside Nh Kelly. Ex-AlIerman Puroy
was in the chair. He brought down the heavy
gravel with a vigorous stroke that resounded in all
parts of the building and was taken note Of
warning to any person who intended TO make q
fight. The eight hundred warriors who
were present fairly jumped from their seats and To-
moved their hats III twnkling
Mr. Kelly was soon on his feet. and handed 10 tho
chairman report which he said was from The Com
mtee on Organization. This signed by John
Kelly Henry l.. Clinton, Albert Cardozl, Denis
Quinn and J. b. MESSENGER, and was headed an
Address TO the Country If the Tanmany Democ-
racy." 1t read to the assembled braves, and
was intended to be Mr.. Keliy's explanation of the
Democratic defeat It was IN substance as followsi
Tammany Hall aments the defeat Of Hancock II
was confronted by army Of ohceholders supplied
unwilling people. The Republicans, with impous
gance claimed the countrys prosperity as Their own
between the bankers merchants and manufacturers
one side. and the Repubca party on the other. by
which corruption fund Of millions raised 10 carry
the elections. The Democrats mad no money but were
only prevented from winning decisive victory by the
colonization o repeates ana the bribery aud coercion
IN this city and elsewhere in the interests OF
the RepuSes RS s OaTSers Se wrfs ars
bought mp BY promise OF still more rnous prO con to
their fabrics The merchants bought by promises
that when collecting the duties on imports tney weuLd
not be forgotten A rod Of terror held over the
heads OF WOrhlHglbcH on INC plcd VI HOhcD VI
Had not Tammany Hall exerted Itself with so much
energy The face Of the desperate assault
the purity OF the bliobox by the Republicans Gen.
era HancocFS majority Of oyer 1000 in TINS city
would have been much less. Tammany Hall calamity
| rescued Ncw.York rom the defeat which overlook
BROOKLYN and which the Republicans, who had spent
millions accomplish II. confidently expected woni
oyerwhelm both cities There has been no falling of in
the Democralic vote OF Sew-York is falsely alleged
The suister growth OF the Republican vote. utterly ous
proportion to the growth of the popuAton swollen
in is Dimensions by Illegal voters and tho intimidation
of aboung men by giant corporations, furnishes tho
| true solution OF tie problem
| Also TammaDy Hall enjoyed the independent
abuse the editors OF socaled independent press
Cut of from their supplies under The new order OF thugs
In Tammany Hail. they have never been able 10 recon-
! ce themselves 10 the revolution which sent many ~
sriyrs TO nard work William r. Grace wqs tradnced
even by ministers Of the Gospel because Of a., creed
me Democrats have suffered defeat but Garfield WIS
impeachea for bribery and perjury. Hence in ae end
Democrats snail triumph.
As soon as the ad, Ire, was read some one moved
ITS adoption. Then MIR. Van Wyck, oi the AAth
District in n loud voice SAID he had an alncndmens
Ia offer Immediately every eye was Turned to the
man who dared 10 amend an address presented w
Mr. Kelly. Mr. Kelly hrnself looked in blank
nmazomcnt and as Mr.. Van Wyck stated hG
amendment kept his stern upon him If he
wouId anuhaie him. kelys lieutcnants wers
fairly thunderstruck, and many of them stood up
to see who was speaking.
II move0 sald Mr. Van Wyck. that an amend
| ment be adopted stating that the defeat of ths
Democratic party III Now YORK anu ,ni8ohlyn was Vas
caused by the msmanagement and selhshneSs OF ths
| partv leaders in nominating men whom the peopls
| would not support.
buzz of excitement all over the honse. Men werd
| ON their feet instantly shaking their fists,
| and riot seemed imminent; but Chairman Purroy
bV the pOnderous strokes of his gaNeI restored
| martial order and Mr.. Van Wyck was enabled 10
| continue his remarks. He wanted TO know why the
| Democratic majority of 10000 In this city had
been reduced 50 low hat the candidate for Mayor
had only 2 600. "WhO is responsible for the de-
feat Of Hancock ~ he asked The selfish leaders
who for purposes of their own forced these candl-
dates on the party he answered, and tAca lie took
'1 Tbomos T. Grady. Aderman'Shes and numerous
Others were Immediately on their feet demanding
| recognition, Int Mr. Purroy. with flushed face,
! pounded away vigorously. demanding 10 know Il
! Tia" amendment was seconded. Some one yelled one
that II was and then finding that the issue could
! not be cyaded the chairman turned ana recognised
! the "silver- -toneued GRADY: Mr.. crazy sang
| forward and took the platform, WIN I2il OK
! manuscript IN his hand, and began To deliver;
| contrary 10 his custom, written speech which aid
! not have particular pertinence 70 the amendnene
| Of MIR Van Wyck. It evident that he was
mere for another purpose, which was disclosed
when after altering few sentences. he exclaimed
IN n ond voice. " The 30 votes of New York State
will not be- counted for Garfield and Arthur lm-
mediatelv Mr.. Kelly app'auled, ana the warriors
taking the cue, fairly howed themselves hOarse.
Mr.. Grady then saId that Iammany was nos
charged with trading votes. What then caused
the defeat of Hancock = he demanded and rephed:
Republican frauds and colonization Inc eyi-
denco Is overwhelming. Nen were nomInat, for
their money" MIR. Grady kept Oh IN this strain for
some time. He said in part:
nutcd the apparent defeat Of Hancock and
English I say apparent defeat because II,
under our Government there IL redress for
fraud corruption and intimidation at ths
poI the thrty-ivc electoral votes Of this
State Will not counted for Garfield aud Arthur The
evidence illegal voting shameless lnt open brb
or, and cowardy threats ~ Republican Uartisius
clear and wheimug ihai the only question yet To Ia
determined whether tlrr = eft Tide American peo-
pie "A tribunal IN which VIII be fighl,d such nlgrant
wrongs against free nsti utlons.
I'm the meantime men had been lahoring 10 get tho
| person who seconded MI Van Weeks amendment
! to withdraw his support. This he DID. and tho
| charman was about to decide that tbe motion was
| not before the house, when some one else jumped
| M and again seconded the amendment. There
| were a few moments silence and II began 20 look
| As if no one going TO defend the Boss" when