New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-08
COMMENTS IN WALL STREET.

JOMMBNl 10 IN WALL
The results of the elections were received with
great satisfaction in Wall Street Leading bankers,
fnanciers and merchants regarded the Republican
successes assurance Of continued stability
in financial affairs and as an excellent promise for
the future. In the defeat of Butler in Massacbu-
sets, the reelection Of Mayor Low in Brooklyn,
and the reduced Democratic majority in New-York,
they saw indications of healthy public sentiment.
John A. Stewart, president of the United States
Trust Company, said; 1T would have been a
lasting disgrace to Brooklyn If it had
failed to re-elect Seth Low after he had done so
WELL and 1t is no credit to some persons connected
with the Brooklyn Bridge that they should have
permitted personal jeaOuses to lead them into the
contest against him. AS to the State, the result
shows the strength and stability Of republican in
situations; IL gives confidence TO all we'll
meaning citizens. There is now little danger of
evil legislation In Congress, for the Democratic
party certainly must see, after the experience of
the last two years that it cannot gain success by
wrong doing. After majority of nearly 100000
last year. to lose both branches of the Legislature
and to elect its State officers even by the barest
majority Is severe lesson The civil service
is to be the great issue, and the people have
expressed their confidence in the principle; no
party which ignores it can win success. The defeat
of Butler is cause for rejoicing and good men feel
more confident in the future now that his brief
career is ended. The sober second thought Of the
American people is apt to be very nearly correct"
George +. Baker, president of the First National
Bank, said that he had taken little interest in po-
liucal matters recently, but that he was greatly
pleased with the results of the election :" a prom
inent Democrat" ho remarked "who has been
mentioned for the office of Governor told me this
morning as we were coming down town that he
voted the straight Republican ticket yesterday
That shows what intelligent and good men think
of the political situation
Scion Humphreys, of the firm Of L. ID. Morgan IS
Co., said: We do not want any change, for it
would be useless to turn the rascas out when it
is inevitable that should only be putting greater
ra,cals in. The result of the elections will be
greater confidence IN republican institutions, not
James Seligman, of J. Il w Seligmau & Co, eX-
pressed his satisfaction thus: Splendid! The
election news IS the best news have heard for a
long time. You will sec the effects of this very
soon"
urcT, said There was great night in Brooklyn.
1t is a pity that Lows majority isn't larger, but il
is greater surprise that so many men could be
found in Brooklyn to vote against him. So good n
Mayor with reputation so unspotted should have
received "A rouSing majority. But then think OF a
party supporting that man Bennett for Alderman in
this city There was no doubt about his record, but
be received the support of the united Democracy.
In politics there are many curious things"
WHAT WAS SAID AROUND TIE CITY HALL.
In the vicinity of the City Hall there was vari-
ETY. of opinions expressed relative to the election.
All concurred in the statement that matters were
decidedly mixed in this city"
Mayor Edison was asked what he thought of the
outcome of Tuesdays contest. He replied: Il can
hardly say as yet. / have heard nothing definite
since reading the morning papers, but understand
that the situation has been somewhat changed. /
prefer TO say nothing at present.
Commissioner Hubert .. Thompson, of the De-
partmcnt of Public Works, one of the foremost
leaders of the County Democracy was found
attending meeting Of the Aqurduct Commission.
Are you satisfied with the results of Tuesdays
fight p he asked. 81 am not" he replied.
"The probable defeat Of Maynard for Secretary of
State, and the election of Il number of Republican
Assemblyman and Aldermen in this city was
one of the direct results of the trouble
In this city between the Democratic organizations
Had there been union this would not have hap
pencd That there were deals by Tammany
Hall with the Republicans is clear TO this is due
the defeat of Senator James Fitzgerald in the IXth
District, of tho brightest of young men in
public life, whose record in the Senate has been
clean and honorable one. The figures show plainly,
too, the election of Tammany Assembl ymen aud
Aldermen in several districts by Republican votes.
| do not care about saying much at the present
time. II would do no good. The facts speak for
themselves.
John Reilly, the newly elected Register, said
" am under obligations to my friends for the good
work they did for me, and 10 the press generally
for the kindly words 1t gave me all through the
canvass. | have been before tho people
for several years in public capacities, and
have endeavOred TO serve them faithfully. shall
do the same in my new position. shall not make
many changes Most of those in the Registers
office are valuable employees, whose places cannot
well be filled by untried men. Whatever changes
made will be made gradually. 1t is a pity that
u spirit of harmony had not prevailed in the cam
Democrats lost considerable number of Assembly,
mon and Aldermen because of the local quar-
rels Tammany Hall was willing TO meet on
fair basis, but the quarrel was forced on her."
what do you think of OBrien's vote Z"
well considering that he boosted that he would
have a handsome majority, rather plurality, his
vote may be deemed simply contemptible."
COLLECTOR ROBERTSONS SATISFACTION.
Notwithstanding l have given all the time
had to spare from my duties in the Custom House."
said Collector Robertson yesterday toward help
ing the Republican candidates in Westchester
County. never felt better in my life than when
won't 70 bed at o'clock this morning with every
indication that the Republican party in this State
had redeemed itself"
The Collector lifted his head from a mass of pub
lie documents which he was examining ut his desk
in the Custom House. and his face was wreathed
with smiles rs he continued /" 1t is. in my opin-
ion, u glorious victory for the Republicans-the
greatest have had in many years-and yet
have not had time 10 look over the newspapers to
get later news than had when went TO bed after
working hard all night; but l am gTatifed and