New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-28
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THE CANTASS FOR MAYOR Low.
DEMOCRATIC MEASUREMENTS POINTED OUT
SPEECH IN GREENPoINT.

DEMOCRATIC MEASUREMENTS POINTED oUT-A
SPEECH IN GREENPoINT
At the Citizens and the Republican head
ouarer both in different portions Of the largo Garfield
Building Brooklyn visitors constantly arriving yes
terdsy At the former Mr. Doty said that the committee
had been assured by prominent Democrats OF
considerable Democratic support for Mayor Low In
the Seventeenth Ward which Is close ward
but generally Democratic residents have as
surad the committee that the strength for
Mayor Low has been much moderated Mr. Low carried
the ward at the last election, and despite the united
Democracy his chances this year are apparently no less
good.
The Democrats headquarters secuted the idea that
Charles s. Higgins prominent business man and Demo
Graf WAS In favor OF Mr. Low Mr. Higgins however has
sent the following letter to member OF the Citizens
Committee:
reply to your favor asking me II II Is true as re-
our city In the coming election answer. yes am too
busy 20 take an active part the but assure
YOU that quite large plumber Of redhot Democrats are
going TO cast their votes in the direction Yours
trliy CHARLES s. HIGGINS.
oct. 90, 1888.
At Republican headquarters Chairman Leaycraft re-
ceyed reports from the presidents of all the Republican
ward associations TO effect that the voters wheel
ing into line presenting solid front for Seth Low
There no boilers.
Glow about these prominent Republicans that Hen
drxs organ says coming TO his support - asked
ing some very wild stories"
some Of Hendricks personal friends admit that much
foolish matter has been published oscnsi0y In his III
terc against Mayor Low, and admit that 1t IS not help
ing Hendrix Tor several days the stiicst mi,staie-
ments and peryerons Of facts have been Published in
regard to Mayor Lows actions. The facts
are that the Mayor has penetrated TO Democratic strong
holds and received such welcome ~ wouid make
one of the regular nominees" turn green with envy
The citizens in ali conditions Of life evidently alive to
the issues stake and 10 offer them such frivolous state
mcnts as those referred to Il considered insult To their
intelligence Mayor Low has demeaDed himself 10 rs 70
win the respect and admiration OF all with whom he has
come In contact lie tells the honest truth and he dout
throw mud" il the way rough but brave fellow pat IL
after listening the Mayor the other night lie h~ bccn
I abandoned his ncn-paItisan standard, although we
Democratic organs are ahorug haDd 20 create The i-
preston thai he hasby relocating the statement They
never tined Of abiding 10 him - the nilhonnalr
Mayor, ana speaking DI LIS colnN> ana reserve Gnu
cyc-iycness but he has met the people Fe 10 face, Ia
frank honest and manly way that has won all hearts
4 large and enthusiastic meeting held in Eclford
Han GTeenpoint last evening DR. A NJ. Burns presiding.
Every available foot Of standing room was taken long
before Mayor stepped forward upon the platform 70
address the people. The audience was made up Of poll
/ ticiams and voters Of all compicAions, and tie
applause which given 10 the speakers was hearty aud
abundant. Mayor Low greeted with prolonged APP
plause. Among other things he said
-been made known 10 you There are some things about
understand II has been stated that tbs increase IN The
! taxes IL entirely due 10 me. The bohrd OF
Assessment consists oi lille nm hhrinoSds' o VS
are told that the rate of taxation will be higher next year
than this. That How has the money been dis
tIibuied this year, VIII tell yon After setting aside
the 100000 which goes to pay State tax and Bridge
payments there still left large S2SOOOO OF the
remainder has been aside for schools $4,000
| Tor new books; SlJ0OO0 for streetflesnng, and
| O. money for engine-houSes. l1d we
do right wrong In approprating money for those pur
pOsesp tCheeTs and a voice, "Rgbt"l After speak
ing further upon the subject of taxation the Mayor closed
with an appeal the voters. Speeches also made
by General John Il. Woodward, John Il Taylor, John G.
| Mcclure and John Rooney.
meeting " Germans IN favor Of seth Low was held
Germania Han, Centrdlave. aud Myftie-st, brooklyn,
/ Naehcr. Louis FrOchic and Mr.. Lang