New-York tribune., 1885-10-24
PRICE THREE CENTS
REPUBLICANS FULL ZEAL
MADISON SQUIRE GARDEN PACKED.
THE GREATEST ENTHUSIASM MANIFESTED

Garden for the ardent and rel united Republicans
OF his city to find room in which to vent their
enthusiasm in the present campaign, and the call
for the meeting in that building last evening to
approve the State ticket met with loyal response.
AT an early hour the best seats were seized
and by half-past o'clock there was
practically no available spot unoccupied In the
magnitude of the assembly, in the character of tho
enthusiasm which was manifested, and in the har-
mony of spirit shown by the commngIing of repre-
sentatives of every shade of past differences in the
party, the meeting challenge dcomparison with the
most important gatherings ever known in the his
tory of local politics. The mighty crowd-fuy
10, 900 persons must have been massed within tho
wa,ls-the cheers that were quick TO rise at every
declaration of the principles of Republicanism,
every reference to the gorOns achieve
ments that make the past a guarantee of
the work Of the future, and tho
earnestness and vigor of the two principal speakers
of the evening-Judge Foraker and Senator Ed
munds-combined to give the occasion signih-
cance far beyond its relation to the State cam
paign Not only did it tell the promise of victory
this autumn. but it reinvigorated every true Re-
publican with confidence IN the future restOra-
ton OF the party IN the control of the Nation 1t
emphasized the reunion of former warning
factions; it voiced the popular con-
demnation of the Democratic spoilsmen VINO
have thwarted every honest effort of the President
to redeem the pledges winch secured his election
and it gave fresh proof of the confidence with
which the Ohio victory has inspired Republicans
everywhere.
Wnen the time came for opening the meeting the
large platform in the centre Of the building was
like an island in a of humanity. People were
banked in front of the speakers stand and back
of il; the gaerie, at the Madiscn-ave.
,c ,bo bni oil Ia
floor was thick with throngs that extended to the
doors The National coIors lent a brightness to
every part Of the building. They completely
clothed the sides Of the stand on the pillars back
of it they gave a background of drapery to white
banners blazoned with the arms of the State and
city and they robed every beam and post that sup
ported the great roof. Arches of coOred light
spanned the room, adding varegated brIlliancy
to the scene. Outside red fires burned
and tho sky was frightened with tho
vldid flanies of rockets.
The immense audience while visibly chafing for
an opportunity to relieve its enthusiasm, listened
to the music Of the 9TH Regiment Band while
awaiting the arrival of the speakers. And when
the big meeting was well under way the people
told by almost continuous hand-clappng, stamp
ing and cheering. that every sentiment uttered
found hearty and earnest sympathzers somewhere
in the crowd. GoOd-natured smiles and laughter
greeted every alusiOn to "Mugwumps' and
emphatic approval was bestowed upon every refer
eucc 10 the reorg iuzrd ranks of the Republican
party anI the burial Of past disputes, the wlplng
out of old scores Many ladies were III the audience
and they were among tho hcartest ones to give ap-
plause The police arlang gemeIts we're excellent,
and the crowd almost unwIo dy i'll Its proportions,
preserved such order As under tie circumstances
was considered remarkable.
vvos Ittla the lOur fixed FOR the OPEN
ing of the meeting when a STIR was noticed IN the
crowds massed around the left of the platform.
| Faint cheers were heard, which swelled to a roar
of applause when up the steps leading to the
stand came GoveInor-elect Foraker, Secretary Of
Sate Carr and Senator Edmunds, with Mr.. Choate
and other officers of the meeting. A few mlnutes
aftcrward Senator Eyarts Joined the stingushed
group and the peni-up enthusiasm or
the audience found relief in new outbreak
of haud-capping and cheers. The applause
was renewed when Cornelius ~ Bliss, chairman
of the Unlon League Club campaign committee OF
twenty-five, III a few words presented Joseph II.
Choate as the permanent president. As Mr. Choate
came forward a group of Columbia College stu
dents greeted hun with their familiar cry OF
"Rah. rah. C-o--u-m b-aw The keynote Of tie
meeting was sounded by the speaker when he
hailed tho assembly around him as FANNY re-
union Of every KIND of Republicans from the Mug
wump IN bis spoteSs linen 10 the Stalwart with his
"boody shirt" The large numbers Of interested
women in the audience received compliment
in tlo recognition that, waving for the
moment their demand for immediate suffrage" they
were there TO cheer the Republican cause. Geaer-
Gus response given 10 every one OF the Striking
and witty points made by Mr.. Choate. but the
heart If the great crowds went out most loyalty
when he spoke of the vital principles OF the party
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nresl,ents and secretaries of the meeting were
read but special applause was showored on the
mention of ex-Presdeut Arthur The naIae
George Jones was received III silence; marked aP-
pausc followed that of Whtelaw Reid The read
ing of the resolutions, which rag OF
the true metal Of tie party, were inter-
rupted by tic arrival of large body
of Irish American Independents, whose entrance
from the Fourth-ave. gates of the Garden, with
the famous green flag of Erin and the glorious
c,lers of the American banner atfecuonstely
wrapping their folds together, was cheered Tor
several minutes. When the reading of the resou-
tions had been finished and adopted with loyal
shout. Mr. ChUatc advanced TO the front ot TIE
patform and fired afresh the tinder Of enthusiasm
by Introducing the chosen flower of the people OK
Ohio Joseph b. Foraker slightly built ui2h.
with clear-cut features. heavy black mus'ache ara
keen eyes, alert and searching ADVANCED
TO face the mighty audience, which, as II by ohs
impulse, rose to lts feet and for more than a mo-
ment rent the air with hearty cheers. Hats ana
hondkcrchiets were waved as if their owners w'uId
never tire and after the applause had died away
as though from weariness, 1t broke out agah WIN
a fcryor that showed il was not easy to exhaust
the nent-un enthusiasm of the legal crowds Mr
E,ral,er chained the attention Of his hearers
throughout his speech. II shone with good humor
and vet was thrilled with soleian earn
estness, and the telihe F"iH''
made against the Democratic Admins
tration and the cmphatic declarations upon tho
subjects of Protection and the suppression OF tbs
Republican vote at the South callod fcrth a ceres
of cheers and hand-clappings. Roars of dehgh'ed