New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-04
WHAT SEVERAL CANDIDATES SAY.
TALKS WITH MEssRs. HEWITT ROOSEVELT bhhh-
MAN AND wARDwELL.

MAN AND wARDwELL.
| Mavorelect Abram s. Hewitt was in his Burling- sliT
Office at his usual hour yesterday morning ana WEN
about the transaction Of his business as
"a though nothing unusual had happened. "hen
skod u he intended to resign his seat In Congress nj
once he replied with emphasis
ono sir shalt mold my scat until the first day OF
January. In regard to my election can only repeat
what have said before that do not regard 1t as in
any sense personal victory. do not wish 10 recall
sinoo sentence that spoke before the election in
regard to the issues fully appreciated the strength
of GEORGES party and that victory here meant
rand soread of his theories and eventually the domi-
nance of one class In this country 1t is by means
certain now that this will not follow As May or am
determined TO do my whole du v and shall oonscicn-
tiousls endeavor to make reforms in the municipal
government il there is anything TO be reformed
always providing have the authority to do it,"
Alter carefully anayzing the returns from the
various election districts.' laid Theodore Roosevelt
still hold the opinion expressed last night that
n large number of Republicans became frightened by
the George boom and believed that the only sure way
to keep George from getting control OF the ciys
ernment was by voting for Hewitt have been fairly
defeated and TO tell the truth not disappointed ut
the result. At time in the CANVASS thought saw
a possibility OF winning. but when / realized how
widespread was the tear of George In the uptown dis
riots gave mp all hope of being elected. can COM
plain Of nothing and will positively that do not
believe the reports that the Republican leaders cut
at the polls. Personally hold high opinion of Mr..
Hewitt and bel eve that he will conscentiousy try to
give good government He may rest assured that
be will have all the support can bring to him in his
efforts in this direction"
Henry r. Beekman, president of the Park Depart
ment and presdent-elcct of the Board of Aldermen.
early at the office Of the Park Department. where
some special business required his attention He
remained but short time. receiving the congratula-
tons of the friends who called on him there. Mr.
Beekman expressed himself us well pleased with the
result of his election am the more gratied" ne
added " that have kept up rettv well with Mr.
Hewitt's vote. This is first experience o candi
date elective Office and naturally with two other
known ard mpetent candidates in the field felt
an vuiIs as 10 the result Mayor Grace appointed
Park Commissioner a year ago and last spring the
Park Board elected me its president for year have
become thoroughly interested in the parks of the city
and have to know good deal about them. SO
far IA the duties concerned those of my present
position are think. much pleasant than will be
the present canvass however at the urgent request
of Mr. Hewitt, whom have known for many years |
rccev we'd good many Republican votes, have no
doubt. u many Republicans are among my friends.
Mr.. Hcwitts policy will regulate my own and bis
character and position well known in New York.
He represents the taxpayers well as other portions
of the community and anything that will be OF benefit
to the city and the community III the way of reform he
will be the first TO advocate"
William T. Wardwell. the Prohibition candidate for
Mayor said in explanation OF the small vote polled for
Prohibitionsts lahoihg men and they largely
voted Tor George. certain other class were much
afraid that George would be elected that they voted
for Hewitt or Roosevelt