New-York tribune., 1886-08-05
COMMENTS AND ACTION II THIS CITY.


A GENERAL LLELING OF 81 EPMsE-NAiIOUs IN
rrrssIoNs or OPINION.
The news of Mr. Iilden's death was received
with great surprise in this city. almost 10 one had
heard nat he seriously III. The flags on the City
Hall were Al paced at haii-masi. -and the FIRE
Commissioners directed the dGs OF the ueiAl 'heh' 10
be placed A. hafmAst.
Justlce Potter adjourned the Supreme Court Cham
bers ON the motion OF Franklin Bartlett, who spoke "i
Mr.. fdem'. public services. commented his views on
the great questions OF the day, such as tho money
oueston the tar and coast fortcatons. sad that lac
was pTeemincnt AS member OF the legal profession.
and declared that to his Efforts wa' largely
due tho overthrow OF the Old ring in this ciIy Justice
Potter said proper to grant the motion as
mark Of respect to the great abilities OF Mr. Iden
The Park Board in session when news was re-
ceivel of the death of Mr.. Tildcn Mr. Crimnins al
once moved adjournment. This was seconded by MI
Powers and series OF resolutions were drawn up by
President Bcekman and adopted expressing the Boards
high estimate OF Mr. 1lldens character and ability.
The Board Of Aldermen will hold special meeting to-
day n A quorum "a lie obt iined, and receive "a mes
sage from the Mayor and pass resolutions.
Genera. admiration expressed In all street or
Mr. Ticu's In telcctua qualities aud political services
His associates spoke warmly OF his commercial
talents and silence when rash partisans were calling
for revolutionary action ia 1876 WAS commended.
At the Produce Exchange the big nAg placed at
half mast Alexander l.. Orr who had been placed On
the Canal Commission by Mr.. Tiien. absent In Eu
rope aud other prominent members who had some per-
sona KnOwledge of the dead man were out OF town The
effect Mr.. deus death the political outlook was
discussed aud many business spoke Of his astute
ness n business and comprehensive grasp of financial
problems.
At the Custom House. Deputy Collector Berry. vino
was in charge In the absence OF Col ec!or He'd
den and VINO had been associated with Mr..
rden IN political work. spohe in strong OF his
,atence persistence and wonderful knowege OF details
elets To- in Al
Numerous G 4 pressons OF opinion gathered from
the lips OF we.-kmowD men regarding Mr.. 1ildens
ana the effect OF his death
tue Democratic party. number OF these are here
grouped together.
eMayor Grace-Mr. Tilcon by far the ablc-t
statesman OF this and wss great puzzle calamity
that g not nominated In 1881
Justice DonOhue -ho was reiS ao, A, ", 80
known FOR some ume that Mr. llid-n was a very nc.
man aud therefore ms de~th was nov e"'oS
by me 49, ,., . , ,.
both personally and politically
Controller I.osw-wniie appreciate the fact that a
and great snan has passed away cannOt LcHeNe
mat 1t viii have any noticeable e1eot OF tue Demo
party OF tie country. Mr. IlIden vi hdioW rom
poIiucs " aen the Electoral Commission decided that
Mr. Hayes The Presdentelect. aud since that time
90 not oeevo that ho has taken Any part III politics
believe that lie was IN earnest when lie Announced mat
he Id not asain entci pubic he -
sheriff Grant ismmany Han feels regret al The death
OF Mr. Iidsn HIS opposition TO the organization mas
passed away and reocnis there had gro VII up friendly
feehng Toward him We all recognize that Lao Was a
statesman OF enlarged views and high purpose. r
l.. Ellery AndersOn-AithouRh ia retirement Mr.. III
den advice Was asAed Ny Oh TIC leAucfs VI tho
Democracy.
Register Reiily-The foremost, in the Democratic
,Arty the time OF his retirement has passed away.
knew hm for several years lie a wise counsellor,
cool aud D sgaclOus
Presiae Il Noonsy-Mr. Tildsn was one OF thel old
JerrsOniAu school oil DEMOCRATS Ihe party felt mat
under his guidance IL was following the strAight Dcm
Ocratc path
Aqueduct Commissioner spsncer-Ths Democratic
pariy as honOred leader the cOuDtry ripe
Statesman In the death Of Mr Tildcn. lie cannot be
easily replaced
Assistant Distrct-AttOrney Fitzgerald was for.
nsfy sn Assrmbyman from the district In which Dir.
TIlen Up to tho time of his election
he control OF the political all airs OF DEM
party Ia his district aud watched closely
detall As "A district leader ho adviser and
liberal IN supporting candidates Tor local Offices by
OF and by suggestions His business
sensc AS remarkable As his political skill
Asssl ant Treasurer Cabda-I consider that Mr. iden
was a man above all other men. lie was Intense
student, true statesman and politician OF skill and
power Hs party bears great ioss IN Mis- death. Tor he
Was always wise and conservative. Ho possessed the
qualities that would have made him successful Presl-
dent. successful IN all things In the execu-
tive chair he would have had reorganization OF tho
service that would have been . real organzztion lie