New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-25
HENRY GEORGES HOPES.
WHAT HE THINKS ABOUT HIS CHANCES.
HE WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED " HE GOT 10000


voTEs-No PLEDGES GIVEN TO ANY ONE.
The supporters of Henry George are rejoiced
over the result OF the Clarendon Hall
TDursday night aud among trsdesunoniss In the city
little Is talked about the cand lacy OF Mr. George
and the prospects Of his election. The enthusiasm
among the workingmen for Mr.. George IL grow
ing greater every day. Special meetings OF
nearly every trade and labor union and local
assembly In the city will be held during the
coming week to rafy the and to afford their
members the opportunity sign the pledges vote for
Mr.. George. The exact number Of signatures IL not
known but nearly 10000 have already been sent to the
headquarters two-thirds OF the liss sent
have yet been returned. Among the German trades
unonists there many members who have not yet
been naturazed They are being cared for and 1t Is
probable that more naturalization papers will
be taken out this year than ever
before, except in Presidential year.
The Executive Committee proposes go to work in
earnest and arrangements perfect the
district ORGANIZATIONS and to raise the funds necessary
to carry on the campaign.
Mr. George is exceedingly we'll pessd with the result
of the campaign far himself He found yesterday
IN MS publishing office, No 10 Astor place. surrounded
by friends who had como In to congratulate him on
his nomination. Mr. George is small man
with a big, well-shaped bald head, and has .
full red beard he wears loose-htting
Prince Albert and has pleasant, afsble manner
There q stream Of visitors in his Office
terday he looked tired. He found time to to
TRIBUNE reporter;
lam much pleased with the complimentary recep-
ton which my candidacy met the convention last
night regard IL the highest compliment that has
ever been bestowed upon me and as high compliment
u could be paid to any shall accept the nom
nation and Will do my best TO make winning fight OF
It, though entirely unsought. and far As
is concerned would be loser By accepting the
office"
What do you think about your chances for cleo
ton 2" WAS asked
" think they are good" replied Mr.. George. 1--WE
intend make aggressive campaign of IL and
reason why should not be successful Tho elements
which have heretofore against independent
candidates absent in this case. There the greatest
enthusiasm among tho workngmen and they feel that
mink. them come to the polls election day
and for Then the lat OF 10000 names gives TO
would not otherwise have That was my idea. when
ado intend to make effort to get the support
OF any other political organization r.
"Most decidedly not or course. II any body OF citi-
OF political party approves my candi lacy shall
be glad OF II. The nomination was not sought by me
and have b syen no pledges to tSSis wno
not give any PLEDGES to ANYBODY else II | am
and not of anv clique or faction. shall use my best
energies TO give tue city an honest clean administration
what proportion Of the organized labor vote do you
think will be polled Tor your
have made no ngures on hat and can give no esti-
mate From present indication, n 6sd would not be sur
that nearly all OF the who have signed the
pledge will vote for In addition 10
these there is large number Of who Will sign
the paper, but who will give their votes Nearly
every who has signed will feel thai he rs committed
and Will become an active canvasser EscD one OF
should at least twovOes notmOre
Many unions which have heretofore been bitter
y opposed independent political action have sgnned
their giving their cordial support This
IA so particularly OF the International Clgarmakers
Union and the J0nrneymen Taors'
What relation will your election nave TO your the
ores about political economy -
My name has become identified with cef ain theories
IN regard TO social questions aud my election 10 the
mayoralty city in tho United states Will
undoubtedly have effect OF furthering those IDEAS
AS Mayor could have little power To pnt many OF my
ideas practice, but the moral effect would uniou0t-
eddy be great Ouly IN this country but In Europe,
where my books have been widely read. and where the
ideas which represent have gained ground. MY cleo
ton would undoubtedly be regarded in Europe step
forward toward social reform"
A call has been prepared for an Independent mass
meeting OF citizens in Irving Hall at an early date TO
ratfy Mr.. Georges uomin alton Among the signatures
already appended the call are those OF the Rev. Dr.
IA ward McGlynn, the Rev. j. j. Kramer. Gideon j.
Tucker James Redpath, the Rev. NJ. j. fhean. j. K.
Belford Edward g. Underhill, Professor ID. de Leon,
Julius Hart Samuel Ashton A +. SimOns. Augustus l.
Levy, p. Lopez de Querslta and Poultney BgeIow.