New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-28
A GRAND RALLY FOR REFORM.
REPUBLICANS PACK THE COOPER UNION.
CHEERS FOR ROOSEVELT FROM ESTHUsfAsTfo
F0LLowrRs-A MEETING BIO WITH siG-
NIFIcANCE or sUcCEss-sPgEcHgs
BY THE CANDIDATE, BY MR.. Ac-
TON, MR. CHoATE AND

Big crowds brilliant speaking ard generous
tbusiasm made the Republican rally at the Cooper
Union last night worthy of memory in the annals II
local politics. 1t was a demonstration for Roosevelt
and Reform which should silence the sneers OF
OF the Democrats who we're asking Tor showing of
hands in tavor of the young candidate for the Mayor
atty. Another such meeting, thrilled with the ssme
spirit and attended by the same numbers, will fet
Mr. Hewitt's supporters work figuring, not the Re-
publican vote but the Republican plurality.
Despite the chilling rain and the muddy streets tho
large hall Of the Institute filed long before the
hour set opening the meeting. Before 8 o'clock
every seat was taken the aisles were full and the
dense mass of fringing the walls presented an
almost mpassabe barrier The weather put seal
OF denial any outdoor gathering, but there
enough latecomers who could not get into the
meeting TO have supplied listeners to several stands
outside
hearty. hopeful and united party told by the
character of the audience too. Many women %ere
present-that feature OF Republican mass meetings
which tells how deeply Republican principles strko
ing; hundreds OF those who work to bring out full
party vote lent Their cheers and hand-clappings to
the Cowboy Candidate" rs the whte-hared war;
horse Thomas C. Acton called Mr. Roosevelt Blu: we'll
known merchants bankers and brokers, storekeepers
and artisans also were present to attest the stability
Republican ticket. The enthusiasm Was universal:
the older members of the party We'd in demonstrators
with the young whose spirits have been deeply
stirred by the candidacy of the youthful leader Men
gray in the service of the party showed animation
that rvalled the iveness of hundreds Of voters who
will cast their nrst ballots for the Reform Mayor.
sharp contrast was presented TO the Democratic
campaign meetings. When the speakers mentioned Mr.
George his theories there sensation such
is caused at the Hewitt gatherings when the Labor
candidate is referred to. The temper OF the people
plainly responded to the Of the speecheo, telling
that the party did fear any defeat OF the prin
atnn nf laWo hnfa afr0n0 IN ha enua
Of their triumph, were eager TO rress home the
vital question needed reform at the City Hail. IL
gathering that suggested all the excitement and
interest Of Presidential campaign.
The most striking feature OF the platform decora-
tOns handsome crayon portrait OF the young
candidate for Mayor. Rich silk banners made the
background the stars and stripes being hankcd by the
harp Of Ireland the eagles of Germany and Russia and
the banners of Italy. Switzerland. France and Eng
land Music by the 7lst Regiment Band helped to
make the evening enjoyable and fireworks outside
were displayed while the crowds were throngng into
the hall. On the platform many well known
citizens The following lists Of vice-presidents and
secretaries show the character of those present: