New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-07
"Tbe resolutions speak

ma matter" was the reply. "Tbe resolutions speak
cotton of the Tammsny Han leaders prior to holding
us convention, and putting up straight ticket, was
being union.r
&C, CHAIRMAN Fitzgerald said know nothing definite
organizations is now so bitter thai there no chance
81 union on the county ticket f,
MIR. HEWITT NOT OFFICIALLY INFORMED.
NE HAS WORD TO SAY ABOUT CLEVELAND BE-
FORE LEAVING TowN-HE WANTS NO
ENDORSEMENT FROM HIM.
Mayor Hewitt declined TO talk about the Nayoralty
question yesterday, and refused to say whether he
would accept nomination, adding that he had not
made up his mind about II yet No one in his con-
hdcnce seems TO entertain any doubt on the subject
however. His attention called 10 the multiplying
testimony sustaining Qussantine Commissioners Aliens
statement tina, the Mayor had said that in the event
Of the passage of the Mills tfn he expected to be
obliged TO close down his iron mills at Trenton and
Ringwood. 80 ~.....-
"They may affirm and rcsfiran to the. end of tinne'
said Mr.. Hewitt. Il still maintain that they mis-
understood me-
reporter asked Mr. Hewitt whcther'there any
trutA In the report that he was really opposed to
clrveiand's reelection. 81 never said l was op-,
posb to his election. On the contrary, am in favor
Of desire the election OF Cleveland Thurman
principle If you ask me II like Mr. Cleveland /
answer you frankly, have said before. that do
not like him. sGf
Another reporter asked the Mayor If he would pot
nks letter OF Endorsement from M. Cleveland.
" No, sir" answered Mr.. Hewitt promptly, giving
his head independent shake he spoke Z" would
not. i want no letter from Mr., Cleveland indorsing
me-
No committee to inform Mr.. Hewitt Of any Of his
nominations appeared at the Mayors office Yesterday.
and Mr. Hewitt started for Rngwood before the re,
reachcd the City Hall. The Mayor carried with him
s to New-Jersey q supply OF writing pads.
TOO MUCH WATER FOR THESE DEMOCRATS
WET WEATHER SPOILED THE DOWNTOWN CLEvE-
LAND PARADE AND MEETING.
The attempt to get UP a demonstration of alleged
business men In fayor Of the Cleveland ticket the
steps of the Sub Treasury yesterday dismal
failure on account of the weather. On account
of the weather" there postponements four
years ago Of the important parades meetings which
the followers of the Republican standarrbe bearer
dertook and which carried out under the most
dsoouraging conditions. For some time the man
ayers of the alleged business mems meeting in Wall
St appeared to be In doubt TO whether they dared
brave the elements sicky portrait of the Pres-
dent was tackled up Of the pillars Of the Sub
Treasury and the flooring the steps was drapcd
with many American flags that, soaked with rain,
looked II they disguised and bedraggled EN-
blcms entirely out of place at any gathering OF poo
pie working for British interests the interests Of
American people who look for their bread and butter
from the money connected with anti manufacturing IL
terests. A band got in the basement and played
vigorously until orders received that they might
disporsc, about hundred people with umbrellas
showed their devotion TO Democratic principles or
their loyalty to their employers by gathering in
front of the sub-Tfeasury. .f O. -
There little expectation in Wallst circles that
the meeting would be held when the rain began, and
the persons who expected to look after the va
rfous downtown clubs in their turnout were tbed
early after the closing of the Exchanges their Ell
joyment of Republican weather. Isid0r lWorpser
sent his card in to Assistant Treasurer .McCBe In
Difference to Secretary Earchiid although the secres
tary did 60 the Sub Treasury and then he went
on the and desolate platform in company with
N Lawrence, who to preside and Joseph j.
ODonohue These three gentlemen got on the plat
form about 40 p m, and announced 10 the few
umbrellas within range of their vision that the meet
ing was postponed for week The band dispersed
and half an hour later the Insurance Mems Cleveland
and Thnrman and Cleyeland hndl Hnntficks llss
with about $50 men, paraded with two wet and red
banners past the spot WHERE they Efre Apfe'Hs iS
weather. ano had i been r ne That was ali there was
OF the great demonstration"
MR. sTARIN TO SPEND TO DAY AT GLEN ISLAND.
Ex- Congrcssman John II. Starin, whose name has
been seriously considered by the local Republican
leaders candidate for Mayor was not In the city
yesterday. A Tribune reporter who called at Mr.
Starn's Office at Pier No. Is, North River, learned
that he is uay occupied at present with business
affairs of great moment, to which he has been giving
his whole attention. Mr. Starin is now at Glen Island.
and Will spend the day there. Tomorrow he is en-
pecfed TO come to the city.
BUSINESS MEN ACTIVE FOR PROTECTION.
The Executive Committee Of the Harrison and Nor
ton Campaign Club of the Paper and Associated
Trades met yesterday at No. 126 Duanest, with the
president William Irwin Martin, in the chair. Sew
eral new members elected. 1t was decided TO
inform the National Republican Committee of the
formation Of the club in order to secure speakers.
Membership rolls given out for circulation among
such members Of the allied trades as may wish to Join
the club.
LEAVING THE AMERICAN PARTY.
The Rev. DR.. s. Lansing Reeve has resigned the
voft ha State q American