New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
RETURN OF THE DELEGATES.
LITTLE ENTHUSIASM MANIFESTED.
TAMMANr sALUTEs THE GOVERNOR AND INVITES
HIM TO A RATIFICATION.

HIM TO A RATIFICATION.
special train Of fifteen cars rolled into the Grand
Central Station about 10 80 a. m. yesterday, and out
OF them poured a tired, dusty hungry, thirsty un-
shaven crowd, known the Tammany delegation to
the Democratic National Convention. No bands Of
music welcomed these tired veterans Of the Western
campaign, and the crowd that received them was
neither large nor enthusiastic yet the men as they
stepped from the had the appearance Of being
well satisfied with themselves and OF the part they
had talien, which more than could be said of tho
outward look of the County Democracy delegation
which came later in the day.
Among tho first to alght Sheriff Grant, the
"silvortongue,l' Daniel Dougherty Edward s Stokes
OF the Hoffman House; Deputy County Clerk Thomas
f. Gilroy. Each was quickly surrounded by CO.
terie OF friends and all declared that they had done
noDiy and had won the everlasting gratitude Of the
country. Most Of them carried big red bandannas
tied to their hats umbrellas and many were
arrayed with badges bearing the representation of
Thurman. Ii noticeable that photographs of
the head OF the tlcke President Forster,
OF the Board of Aldermen and Fire Commissioner
Croker left the train at upper stations
While the train stopped at Albany Mr. Gllroy sent
Tammany Hall intended to celebrate her prestige by
holding ratification meeting Tuesday evening at
tho Academy of AnsIc before her foes the Countless
were sflo TO take breath and get into line Soon
aner the arrival In Ncw-York Mr.. Gilroy received
telegram from the Governor promising to bo hand
as requested to give tho braves short talk"
The County Democracy delegation was five or six
hours behind Tammany in getting back. This gave
their adhercnts plenty OF time to drum up what
intended 10 be crowd receive the faithful repre-
scniatlves. Two bands Of music appeared at the
Grand Central Station hour before the
tmo for arrival Judge MARITIME, Police Commissioner
Voorhs, Deputy Commissioner d. Lowber Smith,
Euvso fntn nn1n IFoIa
missioner of Accounts James Daily ard state Com
nlltteeman Clinton Beckwlth lent their presence and
countenance to this great effort to applaud the Con-
vention's work The bands played patriotic airs
long and Justify. but everybody not Immediately in
tercsted asked. Where is the enthusiasm?o About
O'Clock tho expected train arrived The drums wero
beaten louder than and strong -lunged advocate
Of second term roared out Three cheers for Clevc
land, Thurman and Reform The response was so
feeble that prominent County Democrat felt called
upon to explain to the reporters that he didn't believe
that the crowd understood what they were asked to
cheer for.
The weared look in the faces Of the delegates as
they DESCENDED from the train showed marked con-
trast with tho spirited expression OF the Tammany
men in the morning. The presence Of bands did not
make up for the losses sustained at st. Louis Ed
ward Cooper with tho delegation, having
train ahead Dlstrct-AttOrney Fellows had
gone to Minnesota to visit relative there his assist
ant, Mr. Fitzgerald, explained. Roswell p. Flower
went home in carriage Alderman Bowling was in
equal haste, but before leaving tho station he declined
to say anything regarding the recent charges which
connect his with the refusal OF the Aldermen 70
pass tho Fourthave. electric motor franchise. He
was told that Mr. Mooney intended to denounco the
story at the Board meeting on Tuesday. " All right"
replied Mr. Bowling. I" Let Mooney go ahead. Dowl-
ing win take OF himself
The lines of the Ist and XVIII District reception
professions were formed, and with flags and red ban
dannas flying marched boldly downtown. The former
went the Hudson-st headquarters, and the lastcr
to Thirty fourthst. and Eighthave. notable figure
among the returning Reform delegates whose mar
tial tread followed the banner of the Murphy LEGION
arrayed light uniform suit terra Gotta gloves, white
hat and Cleveland badge, was Liverpool Jack other
wise John Fitzpatrick the immigrant boarding house
license Mayor Hewitt refused early in May. W hat
effect Liverpool Jackso st. Louis labors Will have
upon his chances for getting his license remains to
be seen.
The Kings County contingent Of attendants at the
st. Louis Convention reached Brooklyn at noon and
were welcomed at tho foot Of FuOn-st. by dccga-
on of place holders and politicians, headed by band,
and Boss Mclaughlin, Acting Mayor McCary, Tax
Collector swan, Deputy Controller BrinkerhOlf, Con-
gressman Mahoney. James Shevln and others. The
nine delegates of the county and the 13O members
of the Kings County Club with them reached Brooklyn
from Weehawken the steamer Blackblrd. with
their escort they marched to Jefferson Hall, passing
" Boss McLaughlin's house, which was galy deched
wit red bandannas.