New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-23
CANDIDATES AND OFFICES MIXED.
COMPLICATIONS THAT SHOWED THE FORCE Of
"Boss RULE" IN BROOKLYN.

"Boss RULE" IN BROOKLYN.
Another proof was afforded yesterday Of the com
plcte subservency of the Democrats of Brooklyn who
take direct interest in politics to the rule OF Boss
Mclaughlin and his henchmcn. The delegates TO
the County Convention chosen on Thursday
night Of last week. but until they assembled yesterday
afternoon scarcely any OF them knew for whom they
were to vote. The only fact settled that Alder
man James Kane of thu Sixth Ward, was 10 have a
nomination lie made a demand some time ago for
a lucrative office and under the implied threat that
II refused It would lead 10 a revolt which would
seriously impcrl the National ticket, tho demand
was granted, and he was slated" for County Clerk
when the Republicans nominated strong Eastern
District candidate In Police Captain Kaiser, Kane felt
that he would have small chance Of election and he
made "sirkc' for the better paying position OF
Register John Cottier, who lievcs in the Eastern
District, had been talked of for this Office and at
conference of the Boss' and HIS leutenants on
Sunday 1t was decided TO rcarrange the slate, and
Kane put at the head and Cotcr second. But
time enough had not been given for the delegates
who had expected to vote for Kane for County Clerk
TO get new badges and the ones they wore had his
coupled with that Office So also banner
beating the inscription For County Clerk, James
Kane,' had been put up In the convention hall and
tho word Register" was so hastily substituted that the
former title had not been erased and showed through,
City Works Commissioner Adams called the conven-
ton to order at 80 O'Clock In tho Atlantic Avenue
Athenacum, and Police Justice Kcnna presided
Patrick Ready, who nominated Kane, had framed
speech in which he was to be announced for County
Clerk and he found difficulty I'm fitting TO the other
Office and trlppcd over the word register several
times But the cue had been given and the delegates
promptly made the nomination without dissenting
word. John Cot,ier was nominated in the same
fashion for County Clerk For County Treasurer,
H. II. Adams renominated and the same action
taken In regard TO Associate Justice OF Sessions
Mcmahon
james Kane Is forty-six years old and native
OF Ireland. lie came 10 this country in 1913, and
served I'm the l5sth NewYork Volunteers I'm the war
and rose to a captain. Hpwas cashered for falling
to return 10 his regiment after leave Of absence
but Il is said that IL was through sickness that he
STAYED away and that his certificate informal
Two years ago he secured act OF Congress restoring
him 10 his rank lie has been All Alderman since
le74 aud has served ON important committees. he
has led the I" Big Four who have dominated the
work OF the board. John Cottler lives In the Eigh-
ieenth wand. He was born on the Isle OF Nan, In
1913 and came to this country in ls47. Three years
ago he made a member Of tho Board Of Education
and is now vice president OF the board. County
Treasurer Adams IS from the Twcnty-slxth Ward and
has seHed two terms In his Office. Associate Justice
Mcmahon Is u Justice Of the Peace IN Cravesend.
BROOKLYN DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.