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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
IRISH. AMERICAN REPUBLICANS.
THOSE IN INDIANA PLANNING TO CONVEX,
THEIR DEMOCRATIC BRETHREN.

THOSE IN INDIANA PLANNING TO CONVERT
THEIR DEMOCRATIC BRETHREN.
Indianapolis Aug. % (SpecaD.-A conference be-
tween members OF the Republican State Executive
Committee and a number Of leading Irish Republicans,
among whom were several recent recruits, was held
here Monday night 20 determine upon soma method Of
missionary work among Democratic Irlshmcn. Al
ready there have boen many acccsslons TO the Repub
lcan ranks in Indiana from that source, notably among
them Thomas F. Ryan and Patrick H. Ward. Tho
conference tonight was held partly account Of the
presence In the city OF Charles OBrien, Editor of
THE American Celt,' published at St Louis and K.
T. Dow, OF Atlanta Mr. OBrien supported Blaine
In 1894, and his change in politics caused the crcu-
lstion OF his paper to decrease moro than ehalf
He says that the loss has not only been madc good,
but that he has now three times many subscribers
as when the paper was Democratic.
"The pro British policy of President Cleveland y
lie said to The Tribune correspondent tonight has
been driving Democratic lrishmcn into the Republican
ranks throughout America and to day there are four
times as many who will vote for Harrison there were
for Blaine. find that in Indiana the Republican ac-
cesslons are wonderful In my own State, Missouri
where we came within 500 votes Of defeating Marina
duke for Governor in 1884, with Nicholas Ford, an
Irlshmen think that the change Will be large enough
to elect the Republican candidate this year.
Mr.. Dow, who also beanie Republican whom Blaine
was nominated says that IN the South there are -four
time, 81 many Irish Republicans there wero four
years ago
Headquarters for the new movement I'm Indisna VII
DO opened in this city and the work VIII be pressed
with vigor number OF prominent Irish speakers
will be sent through the state among them ak.C ,o1
Fuerty. of Chicago who VIII De Drought ihlo
the campaign after September H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
FALL OF A STONE CHURCH TOWER
1T HAD BEEN EXPECTED FOR SOME TINE But

NOTHING WAS DONE TO SAVE 1T.
Washington, Aug. 90 (specIaD.-The stonc tower
of ono OF tho finest churches in of erection in
this ciy-that of tho Church Of the Covenant, at the
intersection Of Connecticutsvc. and Nst-fell down
at an early hour this morning. portion of the main
roof Of the church was torn out at tho same time.
Fortunately life lost, the catastrophe having
been expected for some time. The more culpable,
however appears to be the foolharlncss OF the archI-
tect the criminal Indifference OF the builder and the
apparent neglect OF the trustees, who permitted the
building Of enormous structure Of solid stone, 1853
feet in height, TO 60 after cracks In the side walls
and In the foundation had been discovered more than
two months ago The intention was to dedicate the
building on the first Of October. What might have
been ahe extent Of the calamity had the tower fallen
upon a congregation assembled inside the church Is
almost too appalling 10 contemplate.
The storm from the south, Of which Washin gton eI-
percnced fair sh9re last night and the heavy rains
Of tho last week undoubtedly contributed to the final
wreck Of the tower. The chief defect seems TO have
been a layer OF Ohio sandstone near the base of the
structure which unable TO Withstand the enor-
nous weight of the tower above 1t crumblcd 10
pieces as stone after stone added. J. c. CadS
& Co. of New-York were the architects. The senior
member OF the firm arrived to-day on the scene but
said that he unable to assign any cause for the
downfall Of the tower. II IS knOwo, however, that
the insecurity OF the structure had been subject
of discussion between MIN; inc iOcai puH'hS HloPV'
tor and the church authorities for some time That
nothing done TO arrest operations at once seems
almost incredible in view OF the results.
The colored Waterman was the only witness OF
the catastrophe. He standing on tho opposite
corner of the shortly before O'Clock this morn
ing lie felt, he says, that the tower was going to
fall 1t had been cracking and settling all the even
ing He was, the -ef0rc. on the watch and spent the
greater part Of the night in the street Just before
the tower fell he says that he saw tho west side
short distance above the doorway bulge cut. Then
the stones corresponding on the south face OF the
tower bent out tho covered being about SIX get
FINALLY these portions of the tower gave way and fell
10 the ground, followed by heavy rush as the grea
mass Of stoncwork from which the support had SUD
denly been Withdrawn camo tumbling TO the ground
The earth shook with the force OF the conclusion ana
roar filed the air. then clouds OF dust followed
when the dust hac disappeared the stately structure
OF stone lay In ruins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
APOOR CAMPAIGN FALSEH0OD.
THE YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB OF BROOKLYN
GROWING AND AGGRESSIVE

GROWING AND AGGRESSIVE
"Ths Rushvllls Qll Times on August 16 con
tanned a paragraph In which It stated that tho Young
Republican Club of Brooklyn had had It's membership
reduced to about 600 by seccssons to the Democracy
and that the rest Of the club would foilo" 'h's
praiseworthy and patriotic example by going oVcf
to Cleveland and Thurman before election ms i
cited as specimen Democratic :" fact,' which Is
generally exactly the antp0des OF tho truth Their
has not been a single resignation from the Young ke-
publican Club Of Brooklyn for more than year ana
It's membership IS upward OF 1000. The members
are nearly all business and laboring men, who arc
occupied during tho day, and yet 400 OF them 700"
part in the reception to Mr. Blaine, though II was
known that the guest OF the occasion had not ar
rived II Mr.. Blaine had been present, according TO
the programme, at least 1000 members OF the clin
would have taken part in the demonstration The
utmost union and good feeling prevails In the CLUB
and constant acquisitions are being made.
The little croak CT The Rushville Tines was
merely an echo from one Of the champion Mugwunp
romances. Said Mr.. Williams, president OF the club :
They must say something, / suppose, as an Offset
to tho detection from their own ranks, but they
could not find the shadow Of for starting such
a report about the Brooklyn Club The only thing
that has happened in Brooklyn to give color TO such
story was the withdrawal OF Seth Low aud six OF his
friends from the Re publcan organization OF Kings
County. But Mr. Low has not been member OF
the Young Republican Club for the last seven years
and the OF his friends signifed nothing, as they
Mugwumps in the last campaign ana couio not
but It will take q more active part in the coming
campaign than ever before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
TO COMPETE WITH GOULD'S BRIDGE.
ST: LOUIS MERCHANTS SEEKING sTRoNGkl


CHARTER FOR THEIR COMPANY.
Washington, Aug 90 SPECIALIZATION c. c. Rain
water one Of the directors of the St. Louis Merchants
Bridge Company, is in the city seeking TO OBTAIN
amendment to the companys charter. on Interesting
technical grounds. The Merchants Bridge scheme
Is enterprise Of the 81. Louis Merchants Exchange
INTENDED by popular movement 10 bring about the
erection OF bridge TO compete with tbs Eads Bridge
which spans The Mississippi at st. Louis. Inc Eaos
Bridge is owned by Gould. and at present It controls
the railroad entrance to st. Louis from the East.
Tho popular movement for competing bridge
begun several years ago, and a charter for the
company obtained from Congress. To provide
safeguard against the possible pooling Of the inter
ests of the bridges, provided in the charter
Of the Merchants Bridge Company that no director.
manager stakeholder of the company should hold
the same relation TO any other company owning a
fridge crossing the Mississippi Now Major Rain
water has come on to ask Congress 10 amend the
charter by striking out the word stakeholder" In
this clause. The directors have como to the con
cIusion that under the charter they now have II
would be possible for . stakeholder Of the Gould
company to purchase stock maciOusly In the Mel
chants Company, and then bring action 10 have the
charter forfeited bill In accordance with tho
directors ideas was introduced in the Senate to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
ENTHUSIASTIC IRISH REPUBLICANS
oProsING "TuE PARTY or ENGLAND" THROUGH
OUT THE COUNTRY.

OPPOSING TIL PARTY OF ENbisAND 1hhNS"Ai'
OUT THE COUNTRY.
At the headquarters OF the Irish-Amcrican Anti
Free Trade League No. 14l Eighthst, Clerk Drisco
states that the demand for The Tribune extras Still
continues. CsptaIn p II. NcNamee, the president Of
the organization, visited the Offices during the day
and read some letters addressed to him from different
parts of tho state and from the city calling for
speakers "whlle money Is necessary In political
campaigns he said for all legitimate expenses, we
have power on side this time which Is greater
than money We have enthusiasm. We mean TO ex-
cte all tho enthusiasm which Is possible among our
people,
The various rrIsh-Americau organizations in the
city working for Harrison and Morton arc getting In
shape for the holding of big ratification meeting
In the Academy soon Captain McNameo daily re-
ceives letters from leading Irishmen In ncghborins
States congratuatlng him on the work which Is being
done by tho officers and members OF the Anti-Frce-
Trade league. Thomas McNamee, OF Wabash. IND,
who stated that be was several generations removed
from Ireland wrote yesterday TO his namesake say
Ing that no proud Of the work which ne was
doing. Z" / am glad to see lrishmcn,' he said, and
men Of Irish descent taking sides with the party of
Lincoln and opposing tho party Of England, which
to-day Is the Democi attic party" Mr. Hollingswor'h,
Of Canaan Conn., wrote that they were badly in want
OF a couple OF good speakers ave have already
he sald the names Of thrty-elght Inshmen, who up
the present year voted tho Democratic ticket but
arc now going to cast their ballots for Harrison and
Norton
Joseph p Ryan, cepresident OF the 1rish-Ameri-
can Ant-Cleveland and Protective Leagne, who Is IN
charge Of the headquarters Of that organization at No
ia F1h-ave., in the absence Of John Dewey. who Is
travelling through the State and organizing branches
OF the League in tho different centres through which
be passes and where there are large Irish American
populations, stated a reporter OF The Tribune yes
terday that their most pressing need at present was
really tho want Of leaflets and pamphlets that would
touch upon other phases Of tho question besides the
tariff. There Is great enthusiasm. doubt he
said "among Irish-Americans on the tariff question
but we want something besides that to show our
people why they should not continue to vote the DEM
ocratio Tic ketS There were many callers at the
headquarters during the day, notably from New
Jersey, the reports from which were OF most en-
couraging character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
NO LACK OF ABLE ORATORS.
MANY GOOD MEN TO FILL SENATOR EDMUNDS'
PLACE-YIsIToRs AT HEADQUARTERS.

MANY GOOD MEN TO FILL SENATOR EDMCNDSis
PLACE-vIsIToRs AT HEADQUARTERS.
The attempt Of the Democratic press 10 make It sp-
pear that there will be scarcity OF frst-class Re-
publican speakers In the this year, simply be-
cause Senator Edmurds and two other party
leaders find themselves physically unable to make out
door speeches. Is the silliest nonsense. The National
Committee has already an abundance OF excellent ma
terla select from and more volunteers are coming
in every day. At least dozen letters from party
leaders received yesterday Offering their SER
Vices to tho committee for the campaign. Among
them are John NJ. Thurston, OF Nebraska; ex-Con-
gresham John A. KaSson, ard the brilliant young
orator. J. P Dollvcr. Of Iowa, who made such hit'
In the campaign Of 1884 and who has Just been nomi
mated for Congress IN his district.
They win be all hero in . few days. Mr.. Deliver
will probably 60 to Maine. Mr. Kssson and Mr.. Thurs
ton will speak IN this State. New-Jersey and Con-
rccticut
The list OF callers at headquarters yesterday In
cludcd ex-Chiet Justice Cole Of Iowa George Christ
the member OF the National Committee from Arizona
ex-senator George @. Wright, OF Iowa; D. J. Lyon, OF
Chicago; Willard @. Day. of "The Baltimore Ameri-
can" T. J. Keenan,, r., Of The Pttsburg Press ;
]. NJ. Lowe, of Columbus; W. R. Weed. of Pottsdsm
T. D. Mussey, Washington: Theodore Merritt Of New
burg and Colonel C. R. Coster and r. @. Evans,
members Of the National Committee from Minnesota
Mr. Evans asked about the reports that his State
in doubtful condition He laughed. and said
Yes, I've heard that the Democratic managers are
going to conduct the campaign that theory, but
1t Is simply humbug. i know our State pretty
thoroughly, and know that there is not any serious
detection among Rcpublca The other side is split
up far than Well give Harrison
30 900 majority
a meeting Of tn. Republican Executive COMMITTEES
will be held this forenoon. at IL O'Clock. Selator
Quay returned from Washington late last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
McKNLEY'S SPEECH IN GEORGIA
EFFECT OF THE OHIO coNGREssMAN's rAnuH


Atlanta, Aug. % epecan.-MaIor McKinlsy's
speech Is the talk Of the town to-day. Many hide
bound Democrats OF the Colquitt and Stewart stripe
are mad because Mckinley invited hero, and
they have turned in now to abusing tho Chautauqus
and fits managers for having done so. Tho great
majority of the Democrats Of the city, however, say
that Mckinley should have received cordial greeting
the hands Of the people OF the State While soma
OF them do not agree with him in his argument, they
yet broad enough to be willing TO listen 70 both
sides of the question, and TO extend to any dstfn-
guished gentleman from wherever he might come tho
Same hosptable treatment which they would expect
in the North. II would have made Messrs. Colquitt
and Stewart blue to have seen the manner In which
Major Mckinley treated here. Democrats
leaders from all the State who were In Atlanta.
met him, and cordial assurances were given him has
he was welcome to Georgia The after his
speech at the Chautauqua . remarkable ono. Tho
immense audience the Tabernacle thron sed around
him and pressed forward to shake HIS hand. He had
pleasant word for all, and seemed much pleased 81
the reception.
His speech was strong, so plain, so convinciuf.
and yet so courteous and inoffensve appealing ~ 10
did for proof OF its assertions to Ccorgias greatest
statesman Alexander H. stephens, and asking tho
southerners to sustain law which he showed wU
passed by the Southern ConeressmeD in 1889, that 10
caught the Southern heart and created considerable
feeling among the Democrats OF Georgia, which ex-
tends beyond him TO the party and principles
he represents The Democrats are badly demorali1ed
in consequence OF the speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
RAISING BANNERS on CITY ISLAND.
REPUBLICANS CARRY EVERYTHING BEFORE
THEM ALONG THE SOUND

THEM ALONG THE SOUND.
Republican enthusiasm IS running high at City
Island this year. IN consequence of access nom the
Democratic ranks Many voters who In previous
campaigns have cast their ballots for the Democratic
ticket have announced their intention Of rallyins this
year 10 the support of Harrison and Morton and
protection Among them W liam Foriham. prond
nent oyster dealer and heretofore recognized leader
among the Democrats, who was their candidate for
supervisor some years ago, Will use his vote aud his
influence for Republican success. So many Demo
Gratis Of City Island have Joined the Republicans
that an attempt on the part Of the remaining Demo
Gratis TO get mp Cleveland and Thurman meeting re-
suited In utter failure. :. ID. Horton, IT,, Frank
Horton and Henry Weaver have put up Harrison
and Morton banner on the lower end OF the Island,
and the Republican Club, numbering ESQ members
viii raise a baner on the upper end.
The Republican ratification meeting on Saturday
was a great success Addresses were made by Dudley
r. Horton. Mr. Conrant, OF the Harlem League John
porter chief eglneer Of the steam yacht Sourmahal
and many others. When the banner was raised II
was saluted with enthusiastic cheering
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
MR. WEBER AND JUDGE DANIELS.
o CONFLICT BETWEEN THEM OR THEIR FRIEND
IN ERIE COUNTY.

o CONFLICT BETWEEN THEM OR THEIR FRIENDS
IN ERIE COUNTY.
CONGRESSMAN J. c. Weber, OF Buffalo. was IN New
York on Monday on his way homo from Washington
to spend couple If weeks in Erie County. He was
met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and he frankly indicated
that he was candidate for the Republican nomination
for Lieutenant Governor Mr. Weber is Of German
descent and speaks that language but deprecates the
Introduction of nationality into politics he says be
wishes men OF German Irish and other nationalitss
were equally divided between the parties so that the
question Of birth or ancestry would not be raised
When asked about the report that Judge Daniels's
friends in Erie County, wishing to renomnsts tho
Judge for the Court Of Appeals antagonizns his
friends he replied: "There can be no truth In that
report, because the matter rests entirely with judge
Daniels II he viii consent TO be candidate fer tho
bench Will not permit the use of my name I so
wrote to him several weeks ago. and IT was only after
receiving distinct assurances from the Judge that he
did not wish to become a candidate that told my
friends to 60 ahead. There IS no conflict between
Judge Daniels and myself and can DO none.'
How is Erie Countyf'
at looks better to me for the Republican party
than It did In 1872, when we gave $500 for Grant.
pscoun&ng all that may happen between now ana
election our majority ought to be $500 to 5000. The
Democrats will make q desperate effort in Buffalo.
as they did four years ago. because IT is Mr. Cleveands
old home The tariff question is going to help u.s.
You know that the farmers in Erie and Niagara coun-
ties Democrats and Republicans alike, sent petitions
TO Congress- asking II rot to reduce the tarh on hay,
butter, eggs and similar products, because OF the
Canadian competition that would be creafed. Ine
Democrats ignored their petitions and in the Mills
bill have reduced the tart on these articles. iney
will find out their mistake at election time.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
FLoCKING OVER TO HARRISON
INDIANA DEMOCRATS WHO CANNOT VOTE IN
YREETRADE TICKET.

Evansvifs, Ind, Aug. 20 GpeiaD.-Ths sfsmve@
TO tho Republican party in this city continues II
undimlnshed numbers, and the past week has brouehs
number OF influential Democrats to tho Republican
fold. Prominent among them orc Mark Goldsmith,
Gabe, simons, Mark Adler, l.. Wagner, and Captain
Schwartz Tho latter was . captain In tho Con-
ssderats army and has been lifelong Democrat.
The Others who are cothiers, have always voted tho
Democratic ticket, but recognizing the Injurious ef
feet that FREQ trade duty on wool would have
their business interests, have deserted that party
for Harrison and Morton
News comes from Washington, the county seat OF
DavIcss County, OF the conversion 10 tho Republican
r5rlS of William Hercrnan, tho law partner OF John
II. o'Eeal, Representative Of the lid District OF
indiana In Congress. On Friday last Mr. Henernaa
delivered q speech to the Republican Club Of Wash
ington, In which he defined his reasons for with-
drawing from this Democratic party. He Is an
Irisb Catholic, and naturally dIskes tho sntAm
frce-trade policy Of the Democratic party By
which England would DO enriched to the detrinens
OF the American people. 1t Is also understood thas
Cabcl & Kaufman, tho wealthlest firm In that city,
have r~nonnc~d the party OF free trade and viii
vote for Harrison and protection They are owners
Of valuable coal mines In Daviess County and employ
about 300 men, most OF whom will also vote tor
the Republican candidates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-23
CLEVELAND CONVERT,
THE RECORD AND STANDING OF A SELF .sTYLED
"RFPUBIICAN >

REPUBLICAN.
York, Penn, Aug. 90 CspeclaD.-"The New.York
Herald' Of August published a twocoumn article
purportlng to be an interview with A. B. Farquhar
for the time being Selfstyled Republican proprietor
Of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Works, OF this city
It evidently written by himself The article
auds Mr. Farquhar for his intentions of supporting
Cleveland and his reasons for so doing. h says
did not leave the Republican party, but It left me-
The 1presson IS probably correct, he Is known to
have allied himself with party. Iie puts UP
the claim that he voted fol- all OF the Republican Pres
l6cns. VIII the following record subs tantiate iti
lie vice president Of Tildcn meeting in 1876
He claimed personal friendship with Garfield, but as
sisted IN entertaining Hancock in a suburban homo
rear this city in 1880 In 1854 he wrote letter to
Cleveland congrstulatlng him on his nomination. In
1886 he openly espoused the and earnestly
worked for the election of Black Democratic candidate
for Governor In July OF this year he occupied q
room adjoining the rngleaders Of the National League
of tho Democratic Clubs at Baltimore and gave
advice
Mr. Farquhar built up his business under the pro
tective tariff and has become a rich man. How :
lis machinery In every detail is patented In this and
foreign countries. He record among tho labor
CARNATIONS paying for years the lowest Oh av-
erage OF all manufacturers In this State. Even now
married men In his employ are only receiving Is and
s. so a week Instead Of having 500 well paid and
cheerful looking employees, no mas ABOUT .0O, ana
poorer PAID lot of mechanics scarcely be found
anywhere. SIR FaIquhar, with his patented machin-
cry and his poorly paid workmcn, Is in favor Of fec
material 50 that lie can obtain STEEL paints, plough
shares ETC., from England, ard be making his paints
a, the expense Of American labor. M Farquhars
conversion Is the cause Of Republicans being iu-
bIlant and Democrats very morose. He has in
fuenco whatever, and could not probably be elected
as q township constable. Among his workmen the
Republicans arc solid to Q man, and seven former
Democrats are enrolled In RApuhucan clubs IL "