New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
LOYAL INSTANTANEOUS.
COOPER UNION RINGS WITH THE ELooUENCE
OF MEN WHO HAVE FELT THE TYRANNoUs
POWER OF FREE TRADE BEYOND THE

POWER OF FREE TRADE BEYOND THE
sEA-OFFICERs AND SPEECHES.
Once again within a week has the large hall Of
Cooper Union rung with Irish American cheers
for Harrison and Morton This time the meeting
was organized by the Irish-Amercan Anti-Cleveland
and Protective League, of which John Dewey is the
leading spirit, and it was held last evening. The
big building crowded to the doors with hard
working and intelligent body of men, The en-
,husasm was unbounded, each point made by the
speakers being applauded to the echo.
Conspicuous in the thrOng and surrounding the
chairman on the platform many influential
leaders among the various labor organizations and
many familiar faces who did successful work in
behalf Of Blaine and Logan in 1884 The un-
bounded admiration" in which Mr.. Cleveland
held by that large body of worlkingmen was
evidenced by the deafening outbursts of Kissing
and grooming which swept over the audience at
each mention of his name The hall was taste
fully decorated with both Irish and American flags
and bunting, on which inscribed striking
notices. Over the chairman's seat on a white
background, this:
Cleveland Chamberlain e. Company, dealers in Fishery,
Extradton and Free Trade Notions This stock
be closed out by November G. Fixtures for sale.
In one corner of the bunting bearing this motto
was a painting of a red flag, on which was printed
in large white letters Bankrupt Sale" Other
notices We're
American Markets be held for American workmen
The Democrats study maxims markets.
We the right to manufacture in 1870 and we Will
not surrender 1t In 1888.
The following list of vice presidents and secre-
taries of the meeting contains the names of rep
resentatve worllingmcn in the different branches
of trade
icepresldents-Joseph p Ryan, Michael Breslin
Henry A. Brown f. NJ. knox, J. J. Horgan Andrew
Mcguire T. j. Larkin. James T. Donovan William Con-
molly DR.. C. T. Ryan. Michael Gibn. James S. Treacy
John OLeary, James Branaean, Patrick b. Reilly, Will
lam scanlon. John w. Nolan. Patrick Hcrnon, owen
smith, James Flynn, John Carney Neal J. Bresn John
f. Gibson, Edward j. Flynn Martin j. Cummings. Daniel
Kelly, John McAvey Mathew Carroll, William G. Hal
lenbeck H. G.. Byrncs, Jackson c. Thompson. Colonel
Tim" Hsnley, Patrick ]. Gleason, Austin Gibbons.
secretaries-John G. Morrison Luke J. McEvoy,
Mathew Carroll John j. Niece, James j. Collins John
Kelly r. J. Mclaughlin. Frank Ring. Denis McAunc,
Samuel Cavanaugh John j. swceny David Callnan Will
lam J. Hamilton John Smith, William Walters, Joseph
Boyd, J. d. Dyer John T. Ryn, Edward whean
John Dewey, as chairman of the evening, opened
the meeting. in brief speech. There was smile
of satisfaction upon his face as he stepped for
ward. Mr. Dewey vowed four years ago that
he would help defeat Cleveland, and he, says he
will feel al peace with his conscience when that
result is achieved. That was why he smiled.
This meeting" he said, " is a tribute TO our
intelligence as lrish-Americans and will sound the
death knell OF the prO-brltlsn ADMINISTRATOR OF
Grover Cleveland on November g." lEnthusi-
astic cheering.
Colonel John F. Seaman of Chicago, who was
introduced as the first speaker, was received with
an Outburst of applause. During the delivery
OF his speech, this form of approval was exhibited
again and again, showing the profound impression
which the orator had made among men who were
formerly Democrats. but who have now decided
10 cast their lot with Harrison and Morton and
protection. Colonel Seaman, in the course OF
his address, quoted from an article by British
peer, which Appeared some time ago IN " lhe
North American Review" IN when ne sara thao
tend to dangerous discomfort, induce these men
TO look beyond their station and reach after Tie
Injuries of the rich" He added
That is English arlstocrat says So that you
see Cleveland popular in England. II he goes over
10 England he Will be elected (hsses) and that is the
only where he will be elected loud applause)
Ireands Parliament she destroyed Irelands
INDUSTRIES she down hor homes she imprisoned
banshed people and being unable to nnict any
more physical injuries the people, she has pursued
rishmen America where she sought to steal their
diameter (issesl She failed. loud applause) But was
her fault II failed! (Crics OF No") No friends
failed the great lbertyovng large hearted
American people refused entertain her SANDERS refused
believe her lies Continued appause) Are you going
I, vote who Is the candidate OF the Infamous
Government that has done all thisf loud cries OF
Neyer") Very we'll Vote for Harrison, and in voting
nr him youe will be favoring all that made Ireland
prosperous past and would make her prosperous
even now liberty. free speech and protection to home
Industries. (Toui applausc.)
The speech of Robert Ellis Thompson. of Penn !
syvania University, which was next listened TO. |
vas concise, logical and well received while &. |
4. Shayne's interesting description from business |
mans point Of view OF the Increase in wages |
which the protective tariff had brought about, |
was received with rounds of applause. The meet
ng broke up with ringing cheers for Harrison
md Morton, which were caught up they died |
way ami again and again renewed