New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-03
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political affairs reached Its climax during the week
which closed yesterday, when the campaign prac-
ideally to end. 1t came TO an end with
che prospects for Republican success as bright as
eould we'll be hoped. The campaign has been an
Earnest ono from the moment that Colonel Baird agreed
10 accept the Republican nomination offered TO him with
such marked unanimity and enthusiasm. The Repnb-
ncan meetings held during the week have been well
attended, and the appeals made In behalf OF an
honest and economical administration Of tho city
government have been received with the most earnest
attention. Such a bad showing has been made by
Mayor Chaplin in connection with the tax-rate and
his plant subservency TO the Mclaughlin ring mas
been made evident that little doubt can be enter
tanned to the result provided that the Republicans
arc all Induced TO 20 to the polls, and that all
Democrats who are unwilling TO tighten the ciutches
Of the Ring upon the public purse do their duty and
vote for the candidate who will serve the people only
m the Mayors office.
Tho great meetings at the Rink and at the Academy
of Music serve as o gauge and exponent OF the de-
gree of interest felt by Republicans In the issue 10
be decided on Tuesday. The audiences were large
and intelligent and the speakers scored every time An
interesting incident of the first Rink meeting was the
letter written by exMayor Low, saying that, whe ne
could not with proprlety under the circumstances
enter actively into the campaign, he proposed 70
vote. as he did two years ago, for Andrew d. Baird
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perform as resident OF Brooklyn, this was as grace
full as It was timely. The Academy meeting was one
81 the best ever held in Brooklyn Whie senator
H.cock discussed National affairs ably, the speeches
which took tho strongest hold on the great auuchoe
were those Of Mr.. Tenney and Mr. Williams bo'h
are favorites with Brooklyn Republicans Anu 'no'
never spoke TO better advantage
Outside Of politics there have been two notable
eo,L IN {ha of he
BREAKING Of ground for the new Tabernacle by pr,
amage prior to his departure for Europe Africa ana
ASIA and the other was the laying OF the CONVERSIONS
OF the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch 10 men
ton the second first 1t may be said that the arm
enterprise is one IN which the people of Brooklyn take
a profound interest and t1ey wish TO see 1t carried
cut IN such way 10 reflect lasting credit upon te
city While far from satisfied with the needless hase
with which the preparations for laying the cornerstone
were pushed forward they nevertheless entered hearT
y into the spirit OF the event celebrated on "eucs
day. Nor IS 1t at all certain that they believe that
the site chosen for this monument to Broohyns heroes
has been wisely chosen. This Is point by 9no way
that common sense demands should be settled IN do
authoritative manner possible before the WORN "
erecting the arch Is proceeded with. Ihe oHciais ~
charge OF II cannot AFFORD to allow the present oisss
faction 10 prevail without any attempt TO justify them
selves. The wise thing would appear to be 10 nave
a commission of Acknowledged experts pass upon the
question of site. II change is TO be demanded inc
fact ought to be known without delay. or course IL
won,d be a triae awkward to shift the cornerstone
which General Sherman assisted IN laying Du' Ina'
would be far better than TO perpetuate mistake
The parade wednesday was certainly one OF inc
finest ever seen in Brooklyn, and though some dis
satisfaction was expressed by the Grand Army at inc
position to which they assigned the display was
an unqualified success The exercises at the farh
Plaza were commercially brief Dr. Behrends 5 ora'oh
WIS sufficiently eloquent and appropriate though not
especially noteworthy in either matter or manner lie
is graceful and accomplished speaker ana IS coming
to be one of the whom Brooklyn is glad 10 can
when a spokesman is needed on pubic occaslon
av the absence of Governor HILL the cornerstone cere-
mony lost the political character which u was at hst
intended give it, greatly to the grauncauoh vi ''
people who realized that TO make 1t an occasion ior
nartisap display would be in the nature OF sacresc
Nothing should be further removed from the sphere OF
.v no,,t,cs than the erection Of monument 20 dead
soidisvs and sailors.
sThe New.York Tines on Thursday eiitorialy COM
pared the Brooklyn arch with that in Hartford saying
that they were alike in forming the entrance 10 pun
lie park That is exactly what the brooklyn aIVh
dpes not do. II 1t did. probably there woula DC no
eomn,aint in regard To the Site chosen for It, AS al
nrrsent intended It stands in the midst Of network OF
car-tracks in such position that 1t VIII DC
% view IL from, distance. that much OF the erect
that such work of art ought to produce upon INC
tator VIII be lost. If not actually the entrance u "o
Park It should by all means be put where there Is
focus of streets.
II certainly hasn't taken the Tabernacle people long
70 make up their minds in regard TO site whereoh 10
erect their new and spacious church building Inc
frst thing that must have impressed good many per
sons when they heard read Of the spot selected Was
that large amount Of money was going 10 NC spehs
for land. moro costly corner lot than the one So
cured could hardly been found IN the Whole city
one at least suitably situated for church purposes
It IS in the centre of the fashionable residence district
on the Hill on the finest street In Drooklynand there
are not few Brookynites who declare that there Is
nothing In New-York equal TO Chnton-ave VI course
Fifth ave- is more magnificent, but it has none Of the
beauty which detached houses, spacious lawns ana
handsome and abundant trees can give. Clntonave'
has not hitherto been favorlte street for churches
as only two stand upon IL. The opportunity for hand
some architectural treatment which the tabernacle
authorities have is unsurpassed II will be interest
ing 10 note the effect which the building of big church
on the corner chosen will have on real estate values
IN the Immediate vicinity. While most people DO not
wish TO be TOO remote from churches, they do not as
q rule care to have one next-door neighDor Every
one familiar with Mr. Marshars handsome grounds VIII
kcenly regret that they are TO be surrendered Tor
church purposes, and the fine trees, some OF when
have been the subjects of special admiration
The political prophets have been keeping very quiet
Of latcI those who are fond OF foreelihE Just
what msjorties otherwise, the election figures Will
disclose. There were two conspicuous examples or
how not to do It In this line year ago and their ex-
perience seems TO have taught wisdom TO some VINO
are ordinarily slow to learn. Boss Mclaughlin was
among the prophets year ago. and his calculations
showed him that the Democrats were going 10 carry
Kings County by $4,000 plurality. Another Brook
ignite who INDUCED his fancy in the direction
Mayor Chaplin. lle was even more cocksure than the
man under whose control he has shown himself to be,
and did not hesitate 10 take slate and pencil and sit
down and figure OUT the result. 1t was no mere
guesswork On bis part 1t was mathematical demon
stration that the Democrats would have in BROOKLYN
1900 more votes than the Republicans. As the