New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-02
A GREAT THRONG IN COOPER UNION CHEERS
FOR THE UNITED TICKET
RINGING SPEECHES BY CORNELIUS N BLISS;
ELIHU ROOT, DIR. r. s. MACARTHUR, z. :.
BARTLETT, JAMES W. HALVES, HENRY
GRAssE, FRANCIS NJ. SCOTT, JOHN
W. GoFF AND w. H. CoRsA-IM.
MENsE ENTHUSIASM FOR
THE FIGHT AGAINST
TAMMANY.

ratifying the nomination Of the Anti-Tammahy
ticket they more than made up for the delay
last night. Thousands of Republicans went to the
cooper Union to show by their presence and en-
thusiasm that they heartily in accord with tho
efforts of those who leading in the fight to
overthrow the corrupt and greedy Tammany
ganization.. 1t Republican meeting In
every sense of the word. The speeches, the sen.
timents the presence of many women all marked
it as peculiarly Republican gathering. Enthu.
| siasm on tap and it ran in an almost unceas-
ing stream throughout the evening
Long before the doors were opened the e was
a large crowd Of men around the building eager
to get inside to secure seats. They fortunate
to come early, for inside Of twenty minutes
after the doors had been thrown open every
seat in that great hall occupied and the
aisles and corridors crowded. Before tho
meeting opened an excellent band kept the audi.
ence entertained, but at intervals the enthusiasm
would get the better of the band and succession
of cheers would drown the music for the moment.
Scattered through the audience were many
women who seemed to be as much in.
terested as their husbands and escorts
were. They did not cheer, but did
the next best thing in waving their handkerchiefs
while the men applaudcd the sentiments to which
the speakers gave uttcance. 1t was Repub-
lican night, of Republican voters, Of Republican
women, Of Republican ideas and Republican en-.
thusiasm for the entire Anti Tanmany ticket. On
the platform were Collector Joel b. Erhardt, Colo
mel S. V. r. Cruger, John Proctor Clarke. George
w. Wanmaker, Jacob II. Simms, Nathaniel A.
Prentss, Jacob NJ Patterson, William Brookfeld.
Bernard Biglin, William II. Belamy Internal
Revenue Collector Ferdinand Eidman Assembly,
man Francis Volney King, Patrick II. McCann,
Andrew b. Humphrey, c. Volney King R. ]. D.
Slater and other wel[known Republicans.
Before proposing the name of Cornelius n. Bliss
for chairman, Colonel s. V. r. Cruger made q
little speech. He said that this was Republican
meeting called for the purpose of ratifyng the
nominations made by the Republican County Con-
vention.
"IIe differed" he continued, on the best policy
for Republicans to pursue I was one Of
those who differed, but Of those who
believe in the rule of the ajority. tApplause.)
Now that our county convention has named the
men this ticket let us declare that we will do
all we can between and election time to elect
the candidates upon ticket tApplause) /
now take pleasure in introducing to you that
stanch and tried Republican, Cornelius n. Bliss"
MIR. BLISS WARMLY WELCOMED.
AS Mr.. Bliss stepped TO the edge Of the plat
form he was loudly applauded and it was some
time before he could speak When quiet was re-
stored he said
In taking the place as yonr chairman tonight, !
will say only few words. The Republican party Is
preeminently the party Of reform. 1t is to-day tho
hope Of citizens of all parties who have united for the
present municipal campaign in supreme effort
for the overthrow OF h, dangerous organization known
Tammany Hall. That Is the duty Of the hour.
And we can without abatng one jo or title of Re:
publican principles afford to defer the discussion Of
complished (applause and bid sod-speed to all who
1t is not in accord with Republican usage to con.
duct political campaign Of defamation and sander
Of M individual opponents Cheers We leave that to
those who make war upon cergymen and women.
Great checringJ For the present Mayor have mono
bstaras Sst the ws EDssSt feelings have nepsoOay dis
with good Intentions he is victim Of the system that
m @ sS @ s wsa sapne OF e # a"
many robbers Of the Tweed regime always made its
brilliant journalist Oakley Hall and drove an able and
honorable man. John r. Hoffman. into obscurity and
e man w listens Ia S to D banS
mens. matter who may be for the time the rulers
ts sns ppSrer Let ct he Sa aSa
can Admnisraton Of Harrison blaine Reed n McKin. Kin
York that broad enough TO give best efforts
for the redemption of our fair city from Tammany
selves t. elect the excellent candidates, ahd ALL of
the union ticket which has been presented by onr own
convention and the patriotic men OF the Municpat
League. Great applause.)
Before closing his speech Mr.. bliss said that
he wanted 10 make personal explanation regard
ing the circular which being distributed at the
door, The interview, he said, was one given by
him some time ago, and he believed that nc
was then right The addition of his signature
to it made il forgery. During his speech his
references to Messrs. Blaine. Reed and Mckinley
brought out great applause. Cheer after cheer
went up as the names of the Republican leaders
were mentioned, and it reminded many OF those
present of the great enthusiasm OF the campaign
of 1895.
ELIIIU ROOTS ELOQUENT ADDRESS.
Mr. Bliss then introduced Elihu Root, VINO
was received as only a wel-known and popular
Republican can pe received by enthusiastic Rs.
publicans Mr. Root spoke follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen: This is Republican meet
Ing and we are here Republicans TO dsenss IRON
Repnblcann m standpontM Mnecnsi fe LeaSmei candidate
here Republican tappiaiisel a ,e...hk m,eLoh no
oyaity to that party say that believe there never
was a time when such welglty considerations impeied
all good Republicans and all good Of naeS D 40 et - Sos
i'm the interests OF this concerted ATTACK upon lanahy
Hall Cheers o Sesye iSce easons @ cpiTs nd many 's
In The first place, 1t Is next IN worth 10 kepubhsc
ticket aSd the s @ot Worthy RepaSsns
his city and whom we Will honor ourselves IN
hon3n% nEoe a"f thew " w be benefit TO their State ana
an honor TO their party (Cheers.)
APPLAUSE FOR sTAUNCH REPUBLICANS
7 hone the time will never come when account Of
Marty affiliations shall ind 1t necessary to turn my
back upon such stanch old helpers In the cause OF
Republcanism rs Corsa (applause), and Beamy Zap
n,ause, and yarnum (appausel and the other men
from, the Republican ranks upon this union ticket.
These and the other upon this ticket are the men
Who have passed under the scrutiny OF honorable and
Ssintsrested men who appointed for the purpose
OF selecting the best candidates Tor these places OF
Republicans, most honor and .stI1 admire A.. II
l. true that owing 10 early education ehoy
are not Republicans. daughter and applause.) This
i the arst reason why Republicans should work aud
vote for these candidates -.
The second reason Is that these Democrats have been
selected and presented 70 us by regularly organized
convention OF the Republican party. Applause.) Tho
Republican party is the organization OF which We arc
nart whlch h has conducted our fights In the past and
End willing will lead us to victory In the future.
,Cheers.l II Is the faith OF many year past and
many a wear 10 come II Is true that mere sentiment
does not win political fights. The history Of all po
cal campaigns has shown that only organized and
serted action system and sustained eortsystematic
effort IN ever widening clrces-wtns political nights and
N we would have the Republican party in power In this
city we 10 II that the machinery Of this
ganization has been well oiled and ready In all it
-. Nh A.