The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
BRoDsKr SUCCEEDS oBR1nM.
uo 10 Chosen CHIEF of the Eighth District
Republicans.

IIe 10 Chosen Chief of the Eighth District
Republicans.
Tho pillars in tho rooms OF tho John J.
O'Br!en Association in Grand street were
drapod heavily In black last night, and broad
folds Of mourning we're on the walls and
shrouded the chandeliers and pictures in
memory OF the departed chieftan of the
Eighth district. The b. NJ. r. o. OF the district
had been called together for tho purpose
of electinR President. the place made
vacant by Mr.. O'Brien's death. Whoever Il
President OF the b. NJ H. o. OF the district is also
President OF the John ]. OBrien Association
and, In addition. is the leader OF the district
All OF tho departed leaders friends wero on
hand. and there was great gathering Of
members. There was moro sdignity than is
customary at a congregation OF the Repub-
leans OF this district. John L. Brolsky was
not 80 brisk In his movements. nor half so
CHEEKY In his ways. And eXAssemblyman
smith was reserved. even more So than the
Hon. Bernard Rourke and the Hon. Christian
Goet2, who made up tho Big Four Of Mr..
O'Bricns Cabinet.
The slate had been made. and 1t was put
through quickly. John +. Brodsky was elected
President, and will hereafter be addressed rs
chief of the district Edward J. Sparenberg
and Friedrich j. SeeliR were elected Vice presi-
dents. Thomas Riker WAS made Secretary.
Samuel EpRle Treasurer. and Dey Folk SER
geant- alarms.
Chief Brodsky, as he stood UP to address the
assemblage and thank them for his elevation.
was even more serious than any of his friends
had ever known him before. He spoke forcibly
and he made his meaning clear to his hearers.
lie adopted his old friend Briens style in ad
dressing his followers when he spoke TO them as
Friends and fellow Republicans" lie
thanked them for the honor OF electnG him
President OF an organization which is known
Throughout the length and breadth Of the land"
lie added that he doubted his ability, but he
would earnestly try 10 lol!owin the footsteps Of
I'VE have some ecores to settle and Chief
Brodsky raised his right hand ominously. while
rap ks t ,Rat wit With you win Settle them at the the
first opportunity lappause!. In this have the
best wishes OF every member OF the or2anila;
not lose sight OF the Republican party
II the natiGn, the countysIi, | mean mean
the regular Republican organi1ation. The
dictate to us, but the time viii come W len this
banner district of the Republican party in tie
county will dictate to them. Since we have
been out Of the organization We have done, as
publican party In the nation ami in the state
the Republican national and State, tickets are
Mems Republican Organization.
Il again say that in settling tho scores We
fa faith i iisht Tor the Republican national
and state tickets. The Business Men Organ
iAation has no Offices to give and its members
rison, and the business Mems ORGANIZATIONS
are 70 be the mighty power. Fifteen of these
Under way and their me m bershlp excecis the
enroeI memberiaip Of the Iegutar heRnD,ieHn
pHniZAtlOuS
oyer patronage; They yin work simply for
- | want to say to you that l have no faith in
the so-called ballot reform. but am glad that
than that t viii slow next fail that tho charge
that votes have been bought and sold IN this
district ike catt" is untrue. This Ballo: Re.
success neat iail viii be greater than any in
the history OF the district
Chief Brodsky minated that there would be
a change Of candidates and change Of policy.
but that that policy meant var on the regular
dence of all his followers. and told them that
for the greater safety Of the district there
which would net with him in directing its ai
fairs. This proposition was formally accepted
and Mr.. Brodsky VIII SHORTLY appoint com
70 act with him. Mr. Brodsky said later that
Mr.. loprkee, eY- Assrmbyman smith Christian
probability he the Executive Committee Of the
Eighth district:B. NJ. L. q.
Grandfather Isaac Dayton. who belongs to
the regular organization, said that he didn't
want to say, ANYTHING to offend that body, but
thing kind for his Old friends. He told of tho
Republican vote in he city of l5so agsreGatiPg
Custom House. the Post OfIlce, the Naval |
once. or any Fedora! patronage, He then re.
year only got 5000 in, this county. even with
NE Custom House. the Post =. Office. and the
Naval ONCE patronage a.io TO dTaW from, but he
county. because our party is, the party Of
! Lincoln tho party OF Grant. and the party OF
John j. q Bricn.'
Charles d. sweeney, when his turn came. !
Fad that he did not ihink that Mi. Brodsky |
meant what he Eail-to wrenk Vengeance on |
p. Republican party in New York ,Gi"up,y. For
spell "W-a-r." Mr.. sweeney admitted that |
Injustice had been done to the Eighth district, |
but lie believed that the timo was coming
wnen this Injustice would he so marked that |
he district would receive full recognition from |
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