New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-31
Mr.. SCOTT HARD AT WORK.
SPEAKING EVERY EVENING.
ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS GREET HIN IN HARLEM
AND. LISTEN TO HIS sTRAIeHTFoR-
WARD PLEDGEs

AND LISTEN TO HIS sTRA1GHTFoR-
WARD PLEDGES.
A Republican rally and ant-Tammany meeting was
held last night at Turn Hall In East One hundred and
twenty fourth-st near ThIid-avc The large hall was
nucd with an enthusiastic crowd. many Of whom
wero obliged to stand As the speakers entered they
greeted with loud applause. Henry Grasse pro-
sided. resolution adopted to tho ehect that
a. the government Of the city under Mayor Grant has
bean characterized by fraud and neglect OF public
duty and as his reelection would endanger the city
best interests It Is the duty Of all good citizens to
assist In defeating him by voting for the fusion tcet.
James w. Halves was the first speaker. He said
that tho present fight similar tthe ono made twenty
years ago at the time Of the Tweed exposure When
on organization banded together solely for personal
interests II cannot depended upon to work for the
peoples welfare. Tammany claims to be the friend OF
the worhngman. but 1t Ii noticeable that the recent
increases in the valuation Of property for taXato9 pur
poses were made In poor mems districts. Tammany
did not dare TO raise the valuation In districts inhab
tied by wealthy and influential people. N. D. Gal
laeher told Of experience OF his on recent visit
to tho County Clerks occ for the purpose Of having
corrections made n certain papers. lie LANDED the
papers in through pigeon hole to q gaudy dressed
clerk, with tie remark: "Therc several insccu-
racies In these papers that would like to have you
correct"
Tho clerk placed his pen behind his ear, stood up,
and putting his hands in his pockets, remarked The
hell you wouldlD
Francis NJ. Scott entered the hnll at quarter to o..
He greeted with SHOUT OF applause, and it was
some minutes before lie could be heard. The crowd
rose gave three cheers and tiger several times
peated and flung their hats In the air. Mr.. Scott
said:
at always affords mo special Of qualification
to be received hea'tly BY Republicans. look
upon this enthusiastic SUPPORT Of yours us most
happy augury Of the future Of city, with all
classes banded together against this corrupt organiza
ton that has long ruled I belize wo
will succeed and success will be precedent that
will act as warning to holders OF public Office In the
future II the ofncchoders fear the people, we shall
have better government. Although Tammany de-
carcd its Intention to disprove tho charges made
against it, 1t longer attempts to stand before the
people on its merits. The Tammany speakers are try
Ing to bring about the Of their ticket ny in
citing political prejudice believe you n,e not TO be
sidetncked from your purpose BY such plea. You
know Just what you want, and feel that in another
week you will have IT.
Other speakers were William Johnston, jr., James
B. Kilsheimer, Percy Adams, Donald Mclean. John
Proctor Clark, Henry c. Robinson and Macmillan G.
Raehe.
Tho Hamilton Republican Club had an enthusiastic
outdoor meeting in front Of the clubhouse. ut One
hundred and-twenty scventhst. and seventlsve. The
building and the street illuminated with lanterns
q band Of music played and great enthusiasm
shown Colonel T. c. Campbell. the president OF tho
club presided, and made strong speech in opening
James "; IIawes, Carson Lahe, Joseph Golfer, j. d
Hallcn. Charles w. Dayton Henry Altman. aud
cheers, made short speech. He said:
many present I can SPEAK but q few moments on
account Of fatigue, due to the many speeches have
made, and also in consequence Of other engagements
shall devote myself to the interests of the city as
whole. and shall take especial care to do all In
my power to further the interests OF this part OF the
metropolis. Your need OF rapid transit fully recog
nze and confident that all those things the city
most needs can be brought about by the force of
honest. devoted public opinen. II successful
rs sure we shall bewc can redeem the city from
the rule Of political faction, and shall look for
your patriotic support in this cndeavOr.7
Three cheers were given for Mr.. Scott as he closed
his remarks.