New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-18

which prompts the call for the meeting and which VIII
nnd hope clear and temperate expression at the meet
ing 4 NAV have ,been too sanguine but felt zeal
doubt that the Fair would go to Ncw-York until the
political interests OF the great parties Of our State became
involved TO the management OK the Fair IN the us
cussiOns in the Legislature OF the political makeup OF
the Managing Committee have looked at the progress
that discussion with the greatest concern as 10 the
result to N0wYork eOpardizng the prospect OF the
Fair going to city. L confess l DO not see any
restoration the confident that our state ana
city might well feel as to manifold advantages which
citizens would expect from the Fair being held IN
NewYork, short Of retracng the uncircumspect steps
which taken at Albany. and withdrawing the
subject OF the political management OF the far from
further public attention.
I can easily understand and do not wish too strongly
to condemn the natural zeal OF active political managers
on the part who entered into this discussion
as the importance that the management OF the Fair
should not be perverted to the political advantage of
party or tho disadvantage of the other. But In my
opinion the great body Of the people OF the City and
State OF New-York only concerned about the Fair
itself about its being held in New-York City, about It's
being conducted controlled by intelligent upright and
responsible citizens and about the credit and distinction
that will follow from this conduct Of the Fair.
WARNER MILLER DEFINES HIS VIEWS.
When Mr.. Miller was introduced and rose to
speak he was cheered heartily. When the audi
ence became quiet again he spoke in part as fol-
lows, being frequently interrupted by applause:
ma myseu IN somewhat OF an anOUuVUs postum
night For thirty years have been voting and WORKING
for the Republican party without faterns
least and congratulated myself that had right
least be considered regular Republican and in good
standing in the party left the city last wednesday
and went 20 Troy, banquet given ty Hepub.
lcan club made what thought Republican speech
from Troy to Manchester y. H. which is pretty
close State politically. Friday night as
IN immense banquet given by the Lincoln Club Of Man
chester made another long speech which thought was
Republican. Then 1 turned my face toward NewYofk,
and l back imagining tina: had done some Aste
service for MY party. arrived here late on Saturday
night ind that outside the party daughter ana
cheers)
had been read out of tho parry be-
cause had had the temerity to support
certain measure known as a bill for the Worlds Fair
in the city Of New.York had gone 10 Washington and
had assured the people that the bill presented
enable the Fair to be held hero under the auspices
the citizens Of this city, and entirely outside OF political
alliances partisan bias. had rcaAimcd that belef
and assertion OF meeting held last week at the Chamber
Of Commerce. found on Saturday night that waS
only an attachment to Tamnany Hall daughter that j.
doing their dirty work. and was simply catsaw Of
the Democratic party to pull the chesnutS OF the Worlds
Fair out of the FIRE for them
spent somewhat Of sOrrowful day yesterday, not
exactly repentng in sackcoth and ashes. But found
some consolation when looked over the list OF the men
approved tfs meeting tonight, and found that In
my position outside Of party. should have the con-
soling comforting Of my friend Chauncey NJ Dcpcw
Of Cornelius y. Bliss, OF Mr. Root. Of Colonel CrugcT
and a host Of others. / also cOnsOed myself with the
Imagination that perhaps this resolution would not be per-
laughter that perhaps the edct OF eXcOmmunica'
ton would not carry either Siberia Alask0 and
that when hot contest in politics, wo
would all be invited back again. Perhaps we would come
back the prodga son. and the atted calf killed for
u.s. / have noticed my limited political career thus
FAR that it the prOdsal that always rakes in most
Of the Offices and the richest perquistes Uauehter)
We tod that the Worlds Fair bill is a Tammany
BILL that s1rolty drawn that IL should give tho
power into the hands Of Tammany II it should become
law. Let see. The Legislative Committee consists
OF twenty-five members Of whom seventeen are true blue
Republicans The bill drawn by subcommittee Of
the Committee On Legislation, and that subcommittee
consisted OF three men, Mr. Depew, Mr.. Root and Mr..
Whitney. If that bin covertly drawn to cheat the
people Of city give the power into the hands
Of TaniBany (and Mr.. Miller turned toward Mr..
Depew and Root-here the eulpIits who did it,
Much lsughter)
II YOU convict them Of this treachery treason,
will take them the amppost and hang them tonight
have better opinion Of my fellOwcitizens, have a
better opinion Of the leading citizens OF the city OF New
York. than TO believe for single moment that with
the eyes OF the nation upon them, and the eyes
of the world upon them, they would 80 far
forget their patriotism their country, and its interests
rs to degrade great international fair 10 the base uses
Of partisan politics (Cheers)
Great fairs have held In monarchical England and
there has scandal political action concerning
hcm within the past year grand International expo
son rs been held in Paris, in that sister republic Of
establish this Republic. tchcerng) Shall it b
said that in free America with entanglng alliances
with no legends connecting US with monarchs or with
kngs-sa it be said that in this country that has been
prding the light Of the world drawing al
the world its form Of goycrnmentshall It be said thai
here grand international exposition snail be destroyed BY
politics. hope not; L pray not (CheersJ
Mr. Starin stepped TO the reading desk after
Mr. Miller had resumed his seat, and said he would
have the pleasure OF introducing man who had
himself subscribed 81 900 for the Fair, and
had personally secured other subscriptions amount
ing 10 $500, 000--JOhn ClailIn
JOHN CLAFLIN, BRIEF AND TO THE POINT
A slightly built, young-looking man, upor
whom heavy business cares seem TO rest easily
stepped forward TO face. as his predecessors haC
done, a shouting assemblage. Clearly and forci
bly, Mr.. Clafin said in substance
1 wonder II the Republicans OF this city knew thai
beneat TO come TO Tammany Hall by this Fair
whether they would De willing that the city Should
iOrego tho great advantages which would come to tn
sty for the sake Of doing lttlC
,espite 10 Tammany Hall. l no friend to Tammany
Hall but believe in this city checrs 1 believe IL
great future. and II allow this present pas
without avaing ourselves Of the great opportunity II
offers. It may be another hundred years It be fOu
hundred before opportunity will be presented wher
the citizens can short time do so much fo
the city OF New-YoTk do by making hol
the place where this great international Fair Will be held
cloud cheers)
Mr.. Starin became facetious when he carnC
forward TO introduce the next speaker. lie would
have the pleasure, he said of introducing n mar
hut little known to the people of New-York on,
whose voice was seldom raised on great occasions
but one, he was sure, the audience would be glat
10 hear-Chauncey NJ. Depew.
Mr. DEPEW'S FIRST ADDRESS.
Mr. Depew, finished orator as he is never faced
more enthusiastic gathering than was beGor
him when he arose nor was he ever more warml!
greeted Men cbeered and waved their hats. ant
little futtering patches Of white here and Their
indicatad the nresence of q feNy Women