New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
INCIDENTS IN HARLEM.
A RoUsING MASS MEETING on THE HEIGHTS
POLITICAL NOTES.

Those Republicans living In Harlem WHO iaiieu !"
attend the mass-meeting held under the auspices VI
the Washington Club at the Athenaeum' IN one,hun'
dred and fifty fifth st. near Amsterdam ave. on Thurs
dav nIpbt can form little idea of the wonderful tide
Of enthusiasm and confidence that has swept over tat
mart of the city, 1t was confidently predicted ana
with some reason, too that IL was Impossible 10 hou
massmeeting OF any respectable size on the heigns
Not only was this opinion entertained by Deniocra'e
and independent voters but by many Republicans aso
who, having the best wishes for the success OF inc
Republican State ticket at heart, feared that the az
tempt to hold a mass-moeting would only result In
failure The Democrats themselves looked forward 10
the proposed Republican asco." they termed IL, III
high gec, thinking it would result In disaster ana WOMB
give them good capital TO work on They were inc
more eager to have this capital as they have had
nothing else 10 work on.
How disappointed were the Democrats, and how
elated were the Republicans, the magnificent
gathering that filed the Athenaeum Thursday night to
overfowing can better be imagined than described
The great han was packed every seat being TAKEN all
the standing room occupied and a great nnmDer OF
people who endeavored TO get in shortly after O'CLOCK
were Compelled to return TO their homes. IL was a
representative audience in every respect. such as sell
dom, II ever has assembled on the Heights, and the
most notable feature of it the presence Of great
number o. avowedly Independent voters, as we'll as
Democrats who not yoked to blind obedience to
Tammanys power These people came with desire
to both sides of the question before casting their
votes They were impressed with the responsibility
of American citizenship, and determined 10 vote
consclentiously and Understandings
The managers Of the meeting were aware of this
large independent, misunderstanding element, and
the speeches were devoted to an calculation Of the
political issues at stake which placed the position OF
Tammany Hall in its true light and revealed the fine
band' OF David B. Hill pulling the wires and working
the puppet show called the Democratic state Conven
ton. Lawson " Fuller. who is perhaps rugged and
strong an Independent voter there on the Heights
having voted the Democratic ticket for the last few
years came out with some perso@se EXPERIENCES he had
had in his dealings with Tammany leaders, and showed
how utterly INSCRIPTIONS and corrupt were their
actions in regard to the Worlds Fair episode and the
more recent rapidtranst manipuatiOns OF Mayor
Grant So corrupt had Mr.. Fuller found them to be-
and dominant was the power of Hill in the recent
Democratic "puppet show at Saratoga, and so COM
pletely does Governor Ex-senator and IWantMore" Hill
the Democratic machine that Mr.. Fuller has
ont 1atfooed" the Republican platform, and has
determined to do his utmost for the defeat Of the Demo
cratic ticket
General Dennis F. Burke ably explained the reason
for the stampede Of Independent Democratic voters to
the Republican side in his opening address lie said :
Z" AS glance this vast multitude my mind is car
red back to the days of 1861 when loyal Democrats
stood side by side with the Republicans to preserve
the unity Of the Nation. / now see before me many
Democrats who opposed to Tammany's ubiquitous
rule, and they here to protest against this rule
The Union never in greater danger than II is TO-
day 1t is the danger of Tammany bossrue that threat
us now. We have met here to lay aside party
affiliations In order to meet this danger. We here
to hope and work for redemption from ring rule. Any
political machine that exacts pledge from laborers to
vote the bosses order them to vote under the threat
of taking away the bread which supports wives and
families should be stamped out Of existence. Tam
many Is at the front Of the Democratic party. You
Democrats who are here tonight have influence in
the Democratic party except yon have the brand Of
Tammany upon you. The convention at Saratoga was
not Democratic convention: it Tammany con-
vention. Democrats who not Of Tammany
not of the convention. If. the Democratic candidate
for Governor Of This state not rich man, and
were not liberal with his 'barl,' he would not have
been nominated for Governor, because Tammany Hall
is fond Of barrels Of all kinds"
The magnificent success of this gathering has stmu-
lated Republicans in other parts Of Harlem TO under
take mass-meetings in their districts Also Prepare
tons are under way In organizations 10 this end
The recently organized Excelsior Republican Club,
whose headquarters at Onehundred and forty fifth
st. near Eighth-ave. have been planning opcn-ar
meeting which will be preceded By parade, fireworks
and Nominations 1t is expected that the plans will
be perfected this week.
Encouraging features in the present campaign are
the vgor and enthusiasm with which the young men
are taking hold Of the fight. On Wednesday evening
the Youn gAlen's Club organized I'm the rooms
of the Hamilton Club No. 2j4 West One-hundred- and
twenty -sevenh-st. Fifty-seven circulars were sent
out 70 the young living in that neghborhood. be-
tween the ages of eighteen and thirty five. inviting
them To be present at a meeting TO be held b. the
rooms OF the Hamilton Club for the purpose OF organ
izing. FOrty two Of the young responded and
were present at tie meeting on Wednesday. The
officers elected were L. J. Mercer, IT,. president
william II. LinsOn and Benjamin Smith. vice presi-
dents; Alexander Howry treasurer; ii. D. LOunsbury,
secretary. This club will make application for
membership in the Republican state League. The
254 West One-hundred- and twenty -seventh-st
NigOr and victory; down with plutOcracy and
Tammany Hall; up with brains ability and sterling
integrity such the Republican candidates represent
in j. sloat Fasset and all the rest Is the war CRY
adopted by the German Republican Organization OF
! the XXI1ld Assembly District on Friday this
vigorous organization Will hold meeting for the pur
pose ratifying the nominations made at the ReDub
Ical Convention at Rochester They wi also appoint
a special campaign committee, 10 make house to
house canvass firm the time OF appointment Il
election DAY. They viii personally urge all voters
who are DESTROYS doing their duty as good citizens
and who are opposed 70 Ilsm and rammany Hall 10
| fraud corruption AID iObbery \ handsome trans
parency will be erected at the meeting OF this clu
be present while the well-known Glee Club will fur
nish music A lunchean will be served after the
been sent 10 the members OF this organization and
to their friends. the Democrats. urging them 10 be
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| held every week until the clOse of the campaign
| feature of these meetings will he debates Free
| Trade vs. Protection In which any can take part
EXA lderman Frederic Sgrist will champion tie cause
Of Protection. besides these meetng> tii> clue will
hold eight mass-mecincs between now and Novem5 el
s. The committee TO select a clubhouse for the
organization Will report at the next meeting.
The American Wage Farmers Protective Alliance
although strictly partisan organization. has EN-
braced the fundamental principles of the RepHblcas
party. Frederic. q. W. Sigrist, president OF the
Alliance, explaining The position 0f the Alliance IN
pol teal questions said to Tribune lcp rier: The
| American Wage Farmers Protective Alliance is ar
organization which has so'ely for It's aim and object
the lettering Of the condition of the al
large through lawfal proceedings. Orr members aFC
pledged to support protection TO home resources, n
we'll as uph0lding the circulation Of an honest and
sound currency, wherewilh the wage are paid
for their honest daily toll The hostility Of the Dem
ocTc party toward protection of home industries and
/ their loose position on the silver question plainly
show that this Alliance will not find il 10 its bes
/ Interests to affiliate with the Democratic party"
HOW, 4 STAGE ELEPHANT DRINKS BEER.
The elephant that has made " ht7 in De- VOL