New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-23
that, think, Is the imperative business OF every
American citizen" Great applause
GREETED BY LOYAL THOUSANDS.
NO NALL IN HARLEM COULD HAVE HELD THIS

The scene in the Harlem Casino in Suffers Har-
lem River Park last evening could only be par
alleled by the big reception given in the open
air In the Polo Grounds during the campaign In
1888 to James g. Blaine, soon after his return
from Europe II was the largest meeting, Demo
cratic or Republican, which has taken place In
the city OF neghborhood since this most stirring
Of election contests has begun The Immense
gathering was remarkable for many things, Out
thu most significant circumstance OF all was
that such a great multitude could DE
found 70 come together in such terrible down.
pour Of rain. But they didn't mind 1T bit
In crowds numbering scores, and sometimes hun
dreds, the throng of loyal Republican voters
hurried through the streets and along the avenues
down the elevated" stairs and from cable ana
horse cars; from everywhere they poured IN
one continuous stream until the building, which
holds easily 5000 personsc. wae filed, ana aoou'
1000 persons outside clamored in vain for ad-
mission. They could not get in, but were salts
fed, although the rain came down in torrents
and the fierce squalls wetted them to the
skin with discussing earnestly the chances OF
election and then rounding out their improvlsed
deliberations with rounds upon rounds OF cheers
that Weakened all Harlem.
The meeting was primarily under the auspices
Of the regular Republican organization oil uhe
XXIIId Assembly District but the loyal and ener-
getic leaders Of all the Republican district Or
ganizations uptown ON the East and West sides
Joined forces in the effort 70 make the meeting
what it was, a memorable night in the history
of the Republican party in Harlem. The storm
obliged the committee to abandon the contem-
plated parade from the headquarters at No. 2,25O
Third-ave. These are some Of the organizations
that were represented; The XXIId Assembly
~ Hall Cate
publican Club, West Side Republican Club, East
Side Republican Club, German Republican Organ
ization Of the XXIIId District, James G. Blaine
Club Of the XXIIId District, Hamilton Republi-
can Club, Harlem Republican Club, Highbridge
Republican Club, Republican Organization Of the
xIxth District, the West Side Fas-
sett and Vrooman Club, the Window
Republican Club North Side Republ-
can Club, Garfield Republican Club. Washington
Heights Republican Club a,l the Regular Re
publican Organization Of the XXIvth District.
Henry Grasse was chairman Of the committee
of ARRANGEMENTS and William johnson and Peter
II. Mcdonald were secretaries. long list or
vce-presidents and secretaries of the meeting
numbering more than 500 and including all the
most prominent Republicans and earnest work
ers in the party north Of Fifty-ninth-st, was
printed and distributed among the audience.
Besides being chairman Of the Com
mittee Of Arrangements, Henry GrasSe
called the meeting to order and for
chairman named one who, he said was well
known and respected as an old Harlem citizen.
Colonel Alexander =. Ketchum, and the Colonel
got q rousing welcome when he began to talk
I'VE are all Republicans" said he, without dis
tinction of religion, race or previous condition,
and We mean to put out Flower and put in Fss-
sett; because by the one you will be governed
IT. nAa opH lyrON
what that means (derisive laughter while by
the other, our gallant young Senator from Che
mung, the dignity and honor and integrity and
public credit of this imperial Commonwealth will
be upheld" prolonged applause).
Henry G. Robinson then read the following set
Of spirited and ringing resolutions, which were ap-
proved amid long-continued cheering
The Republicans Of Harlem. and especially OF the
XxI1Id Assembly District take this suspicious occasion
to and again pledge their fealty TO the. great
principles and policies Of the Republican party as de-
sased National conventions and exenplihed in
he Administration Of President Harrison. They also
ake this opportunity express their earnest and en-
phatc the welfare Of the State and beg their
friends and others who desire good government to
Join with them in securing the following objects
BirstAThe complete overthrow and aboAshment Of the
present Democratic management OF all the Executive De-
patnenss Of the State at Albany and the establishment
in It's place OF executive responsibility which shall be
In harmony with Republican Legislature.
SocondThe defeat that corrupt and dangerous
zaton 'Tammaay Hall only in this great city WHERE
" has bound us with flood Of corruption and prodlgaly
which is simply appalling, but especially that
prevent its banefu influence public morals and danna-
bls practices in administration from establishment at the
Capital f the State.
Thirdwe congratulate The Herald that its love for
honest politics ha oyertOpped It's sympathy with It's Demo
associates ana caused to ferret out and publish tho
fouds upon the Registry planned and put into execution by
tkil,cn high in the councils OF - Tsmlnany Hall"
NV for o.
Senators and Assembymen, that have proper and
effective ballot law aud for the immediate increase Of rapid
transit facilities, which will only be secured ly Re-
publican Governor and Legislature.
FnalyThat al these great objects may be fully secured
RICH; speedily ask that you devote time and
labor the triumphant election of exceptionally good
candidates for State cces headed by that experienced
vigilant and conscientious young man, j. Sloat bassett
l.. e. Chittendcn followed with a speech in
which he made some telling points
Colonel Baxter, of Elrlira, also took the platform
and did not allow the interest of tnat vast thr9n2
to flag for moment, until the arrival of Mr..
Fassett, in company with Mr.. Nrooman. They
were greeted with an old-tme chorus Of cheers
which looked as if 1t would never stop Mr.. Fas-
eett in the course Of his speech. said
If Tammany Hall be such good body Of persons, how
that Democrat yet stood up TO explain why it
ought be entrusted with power. (CAeers) They IN
duced President Cleveland TO forward and make
Democratic speech but word in favor
Of Tan.many Hail. They Induced Governor Albeit OF
New.Jersey, 10 20 Brooklyn the other night and
make speech but he carefully refraned from saying ono
void In favor OF Tammany Hall And even MI Chaplin
Ees prevailed upon contribute the oratoal fire.
works. stll all reference to TsmmGny Hall was care
fully avoided. (Derisive lsughter) II it be such a
good institution, caring for tho interests OF the people
why do these prominent Democrats refuse to say so
(Cheers and appause) They refuse to say because
in their hearts they ashamed OF its methods but their
personal feeling and association is stronger than their
partrotism, and NcwYork in the person Of you, my
suffers while the members Of this corrupt
gang thrive You put end to this with your votes
on election day. you prepared to achieve this
c greatest victory in the history OF our beloved State
Cries OF Were ready 20 and great cheerlng)
Mr.. Vrooman also spoke and was cheered to the
echo.
rot, for Tan4nany this year only oios great er