New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
THE ATTEMPT TO SHIELD DEMAREST
\ DEMAND THAT TIE DIsGRACED AsSEMBLYMAN
BIZ BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.

\DEMAND THAT THE DISGRACED AssEMBLYMAN
BIZ BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
The keenest interest in every rumor concerning the
doinss OF ASsemblymay Frank i. Demarcst. the con
fcssed forger and embezzler is tll manifested through
out Rockland County. \ careful investigation of the
report that the whole matter TO he suppressed seems
10 prove the rumor unfOundcd There is no doubt,
however, that many Democrats would move heaven
and earth to do So Naturally the appeal to heaven
from such sources would not be sustained. Honest
Democracy demands the ferrctingout OF every detail
There has long been an element Of the Democratic
party Of ROckand which has fought against DcmarestS
ascendancy and refused to support him.
The Little Giant" is backed by the gang over
which "Nicky7 Murphy, Haverstlaw Tumscler and
pedestrian. holds absolute sway as chairman OF the
Democratic County Committee 1t IS not believed thit
the new Dlstrct-Attorney, Mr.. McCauley, OF Haver
straw though Democrat, will dare to refuse to pre-
sent Demarest's case to the Grand Jury. Mr.. Nc
Cauly Is d yonmg man who enjoys the confidence OF
the people, and no one yet believes that he can be
swerved from the performance OF his duty.
Garret L. snider, Of Nyack, counsel for the Union
Steamboat Company, when asked by Tribune nc
porter as to the position OF the company, said:
so far as know, money affairs between Assembly
man Demarest and the Union Steamboat Company arc
settled sheriff shankey subpOenaed me "a a witness
before the Grand Jury have heard the rumors about
the suppresso Of The case, but II can only be sup
pressed by the deliberate deIeetOn OF duty on Inc
mart Of officials and others. do not believe District
Attorney McCauly would be guilty of defeating
the ends Of justice. lie IS not that hhd Ol
a man. But / do not doubt that strong Democratic
influences Will be brought 70 bear to save Demarest II
possible In this matter the Union Steamboat Com
pany are concerned only witnesses. The accusation
that they are compounding a felony is absurd The
fact that they accepted the money mulcted from them
lax DcmaresJ does not prevent them from dCuhS III
lie ,.itule IL they feel disposed"
Alr snder Is Republican, and was succeeded by
MI McCAuiy as Dis trict Attorney three weeks ago.
Demalest may be allowed TO sit unmOiested III STATE
councils and vote with clean, honest men, despite Ills
coufesslou. The Democratic authorizes OF KOChIdnd
may keep within the bounds Oi the law and yet allow
their pei 10 serve them aud laugh for time at all
who are demanding a speedy judicial investigation.
The Republican minority OF koCkland Is pOwefIeSs To
d. any tIng lit honest and ringing voice against
the Shielding OF crime This IL is dong
Unfortunately, however, DcmarcNt Is represented BY
ex.Asscmbly yman T0mpkns. Republican, - counsel
ana II Is said that several prominent kepubIcals VINO
desire TO curry favor with Democracy are Lending
every possible aid Demarest and his friends. Tie
story Is apparently not without foundation; but the
clear light Of research, spread from time TO time
through Ihc Tribune, f. making the cOHspratOrs
nervous. 1t begins to look If there will now be
a complete ard comprehensive exposure of the dark
methods Of Democratic leaders OF KOckland County.
Honest men hope that IL may be br< ght about.
leading Nyack Democrat said this week " IL 10 dis
grace which falls upon Democrats and they should be
the first 10 r.d themselves Of it, IL would be better
for their futarc than o. let Republicans do 1t. II
Frank Dcmsiest is not punished shall vote fun
Republican ticket hereafter. at least far town
and county nominations arc concerned