New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
LODGE AGAINST RUSSELL.
FREMONT TEMPLE CROWDED TO HEAR THE
JOINT DEBATE
THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN RoUTs HIS oP.
PoNENT AT EVERY roINT-GovERNoR RUS
SELLS ADMINISTRATION SEVERELY
ARRAIGNED
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TKIBUYE.I


Boston, Oct 23-The joint debate between Con
! gresham Henry Cabot Lodge and ex-Congressman
John f. Russell occurred tonight in fremont
Temple. Every nook and corner in the hall was
filled by eager listeners, belonging to party or
the other. To make the gathering a representa-
tive one, and keep it out of the power of hood
lums to control the hall, it decided that adj
mission should be by ticket. One-half Of the seat
ing capacity of the hall, 1857 seats allotted
to each party, the Democrats being on side
and the Republicans on the other. AS this was
the first joint political debate of importance of late
years, it aroused unusual interest and the demand
for tickets has been unprecedented. 1t was not
an easy matter for the officials of the two State
Committees to satisfy the demands of those who
from their prominence in public life, might justly
think themselves entitled to be present, to say
nothing Of the hundreds of others who were per-
sistent in their demands for recognition. 1t was
remarkable gathering, and reflected the intelligence
and respectability of both parties, not only Of
Boston. but of the State at large; for there were
representatives from all sections of the State
Seating arrangements were admirably managed and
the lines of both parties in the hall
Mr.. Russell proved 10 be no match for Mr.
Lodge, either as an orator in the possession
of convincing facts to sustain his position. He
was nervous, haltng and poorly prepared; while
Mr.. Lodge was well primed with facts and pointed
arguments lie never hesitated nor stumbled,
but kept right pouring hot shot into the
enemy's camp His points were well taken, his
arraignment of Governor Russell WAS sharp and
incisive. His facts were carefully collated, his
attacks were strong and his wit sharp. penetrat-
ing the weak armor of his opponent.
Promptly at o'clock the disputants entered
the hall, and were enthusiastically cheered by
their respective parties. Horace G. Allen, eX-
president of the Boston Common Council, called
the meeting to order and stated the regulations
under which the debate would proceed. The
subject was The Administration of Governor Rus
sell" The conditions were that Mr. Russell should
open the debate and occupy forty-fve minutes.
Mr.. Lodge was to follow, and occupy equal time
Then Mr.. Russell would speak for thirty minutes
and Mr.. Lodge would close the debate, occupying
half an hour.
At :0j o'clock eX-COngressman John E. Russell
opened the debate, and passed in rapid review
the measures recommended by Governor Russell
and the laws which had been enacted under his
administration. His defence of Governor Russell
was not characterized by strength. was it con-
vincing 1t was apology, with an attempt at
justification. Mr.. Russell occupied his full time
in his first speech. Mr.. Lodge spoke only thirty
three minutes. but it would take Mr. Russell
lifetime adequately to reply to the charges made
and proved in the matter of appointments by Gov
ernor Russell Mr. Lodge gave the names OF
four men appointed to responsible offices who had
criminal records In one instance thirteen GRIM
inal indictments had been found against a man
appointed to the State police force in Lawrence.
In another case the man appointed as trustee OF
the Hospital for Dipsomaniacs was shown to have
bad record. Governor Russell declined to with
draw the appointment. but the man had the good
sense finally to retire. In another instance
man appointed TO a district judGeship, was not a
lawyer, and his only qualifications for the ofco
were that he kept corner store. and sold rum.
Just before Mr. Lodge took his seat ne referred
TO the charge made by the Democrats that the
Republicans supported the Police Commission Of
Boston for the purpose Of controlling the Hqu0f
interests. Holding aloft piece OF paper, he sald
e hold in my hand letter from the Democratic
State Committee, III which an appeal Is mace 10
Boston rumSeller for a subscription TO the cam
paign fund That letter was addressed to Michael
Shay, who run5 saloon on 6llolsl. lis IN,
bombshell caused dismay in the Democratic ranks
and corresponding enthusiasm on the RepuDhcan
side Of the hall. 80, -.
Mr.. RussellS reply to the phi OF indictment
against the Governor was weak and inadequate
He said that DR.. Terry, of Fall River W3S recon-
mcnded for the trusteeShip OF the DlpSomahlac
Hospital by Republican, Inc nominee tor as
Rppublican city officers, Commissioner Merrill
and Councillor Byron Truelt. AS 10 the appoint
ment of Judge Staples successor, Insurance ON
missioner Merrill was appointed the day that Com,
missioner TarboX was buried. IL the IettCr lcdd
by Mr. Lodge was from n liquor dealer VINO had
been asked to contribute TO the Democrats scanty
funds, he was probably under the power OF lnaY
Police Commission and handed over a PERSONAL
letter to be read tonight. The Governor lad Il
right 10 nominate Osborne's successor, and Ger |
tainly did not nominate one who would ever sway |
the power of the Police COMMISSION IN ] iaIor Gi
Democratic elections. After briefly distinguish |
ing the temporary commissions created TINS year |
from the permanent salaried commissions Whlh the
Governor sought TO abolish, the speaker sald lhaD
known 10 be such when it passed the Senate, and |
the similar bill not vetoed turned OUT 70 De con-
I'm Mr. Lodges closing half hour he was fIe- |
quenty interrupted by the DemoGrac n ST oi tbn ty
sought TO rally by shouting aud he use OF chars
actcristic Democratic tactics Tie chairman or
the meeting did not 90 his duty OF the ShaIIe-
Lodge's peroration was eloquent and stirred the
big audience with its sentiment and logic
. 1t is noble thing he said in conclusion, " TO
,e Governor Of such state as MASSACHUSETTS, oIJ
~ John A. Andrew, when he stood as hlgh priest
,ctwpen the horns of OF the altar and poured out
mon il the best blood of Massachusetts. For
hat great Office we want not the hero ot the
air ground and the muster field, hut the dlligcnt
'hicf Magistrate. We want not fluent lips and
-lib promises, but the sober performance oi
cial duty fisher We Of want votes ruler We WsH Sn
i man who. when he passes beyond the borders OF
he Commonwealth, will forget his party. forget
,is politics fOrget his own personality, ana reWeu-
he head of a great Commonwealth. the chosen chief
If proud people
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