New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-19
ODDS AND ENDS OF POLITICS.
THE "KICKERsr OVERWHELMED.

BIG VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE LEADERS
OF THE JOHN ]. O'BRIRN ASSOCIATION.
A little army Of "kickers" marched up the steps
Of the house of the John J. O'Ben Association, No.
242 Grnnd-st., at O'Clock last night and an hour
lator they all mfrclfed down again. They came to
ask President Barney" Rourkc why the members OF
the John j. OBrfen Association had not received more
patronage at the hands OF Tammany Hall after they
had elected George Roesch senator from the With
Senate District over John A. Dnhe, the Republican
candidate. The meeting was called upon the applca
ton OF ten Of the dissatisfied members Barney
Roarke did not preside but gave the gavel to silver
Dollar smith the vice-president. The room was
packed with The little delegation Of ldchers
huddled together in corner made valiant show
and yelled Gag law" and Henchman' TO the last
Frederick j. seeig the Aenst. milk dealer, presented
a set OF resolutions expressing disapproval Of the
manner In which the association was being conducted
and cOndcmning the alliances which Its leaders had
made with Tammany Hall. lie moved that com
mttec OF be appointed TO confer with the County
Executive Committee.
81 have thought and thought and thought said
Maurice H. Gotteb and / have asked myself TIE
Question what is It for members Of this assocaC
ton 10 pay large dues, namely, 81 year, When
tine fiat went forth to support George F. Roesch there
was no dissent We obeyed leaders. now ask
them here tonight what deals, agreements and com
pacts did they make with Ta1nInany1 We have
r1glr to Know, ana RnO" we Hiust'
al am filed with surprise" began Henry Loewy,
at the remarks Of the preceding speaker. I cannot
see how son Of the John j. O'Brien association whose
breast should swell with patriotism, could such
langraae | viii read these resolutions an amend
ment--n
"st down. yelled the kickers in one breath. "Let
the secretury read them"
Order. gentlemen" said "Sllver Dollar" smith.
"Mr. Loevy has the floor"
Mr.. Loccvy read as follows:
where's The Joha J. oBrcn Association has battled
gono by In the political arena OF the VlIlth AS
sembly District. In such manner e. to awaken the
memories Of e happies days Of ouI organization and
not ouly keep II and dear 20 hearts but VIII
npre-s upon every the heading organization In
TIE QIIIh Assembly Dstnct-he John J. O'Drien
Associate nether bends nor breaks" We have our
property look after and protect why should we not
take great interest the selection Of candidates and
Whereas Other political organizations. whose strength
lies much ia power OF patronage they control this
organization must command the respect OF the people Tor
the unsensh and public spirit which We eNhiblt In
cline1ng and clustering together a. no; IN keep the
patronage we have-or have nonebut the loyalty OF
ths monsers this Organization purely and simply to
do duty citizens. proud OF our rights ana strong
and Intelligent enough 10 assert them therefore, be II
PAsolyed That this assoc alton. In special meeting
assembled views with pride and appreciation the stand
taken by leaders behalf Of It's management. and
We their bold fearless and independent eetc
and their political saCacity and be 1t further
E.sovrd That we commend president for his
faithful adherence TO mutual In the interest o.
good government and tender him the thanks OF tho
John J. oBrcn Association in his good work
There was Silence when John L. O'Brien. son Of the
founder OF the association spoke in favor OF the amend
mont and Wild disorder when Dr. r. a. Segelsteln
called Tammany n ci~att4e with head Ike pup
and "A tail full of cocheble
"Those In favor Of the resolution say aye, snid
"Svcr Dollar" smith. "Secms To be carried IT'S car
He'd
. Gag law, yelled Gustav Nowak.
(. IN Mr.. (fOitlIeb. There are men
her, " no are not members 81 the association
Move to adjourn" said some one in the rear, and
In less than n minute the room was empty.