New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
KEEPING Up A HOT FIGHT
REPUBLICAN CLUBS PRESSING FORWARD.
EoUsIyG MA:s-MEEIING IN TIE XVIII DIS

. poUsING MA:SMEETING IN TIE XVIII DIS
TPICr-GEN. sHEMDAN's TELLING BLOWS.
The Republican organization OF the XVIII Assembly
district had rousins mass meeting last night at
Rose Hln Hall No. 427 eeeond-avc.. for the special
,urpose of ratfyinc the nominations Of Harrison and
RelA The organization has been doing some quiet
hun effective work within The last few weeks. and the
GOOD results Of this plainly manifest
lost night Previous to the hour OF assembling
the gathering crowds were entertained with
chdoe selections Of music Ly Myers's Military
band, by illumination and the firing OF Sky
rockets. The crowds Of men, women and children
who had assembled outside, threatened TO blockade
the street when William p. Scheu president of the
organization, called the meeting TO order. Frank
H. DAILY was secretary. Tic audience, Which fairly
packed the hall thoroughly representative Of
this thcky populated district The great majority
az them were evidently worhingmen Of every craft
and trade. Many Of them came IN their shirt
sleeves, without collars on, some Of them with
bare but their faces just expressive Of in
tellieence and they showed ut least keen an APP
probation Of the speakers arguments In favor Of
Protection, as ore would find In more fashionable
neighborhOod.
AZ soon the meeting called TO order the
following resolutions were Introduced by William
Henkel chairman of the District Committee ard were
unanimously adopted amid tremendous applause and
cheering
seinby District meeting assembled, heartily in
the nominees snd platform OF the National IVpub-
ucan Convention az Minneapolis.
Resolved That We re- ognize Benjamin Harrison and
Whtsw Rcid abe and honorable standard bearers whose
election the Offices OF President and VicePiesdent Of
tho United Will insure continuance OF the wise,
patriotic and brilliant administration OF pubic Affairs that
we DOW enjoy and will be guarantee that American In
Will be protected acainst the "nres OF InuIrzd
foreigners shipping interests will be fostered the
present system Of reciprocity extended in manner That
will enlarge the for American products and our
Navy further increased and strengthened to such point
that citizen TIL, country will not fear insult and out
rae foreign shore.
General Georg, a. sheridan. the speaker OF the
evening, then addressed the asscmblagc There were
a number of Democrats present and some of them
undertook to argue with the speaker whenever he
made a good point. But this is Just what tho
General enjoys most. as IL affords him the best kind
Of an opportunity TO demonstrate his Statements
clearly. He accordingly pNtescd against having
tile offenders elected. was desired by most of his
hearers and no matter how annoying they became
or how frequently he interrupted, he pre-
served HIS temper to the end and always
insisted upon hearing every mans objections and Quc
tons. The ready answers with which he met these
and the effective IN which lie showed the
fanacies of these free t1de enthusiasts gradually
silenced them, and while It strengthened his Repubh
can hearers In their beliefs 1t would not be al all
surprising IL 1t converted a number Of waycring Demo
Gratis.
AS the weather extremely warm and op
prcssive General Sheridan did not dwell at rs great
length usual upon the numerous facts and Dgues
with which lie usually demonstrates his position In
favor OF protection but his speech more thsh
replete with witticsms and humorous arguments
which pleasing 10 his hearers that they listened
TO him with the greatest attention and Interest for
fully two hours, and adjourn then at III. close of
his speech with lur.lh, accompanied ly the music Of
the band.
Among those present were William Henkel, eS
Coroner NuHnt Colonel William A. Allen, Theodore
Richards. L. +. MCGOWAN, William A MOser, James
duffy; John Mgrtlrn, John L. Hamilton, George Hull
Palier Achilles Wood, Timothy Keefc and Arthur a.
stephenson. The officers OF the Organization are
President, william z. scheu; vice president, William
A. MOger, secretary Frank II. DAILY; treasurer,
Matthias Faler; sergeant farms. Charles Gardner
The next regular meeting Will beled N0ndar,
August 90. The Naturalization Committee, Of which
william r. Scheu is chairman, meets TUESDAY and
Thursday evenings at O'Clock at No 254 Avenue A.