New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-02
THEY RALLY FOR HARRISON.
J. sLoAT EASsETT SPEAKS FOR THE PARTY
THE REPUBLICANS OF THE XITH ASSEMBLY DIS
TRICT MEET Az SCOTTISH RITE HALL AND
OPEN THEIR CAMPAIGN WITH GREAT
ENTHUSIASM.

OPEN THEIR CAMPAIGN WITH GREAT
ENTHUSIASM.
The Republicans of the XIth Assembly District and
]. Sloat Fassett In the van of The army when
IS organizing with the motto HARRISON Reid ana Pro-
lection" and preparing for victory In November
Scottish Rite Hall at MadisOnave. and Twenty
ninth-st, was crowded with enthusiastic men ana
women last night who sang patriotic songs until the
time came for the speeches OF the evening. Among
those who occupied seats on the platform were Seha-
tor Squire, of the state of Washington; John W.
Vrooman j. sloat Fassett, Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, T.
Thomas Fortune, William II. McElroy, Charles J..
Du1nar Charles W. Racket, james A. blanchard,
william Iroohied, W. N. Hahn and
senator wolcott of Colorado. The auditorium was
handsomely decorated. The stars and stripes swung
in profusion from the Gothic arches of the hall, and
from the organ loft above The platform hung a
banner, inscribed "Amcrcan Wages for American
WOrkmen, American Markets for American People,
Protection for American Homes
on the speakers table stood cabinet portrait Of
Thomas G. Plat, and in the middle Of flag draped
over the table was picture OF President Harrison
Pictures OF General Grant, of the President, and OF
whitelaw Reid above the platform. Every
person who attended the meeting went away with
souvenir in the form of miniature American tin
plate medal stamped IlarisOn-Eed and Protection
1902"
Long before the meeting called TO order
crowd had gathered. Professor James Coter enter
tanned them by playing on the orGan ana theh ITO
essor Adams sang songs, and the audience joined
heartily in the chorus Growers in the cold, coli
ground" Miss Margaret Craven, Of the Charles From
man Company, later in the evening gave several en-
tertaining Rotations. shortly after O'Clock eX-
Senator Fassett reached the hall. The crowd caught
sight of him, and the cheers that went up showed
that the personal hold he gained on the feelings OF
Republicans year ago had not at all gown weak
Cheers again greeted him with the other speakers
he came upon the platform. John f. Milholand called
the meeting to order, and spoke briefly As follows
Ladies, Gentlemen, Fellow Republicans: think iaiS
meeting Is excellent evidence 10 submit aS renutl
OF the assertion that has been made by our lreias
the enemy that there Is no interest no rnthuSiaSn',
been singulariy unfortunate in the selection of the
issues thus far particularly this one, that We arr
old party is not together. The misfortune that has
attended the selection Of that issue Is on par MN
have been selected proving something that had u
be abandoned. They took up the question OF b s9nu
Dollar Congress" issue. 1t was tried found waming'
and the Congress OF their own party rolled up an n
gress as that had been above its predecessor Next
followed the Mckinley bill That was to be the lsSe.
gentleman by the of Peek came along langhtcr'
and he knocked that issue all 70 nlecc apP" seG
finally they really the last issue in which they
hope for success the issue that has 5een eTen 'ni
by the appearance Of what they call the Force Dill.
think without hesitation accept mat issut t
with the readiness that we have every one ,nui
60 forward confident In the issue that all men shau
have equal rights under the CGSu'9 ha tqq hayp the
right that is now guaranteed to every Del n c
TO vote fotss as he p y ' ISSUE
Mr. Mlholand then called upon the secretary VINO
announced presidents and secretaries and read
these letters:
S e sSSaSd Sha G SsP TTpaSoaa nS Mass
NJ Mn MhGsDa a 1sye YGr e1a na nv ad
il possible sou know would gladly acNSsdd 20
with in spirit 9nd as hn be- ssS So
Of the gathering will be fully realized Indeed , 90
not see how Sn BE arsrvs ra
senator Fassett himself is stEong enoueh Grawns
notice. not to mention Mrs. Foster and The other
speakers The time for holding the meeting Is eS-
n aS brrdr e day. and no
anthesis could be desired than that which Is Furnished
rnited Harmonious and aga esve front presented by
our grand old party Tgr throughout !I S@a PArr
Cphlr Farm. Purchase.
westchester County Nsw,foT Isa,
Dear sir: 1t would be great pleasure to accept
your invitation and attend your meeting tohigm'
surely be present not 10 speak but no have the oppT
unity Of hearing Mr.. FasSct,, Mrs. Poster. Mr. Dmmar
not merely their individual mportance and ABILITY
but because they repr sent - nE ana sn reS
TO sustain Republican principles, to retain lrSaet
who has deserved well OF the country. ana u avert
the shock to business interest which the sudden
ard sweeping change our advcrsareS proposed woaid
invoke. . -
with renewed thanks and regrets 19u.S lf BIN
To william Erchman. ESD. secretary, Republican
Association, Nth Assembly District.
Three cheers for Mr.. Reid then proposed by
ex Alderman James ;. McMuriay, and they were given
with a will by the whole audience
Both of these letters greeted with great cheer
ing The next speaker introduced was Charles j.
Dunar, ex-preSident OF Typographical Union No. u.
Among other things he said
My only reason for appearing here after having been
affiliated with those Of Democratic fath Is mat my
ewes have been opened TO the actions OF the Repubh-
can leaders toward organized labor To them Is due
senate. s,assed that bin and Republican President
signed it, 1t would never have been on the statute
books To them We owe the International COplieht;
While nv views may not agree with those OF most OF
you on the tariff, and while regard other Issues a.
Of importance to me. that appeals 10 me a., al
true protective measure, and honor them Tor dohg
that OF justice TO printers These are some .,
Reid ''''''
When the cheers Which followed Mr.. Dumars re-
MARKS had subsidized the chairman simply rehafAeu
Il have no need to Introduce j. soat faSsett 20 any
body here,' and the cheering was resuileu "r r"''
spoke u, follows:
Ny friends when l came in tonight and saw
among the inst faces here that Dutch plow-poy 81
Nrooman (appansel VINO on u TeoS r,aSei we wrre
s;ocs'ed WIZ me- ~as almost prsaae1 nWeh1er
Last fall when my great privilege ana hohor
To be permitted 10 come before the POpie vi
this city and OF this State, was much interested III
trying TO interest you and them i'll the great hHiIs
OF the greatest state OF the Union; but was ire
ouenty reminded by a gentleman who had at lhat
dine received the laurels Of election to the mica
States senate. that j afraid 10 discuss Natonai
issues. said the Hon. David Il. Iill tleh-
Qiisses) No, don't do that. llty the unfortunate
always; never strike "a when he is down zap
pali-e lie made gallant fight. lie made an un
heard OF fight for the nomination. and was whipped
nv unleard- OF methods. ] know now ii l. myself 10
make u good fight. and be whipped BY ulhcafd-oi
methods. AppiauseD
/ notice however. that my friend and nclghboi
THIS fall Is particularly anxious To discuss either
National state issues If be is inclined 10 discuss
ann II i, through the help OF his old friends ana as
snciaies the state Oihcers-Mr. Peek. Tor lnstlnCo