New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-23
MR. SCHIEREN'S CAMPAIGN.
A LIVELY WEEK ARRANGED FOR IN BROOK
LYN POLITICS.
DEMOCRATS HOLDING BACK TIE TAX FIGURES
RI DGwAY'S DEFENCE OF MAYNARD-KE'
PUBIICANs HARD AT WORK.

PUBIICANs HARD AT WORK.
The opening OF the Mayoralty campaign In
Brooklyn has been marked by omens of sue
cess for the Republican standard-bearer, Charies
A. Scheren All the forces OF reform In the
city have been united beneath his banner ana
will march to their united victory. Inc
situation parallels in many respects 'hat III
the memorable campaign for Seth Low IN iSo''
Like Mr. Low Mr. Scheren has been taken
from the ranks of the Brooklyn Young Repub-
can Club Both were successful New-forN
business men when chosen as candidates. Inc
reform forces of the city united to promote the
election of Mr.. Low, and are united III IKE
fashion to promote the candidacy of Mr.
Schieren. In point of organization the au-
vantage is greatly with the present situation.
The Citizens Union and Brooklyn Democratic
club. with organizations in nearly every ward
are supporting Mr.. Schieren with every energy
The Republican organization. by election dis
trcts has brought to the front in poiltics Hahy
new men. There should he no difficulty III
gotting the Republicans Of the city to register
ard vote. as every election district with fifteen
Republicans has an organ anzation. and the men
interested in il select the workers 10 arouse
all Republicans whose interest is latent OF
dormant When to the Republican vote Is
added the Independent Democratic vote, which
is fully aroused to the need or putting ah
end to the woful misgovernmcnt when mas
dragged the fair fame Of the city in the dust
there will be a surprising majority for MI
Schieren and reform.
MR. SCHIEREN'S MANLY ATTITUDE
The manly attitude of Mr.. Schieren on the
vital questions of the campaign has Thoroughly
satisfied ell who have sought to ascertain now
he will stand The effort Of Mayor Boody to
drag him into a spectacular debate before
audiences skifully packed by the arch -manipu-
lator of Democratic politics proved UNSUCCESSFUL
and the tables likely to be cleverly turned
when the present Corporation Counsel and MS
predecessor take up the cudgels OF depa'e'
General jerks can readily be put upon the de-
fensivc by Mr.. Taylor and will have 10 iaii
back upon lame and mpotent conclusions III
explaining how the city has been given over
to contractors, and with the great advance IN
property values the expenses have been ad-
vanced in the same ratio and the tax rate
is kept as high ever.
AN ARTFUL TRICK OF NO AVAIL.
with their usual policy. the Democrats have
kept back :he announcement of the tax rate
for this year so that 1t may not be known until
after the election is decided. But every taN-
payer may conclude from this that it will be
than last year. for If 1t had been less there
would be haste to exploit it with sound of
trumpets With the high tax rate. advanced
assf ssments-save for the favored few-and the
financial stringency taxpayers will find 1t more
difficult than usual to meet their bills next De-
cember, and they should pause and ask them-
selves II they wish the present corrupt
and cxtravagant administration TO continue ID
lay heavy burdens upon them.
The voters In the Id Judicial District should
seriously consider whether they wish to put IN
"A seat upon the bench Of the Supreme Court
II LAWYER like Thomas r.. Pearsall the paid
attorney OF the Long Island Water supply Com
pany. in it's effort to foist upon the city It's
| property at more than double the value set
upon II by a commission Of experts. or sich
. lawyer as William J. Gaynor who not only
frustrated this scheme. but has prevented many
other palpable swindles OF the public treas
urv from proving successful. Mr.. Gaynors pub
/ lie spirit and active work to promote the best
interests Of the city have been such as to win
many warm expressions from prominent cit-
Zens. If the spirit manifested toward ms re-
form measures is shown at the polls by the
voters Of the district he can easily defeat his
opponent While Mr. Pearsail has nc! not
/ nd Iresscl any more meetings OF milk
men, he still retains his official place at the
head Of the Democratic County Committee
GOING BACK To OLD METHODS.
The attempt on the part OF tn" heelcrs Of
Jim McGarry. the Boss of the Tenth Ward.
led by his sons. to break up the meeting Of
the Young Mems Democratic Club when the e.
fort was made To approve Of the nomination OF
Mr. Schieren was happily frustrated. but the
! influence of it will not be lost in the cam
| paign II was a reversal to the old-tme method
| Of overawing public sentiment by packing meet
| ings The excitement at the meeting has not
| been paralleled in number Of years. Such
| tactics can only serve to reduce the Democratic
| vote by disgusting decent men.
| The Democrats have secured Senator Hill to
| cpen the campaign at the Academy of Music
| this evening and he will doubtless be received
| with enthusiasm by the regular Democrats But
| his advocacy of Mayor Body will not
| strengthen the cause of the latter among Anti
naDpors and Cleveland Democrats. District
! Attorney Ridgway will put forward his defence
/ of Mavnard whose nomination he urged as
a reward for his services TO the Democratic
partv-said services being In the nature or lying.
! theft fraud. and violation Of cleo tion laws
The Republican campaign is to be prosecuted
| with vigor I'm all parts Of the city this week.
| and every possible point will be- covered. 50
| that there may bc no advantage taken OF lapses
| by the Democrats Especial Afforts are to be
made t. get voters To register this weck. the
! last opportunities being afforded on Friday and
Saturday from n. NJ. to 10 p. m. each day.
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