New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-21
TIE REFOHM CANVASS.

The impressive reform demonstration in the
Brooklyn Rink is the inspirting signal for re-
volt against bossism and disagreement which
will sweep everything before IT, Mr.. Schieren
has been welcomed with tumultuous enthusiasm
by an immense concoursc OF Republicans and
Democrats. who are fighting shoulder TO shout
der for a revolution in the government OF the
town. Mr. Wilson, whose patriotic and disin-
tercsted conduct in Withdrawing his claims 10
the nomination is now generally recognized. was
not more loyal In his professions OF support OF
the Republican candidate for Mayor than were
f. W. Hinrchs Edward NJ. Shepard and other
distinguished Democrats representing the best
elements of their party. That great mnss-meet-
ing marked the beginning OF popular canvass
for the redemption Of Brooklyn. The campaign
ought TO be continued, as II has been begun, es
scntialy as n reform movement conducted Oh
bipartisan lines.
Republicans fortunately have an opportunity
for reciprocity I'm this movement. Mr.. Gaynor
WAS strongly favored by independent Demo
Gratis as reform candidate for Mayor. For
reasons which THE TRIBUNE has frankly
stated many times during the last four months
it was necessary that the candidate Of the re-
organized Republican party for that office
should be a Republican, But as an earnest Of
their sincerity and disincrcsteiness in asking
honest. self-respectng Democrats to unite with
them in overthrowing the Ring and Gang the
Republicans Of their own accord and without
solicitation from Mr.. Gayn0r have nominated
him for the Supreme Court. The acceptance OF
this nomination completes the coalition of the
reform forces in Brooklyn. 1t remains for Re-
publicans. not only in Kings. but also In the
outlying counties Of the judicial district. to show
their appreciation Of the help which they are
receiving from high-minded, independent Dem
ocra,s by casting their full vote for Mr.. Gaynor
and cecting him.
The importance of Mr.. Gaynors canvass can
hardly be overestimated His opponent is Mr..
Pcarsall a Democratic hack politician. who has
earned the nomination for the bench, not by his
standing and ability as lawyer. nor by high
character as man, but by his servlity TO Boss
Mclaughlin and Shevlin, and his importunate
demands for the office In season and out Of sea-
son. The Kings County delegation had ma
jority In the convention. and the Boss turned
down all the other candidates and ordered the
nomination Of Mr. Pearsall. II he be elected
he will be McLaughin's man in the Supreme
Court just as Mr. Body has been the Bosss
hired servant in the Mayors office. Mr.. Pear
sail is shifty. INSCRIPTIONS politician OF the
same breed as the infamous Maynard. His
election will be disgrace to Brooklyn and an
outrage against decent government and public
morals.
Mr.. Gaynor Is one Of the ablcst. most con-
scicntious and high-minded lawyers In the State.
lie has earned by distinguished service at the
bar the nomination for the bench which has
come TO him from his political opponents. Dur
ing recent years OF misgovernment he has been
the most useful citizen Of Brooklyn. He has