New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-14
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BROOKLYN RISES IN WRATH.
CRIME MUST BE PUNISHED.
OF ELECTION LAWS TO BE
PROSECUTED.
MASS MEETING At THE ACADEMY Usro

SPEECHES DENoUNCING JOHN Y. M'KANE AND
HIS METHODS MADE BY ST. CLAIR M'KEk
WAY AND oTHEIs-LETTERs FROM sETH
LOW AND W. J. GAYNoR-REsoLU-
TIoNs ADOPTED AND A CON-
III MITrEE ApPoINTED-ACTIoN
Rrooklyn was the scene last evening OF Al
unprecedented mass-meeting to denounce the
recent crimes against free institutions perpe-
trated in the suburb Of Gravesend. 1t was held
in the Academy OF Music, which has been
thronged at many great public gatherings. but
no greater more earnest body OF citizens
was ever assembled in 1t. Many Of the represen-
tatve men Of the city were present, and there
were hundreds Of women accompanying their
husbands and sons. The applause showed how
hearty was the sympathy with the popular
denunciation OF the crimes Of false registration
and fraudulent voting. The speakers included
Senator Saxton. of Clyde, ~ Y, author Of the
first Ballot Reform bill; DR.. Richard 8. Storrs.
pastor Of the Church of the Pilgrims and st.
Clair McKeway, Editor Of The Brooklyn
Eagle"
James Mcmahon, president Of the Emigrant
Savings Bank, presided. Letters were read
from ex-Mayor Seth Low and Judge-elect w.
J. Gaynor. Among those on the platform and
in the boxes the Rev. DR.. Storrs, General
Stewart l.. Woodford, George Foster Peabody.
ST. Clair Mckelway, Asa w. Tenney ex-Sena-
tor s. NJ. Griswold, Colonel A. S. Bacon. F. r.
Kennedy. William j. Gaynor Robert Baker.
a. l.. Sessions, James McKeen. S. l.. Wood
|
John Wnslow. the Rev. DR.. George P.
Mains, c. II. Cotton. William Ziegler, the
Rev. DR.. Lewis r. Foote, NJ. L. Moore.
Charles F. Adams, Thomas c. Shearman. John
II. Burtis, j. A. Taylor, Charles ]. Schlegel.
DR.. George W. Brush. a. A. Healey, George
+. Elliott. the Rev. Robert ]. Kent, r. ID.
Benedict and General c. T. Christensen.
| James McKeen president of the Hamilton
| Club and chairman of the Committee Of One
| Hundred. called the meeting to order. and nomi-
mated James Mcmahon. representative Of the
sentiment that votes should be lawfully cast
and counted, for permanent chairman. Mr..
Mcmahon paid high tribute to what had been
done by w. j. Gaynor, and at the mention Of
Mr.. Gaynor's name there loud and
tinued applause. Mr.. Mcmahon said 1t was
needful to bring to punishment all the guilty.
r. r. Bowker. W. H. Fleeman, Darwin r
James, John GLIB, Charles A. Moore, W. E.
Parftt. c. NJ Pratt. H. X. Sheldon, W. II.
Wallace. W. A. White, and others were elected
vice-presidents of the meeting and A. L. ses-
sions was made secretary.
A LETTER FROM SETH LOW
Elijah r. Kennedy read this letter from
| President Seth Low, OF Columbia College:
My engagements make 1t impossible me to take part
| IN he. hold "a Acad. Of Musf.o
Monday evening. 1 glad however, u express my
sympathy with the object OF the meeting, which under.
stand 10 BE- 10 take scl action al the tine regard
to the violations of law in connection with
elections will make all coming elections not Only in
Kings County but throughout the State OF New-Yorx
what they intended bthc pea cfIl registration
the Will OF the qualified voters In every locality. Our
institutions cannot permanently endure II the party
control OF the Offices only II elected by
hrce.fourths OF the citizens. whole system rests
the rule OF the majority, a. until Americans lose
the instincts Of frcencn they will rascaity
polls with impunity the suGragcs Of honest
citizens As an evidence Of sympathy with the
| take pleasure IN inco-ing herewith my check 70 the
order Of General Christensen for tie OF 500. Rs
| spectfuly, SETH LOW.
ME- GAYNORS TRIBUTE AND COUNSEL.
This letter was also read from w. j. Gay.
nor:
Brooklyn November I3 1898.
Edward NJ. shepard esq.
Der Sir: Following advice Of friends I do moi
speak at the meeting tonight. Please hand tho
chairman. 1 have been elected an Office which de
qualIhos me prosecutor. The principal object Of
this meeting is turn the prosecutions to competent
and able hands. and ra the Necessary funds trus.
that the people OF Brooklyn viii respond generously for
do !. wish members OF the Bar take the who'll
burden. cannot forget the citizens of BROOKLYN whC
went on election morning as y lun
tecrs and were cruelty maltreated their namoy
down here for they stand for the highest and
for the most splendid citizenhip CIIcrc followed the
names and addresses OF the went 10 Crave .cnd
1t is as well that do not speak meeting FOL
when came 10 mention the OF these men [ m chi
not be able to sp'ik Of their cruel experience with ,ha
decree OF camneas which much becomes every
body.
case do's success depend much on preparation A.,
foresight as In trial In tho ] do not even excen
military engagements 1t is Therefore for them pl.e III
sustain those who shall bc selected for actual srves
The collection and systcnizaon OF the evidence has Z,
preed any application TO the When say tn,
not single step has leen taken that drectlo, by IN
constituted authorities | ned nothing IawIassne.
could not be more Triumphant unless the entire com
uia'' "Ao also ost All moral sense Yours very truly
| w. j. GAYNOR
The names OF both DR.. Low and Judge-elect
Gaynor were received with loud applause
ROBERT ID. Benedict offered these resolutions:
Resolved, That We citizens Of the city OF Prook,v,
| OF tkp Inv
snail bc put IN motion to punish men Of whatever
who have been guilty of crimes against the law in this et
am county In connection with the last election
kesoNed' That we declare that punishment o. thos
oneiees Is matter essential I, the interests n, ~,
commonwealth, that we pledge our endesvors TO assist q
securing It, We intend to to It that the duty of >.
curing IL Is performed We intend to assist officials NJ,
are In earnest In such performance and We u.u A.
courage The hesitancy Of any who shall not be ear,et
Resolved That committee OF twenty. .lyo be appointc
'h's meeting whose duty 1t shall b. togcther viii
suen otaers as they may associate with them an. IN,
IN cooperation with all associations individuals wo
ms iof similar purposes, to secure such means AMI
sueh MEASURES as shall carry out the purposes o: IN
foregoing resolution. " ~
Resolved, That we instruct SAID committee acting 1
cooperation as above. prosecute the purp,se. ,bo
Named IN such wise that the result shall be a waran
all men CT whatever party that the elective anchi,
must be free and uncorrultea.
Re'ovei That the following gentlemen saal cous,tu,
such coAn.taee; James McMahcn Il. Ross Appe,or
andrew d. Baird. Richard S. Barnes, A. G.. Calder s.
Chlttcnden benjamin. Estes Stcpiea NJ t;r,swo,d A,ns