The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-09
THEOVERTURN IN BROOKLYN.
sOHIEREN's PLURALITY OYER BooDY
WAS $3.50.

The Republicans Carried the County By O.
es1, snd Maynard Was 5000 Behind
Bsrtiett-Oniy Four Democratic Aldermen
Eieeted-The Next board OF Supervisors
Repubienu-hs Mayor Body His DEFEAT
Brooklyn and Kings county probably felt the
force OF tho political cyclone more severely
than any other part Of the country. The De-
mocracy. which was supposed to have an In
vincible organization. received the worst
knock out in its history. Its candidates were
overwhelmed In all directions. The State.
Senate. Assembly, city, and county tickets
shared Unfortunately in the general wreck.
The only consolation the Democratic m anagers
and their defeated candidates find is that the
tidal wave swept over other Democratic
strongholds in the State and country. AL
though badly whipped. the Democrats are not
cast down. and their efforts will now be di-
rected toward reforming their shattered lines.
and. very probably. eirecting some party re-
organization.
Mayor Body. who was completely showed
under was at his office early. He made this
statement
Several causes. Of course. united to rro-
duce the defeat here and elsewhere. The finan-
cial storm produced great disaster. and ut
such timos men are apt to think that the gen.
eral Government is responsible. The cry OF
bossism had great effect locally. The result
showed that there is no foundation for this
cry. The people rule in this country.
Tho Gravesend matter undoubtedly con-
trbuted largely to the result. both in this city
and throughout tho State. The people did not
stop to think that it was local to the town OF
Gravesend. and that the city should not BIO
hold responsible. After the news reached the
city Of the events that transpired there all
classes Of citizens felt indignant. and there
I'D n M, IN adj N a q showing their in
dignation except by voting against the Demo-
cratic ticket, however illogical that might be.
SO long rs the defeat has come. 1t is Just a.
we'll that 1t should he complete; 1t carries the
full responsibility to the other side. And |
would say. as my last word before leaving the
Mayors chair. let my successor have n fair
opportunity. Brooklyn will continue her
march toward prosperity and greatness under
any administration. Let none OF us lose our
love for our city and our desire to serve her
interests hecause n party with which We did
not affiliate is in power"
Chairman Thomas j. Kenna OF the Demo-
cratic Campaign Committee said
THE main cause OF our defeat lies in the
panic Of the pas. year. It is not defeat OF the
organization. 1t is an uprising OF the people.
who have come to believe that the dulness OF
trade hard times. and lack II employ m ent are
due to Democratic ascondancy. Thcre is no
could withstand tidal wave"
Mayor elect Schiercn was deluged nll day
long with letters OF congratulation. He said:
My majority is beyond all my expectations.
hoped 70 win. but not by so big II majority.
The Germans were true to me. and they will
have proper recognition in every way from
me- havo formed no definite plans as TO my
administration. ! will endeavor to stop all
abuses. The heads OF departments will be
hou. npIo l,o nta
will be a guarantee that the administration OF
Affairs will he honest
Mr.. Schieren has gone South on ten days
trip. He will take up the work OF forming his
cabinet directly after his return.
W. J. Gaynor. the successful candidate In tho
Second judiciary district for Justice OF the
Supreme Court. whose victory over Thomas
+. PeaEsall was even moro splendid than that
Of Mr. Sehicren. wns kept busy all day receiv-
:ig the congratulations OF his friends. He
cnt this letter to Mr.. Schieren:
MY pTAs Nj pI"p. 81 S y .s:S
Nsyor VII" Ia. Keen rrrceron Of II, difterenos be-
ss urns S md eli s's s. 1y tns
Sori s,nSS yoI kn.w SO wei whsre my ny, head and
yours. W. ]. GAYxoR.
Hugh Mclaughlin. the veteran Democratic
leader. refused 20 Nuke any statement His
close friends ERid that he felt defeat very
ncG!9y AM soms 81 men nopGn, nc might
President seth low OF Columbia College sent
this to Nj. Schierin:
It's magnificent. congratulate you.
Speculation will soon be lively In reference
70 Mr.. Srherrn's Cabinet. although the Mug
yumps who supported him so yycferonsly
was inspired by ratIiotism it is believed that
they will ask for recngni tion. and one OF them
Joration Counsel. IN" Eerul icnn managers.
however. are confident that MIR. Schieren will
put only InemDers Of his own organization at
the head f,dcDDrtmentG.
This is the summary OF the election:
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
In The o sy MSyer n Il @ rsRs @ SIZE
faiIuer's plurality III the county. d.s3l.
FoE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE.
In the county: MAYNARD D1; 1884; Bartlett tRL
e4..96 Bartetts plurality. 2oo4:.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
III. SoGny; ,r rssT.Sl p Gaynor RI o..
SENATORS ELECTED.
Second dls,ric. Michael J. Coney 90; Third. ". Fl.
n,@' a. .2q5'n sb Ovens az Fih nsnsi
:: Nep1bicans & ''''" "' DA0'''
AssEABIYMEN ELECTED
sr: f'i''' y fs" % tt;o"i S9nn H'a
bn D Finh ] H. l.urt!s ~: sixth MrcnaelF Finne-
SsS:'@ H"s:a rs sss!F ss Ss'a
LII n'fyl"'' s.s SF< @ sn fo s4%:s
James tayloG mt pnAeenin. AbSr, A. wEay g.; SIX:
Eighteenth. IL. WieInan r. Democrats. s. kepab.
hcsnS 10
Buttiing (R.) elected over Patterson CD) by 1880
The new Board OF Aldermen will stand:
Democrats. 1: Republicans IS: Republican
gain of IL.
The new Board Of Supervisors will probably
be Republican bya majority OF l =. Tho
race for supervisor at Large between George
closest In the canvass. Fitchie has much
smaller majority than any OF his Republican
associates, but 1t is REGARD ed as a sale one and
not lik ely to be changed by the official count
These are the police figures on the Mayor
atty:
FOR MAYOR.