New-York tribune., 1894-10-31
FREDERICK SHY TU.

About one thing there is now no manner OF
doubt There is no room left for sclfdecephoh
or casuistry. Whoever votes for Frederick
Smyth for Recorder next Tuesday votes with
his eyes wide open and n full knowledge OF what
his action signifies Frederick Smyth stands FOR
the perpctuation iu power Of the political organ
iZat.on of which in his acceptance OF the nom
nation be not merely confessed that he was
n member which in existing circumstances no
uprgh man could do without blush OF shame
but actually went out Of his way 10 boast OF
his membership and proclaim that nothing could
shake his allegiance To II. He stands for Tam
many Hall Nothing more and nothing less.
liz. must he taken at his word. He has made
his own platform. out Of his own mouth he
must be Judged At a time when all good cti-
zens and all honest men are standing amazed
nj the disclosures Of corruption inCOmpcicncy
and crime in all departments OF the municipal
government under Tammany control, and even
the leaders themselves are quaking in terror
before outraged and indignant public opinion.
this candidate for a judicial position. with calm
ness and assurance little less than brazcn, pub
rcly boasts Of his connection with and his de
pcndencc upon this uncovered gang of raScals
and thieves making for IL neither eXicnuation
nor excuse.
Not content with Haunting dciantly In the face
Of the voter and taxpayer his championship Of
the organized system OF crime by which the one
has been defrauded and the other robbed. while
all citizens have been held in brutal and cruel
subicction from which there j. escape nor
so long az It continues any hope of redress he
has descended into particulars TO emphasize his
shame, and by volunteering certificate Of ap-
proval and commcndaiion OF the character ~
one Of the worst specimens OF dishonesty.
drunkenness and brutality with which Tammany
has filed the municipal payrolls, has forfeited
not only the confidence but the respect and
esteem OF all homes, men. vote for Frederick
Smyth is not only vote In favor Of the exposed
infamies Of Tammany misrulc and for their per
petuaiion; not only vote that rogue rule should
continue and the metropolis lie helpless under It;
it IS specifically and directly vote Of confidence
in the integrity and capacity. the moral and
intellectual qualifications Of Patrick Diver and
such as he for judicial or other official positions.
That is just what It means. Just what Fred
crick Smyth has made it mean plainly that
there Is no escape from II by his own voluntary
utterances during the last few weeks.
No candidate on the Tammany ticket has
been so outspoken so brutally candid as he.
honest, sef-respccting citizen 10 give him his
vote This Is no time for timber backed Rcpub-
leans to talk about freedom Of choice between
Gof and Smyth the ground that both are
Democrats. They are as far apart as light from
darkness. The question in hand is above all
politics. 1t Is question Of morals. Of deccncy
nay. more II Is question whether In this
great city the experiment OF self government has
not proved failure by establishing In perma-
nence the rule Of criminals under a system OF
organized crime In tho face Of existing condi-
tlons this Is the one thing for the honest voter
TO consider. 1t Is the paramount. the supreme.
issue. II is no time 10 be mcaly mouthcd about
II either. II seems incredible that honest men,
that Republicans even-nay. Republicans who
have had the confidence of their party and their
fellow citizens. and have held positions Of trust
should be talking AT such time about voting for
such man on the ground Of personal friend
| ship or for any other reason. II any such there
are. let them cease their prattc about being
Republicans and go over TO the side Of Ellcry
Anderson and Frederic Couderi
Frederick Smyth should be defeated by the
overwhelming vote OF all honest men.