New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-05
ME- GOFF HEARTILY RECEIVED.

ME- GOFF HEARTILY RECEIVED.
When Mr.. McKelway had ended his speech. the
chairman introduced John w. Golf. in what are
known as 'veiled remarks" The all knew
what was coming, though. and when Mr. Cons
name was mentioned at the end of the introducers
remarks, there came blast OF applause, In wnich
the women in the balcony heartily shared The
sturdy prosecutor of Tammany Hall never looked
better. and his remarks received with close
attention. Mr. Gom said in part
| have heard our city issected this evening and
then her wounds healed by a spoonful OF Mckel-
ways soothing syrup augher9 our tbor n go S,c
to Brooklyn to sleep. OF course, Brooklyn wants
II that town Is not eav ~n tn
give their wives for staying out late u,tughterJ
Rome had eleven aqueducts but no aqueauct com
mission Here is where Rome was ahead OF New
York. G-auehter) The most despotc government
SSuS ne % the
Because the bosses have said this and that the
now have something to say Tor me heHu a an11s
wears. Applause) Popular idols are danserous
things. Let us resolve ourselves into a committee
of the whole; praise Mr. Strong. but support
him all through his term: (Applause) Every ireha
of good government will aid him IN MS serving Oh
the commission which has just been bestowed upon
him Applause) ! fully oeieye hat the s,r semt
aims must be upheld in every way Irrespective OF
OF Tammany Hall will never again work In New
York prolonged cheerlng)
CALLS FOR GOVERNOR MKINLEY
Then came howls for Governor Mckinley. The
chairman said: II am under a pledge not to call
on Mr. Mckinley for speech. but | am also
under orders your orders. When Ohio boys are
gathered together. they will never so home 10
sleep unless they hear Governor Mckinley when
he is present" Then came storm OF cheers
The Governor rose: IL feel fortunate that am
here tonight" he said when I find many
old Ohio men gathered to congratulate their friend
w l.. Strong on his election. We have selected
him not out of pure friendship only but because OF
what he is as a man. He is splendid man OF
business and will bring with him to the Office OF
Mayor the same clean and sterling traits which
have characterized his business life
Governor Mckinley then sat down. while cheers
rent the air.
Secretary Packard then read short letter from
the Rev Dr. Parkhurst. which said in part:
1--WE have not elected a compromise, but w. we
and we trust him. our fear had been that rival
elements would not be able to be brought together
except at the expense OF putting forward as Ealn,
date for Mayor some equivocal makeshift almost
too good to be condemned. and good deal to-, too
and modification OF such condition we nave heei ,
spared we hays fu or sacrc@ OF self
respect which is splendid tribute to thg zone OF
I am also confident for the future. because | be-
lieve that the forthcoming Mayor VIII enter upon III"
nnbodys man because h is everybody's man. He
was elected be the servant OF the city. and the
administer on He will not be unsusceptibe to In
nuence OF course. but nobody will own him me
official whom ANYBODY IL the official that an
patriotic and ,self-respectng citizens ought 10 De
quick 10 disown. . 49,,
want therefore personally to pledge to Mayor
Strong my LOYALTY: would like to be or service
10 him but shall seek first OF all TO serve MIN py
taking mains not to get in his way. There seems 70
be no necessary obstacle in the way or our having
here in New-York three years or quiet honest ana
! harmonious city government that shall be prouuc-
tive Of Industries and educave Of the higher tenn
ner and instincts OF our citizenship, thereby laying
he Foundation OF municipal prosperity and dignity
| rnon which we may expect enlightened and con-
| tented city TO go on building IN ADMINISTRATIONS ~
|
Joseph I.arocoue. chairman OF the Committee OF
| Seventy was the last speaker