New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-27
GRACE PRAISES STRONG.
LOUD CHEERS FOR THE CANDIDATE AT A
STATE DEMOCRACY MEETING.
HILL SENDS LETTER IN WHICH HE BRA
ZENLY PIRATES ABOUT PURITY

IN POLITICS.
Senator David b. HILL the man who thinks his
| star IS in the ascendant-that Is to say, on the
| way W the North River to the State capita
| came out in "A role last night. Who would
| have thought two years ago. when he and his
tool Maynard. putting forth every effort to
steal the State Senate that he a re-
former? Well. you may not think so. but
he is now, anyhow. At least. he says he
is and he Is not only reformer. but also
says he thoroughly believes in purity in politics
and in that immortal saying which he has SO
strkngly and consistently exemplifed in his whole
oftica. career Public Office is public trust
The state Democracy held ratification mass
meeting last night in Cooper Union. Mr.. Hill
was invited to speak, but instead OF appearing
he se9t letter. Here 1t is:
Hon. W. r. Grace Chairman Executive Committee.
Ny Dear Sir am RECEIPT Of your knd nv
organization at its ratification meeting of the State
ticket be held on the 26th inst regret that
engagements previously made 10 speak In the IN
terror Of the State will prevent my acceptance OF
| gratihed that the Democrats represented by
the organization in whose behalf your invitation is
extended realize the lmporttasnce Of the present
cratic State ticket nomlnited at Saratoga.
% ne me- VI c' nartv II involves the APPROVAL
or dlsapproval of the Feneral Administration It's
reform it, effect will largely shape the destiny of
party in the future.
The democratic party demands an honest ana lalf
apporonment 1t stands for the personal liberty Of
the citizen. IL Is opposed TO the unjust prescription
il represents the principle of equal taxation; it
favors the policy of tariff reform: IT advocates a
where: IL stands for Industrial peace and financial
security it deprec ates any tnwise financial scheme
detrimental To the public credit and business securl-
" Of the country: it demands good government in
Nation. State and municipality; 1t abhors corrup-
ton of every kind and nature IL insists upon purity
i'm public and private affairs; II adheres to the doc
trlne 50 well enunciated by our Democratic Ppesi-
don't nf M. cd
public trust" and It is the highest endeavor of orr
party to subserve the best interests OF the masses
With such principles and such hopes and such am
ton No honorable effort my part shall be
spared To secure a victory for our party
my OF as sp g local. %, 'n
past differences and with my best wishes for the
success of the Democracy everywhere, | remain.
your fellow-citizen. DAVID y. HILL
OF course the reading of this letter brought forth
burst Of cheers But It made good many laugh
in their sleeves. The big hall crowded to the
doors at the beginning OF the evening. When Mr..
Grace to speak. although he got hearty
welcome. At least 80 peop.e at once left the hall,
and the band struck up The Battle-Cry Of Free
dom" The first real hearty demonstration Of the
evening when Colonel Strongs name was men
toned. Cheers AMI long applause greeted IT, Mr..
Cleveland's name brought forth both applause and
Kisses There great cheering for John w
Con and Mr. HILL although there were also some
hisses for the latter
Rober; Grier Monroe called the meeting 10 order
and made a short speech introducing Francis NJ.
Scott permanent chairman. Mr.. Scott spoke for
an hour He devoted most OF his speech to De.
nOuncng the appOrtionment. Vote against that
amcndmen, II you don't do anything else, he urged.
And H. was anxious that they should use every
effort to keep Republicans out OF control In the
state. The Democratic party. he said. had done
much since 10 cam" mo power TWO years ago WIN
its great President Here cheers. hisses applause
AMI groins interrupted and rather upset the speaker
Soon aftrrWari h. mentioned colonel strong ana
Ffar. IL an .fIfh d
his speech by asking them 70 do all In their power
20 wipe ont Tammany Hall
Henry H. sherman. the secretary. read the ISL
OF v.cc-presidents and then the letter Of Sena tor
INl when the applause had died away man
yelled.
How about the mlwinter convention%'
to municipal affairs. He warmly Endorsed Colonel
strong. Some Of his remarks We're:
There has been attempt made by Taminany
Hall Ia make the local fight an \. T. \. hgnt We
who has spoken openly. energetically. clearly and
we'll this question tApplauseD our estimate
OF him has always been that he II liberal ana
broad minded citizen of New York. see that part
and make tn. pretence that Mr. Strong * a member
Of the \ + \. believe most sincerely and truly
that he never knew what such an organization was
uutl h. solicited 10y them 10 Subscrib" 10 their
fund after nominated for the office Of Mayor
IF New York And when he Received that dstinc-
ton / happened TO call upon him, AMI he said TO
me These gentlemen have done M a great IA
vor, they have enabled me 10 know what they are
and Will be- In position to denOunce them the
first opportunity | have In this campaign CAP
plauseD
ing the Democratic state ticket. George Walton
Green candidate for Congress In the NIIth District
made a short but spirited speech. lie was followed
by j. +. Brophy and Lawrence =. Minge