New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-26
THE LADIES AND THE TIGER
A BIG ANTI-TAMMANY MASS-MEET1NG
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF WOMEN.
FAIRCHILD D.. HENRY GEORGE AND
DR.. PARKHrRST


DR. PARKHURsT
At the mass-meeting held by the Women's Mu-
nicipaI League in Cooper Union yesterday after
noon the large hall again was taxed to It's utmost
capacity but this occasion men were admitted
and they constituted a large majority OF the
audience President Seth Low. of Columbia Col
lege chairman. and was the first speaker
to address the meeting He spoke OF the acuVity
of the women in the present campaign. and SAID
that 1t was an indication OF Its unusual character
and meant the uprising Of outraged people
against the tyranny which had oppressed them
There Is no parallel condition of affairs he con-
tinued except that which existed in this city In
1872 The present endeavor to rid the city or corrup-
ton will be- hope, successful as II was theh'
This womans movement is not born Of accident but
of the deep stirring up Of the body polite, and with
the earnestness and perseverance daily shown py
the women in their efforts to defeat the organiza-
ton which has been the main cause OF this corrup-
ton how can 1t escape the utter downfall which 1t
deserves?"
URGED TO PERSUADE THEIR FRIENDS TO
REGISTER.
President Low then urged the women to keep the
voters in during the time of registration ana
to show them their duty citizens.
Charles s. Fairchild was introduced by the speaker
as zone who has always opposed Tammany HAN
Mr. Fairchd declared that he had opposed Tam
'ON~' -"
gave as his reason for doing that 1.-The system on
which Tammany Hail is founded is at war with the
interests of both the city and the Nation Inc
women were appealed to use their moral inhu-
ence TO right matters" and to obtain their own
freedom"
Henry George was introduced as the next
speaker and a slight diversion from the subject al
hand and much laughter was caused by the dis
comnture of Mr. George, who. In attempting 10
move the speakers stand. presumably to give MIN
self more room for energetic gesture, disconnected
the gas tubing from lamp and created little
excitement. Mr. George began his speech by an
arraignment Of Tammany Hall and incidental
mention of his land theory. He continued by say
ing that he believed much Of the existing mis-.
government had been caused by the lack OF
womans Influence in governing
"T care very little" he added. whether women
vote or not but when the question OF government
affects the home and family 1t ought to be the
strongest argument why women should be inter-
ested in good government" Mr.. George explained
his personal attitude in politics. and his mention
OF Hill was received with Kisses. but MS deciara
ton that If forced to choose between TWO sets vi
Protoctionists ne would say give me the Repuo-
LEANS every time" was greeted with loud applause
..If Grant Is reelected" he continued IT VIII DE
positive proof that there is no public virtue lef' IN
New-York" Turning toward Dr. Parkhurst' he
said:
II had no sympathy with Dr. Parkhurst when he
first started his crusade. do not believe that vice
can be suppressed and virtue instied by penal laws
But must yield my NEED OF admiration Tor the
wonderful manner in which he has carried on this
ogbt and | am glad 10 say. has succeeded ZAP
plause) The rottenness which has been exposed by
his perseverance should bring the blush OF shame 70
every citizens face. even II his work doss no. Nv
c,rcrefe results al the election All over IN"
country today there Is stronger dlSregtru .lan
over before for party, and deeper desre TOT
ming that IS pure and honorable In politics. zap
plauseD
DIR PARKTURST WARMLY GREETED.
IN introducing DR.. Parkhurst President Low made
a poetIc allusion 70 the stormy petrol when ~
s,il ~ av over the waters preceding a storm ana
added that ne had never understood that IL Was
necessary for the petrol bear closer relationship
70 the storm than this. AS DR.. Parkhust stepped
| forward the ripple OF laughter when had peen
| caused by the applied legend was changed 10 IRE,
mendous applause. which continued Tor seVe'ai
minutes without abatement
Il am TO speak twice more to-day, Ut ram
| hurst began "and your hearts. doubtless are
full 10 Overlooking with the sentiments which have
| been put before you 40 strongly. VIII speaN
| briefly | want first to congratulate you women.
| The subject was preached several weeks ago that
women could succeed certain lines better man IN
| mon ana the women already have demonstrated
| that II was not merely "A supposition put a Ia.
c ,%n II this woman's Municipal League
| becomes a permanent organizat0n' az l nopt a i
believe that II will your lines will be more clearly
defined and you will naturally from one pol h
Of achievement to another, but you are doing ,ne
| and that is compelling the entire community u
| think" ,. ,h, -, ,vantal
DR. Parkhurst continued by saying that ne MAN, S
| 10 speak Of a delicate matter. and that While ne
| hoped that he should hurt no ones feelings liz
Il have heard several times a;elym he said aof
something Ike this one woman VII s SAY saw an 4
| am not going help Or. Parkhurst I@dies' you
| are not helping me, but am trying TO neIP Hui,
| Applause My prime motive in this work mas
| been Interest in the rising generator In zen :"
twenty years this city Will be governed oy Qr uos :
,on was given Of the death OF children by asphyxia-
tion. and what would be thought of any one VINO
by and m watched fhsr he addei
| with the children OF this city They are nslils
morally ,ns and nS mine SaT IN
| ana they must be brought up In purer a'"oS
| phere. -. = r..,,+ interview with
a hubble man who had that day been talking WIN a
prominent Tammany official. and VINO was Huo'ru S
s nan.GIil waved" Dr Parkhurst spoke OF his
mental condition "a disturbed by conflicting emotions
| iov that success had attended so many OF ms 81
fnrts and sorrow AT the disclosures daily made be,
fore the Iexow Committee. Mr.. Con was mrhu1'ile
remark "' was greeted with cheers and =, APP az,
pause complete su6verSion Of tn ,b nnly thing
| which would have any lasting effect. and he added;
| ''Tammany must be DESTROYED root and branch anu
| Mrs Lowell was unable be present; but from ON
among her associates there were sea'e upoI mos u,
| niotform Mrs George Haven Putnam. Mrs Jaies
| Herbert Morse, Mrs. James A. Scrymser. Mrs
Robert b Minturn Miss Mnturn. Mrs Charles r.
| Mrs n F Gilbert Mrs Henry George Mrs Kqo-
cr Black OF Pelham Manor: MIS- .o Mrs. iulius
| II " Rrown. Mrs NJ c. Holder and Mrs Charles
| Spofrord
ENTHUSIASTIC AND ACTIVE WORK
| MANY MEETINGS IN THE woMEN's ANrI-TAM-
| MANY CRUSADE HELD IN DIFFERENT