New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-21
ENTHUSIASM FOR QUIGG.
A ROusING MEETING IN ATLANTA CA
SINO.

ADDRESSES BY THE CONGRESSMAN. WILLIAM H.
MELRoY. EDWARD LAUTERBAcH
AND OTHERS
Everybody within a half mile radius OF Atalanta
Casino Eighth-ave and One-hundred-a d-ffty-ffth-
Ct last night was fully aware that something In
terestng going on there. III any one uur
know he must have been deaf There was Re-
publican mass-meeting in that casino last high''
and at every Republican meeting nowadays the
people who attend them absolutely Wild with
enthusiasm They never grow weary OF nearing
sound Republican doctrine and OF cheering the
names Of the popular candidates
The meeting last night was certainly no eXcep-
ton n the rule The people cheered every time
they could find an Tor it-and excuses were
plenty In the first place there was Lemuel Il.
Quigg the young Congressman from the NV
District. who astonishel all the Democrats IN the
State and not a few Republicans last January by be-
ing sent Congress from a presumably democratic
District You have only to say "Quigg" to Repuoh-
can in that District and he Will smile with pleasure
and will try to jump up nd down with delight If you
don't stop him. II you are not inclined to believe
this it Is a pity you were not at the Ataianta Casino
last night and you would have seen men who
moment before looked perfectly sane, suddenly
lump 10 their feet and give a tremendous howl ana
stamp and their arms and clap and then DO
# all over agin. That because Mr.. Qugg had
of the stage.
The meeting was held under the auspices OF
the Republican Club. and tumultuously en-
thusiaetic and representative gathering OF people
from that part OF the city. Campaign literature
was strewn about in profusion. and people who
got there early studied IT while waiting for the
procession to arrive. The stage was ornamented
with bunting. and many women were among the
brightest decorations OF the galleries.
MARCHED TO THE CASINO.
These Republican cubs met at Manhattan Square,
one. hundred third-st and 81. Nicholas
ave. and after forming. marched up to the ca
sino. headed by band; German Lincoln lnde-
pendence. Bradhurs Harlem. Hamilton and Wash
ington Heights. The large hail was well filled with
people before the clubs entered. Ancrward, not
only the floor. but also the galleries, were packed
with excited people. The picture OF Morton on
banner placed on the stage. and was greeted
with cheers. The appearance on the stage OF MT
Quigg was the sigma, for big demonstration.
Joseph NJ. Deuel. the chairman Of the Campaign
Committee of the Republican club presided. He
welcomed the people In the name OF the club. ana
made a speech which loudly applauded. He
touched Of the principal issues OF the
campaign. and every point he made and every men
ton OF prominent Republicans were cheered.
Then there were cries for "Quige Qugg," made
in a way which showed that the audience intended
10 hear the popular young Congressman at once and
would not walt longer for him. So although 1t was
the intention Of the committee to keep him until
the last Mr.. Deuel. AT once introduced him. and ne
stepped forward. When the cheering had subsidized
Mr. Quigg spoke. His speech will be found In fulI
on the thirteenth page.
MIR MELROY'S SPEECH.
Then the chairman introduced William H. Nc
Elroy as an old warhorse OF the Republican party.
This graceful and witty speaker severely aryaigned
the Democratic candidate for Governor in an OK
ccllont speech He began by saying.
have piece Of news for YOU am Informed on
good M r aa ms oT Mayor o sm t a5o n
formed the hest authority that " Mr. Grant dr,
ready To- make a draf for candidate for Mayor
the first thing tomorrow mornnS. Laughter
Some % the other things he said werc'
David H. Hin won't do for Governor OF the state
OF New York The reputable voters OF this state.
who last year defeated MAYNARD do not propose
spiracy. applause As the senator goes tuShlhs
n Ssa 1hG mis- sac verse ,o from an Old hymn sy
altered. perhaps
Hsfk' from ne tomb. meurnful 'ouna-
It's Maynarfs p"nsive cry
come David. come ana view me ground
"'''" Great laughter and applause
Hi last year earned COR himself ihc cNecraton
Won't DO Why the One a. head Of m Democrats
although repeatedly ursei - i@ i ~ s'f'
dies him with a paddle of sil"ncra sii.ncc tnai IS
and dumb asylum s Be'iiam. daughter The bet
ter clements Of the Democratic parry r.aIr thht as
long IS ne cnh'r"lS Inv P''' o" '''' '" ''
no help for ~.
In the circumstances. his can iidacy * 10 be- re
rarIed Il. A monumental anront to pubic dec"ncy.
lie won't do In his syracuse speech noticed mat
he smoke Of Republican burnt powder think That
the morning after ele1ion. when the Democratic
coronrrs come % sit much ~ his remains as
thcv can find they will say that the powder was
All right Great laughter think. too, that the
,nit,nh ON his iittc tombstone will be. "Hc didn't
know IL was loaded daughter
David b I'M won, do Npplause)
Edward I.auterbach took the proposed amendments
N the Constitution AS the subject ~ his speech.
Iulius NJ Mayer and Alfred NJ Page were the
other sneakers on the list The list OF vlcc-presi-
dents included many representative Republicans OF
the city.
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