New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
SCHURZ FLAYS THE GAROOS.
AN APPEAL FOR GERMANS TO VOTE
AGAINST TAMMANY.
HIS SPEECH BEFORE THE GERMAN-AMERICAN
CITIZENS UNION IN COOPER UNIoN-THE
wIGwAM COULDN'T GIVE MORE
LIBERAL SUNDAY LAW EVEN
II SUCCESSFUL IN THE
ELECTION.

II SUCCESSFUL IN THE
ELECTION.
Those who are In doubt as 70 the strength OF
the German-American Citizens Union and those
who believe that all Germans are welded to Sun
day beer as against law and order should have
heen presert at Cooper Union last night. They
would have seen a powerful demonstration to the
contrary II was the first public meeting under
the auspices of the organization which seeded
from the American Reform Union when
that body went over to the enemy and Joined
hands with Tammsny Hall.
The large hail was filed with Germans who
came from all parts of the city and represented
the banking concerns counting houses, CONNER
cial institutions Of all kinds. well as the work
shops The audience paid close attention to the
proceedings. and by frequent and hearty applause
demonstrated its sy mpathy with the speakers and
the cause which they advocated. The only decora-
tions in the hall were an American and German
flag which were placed on the stage. on which
cat a number OF men and women well known in
the better circles Of German-American society
OPENING THE MEETING.
DR.. senner called the meeting to order. He
said that he was pleased to welcome the large
audience that had come to save the fair name of
the Germans and to attest their sympathy with
the young but powerful CiS"IiZdtiDA' Inns
organization is founded" he said "to work for
liberal Sunday laws an honest city government
and judiciary and against Tammany misrule
This is the whole plan and scope of our union"
The resolutions which were adopted at the
organization meeting of the new union. plcdging
the body to the support Of the Fusion ticket were
then read. and received the Endorsement of those
present
Dr. Senner introduced as permanent chairman
John B. Pannes, who was received with applause
and said that the united German vote was
powerful factor in the overthrow Of Tammany
last year and that Germans by their action at
that time earned the praise of their fellow
citizens He then referred briefly to the action OF
the Democratic party under Governor Hill as TO
Sunday laws. and said: IF Tammany could not
give you liberal Sunday laws with Democratic
Governor and Legislature, how can Tammany
do so with a Republican Governor ana hepuO-
hcan Legisature?
long list OF vice-presdents and secretaries
was then read. Among the names were Dr.
Joseph II Senner Charles Wehrum, Theodore
Sutro Louis Windmuller, DR.. II. A. c. Anderson
Gustav H. Schwab, Carl Hauser, Jacob II. Schin
DIR Julius Sachs Dr. Abram Jacob H. c. Kud-
Itch. Richard Weinacht Dr. E. W. Hoeber and
Dr. Joseph Kratky.
MR. SEIZURES ADDRESS.
The chairman then introduced Carl Schurz
whose appearance at the front Of the stage was
the signal for loud and long cheers and applause
Mr. Schurz said in part:
reilow-citizens ore year ago we were united IN
a grea; struggle against Tammany Hall as the
nuhIc weel Let us remember what then the
Issue The character of Tammany rule had just
everv branch of the government was permeated by
corruption: the city departments were teemins
1f a
public service uncorrupted by private gain; the
police courts mostly in the hands OF low o anu u'i-
ized and despo.led for se-seekng enosi ns wo1 of
municipal government was an organized system VI
blackmail and spoliauon
The speaker then spoke of the deporable con-
dition of the streets under Tammany rule and OF
the abuses unearthed by the Lexow Committee.
He spoke Of the hopes Of Tammany to regain
control Of the affairs of the city and pictured the
dire results which woud follow. Continuing, ne
said:
And with what help does Tammany seek ,}o6S to gain
speak 1t with deep shame.Tammany hopes TO con con-
qeS the nS Shy q Bee ca5se be-
neves the German-American 10 be capaDie Oh favor
ing the restoration OF Ianany any 70 b resoraon
because OF discomfort with certain consequences OF
has yesT ear eHS Tit1Iy K % his They must have
exceedingly weightv absoiuieiy compulsory 10 10
sons for such a step. Has Tammany, mean tlhes
become 50 purified as to insure good government
This question is simply ridiculous AZ tnis moinenr M
her new teacher stands again in the plIoTy. oI
have conditions become so horrible under oui
present administration as to make me rGluIm i hI Ga
or even 10 be risked? What, then. was the issue
last year. Chiefly the determination OF GUT5upT1h wba
Is ii that we have now!
VITAL DIFFERENCE
] am speaking you with perfect sincerity. II
you ask me whether am entirely contented with
the present conditions l say frankly, NO Ac-
cordng TO my way of thinking, Mayor strong mas
entirely misunderstood the fundamental principle OF
2 non-nar,isan municipal administration. and some
measures and appointments of his administration 90
rot please az all But as far az me nohey net Sen on
the present and the Tammany administTs1@on @ , ~ as
ally disappeared In AL the Offices torn from her.
Should any corrupt underhand pracuce ,tnd coIne o ~
light people feel sure that it viii not be looked on
with favor before but once discovered Is cer'"
10 be punished tAppause2 >u.,or,,. considered an
We have. besides what was formerly consGereu ha an
impossibility c.ean streets. DO you Know VIZ VIZ
that means? Not only that New-York now iooks
rrent in the comfort Of the inhabitants II means.
especially IN he poorer gmaTs'f fever Sr % dead children
every year and far fewer mourning iamnes. &
spectacle and wel-inforned men: and justice has
ceased be the handmaid Of corruption; hn nave
departments OF the administration which. tnoush
not perfect AFFORD strong contrast to former cor.
vpt practices And whatever else n cp's donbts s their
Even the lPsstssts- zeituns" which does not pass
Roosevelt organ said on october 1s IN recon ON
nending the Introduction OF a system OF police sg.
mails. that the matter had formerly been put on
was said. because the manufacturers wouu nos ine
large enough bribes to the oihclas coheelheu, & pe @
that that was a an end now-because theTe was ~
fear OF lob" where the present commissioners
were concerned ~, -
Why should the German citizens OF New ork TOW
1eopsrdize these accomplishments ana any d, lnei
selves with Tammany? Because OF the ehIoic
OF the excise law because Of the CONSISTENT ciD9s
Of the beer saloons Sunday by me ponce. m hrs
Is bigoted attack on habits or IRE ahu osi pr.
soasl liberty" II is said 'and in order TO wAru !. on
we Join Tammany Hal. no matter "ha' 'iie oo''Se
quences may be"
THEIR DUTIES AS CITIZENS.
Lei us loox @, ,his nlan with a CAIN eye Let us