New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-22
REPUBLICANS UP IN ARMS.
STRONG RESOLUTIONS AGAINST CON
SOLIDATION.
VOTERS OF THE TWENTY-THIRD WARD CHEER
THE NAME OF MKINLEY AND DE
NOI-Nl,, MACHINE.

VOTERS OF THE TWENTY-THIRD WARD CHEER
THE NAME OF MKIYLEY AND De
NoUNCE THE MACHINE.
The meeting of the Republican Committee of the
Twenty-thrd Ward held last evening was one OF
the most lively and significant gatherings OF Re-
publicans held In Brooklyn for several months. The
thought that the Greater New-York bill would be
taken up for the last time in the Legislature to-day.
and that by the threatened passage Of the bill the
autonomy OF Brooklyn would be in danger aroused
the members to the highest pitch of excitement and
Indignation Ringing speeches against the conso-
dalton measure and against the men who arc threat
enlng to crowd 1t down Brookyn's throat were made
and wildly cheered. Ex-Aldcrman Thomas j. G.
Cobble and others made vigorous speeches. enforced
by the deepest resentment. An attempt was made
to give arguments in favor of consolidation. but this
was met by the statement that no consolidation
scheme would ever be safe which had not been pre-
scented to the people for consideration.
The bitterest hostility 10 boss rule" the
underlying sentiment which came out In every sem
tence Mr.. Cable VIII he declared that he had no
use for Plat any OF his crew., was loudly
cheered In answer the statement that consoliia-
tion was needed to bring prosperity to Brooklyns
business Institutions eX-Alderman Thomas said that
with protection 10 Americas industries the business
institutions Of Brooklyn and the entire land would
prosper as they never had before The reference to
protection was the signal for storm OF cheers for
Mckinley As soon as Mr.. Thomas said the word
protection" proposed three cheers Tor
Mckinley and they were given with will.
The following resolutions were carried practicai'y
by a unanimous vote:
whereas. The Mayors OF Brooklyn and Ncw-York
have disapprove1 bill known Ms the L"xow Con-
solida ton measure and Mayor Wurster has acted
entirely In accord with the wishes OF large majority
OF BroOklyns citizens. believe. and In accord
ance with his letter OF acceptance and.
Whereas There appears -till determination
among the advocates OF thai BIZ 10 forcr II through
the Assembly In spite OF the dsapprova. Of the two
Republican Mayors. and.
Whereas We believe that the consolidation OF the
Democratic cities OF NcwYork and Long Island
City. with Brooklyn. will inevitably result In ere
ating a city having a Democratic majority Of not
less than 1900 at all times and that this will result
in tho loss Of the State to our party. therefore
our Mayor. Frederick ~ wurster. in uphoilng
the interests OF the city OF Brooklyn IN an hhI-
and patriotic manner. by his d!sapproval OF the
Resolved That fully appreciate the loyalty
Of ne bTo9kyn pres as !gP,ssenea
Presse" and be II further
Resolved That recognize the gallant efforts
Of our immediate representatives, In the LEGISLATURE
nan and Waldo. In behalf OF lirooklyns interests
and that trust that they VIII continue 10 oppose
and Illustrate all schemes threatening the autonomy
Of the city OF Brooklyn. and. finally, De IL
Resolved. That these resolutions be entered IN IN"
minutes OF this committee. and that the president
and secretary sign them on behalf OF the Twenty
third Ward Republican. Committee. and that copy
OF the same be forwarded 10 His E1celency Gov
ernor Levi =. Morton. His Honor Mayor Nurster.
and also to the chalrmen OF the Kings County Re
publican Executive Committee and General Commit
f. r. THOMAS
GEORGE 5. RICHARDS.
Committee.
The resolutions Will be forwarded this morning by
telegraph TO Governor Morton. Similar resolutions.
which censured Speaker Fish and Senator LexOw In
person we're parsed last night By the Twenty-iirst
Ward Republican Committee