New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
GERMANS HEAR Mr.. LOW.
A MAGNIFICENT MEETING IN COOPER
UNION, WITH ADDRESSES IN BOTH
GERMAN AND ENGLISH.

German. OF New-York proved again last night
their deep interest in the tremendous struggle OF
the citizens against the bosses by participating III
one Of the largest meetings OF the campaign Al
Cooper Union. The great hall was filled 10 over
flowing AZ 40 o'clock-patform seats and all
available standing room. Thousands were unaoie
to gain entrance and stood outside listening 10
speechea fror trucks and car;-;ais
The meeting was called to order by August
Kleinau chairman Of the Campaign Committee OF
the Gcrman-American Reform Union, VINO hoihi-
mated Edward b. Amend president of the Union
as permanent chairman. Resolutions were read DIV
the secretary and then the chairman introduced
Charles S. Fairchild the hrst speaker who
after making a few appropriate remarks ABOUT 'ne
death OF Henry George, proceeded to speak or'e"S
on the issues of the campaign emphasizing esps-
cialIy the fact that overwhelming majority ior
Seth Low would be n great moral triumph which
would teach the political managers a lesson the!
oud long remember. fAppause)
Carl Schurz came next. and was heartily well
con,od nv the big audience He spoke at some
length in German. his sarcastic references 10 lam
many Hall being greeted with frequent laughter
and applause.
Edward F. Mcsweeney Citizens Union candidate
for Sheriff. made a short speech. which was wei
received ~
The next speaker was Paul Goepcl. the canoioa'e
for Register. who had proceeded only niue way
into his speech when he was Interrupted by 'he en-
tranca of Mr. Low. which, OF course. was greeted
with great applause. Mr.. Goepcl hnished MS
epeech however and then George Won Ska' Spohc'
also In German. The chairman then presented MI
Low The whole audience rose. cheering ana APP
plauding and waving their little banners on WHO"
was printed the name Low. when Mt. 10" was
able 10 he heard hc said, In substance;
"Onlv n few nights ago. speaking IN ms very
hall Henry George said that II need were. ne
would willing 10 lay down his He tor inc aus
for which he stood. You who heard or read MS
civ Il
that very time he had been warned that nc "ou''
enter tho campaign at the peril OF his Ete bu'
,odav his lips though mute. plead more e'oquehtly
than ever for the cause for which he STOOL TAP
nlause) once in Rome great chasm opeheu
Tho augurs were consulted and said thar IL "ou'"
never close until life had been sacrihced Vuihtus
Curtjus Ieaped into the chasm. saying that no one
life was OF greater value than that OF IN" I'M
nerled city Then the chasm closed Tnat Is
The parable OF Henry Georges end ..,,os.
mir George entered the campaign "a a y, - 90,
.-,'na, tba denr walton OF the right Of nomination
II attacked this evil fedrlessly ana uhIl'
dnmocracyo Isn't II government by the peopie' "l
tho peope and for the people. But WIN n"r ~,
nconIe 10 say about IL when one man can 1.o1atr
- Ibem whom they sh I'll nominate? Somebody SOFA
tho other night that the obJect:or IN certain ~,
Tanc%tar and applause but that what was really
needed in New-York was machine -inhn' lso','.'''
non he is at good deal Of dlsadvant9
when the machine brings pressure 10 be , w
- machine Identifies itself with a political pat,y
hui the machine does not usually stop al "'''e
'niss '" been asked to speak for moment on the
subject Of German IN the public schools III W.
say Of simply Ph 'f be c as aF sha Approach
every other question. with per'ectIy Open ' mn
But Oand aid d ns no 'h2S oush, commit
myself This or any oiher suo)I t Yen otb,r
sso1htsE,Rin the Interests Of the whole people Ap-
plause)