New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-27
LOW THE MAN THE PEOPLE WANT
THE 1AMENTABLE MISTAKE OF THE REPCR-
LIcAN MACHINE IN NOT FOLLOWING
THE PARTY's WISHES.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir. have been a reader OF The Tribune for hfty
years md am glad ! can testify to It's hoiiity'
patriotism and noble work for the country and the
rights OF man 1t has always been sound In politics
and is to-day in the exciting campaign Tor inc
Mayora,y Of Greater New-York
In an open letter to Mr.. Quigg last month
urged the supper; OF the Republican organization
in favor OF Mr.. Low. believing then. ms now. tna'
no other Republican can be elected Mayor OF the
CITY OF Ncw-York at the coming election The toe
NJ nublic opinicn IS turning more and moro toward
Mr. Low Ii Is evident that the people want him 10
be the first Mayor OF Greater New-York- In THIS
election separated it Is by the Constitution OF
the State from State and National elections. they
are going TO ignore pass FOR the present al
questions but the one OF good government for tho
city.
have taken much palms to ascertain the facts
which Justify the above statement. will mention
some among many In block. between Gates
and Greene ayes. OF ffty-two voters forty-'our
declare for Mr.. Low An eminent Democrat, IN
Brooklyn states that large vote vii leave the
regular MCLAUGHLIN party and 20 FOR the candidate
of the Citizens Union. Within the last few days
many Democrats and Republicans have stated TO
the writer and his friends that they intend to vote
FOR Mr. Low for Mayor. as no Is independent honest
and capable and cannot be Handicapped by part-
san obligations In dischaTging the duties OF MS
office.
Another fact that strengthens iilf 'ilHt'"NS Va
Mr. Low Is the strong feeling pervadns the COM
murity that when a party becomes the tool and
servant Of one man. does his bidding for his own
advantage regardless OF the welfare Of the people"
Il is tine for all scl.rospecting citizens TO assert
themselves combine against such usurpaton and
regain their political freedom. The people are sex
and tired OF constantly hearing and readi-g about
Boss Croker" and Boss Plaii;" Just as though
nothing could be properly done In ruling city or
State without their permission and commands
Political freedom independent thought and action
IL. ~ NINA y.
ARE r1es "a. ly If rule and dcta
ton IN political matters 1t has become Intolerance
Wnat wonder that such men as Dayton Purroy
Guy and their friends refuse TO submit onscr TO
"Crokerisfn." d synOnyme for rebate and where
Gid ne get it," What wonder that such men as
RrookAeld McCool Strong Choate. and their
friends reb" against the dictaiion o, the 1ioga
s eos W nd abaoTre: forces Tho Republican or
ganizator made great mistake IN not early
adapting Itself 20 the movement OF tho popular
feeling that a non-partisan candidate should be
nominated and elected Mayor on A union ticket OPP
cussed By the press and people for months before
4, started. Every voter and every political Or
"a ioin H. None were or now barred out. No
dissolution OF parties was or IS necessary for her
cooperation; only the desire ana VIII are requisite
FOR such cooperation as will lead on to It's tr-
There Is sin room In the non-parlsan field for
the Republican organization. II General Tracy de-
res me welfare 81 ne S gTGar fiy mere re 'hha
rae. IN favor Of Mr.. Low and advise hs friends 70
support the latter IN MS tItal. IN 80 uOIib no
would evince a patriotic spirit that would merit II
brighter crown than any I'm all his dis
tingushed career At the best he cannot expect 10
receive the fun vote OF hs party. Thousands Of
Republicans will vote for Mr.. Low a partisan
Republican tickle. supported by only part Of that
party is doomed to defeat That has been the re-
suit Of all such efforts IN the pas. and there IS 10
ground fDi belief that the result VIII be otherwise
in this contest Mr.. Low VIII receive Il larger vote
from tho Rcpublican party than MT George can
take from the forces OF Tammany. thus leaving the
latter a sure winner II General Tracy remains in
the field Ills duty IL plain. Ho should withdraw,
and NOT give further aid and comfort 10 Tammany
Hall Tho pcop'e want Seth Low Cor Mayor Of
Greater New York. FRANK MERNALE.
New York Oct .. 1891.