New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
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sured. we have with U.S." Continued MI.
Hayes. His Honor the Mayor Of New-York. 1t
Is fitting that he should preside over this
splendid meeting from his prominence as
business man and his record as Mayor OF TINS
city-so fitting that. without waiting to put
the question to vote, shall introduce him now
as your presiding officer" Applause)
GREETING THE MAYOR
Everybody on the platform rose to greet the
Mayor as he stepped forward. and the hats in
the crowd went off and into the air again the
cheer went UP. Mayor Strong's Introductory
speech was brief and to the point He placed
especial emphasis upon the keynote of Mr..
Lows campaign. the protest against hossism,
and the big crowd heartily indorsed his senti-
ments. Mayor Strong said in substance:
Mr. Chairman and Fellow Business Men Of the
City Of New-York-I esteem 1t great honor and
this. ! knew that when the business men called
such meeting as this, the whole town would MI
want city government without politics In it
such as We sn@ "aEe onld te use
less for to discuss at length the issues on
ready well Informed as to them. It rests with you
to decide whether shall have ring rule returned
forward 70 business man IKE Seth ow 10 preside
the affairs Of the city for the next four years
] now have the pleasure OF presenting 10 you our
candidate. Seth Low. Nppause)
CHEERS FOR SETH Low.
When the Mayor spoke OF the probability
Of Mr.. Lows election there was a great outburst
Of enthusiasm, and when he presented Mr.. Low
the cheering was renewed in greater volume
than ever All the men on the platform again
rose to greet the candidate. and the band played
Hail Columbia" The cheering renewed
time after time and 1, was fully minute and
half before Mr.. Low could be heard. When
quiet was restored he spoke briefly but poig-
nantly Of the great issues OF the campaign.
pointing out that the contest was one for the
right Of the citizens TO nominate. and declar-
ing that excuses OF party spirit endangered
popular liberty. Mr.. Low was frequently In
terrupted by outbursts Of cheering that were
taken UP by hundreds who stood closely packed
too far away TO hear a word Of what was said.
but who wanted to show their sympathy with
the principles for which they knew full well
Mr.. Low stood. Mr. Low said in part:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Ctizens-I am glad to
have the opportunity to address for moment this
meeting Of business men OF New-York. As am
obliged TO speak several times this evening, you
viii excuse me II / speak only few words at this
time As you know. l was actively engaged in
business in this city for twelve years Immediately
perience | was enabled to learn something Of our
foreign commerce ana internal trade But' aite,
all. in this momentous contest the appeal ~ no,
10 you az business men. 1t IL the same appeal as
comes to poor men AZ Tpsa n T WS gn work MITE
their brains. App!auseD Is 1t not a shame inat a
man Should cont and cae 10 You Who your
candidates for Office shal! be? The appeal Is, hrst
Of all to your ana wh aer on n@ 9G SS
gathered into his hands the power to control nomiI
Gxdrosc That power TO control
generally equivalent TO power TO control tne nomiII
il made TO YOUR love Of your city. 4 city govern
ment made in antagonisn 10 your VIII is not likely
in
il were no; the habit Of the people TO cast their
votes on party lines IN al b ere OF TOn h
peoples will next week. Standing in sglt Of the
'aaTe %' wy shouid recall Washngons words in
his historic Farewell Address Beware OF eNces .ns
Beware OF excuses OF party spirit. and DO not be
misled by movement which undermintss me copu,
lar VIII by It's appeal TO the party spirit 'Grea'
applause)
MIR. FAlRCHILD INTRODUCED.
Charles 6 Fairchnd was next introduced by
the Mayor, who referred in eulogistic terms to
his splendid record. MIR Farchild was received
ONLY less warmly than Mr. Low. He said:
While am a candidate for the Office OF Controller
vet | am not here for that reason am here be-
cause a fight is on that appeals TO my love OF
country ny heart and my reason Our fight Is
not against leaders or leadership. Leadership i'm
milo. resnect or love- or both. for the leader Lead
rcrship leads because 1t apIeas 10 mind and heart
leadership Is nearest perfection where and when
nmsrds Is tender OF rights leadership reveres
law conserves government. protects property. up
lifts huIna nifty. Washington was a leader. Jefer-
son HamGn Was leader ewafd sesmo%r
T',l6en were leaders. Henry George was ii leader
Xii ali leaders Of hearts and minds. or manhood
such are leaders OF civilization They are
Tn. men that would no, suffer wrong.
The thoashi,v0 G , fhie hsmsn o t,ne s' ''d
C,,r nght Is against bosses and bossism. "a pity
II Is that 4 good old Dutch word should have
corc n such base use) Bossism implies fear of-or
Sovor fr0m-the boss Bossism bosses becauses II
I}ossisrn is most perfect when and where inteli-
eence and civilization are lowest Bossism sells
isr,s Aegtroys government. leves upon and threat
nrs property degrades humanity
NEEDLESS TO CALL THE ROLL.
y s needless to call the roll Of the bcsscs 1t IL
,org and Is growing longer fast outs:rpping that
:. ,,o lenders We know their names-not all Of
,ho,, for they are sprnging UP everywhere In our
nun,rv-but enough to point our moral. The full!
tIoou, OF the type is seen in the King OF Benin
or fight is therefore FOR law for constitutional
o,arnment for order. for property. for rights, for
srrnnni,y (Applsuse) An orator said last night
49, sound money was involved II Is. and every
hing else that IS sound in government. business
and public morals, -, 81, -. ,,
,he defeat OF Seth Low would be deathblow to
e ~ credit that his election would enhance all Of
,- "a ines because II would convince All the world
u" a.,d ali the world Is watching rs-that popular
go 80, city could govern themselves with wisdom
and conservatism. that order and law and property
una una rIghts were safe with (Applause)
". spoke truly. Make :his PROOF TO the world 81