The herald., 1897-10-31
Associated Press Special Wire.

| NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-The practical
noliticians are all agreed that the huge
Democracy of Thomas Jefferson. built
I'D by Henry George in three weeks, will
not be a principal factor in next Tues
DAVIS election. 1t has been generally
estimated that he would have polled
more than 100000 votes if he had sur
yiyed the campaign, but these votes are
probably not transferable.
The Tammany leaders have regained
their confidence that was shaken by
Henry Georges extraordinary canvass
during the past week. They have called
in their anti-George literature, silenced
their anti-George speakers, are mourn
ing publicly for Mr.. George as good
man and a Democrat, and hope, with
good reason, to get the greater part OF
his vote.
Low will probably get smaller share
and a few thousand votes will probably
stick to young George, and as the Tracy
leaders said all along there are no Re-
publicans in the George ranks, they
probably expect nothing.
BOURKE COCKRAN'S PLEA.
NEW YORK, Oct. sO.-Fully 1900 peo-
pie gathered in the Grand Central Pal
| ace last ulSnI " liCdi W. DceAi NJ >'S1N
ran speak in support of the Republican
candidates. Mr.. Cochran was applauded
when he made his appearance on the
platform inside the large hall. The ova-
ton he received was as noisy as any
ever given in Tammany Hall. Mr.
Cochran began: 1.-The death of Mr..
George has introduced a new complica-
ton into this campaign of many changes
A figure has
fallen. A great shadow enwraps this
town. The fierce notes OF contention are
softened by the tones of sorrow. One
of the most conspicuous opponents Of
the candidate whom 1 support has been
laid low by the hand of DEATH While
we all condemn his theories, we all re-
spected his virtues. (Applause) We
opposed his platform, but we confess his
sincerity. (Applause.) We have assem-
bled together to do battle against the
doctrines which he preached but before
we proceed with the business of the even
ing we pause an instant to pay tribute
to his memory. OApplause) Honest
men. patriotic citizens know how to re-
spect the virtues and courage of an op-
ponent."
JOSEPH CHOATE'S ESTIMATE.
NEW YORK, Oct 30.-Joseph Choate,
speaking at Seth Low meeting in the
American Theater, said: "a leader Of
men has fallen among u.s. A great leader
of a mighty host of men has fallen by
DEATH No more heroic or tragic scene
was ever presented in this country. No
more useful or more unselfish life was
ever lived. All his days he was cham
pioning the welfare of his fellow men
and warning against oppression. His
last days, his last hours, yes, even his
last minutes were spent warning against
| the most brutal oppression that ever
tried to invade the liberties and sacrifice
the welfare of the people of the city he
and we loved alike. Henry George was
hero who fell as a martyr in a great
cause"
4 Henry George memorial meeting
WAS held in the German club rooms at
Stapleton, S. l., Erastus Wyman pre-
siding. The speakers table was draped
with an American flag bordered with
black. The supporters of Mr.. George
secured car on the Shore Line electric
road and caused it to be run over tho
line all night. 1t was draped in black
and bore on either side large picture
of the dead man.
Aresolution of coincidence was adopted
at the meeting and number of addresses
made eXtolling the virtues of the dead
candidate. Among the speakers was
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lease of Kansas.
ENGLISH COMMENT
| LONDON, Oct. 3O.-The Daily Chron-
icle says: '"fhe news of the death Of
Henry George will come with deep sad
ness to millions throughout the civilized
world. He died in the harness, a victim
to herculean effort to raise New York
from the slough of corruption and mis-
rule. He could himself hardly have chos-
en- a better death. No better or sweeter
man has lived for many long year.
Few will dispute that he was one of the
most remarkable figures among modern
reformers. We doubt whether his polit-
ical group in America will survive. 1t
will probably be merged in the great
party of social discomfort, whose forma-
tion is. perhaps, the most startling fact
of our time"
The Dailv Mail thinks the nomination