The record-union., 1897-10-05

NEW YORK. Oct. 4-The following
interview with Henry George was
printed to-day, in which he says:
Il have been informed that there is a
panic in Tammany camps. The leaders
are alarmed at the sudden uprising of
men who are tired Of the desDotism of
the machine.
According to all reports, there is
good cause for fear. But it is not con-
fined to the managers Of any one party
OF course, am not speaking of my own
knowledge. I only give what comes
TO me from trustworthy sources. Ac-
ccrding to confidential information re-
ceiyed this evening a hurry CALI was
sent out to-day by the Tammany man
ayers, summoning the district leaders to
inmed ate council. A great danger was
said to be imminent. It was reported
that offers Of substantial aid for our
movement had been made by RESPONSE
Bile men, who said they stood ready to
help the cause in all directions.
L am willing to express myself clearly
on all the questions at issue My plan
of campaign is to tell the truth.
have nothing to conceal. The fact that
etilE d EdIulQdL6 lOT May UL Will IOl
cause me to change any of my views.
My opinions are founded on principles
that are not to be changed because of
the campaign.
I am a free trader It may pre-
vent some persons from supporting me.
Ii 50 l cannot help it. am not adjust
ing my views to the exigencies of a
political canvass. What l believe to
be for the best for the country and the
people 1 shall advocate. I am free
trader pure and simple. 7 recognize
no difference between a national and
municipal campaign, so far as honest
politics are concerned. In both cases
we want honest men who believe in an
honest administration of the laws.
This is why I say the men are right
who went before the Grand Jury ask
ing for an Indictment of the Tax Com
misisoners, and if they keep on fighting
they viii surely win.
The Central Labor Union has as
sumed an impregnable position. It de-
mands that the laws shall be enforced
without respect to the wealth and posi-
ton of the individuals against whom
the charges have been made.
And right here the principles of sin
gle tax come into play. The insurance
cases are particularly pertinent just
now. The Central Labor Union claims
as I understand, that the Equitable
Life Insurance Company valued it's
property at $12. 600 600 on its return
made to the State Insurance Board at
Albany. But when the local New York
Assessor came around it put in its val
liable property at S200o.000 With
single tax in force these robberies and
corruption of men in office would be
avoided.
In regard to the silver question, I
have nothing TO conceal. I say now
what I said repeatedly during the Bry-
an candidacy: That, while 1 was sup
porting that gentleman and would vote
mis- ticket, was not a believer in the
theory that silver was a remedy for
the evils that beset the country
I shall discuss the silver question ex-
actly as I discussed it during the Presi-
Dental campaign. We have nothing to
present but the truth We have no
schemes; no secret policies; no political
traps for our enemies-nothing but the
cold, naked truth On these lines we
shall make our fight. If our enemies
can meet us on the platform in public
debate. or wherever they care to dis
cuss the issues before the voters, they
win at least show that they are sin
cere I'm what they call their convictions.
I am we'll satisfied with the begin
ming we have made. The young men
on our committees are able and en-
thusiastic The Cooper Institute meet
ing will be a success, Judging from the
reports coming in from our friends.
coming to US from the ranks from the
different parties.
I'm my speech at the Cooper Institute
on Thursday evening I shall speak free
iy. avoiding no questions which politi-
clans are handling SO gingerly. am a
free trader, and on that line I shall
fight it out If I am defeated it will not
alter my principles, nor change my
views. 1 believe that single tax viii
bring prosperity and equalize the bur
dens that now oppress humanity bear
ing heavily on the poor and lightly on
the favored rich
A SCATHING REBUKE
In connection with the foregoing the
following dispatch from London, dated
to-day, possesses a special interest:
The newspapers here generally pay
more attention 10 the New York polit-
ical campaign, publishing long dis
patches and editorials on the subject