Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
sEru LOW MASS MEETING.
Citizens Union Candidate Pnrticu-
larry Severe on Tnmmany.


NEW YORK. October e.-seth Low. the
Citifens' Union candidate for Mavor, 70.
night opened his campaign at a large and
enthusiastic mass-mecting held In Cooper
Union. The hail was packed by men
and women, all seemingly in favor OF
the Citizens Union movement. Mr. Low
was received with round after round OF
cheers as he entered the hall.
Among the vice-presidents were VIII
liam Brookfield. James G. Carter. Bayard
Cutting. Joseph III. Choate, John Clafin,
Joel Il. Erhardt. Dorman Ii. Eaton. Rich
ard Watson Glider. Henry T.. Rowland.
William Il. Hornblower Arson G.. Nc
Cook. Wheeler II. Peckham. Herman
Ridder. J. Harsen Rhoades. James X.
Roosevelt Elihu Root. Carl Schurz. Oscar
s. Straus. Jacob H. Schiff, and Everette
T. Wheeler.
Charles Stewart Smith called the meet
ing to order, and made the opening
speech Joseph Larocque made a long
speech. during which the audience mani
tested its impotence to hear Mr.. Low.
Carl Schurz delivered a long address,
which was enthusiastically received.
Statc-Senator Charles Guy spoke Of the
Home-Rule Democracy.
Seth Low was then introduced, 1t
was several minutes before he could be
heard so enthusiastic was his reception.
When order was restored the candidate
smilngly thanked the large audience for
its kindness.
Mr. Low had a carefully-prepared
speech. covering several pages of type
written manuscript. He stated. how
ever. that, owing to the lateness OF the
hour and a desire not TO detain the au-
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his remarks. He paid his respects to the
other mayoralty candidates. end spoke Of
the benefits to be derived from reform
administration. Continuing. he said:
PARTY VERSUS CITY.
"No man can serve two masters, and
IL the people OF the city elect a Mayor
because of the views he entertains on the
free coinage Of silver and all the rest,
they must not be surprised If the Mayor
they elect subordinates the interests of
the city to the exigencies of the party
TO which he belongs. This means that
appointments will be made to strengthen
the party and that the patronage Of the
city, wherever possible, will be used for
the same purpose. Every intelligent
citizen Of New York knows what this
means. for he has seen the effect of IT
with his own eyes
"CuriOuSly enough. In TINS campaign
Tammany Han. i'm its platform, has con-
fined itself strictly 10 local issues, as
the Citizens Union has done. But every
body understands that Tammany has
done this only because ii has not dared
to come out either for the Chicago plat
form of its party or against it,"
Mr. Low was particularly severe on
Tammany. whose whole ticket" he
said has been named by man nomi-
nally out of politics. and who has spent
most Of his time in England during the !
last three years. racing horses"
In conclusion, Mr.. Low said: "Our |
ticket stands in this campaign. first for
the importance Of the city; secondly. for |
the responsibility OF the city official, after I
his election. directly to the people. and, |
thirdly, for the importance of the citizen |
in naming the candidate for whom he |
wishes to vote. Upon this platform / |
shall submit our case fearlessly to the |
people Of the city of New York.
John II. Schumann. candidate for Presi-
dent of the Council, spoke briefly, and /
the meeting adjourned.