New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-27
THE KIND OF Nan THAT'S NEEDED.
SETH LOW FILLS THE BILL. AND THAT'S
WHY THEY ARE GOING TO
VOTE FOR HIM

VOTE FOR HIM.
William H Perkins president Of the Bank OF
America at William and Wall SITS said yesterday
to Tribune reporter: Il expect 10 vote for Mr..
Low"
Emil Greef. OF the firm OF Green & Co. commits
sion merchants Of domestic and foreign goods. at
No. llS TO 1l2 Sprngst.. also announced his deter
mination vote for Mr.. Low. Il am In favor OF
Mr.. Low decidedly" said he. and are all the
other members OF the firm. think II is most i'm
portant that the first Mayor of the greater city
should not follow the dictates OF boss, and so
far as my friends are concerned they all hold tho
same opinion. am an Independent. inasmuch a.
| have always voted for the best man in municipal
affairs irrespective of party. My politics may be
classed as National vote for the men who
think represent the best policy for the country
4 u. Clnch. OF Underhill. Cllnch & Co. No ~
Chambers-st. says that there is large Low senti-
ment among business in the wholesale hard
district. recent poll OF the employees OF a
neiGhboring concern gave every vote for Low. and
another gave him every vote but one Mr. Clinch
was born a Republican. speak. and has voted
no other ticket. He makes the important point
that this year II is the Republican who is voting
for Mr.. Low and against the machine that il the
consistent Republican. The real principle OF the
Republican party expressed in the Constiiu-
tional Convention. and now upheld by Mr.. Low.
cannot he got around. and Republicans should
tain them" said Mr. Clinch yesterday. 1T is a
far-fetched scheme 10 try TO make people believe
that this election will have any effect on the Ma
tional campaign OF 1900 That election will be
fought out whatever issues may be at stake al
that time II surprises me. indeed that the bosses
should have gone back on the Constitutional Con-
vention | cannot understand how poll
tician be rock-ribbed not TO he
sisent. friend said recently: Don't K
pect politicians TO be consistent" Well. do.
That is the kind Of politics want and know that
like minded
politicians of the party may talk Tracy. find that
many Of the business men OF the party hereabout
are talking Low"
Brace Hayden. prominent among the hardware
merchants and manufacturers OF the hardware dis
trict west Of Broadway. states his position clearly.
lie says. AS Republican voter for forty years
shall neither vote for General Tracy help in
securing for him. but the contrary.
gorying in what our party has accomplished. and
loyal TO its teachings. / shall do my utmost aid
in the election Of Mr.. Low. hoping thereby that
another period OF non -partisanship municipal gov
eminent Will be secured. and the policy firmly
established for the future advanced in 1894 by the
State and the County conventions. and further
commended by General Tracy at a comparatively
u realize that the majority of the present County
Committee Is now opposed TO the non-partisan
method. but do not wonder II. considering how
it obtained control of the organization. and the
purpose in doing so. as summsfized by Cornelius
enrolment.
The organization has the power 10 select dele
gates control conventions. and even 10 cast its
ballot for the candidate 1t names irrespective OF
the opinions of the delegates. but 1t has the
power 10 control the voters Of the party. You can
not deliver the votes.
Thanks to God. Republicans have consciences
and acknowledge their responsibility TO principles
and duties. and they will not resign them the
Now that General Tracy comedies that he will
meet his Waterloo In this election. what object
can be gained by further effort 10 force persuade
Republicans 10 vote contrary 10 their convictions?
Can the machine leaders possibly prefer the sue
cess Of Tammany Henry George 10 Mr.. Low?
can the party gain The victory Of Tammany or
George will prove distinct misfortune. and the
Republican organization will be held responsible"
Peter NcCartee. OF No. 70 Chambers-st. says.
You know what the feeling OF Brooklyn Is
for Low AND | Brooklyn man. Our regard
which he has made among us. | was very well
satisfied with him Mayor of Brooklyn In BON
HIS terms and though not personally acquainted
with him ] know him 10 be experienced and Of
strong character. and that his integrity Is
questionable. He has the highest qualities that q
man could have for such an office. Mr.. Low saws
Inc Mayor has no relation with National politics
his business is 10 govern New-lork City. That's
what we want with him, and Mr.. Low ] believe.
Will do that
NESSRS CHOATE AND MCOOK TO SPEAK
The XXVIIth Assembly District Republican Club
will hold a mass-meetng Friday evening a; the
American Theatre. Forty-second-st and Eighth
ave- 10 ratify nominations Of Francis Z. Lsnbeer
for Member Of Assembly and Joseph Oatman for
Alderman for the XXNIIth District. Joseph r.
Choate General Arson G. McCook and others will