New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-07
THECARNEGIEHALLM MEETING
ITS SUCCESS ALMOST UNPRECEDENTED.


wooproRD AND MR.. cHoATE DISCUSS
ITS EFFEcr-coLoNEI RoosE-
WELT GRATEFUL
In Republican circles yesterday the main
theme Of discussion bore upon the almost I'M
precedented success and enthusiasm which at
tended the great meeting In the Carnegie Music
Hall on Wednesday night. The strenuous ef-
forts which were made by thousands OF people
10 gain admitance to the hall. even when every
seat in the interior was occupied, and the en-
thusastic reception which was accorded to Colo
mel Roosevelt regarded happy augury
OF the result of the election next month. Prob
ably the fact mostly commented upon yesterday
was the unity which Colonel Roosevelt has
brought 10 the Republican party. At Wednes-
day nights meeting all factions Of the party
were represented. and none were louder in their
shouts Of appreciation for the candidate than
those who have consistently opposed the meth
DDS Of the regulars" and those who were sup
porters of Governor Black for a denomination at
Saratoga.
Commenting yesterday upon the meeting Gen.
eral Woodford who presided over it, said:
Il think last nights meeting will prove
vote-getter. The moral effect through the State
OF the practical and effective union OF all ele-
ments Of the Republican party should be very
great. Democratic friend said to me this
morning that he and many Democrats OF his ac-
quaintanCe would support Colonel Roosevelt be-
cause they knew him to be capable. honest and
fearless Now we want at least three great
popular rallies on the East Side. The plain peo-
pie like courage and honesty, and If Colonel
Roosevelt can meet them face to face, and tell
them that he will he the Governor of all the
people they will believe him. The thoughtful
working people cannot like Tammany methods,
and do not want them at Albany. hope that
our canvass will be brave, honest and agrees
sive / believe the war should bes carried into
Africa
Joseph H. Choate said: 1T was splendidly
enthusiastic meeting. In fact may truthfully
say 1t was the best have ever attended ana IL
augured greatly for the success OF Colonel
Roosevelt"
General c. H. T. Coils said: Il think 1t was
the greatest meeting have seen since the his
torical Lincoln campaign of 1860 There was
more oratOrical talent at the Saratoga conven-
tor and at the Carnegie Hall meeting than
knew to get together before on rostrum
The selection of the speakers was exceedingly
wise, and the readiness with which Mr.. Choate
and Mr.. Low Endorsed Colonel Roosevelt Will
undoubtedly have great effect throughout the
State
Edward Lauterbach said: THE Carnegie
Music Hall meeting was a great one. ana was an
harbnger of success for Colonel Roosevelt and
Republicanism next month. look for as spen-
did a campaign this fall as that Of Mckinley,
and that which carried Governor Black into Of
fee. firmly am Of the opinion that for sec
ond time the city Of New-YOrk will give
majority for the Republican Gubernatorial can
didate."
Lemuel F. Quigg said The principal effect
Of the meeting will be felt in the country dis
tricts II will show the people of these districts
that the party has been united under Colonel
Roosevelt, and will win for him the undivided
vote Of Republicans throughout the state"
Colonel Roosevelt when seen at the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel yesterday afternoon said he felt more
gratitude than he could express for the recep-
ton which New York rendered to him.