New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-02
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A BIG MASS MEETING HELD UNDER THE
REPUBLICAN CLUBS AUSPICES.
WILLIAM NJ X OLCOTT PREsIDEs AND
SENATOR ELsBERG. SETH Low AID
Join PROcTOR CLARKE spEAK.

SENATOR ELsBERG SETH Low AND
JOHN PROCTOR CLARKE SPEAK.
The mass meeting held under the auspices ot
the Republican Club at Cooper Union last night
was full Of enthusiasm There were few seats
available shortly after the doors were open and
long before the speaking began many were
standing In the back II the hall. The audience
was a superior one. not only IN numbers but
IN the variety Of the elements It represented, all
united in the one cause of good government
There were many laboring men present. An
other gratifying feature was the presence Of
many women. fact which was commented on
by some Of the speakers
In last nights gathering al Cooper Union
was the indication that the present movement
for honest and efficient government has It's
roots deep down in the hearts of the people,
and that there Is not only 4 conviction that re-
form is needed, but willingness to take part
In and go out and encourage those who are
making a sincere effort for the city's good
The telling points Of the speakers We're ap-
plauded with the enthusiasm II conviction. The
people had evidently made up their minds that
II somebody else was looking out for his pocket
all the time 1t just about time for them
to begin doing little Of the looking OUT them
selves.
There was one incident which IS worth re-
cording. since it illustrates the methods which
have come to be recognized as characteristic OF
the Tammany forces As John Proctor Clarke
was speaking Of Mr.. Croker's famous uttcrance
about his pocket. an attempt was made 10 dis
concert him by several representatives. OF the
opposition party. II was obviously done for the
purpose Of starting a disturbance and after Mr.
Clarke had answered one or two questions the
Interruptions We're continued for some time.
ha r..1fr
they feared trouble. but Mr.. Clarkes determina-
ton and telling answers to his questioners
finally silenced them.
The Interruptions were plainly uncalled for
and impertinent With SO many women in the
hall the persistenoy of those who tried TO create
trouble was looked upon as but one more exhi-
DltiOn OF the sort Of brutality which has brought
upon Tammany deserved odlum.
W. NJ. X. oLcoTr PREsIDEs.
In the absence of Chauncey NJ Depew, W NJ.
h Olcott. the first yce-president Of the Repub-
lican Club, presided He was greeted with ap-
plause as he stepped forward lie said in part:
u, It is no greater disappointment to You than to
M .nat PRESIDENT bepew is unable 20 he here to-
night OWING TO important business which detained
IN, nm IN Washington. In one capacity alone am
sasm for the Republican cause.
stood here two years age and urged that the
electing the nominee OF the Republican organlza-
ton ana save the city from the clutches Of Tam
The only misfortune at that time Wa that ON
the very next night an equally honest body OF men
IN this same place were being also urged to rescue
mantle nominee OF the Ctizens Tnion ''''0'
The result was what il had 10 De- Robert Van
Wyck thlsses) occupies the chair instead of either
OF those splendid men-Benjamin T. Tracy and
Seth Low.
There was ruch enthusiasm at this p.lnt.
and -rtcf bev Mr.
form. Three cheers for Seth Low. shouted
somebody, and rousng outburst followed.
Continuing Mr. Olcott said:
have neither heart nor time for a discussion
as to whether the blame lay on the Republicans
the Citizens Union. unanimous sentiment has
come out OF the fire OF that conflict AMI Ia the
crucibie OF that mistake "a meeting has taken
place.
from union. We nave come together with truly
non-partisan spirit - get rid " Tammany Hail
YOU want The rule Of Tammany Han or rule
along honest business lines Tho ctys business
of managers behind your business or one that
is workinS for It's ,,, own pocket all me Tine -
Tammaay. The rich land owners DO not pay the
6urden-it Is our added burden ana yours. ihe
county ticket which IS characterized by the para
mount claims OF righteousness and ability They
ask that you viii elect those men 10 encourage the
principle OF non-partsanshp IN city and county al
fairs Your vote this year VIII help TO determine
partisan Mayor at the next election FOR that office
cr,>-, ,,rop TT cDt,pc arms q,ttt- pADrv
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In conclusion Mr. Olcott paid a high tribute
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20 the services OF Senator ElsDerg, who Was the
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HcAl spedher
Mr. Elsberg said in part:
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ask you 10 recall, my illtndS. VIVA, NE conql-
non of the country was III ~, "Ash " lni'M NC
hnley took Office. Democratic fadieali-in' i'emo-.
cratic assaults upon our financial system ana tarlN
legislation framed on Democratic lines hal pro-
duced the effect Of distrgst and despair
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per'y anu '"v Su0''S' VI '"' wal, ""''' ~
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nave & iull conidenee ,"at '9 "oIS vI,5 b "l Ill