The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-06

make a good showing there, 1t being his
home borough. AS to the causes for the
defeat of the Democratic ticket Mr.. Croker
said he was inclined to ascribe it to the
large silent vote and the fact that the peo-
pie sometimes feel that they want a
change
At 10 o'clock tonight Richard Croker.
again commenting on Mr.. Shepard's de-
feat, said he could not ascribe it to any
one issue. ''The people wanted a change"
said he. "and the organization bows to the
will of the people. Tammany Hall has
been in power for practically seventeen
years. and if any one party were to remain
in control for too long a period the ten
dency would be towards a perpetuation OF
monarchy. Tammany has always profited
by defeat, and 1 hope will do so this time"
Mr. Croker said that all dissatisfied per-
sons had voted against the Democratic
nominee, and that had contributed much
to the result. AS to his own plans for the
immediate future he had nothing to say.
He said, however, that Mr.. Low would
have the good wishes of Democracy in his
administration.
Seth Low, at o'clock tonight, said ut
his home, where he was receiving election
returns: ct suppose it is safe to assume
the result Of the election Is now assured.
1t bears out what my friends have antici-
pated and 1 am very much gratifed by the
result. This is pleasant outcome of a
hard struggle. 1 appreciate heartily the
splendid support the newspapers have
given this movement. think they have
been a splendid and important factor in
bringing about the result
| Mr.. Low said that tomorrow he and his
wife were going to Great Darlington,
Mass, where they would remain for the
remainder of the week, if not for longer
time.
J About IL o'clock Mr.. Low gave out a
| formal statement in which he said: 1.-The
outcome of this election is a splendid vindi-
cation of universal suffrage. From all
parts of the city have come the votes that
have rebuked the Tammany orgie of the
last four years. All the patronage of the
city and limitless money have not ayailed
against the aroused indignation OF the
people and it is safe to say that absentee
government and government for private
gain will not be seen again in New York
city for many day. This is nc mans
triumph, but it is the peoples victory.
The agencies that have brought it about
are many. Those who labored so long and
so patiently to bring about the successful
fusion of many elements and those who
have supported the fusion so Loyalty are
all entitled to the greatest credit. For
myself, l ask for the generous and con-
slant support of the community in the
great task to which it has summoned me-"
Mr.. Low is in receipt of hundreds of
kilograms from prominent men not only
in the city, but also from different parts
ing congratulations from President Roose-
welt and Senator Foraker. of Ohio.
Edward NJ. Shepard made public
acknowledgment of his defeat tonight at
police headquarters in Brooklyn. He sent a
telegram of congratulations to Mr. Low
and dictated a statement to the reporters
-, oh he ii II @l1o& IL
incoming administration would be sue
cessful one His telegram read: with all
sincerity 1 wish you the utmost success in
the great office to which the people of
Greater New York have called you."
Mr.. Shepard then dictated this statement:
81 sincerely wish Mr.. Low thoroughly
successful administration. The people
have indicated their decided preference; not
only is it the duty of every good citizen
to cheerfully acquiesce in the result, but he
should do his utmost to make the result
beneficial to the city. All of us-Repub-
licans and Democrats alike-should loyalty
hold up the hands of those whom the peo-
pie have chosen in all good work on their
part OF course. 1 regret the result. but
trust that the munificent purposes which
those who nominated me, and 1, have had
in mind may be realized even if in a man
ner different from that which we should
have preferred. 1 thoroughly appreciate
the efficient work done against adverse
conditions by the Democratic organization
in five boroughs. 1 believe that the faith
of New York Democracy, Notwithstanding
this temporary defeat, is definitely set to
a future of political reform which will at
no distant day bring to the party merited
| honor and success"
CROKER'S LAST FIGHT.
Tammany Boss Says He Is Done with
| Political Battles.