New-York tribune., 1901-11-03
DAY TALKS on THE ga ST SIDE
JEROME STIRS HEBREW MEETING To
ENTHT SIASM

The closing hours OF the fusion campaign showed
no dimnuton yesterday in the remarkable enthu-
sasm that has been accorded Justice Jerome. In
the afternoon he made of the East Side. and
the vast audiences which he addressed were fairly
carried of their feet IN their eaEerness to show
their appreciation Of the and the principles he
stands for
At O'Clock Judge Jerome arrived at New Irving
Hall No pa Broone-st where a meeting OF He
hrews was session Philip Jeches. the chair
man harauEuing in German the audience at
the time. As the Justices carriage driven up
O the entrance the crowd outside, which could
possibly get into the hall, began vigorous cheer
ing which was taken up by the hundreds within
and prolonged for several minutes. Again and
again Mr.. jerome tried to speak, but he was forced
10 wait until his admirers had cheered themselves
ont.
When at last quiet was restored the justice i'm
medIately touched a responsive chord In the minds
OF his hearers. He said in part
I started in this campaign with thought
in heart, and that was to stand as an American
citizen on a platform of American citizenship; and
10 make my appeals not as Catholic. nor Prot
question 1t is clear that there is no reason to
OF Martin Enge and Tim Sullivan.
Justice Jerome received the most tremendous ap-
pause when he assured his hearers that nothing he
would do II elected would tend deprive the Jews
OF their rights American citizens He believed
most sincerely he said. in the need OF having one
day for rest. not on religious ground
alone but physically and morally well He
promised that he would go to Albany and use his
influence 20 obtain the rights of American citizens
for people this creed that the spectacle of
class being allowed to work six days out of seven,
and another account Of religious belief. com
PEELED do business only on five days in the week
would not be seen. He continued:
A Jews religion is as sacred to him as mine of a
cause you are Jews Christians. but because just
which makes for your salvation. just so far are
you capable of being good and honest citizens.
a American as you are
At the end of his remarks Justice jerome gave
his auditors an opportunity to ask any questions
they desired. Cries OF How about Flatt?" What
about whitney, and other remarks of similar
nature were heard. Mr.. jerome was equal to the
II have so fully explained myself in the public
press that hardly think it is necessary to go over
II all again here
gallery.
well. you can get a paper with full account of
nish you the cent leaving it with the chairman Of
The reply occasoned much laughter and applause
Mr.. jerome pledged himself to right the wrongs
deal 10 Of sympathy The threats Of Martin Engel to
those men to force them to vote the Tammany
their votes when they got inside OF the boths on
Justice Jerome paid brief visit to a fusion meet
whs's lie ad his fsnd as he
pleased call them. that 1t seemed unnecessary
to speak at any length at that time, though if 1t
we're earlier In the campaign, and his voice would
permit he would like to stay and talk Ten meet
ings a day considerable of "A strain on any
man" he added.
At Progress Assembly Rooms Mr.. Jerome before
a large audience of Hebrews renewed his pledges
to a downtrodden 10 give them the full privi-
American citizens He refuted the charges
that he had insulted every woman below Four
teenth-st, saying
.'Do | look like a man who insults women, and
would dare to face you If l had insulted your
wives and daughters?"
His question greeted with mighty unison
of Mo- ~ - -, , .,
evil should be met He would not stand for the
licensing of vice he said but would favor the re-
nesi OF the law which made the keeping OF dis
orderly house felony. He thought this would
tend to attract the fallen women from the tene-
ment houses. ,- .
tho campaign were asked and answered TO the
Satisfaction of the audience it appears and the
next District Attorney" as he was styled by his
audience. drove away with the cheers or hundreds
Of The oppressed of Tammany ringing in ms ears