New-York tribune., 1901-09-22
Ramapo. The facts are ma0er OF recof' anu

| Ramapo The facts marer Of record and
| can be learned by inquiry
Mr. Grout's statement about Tammany is
| more than satisfactory to the Republicans in
| Kings County, who at first were inclined TO be-
Iieve that an oficehoder under Willoughby
Street the Brooklyn Tammany annex, would
not be Independent desired. 1t is evident
that MIR. Grout has repudiated WiiiouehpS
Street well Tammany Hall.
The Willoughby Street leaders could not have
been much more disturbed if a bombshell hao
exploded In the midst of them. Nothing else
was discussed in the headquarters yesterday.
Both fear and Indignation were only III con-
cealed on the faces of those who were seen by
reporters, and did not correspond with the brave
words which they tried to speak.
The selection surprises meI'' said Hugh Nc
Laughlin. why. haven't met such surprise
in ten years.
He evaded replying to the question as to
whether Mr.. Grout organization man,
but ntimated that the borough president did
not have any particular affiliations
James Shevlin, the deputy leader, showed
asperity in talking of the matter.
"Mr. Grout," he said. got the Democratic
nomination for borough president because he
asked for it. If he thinks that his present
Iosition is prooer return for the support
which he received from the Democratic party,
l guess no one will take the trouble to disagree
with him.
made good borough president. From first to
last he has consistently fought for BroOkyns
interests in the Board of Public improvements.
Through his persistent efforts the McKeown bill
passed providing that the cost OF repair
ing, where the paving had been done at the ex'
pense of the original property owners should
be paid for by the city large. This directly
saved the property owners in Brooklyn about
100000. For two years not new street was
opened up in Brooklyn by the Tammany ad-
ministration. Those that have been put through
since are the results of Mr.. Grouts efforts.
AS chairman of the local Board of Improve
ments Mr.. Grout has advocated every honest
measure. and consistently opposed many at
tempts at jobbery. 1t is said that Mr.. Grout
has several times fatty refused TO lend himself
to schemes which would benefit a favored few
in face OF direct orders from Willoughby
Street. The fact that he defed the machine
leaders caused coldness between them and the
borough president They had practically decid-
ed to him down for denomination when ii
became evident that the anti-Tammany alliances
in Brooklyn would offer a dangerous opposition
leaders turned toward Grout again. understand
ing that the very fact that he had fallen out in
a measure with the regulars would draw to him
the support of the independents
1t said in Brooklyn last night that mes
sengers from Wioughby Street several days ago
made tentative offer 10 Mr.. Grout saying that
they would support him for the nomination as
Controller, or would give him a denomination
president of the borough-a pledge which
they we're sure of their ability to keep. Mr..
Grout replied. It is said. that under no circum-
stances would he consider a nomination on the
regular ticket for any office.
Mr.. Grout instrumental in settling the
Long Island Water Supply scandal, and was
opposed TO paying as much for that plant as
was done by Controller Coer the advice of
the Corporation Counsel Mr.. Grout for
merly law partner of Justice Gaynor, Of the
Supreme Court. whose fight against the Long
Island Water Supply Company resulted in his
elevation to the Supreme Court Bench 1t is
believed that Justice Gaynor will lend his active
support the anti-Tammany ticket. if Mr..
Circuit upon it,