New-York tribune., 1901-10-05
G. A. R. U. INDORSES LOW.
1T ENTHUSIASTICALLY AND UNANI-
MOUSLY. NOMINATES THE FU-
SION TICKET.

There enthusiasm at the convention last
night of the German-American Reform Union
in the Grand Central Palace whenever the
name of Seth Low was mentioned. The dele
gates hissed and groaned when the speakers
brought to their attention the corruption that
exists under the Tammany administration. The
fusion ticket indorsed heartily and by
unanimous vote.
Herman Ridder, who spoke at some length.
denounced Croker, Tammanys reckless expendi-
ture of the city's money and the corruption of
the police force. with Devery as actual chief,
and drew picture of the haplesS condition OF
the German Americans under Tammany rule.
All the speakers urged the delegates to stand
firm for the fusion ticket. Several times when
Coler's name was mentioned there was ap-
p1ause.
After the adoption of a resolution expressive
of horror at the assassination of President Nc
Kinley declaration of the attitude of the union
in the campaign adopted. 1t was presented
by the executive committee. The declaration
commends the work of the unions representa-
tives and continues
Among the many evils in the several departments
especially denounce the police administration.
which: instead of protecting us IN our liberties;
community an obsession of corruption. harassns
many Hall and its leaders responsible. convinced.
with the general accord. that condition so ex,
participate in ii. obscene profits
We are gratihed that men of such character.
ward M. Grout and Charles v Fornes have been
placed upon the city ticket; and accept their
several assurances tiat. when elected each in his
function will administer the affairs of the city for
the advantage and satisfaction of the whole body
Of citizens and will neither use nor suffer any one
litical organization or set of persons whatever
ticket headed by Seth Low for Mayor
George Ska editor in chief of the Stats
cd ole he
fusion ticket unreservedly. He condemned the
scattering of houses of i'll fame all the city.
thereby corrupting the minds of the youth of the
city by bringing vice to the doors of the most
respectable people.
r. Fulton Cutting was introduced. and said in
part:
This is not the first time that the Citizens Union
ard the Cierman-American Reform Union nave
stood shoulder to shoulder in a light against
German or irish Republican or Democrat and
fight against a man who, while ne nves IN IN an an,
of the people of this great City
Mr.. Cutting invited the union to the rooms
of the Citizens Union freely and without cost
whenever their own rooms proved inadequate.
He announced that one member of the advisory
committee had resigned and that he had ap
pointed Herman Ridder in his stead. Charles
V Fornes the fusion candidate for President of
the Board of Aldermen, and Henry Weismann
also spoke
The following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, Edward b. Amend; hrst
vice president, Charles Lutz: second ce-presi-
dent w l.. Strauss; third yice-president. Eman-
uel Perls; corresponding secretary Rudolph
Proli: recording secretary. Frederick Rossoacn;
financial secretary Leopold Kramer; treasurer.
John Engels: sergeant-at-arms, August Becker