New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
HILL WAS NOT PRESENT.
BUT HE SENT A LETTER TO
THE COLER DINNER.
no WORD or HARMONY IN IT-MCAR-
REN'S SPEECH INTERPRETED AS
BOOM FOR COLER FOR
GOVERNOR.
GOVERNOR.


by many was considered significant. He was
expected to make a speech. and speculation. had
been rife as to the result of his meeting Nixon.
He sent letter, however, in which he lauded
the ex-ControlIer personally. and praised his
administration
Another significant feature the speech of
Senator p II. McCarren, who was not on the
toast list The Senator is regarded as the
mouthpiece of the Kings County organization.
and his speech was regarded a declaration
that Kings County would be behind Coler for
Governor this fall Mr.. Coler in his address
made several pointed references to Richard
Croker. The day of dictatorship passed
he said. Coming leaders of the party would be
men who would stay in the country the year
round. Lewis Nixon the recess leader of Tam
many, present His remarks were received
with cheers.
II had been pointed out that this dinner was
70 be great harmony affair. and that warning
factions il the organization would lie down and
smoke the pipe of peace together. The dinner
was organized by a committee of Brooklyn citi
zens, friends OF Mr.. Coler. and the original in
tenton was to keep it free from any political
significance. This idea abandoned how
ever, and Democrats of all complexons
asked 10 attend. The general idea was to pro-
mote harmony in the party and bring the Hill
and anti-HiI factions together for the State
campaign this fall
The dinner was a dollar dinner. Coroner NJ.
]. Flaherty, Citizen Union man, presided At
the guests table We're seated Controller Grout,
ex-Bridge Commissioner John L. Shea. Senator
p. r McCarren, and Lewis Nixon. leader Of
Tammany.
EX-SENATOR HILLS LETTER
Ex-senator Hill in his letter of regret spoke of
Mr.. Coler's service TO the city, and expressed
This caused great applause. Mr.. Hill said in
part: -e .--..- --r~
avail myself OF this opportunity 70 express my my
appreciation Of the high personal character OF Mr;
Coler and my admiration for the courage ana signdI
ability displayed by him IN the dlscharge OF ILe
duties of the high and important Office OF the Gon on
four years. He not only honored the Office but re-
ected credit upon the n1n,eRality az bromeht
order of chaos and established the finances OF
Awsvs alert in the defence Of the public interests,
he was the resolute opponent OF ofhclal 19 1onneas
they We're largely the enemies OF decent govern
credit II is 10 be hoped that his career is not
ended. but that he VIII continue his interest and and
activity IN public affairs Such young men are
needed not only in politics but in public station
and all the walks OF life
In making the opening speech Mr.. Flaherty
paid a tribute to Mr.. Coler as the friend OF the
workingman and introduced Robert Baker who
made an address on The Coming Democracy.
Mr.. Bakers STeecn was a Iloi1O appear 4oI 'i4o
nicipal ownership Of public utilities.
CHEERS FOR Mr.. NIXON.
While Mr. Baker was speaking Lewis Nixon
came in. He was greeted with cheers. Intro
duced as the leader Of Tammany Hail. he said:
here tonight to pay my tribute to the guest Of the
evening honored citizen. an incorrupt ollcta
for his party feaity. Men do not make issues
esty and public welfare, we nave a party. II II
appointment TO party welfare. We are most sue
carried to the point Of party rupture For forty
years, with tive exceptions the Republican party
They have succeeded becasse they have a superb
party organization. Mr. cleveland defeated them
this breach was promptly healed and they returned
metropolis is the party that makes for the greatest
Hooa Ior 9he gEeateSt ts 20 P3 bsI
academic. We have suffered two defeats both due
10 dissensons in the majority party. We have no
1eai &c CouS S Io + g5 sb Tf th sAg VIII a f,reg on
IGIe We 40 ot PClsL St,, tlO . S- =. -.
strife has been subordinated and we have come
opposition has any assurance Of continued strength
nony unity or acton ana counsei, ana with TINS
will conquer in the future as we have In the
past.
Mr. Nixon was again greeted with cheers as
he ended his address
GOVERNOR" SHOUTED THE HEARERS.
There was a great demonstration IN Mr..
Coler's honor when Senator p. II. McCarren
spoke. Mr. McCarren was not down the
toast list, but in a brief speech he said that
ATr. Coler was not the type of man who could
be kept out of politics. II don't know to what
Office he will be called next" said the Senator.
Governor shouted many voices.
II don't know to what Office he will be called
continued the Senator, but he will MI it with
ability tact and integrity
The cheering az this was prolonged.
Mr.. Coler was welcomed with cheers when he
arose to answer to the toast, who serves the
people best serves hts party best
am sure that 1 cannot express to you my graft
tude for the kindly spirit you manifest in coming
here this evening, and for the great honor con-
ferred upon by those who have invited here.
When ] look back over what little accom-
ptished in the Controllers office during my in
and this sometimes sets me. to thinking of that
which could have been done for the people.
had had fair of the knowledge
and experience at the beginning of my
should impress upon all the necessity of greater
interest regards public affairs. The radical Is
ever an agitator, and out of agitation always
springs education and sometimes experience Con-
seryattsm Is good thing IL il is active and in
telhgent, but Of the vast number OF citizens who
think themselves conservative very few en-
that they never take any part in primaries. the
making OF platforms the discussion of public
questions, ana IN periods Of great excitement, like
last fall. they swallow everything labelled Re
FORM, hook. line and sinker. and this the
that Guden is brought forth, and reform outside
OF party nneS receives almost vital blow.
the part OF Democrats in the city and State IN re-
turn 10 the true principles and methods of Denoc-