New-York tribune., 1902-02-04
CRITICISE LEADERS SEVERELY
NECESSARY TO REORGANIzE THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY.

The leaders Of the Republican machine in Kings
County were severely criticised last night at a
meeting of the Brooklyn Young Republican Club. In
the Johnston Building. Flatbush-ave. and Nevins-
St Resolutions commencing Governor OdeU for
investigating the charges against Sheriff Guden
were passed. and one regarding federal appoint
ments, which said to be aimed at Naval Of
hcer Sharkey, addressed to President Roose-
welt. All of the members present seemed to be OF
one mind, much that the meeting tame
for lack of opposition the policy LAID down by the
executive and advisory committees
The first business before the meeting the in
PRODUCTION of the following resolution:
Whereas There exists the widespread reports of
an alleged agreement between Sheriff Charles A.
Guden, Of Kings County. and Michael J. Dady,
and qualifications OF said Guden to NIL the office Of
Resolved, That ir view Of the Importance and re-
Sponsioli!ty attached 10 the office Of Sheriff or
Club believes it is due to the people of Kings
such 3fcial Should be above the suspicion Of fraud
and dishonor, and herewith commends Governor
the matter Teer4el prompt 6 action IN
The president of the club is herewith instructed
ernor ''
In speaking in favor OF the resolution. ex-Mayor
Schieren said in part:
There has been considerable talking and boasting
party in Kings County. Il may be true that there
Is a certain klnd Oh harmony me but IL IS not OF me
by the machine now constituted. because no
absolutely TO dictation stand aside get out.
That is the kind OF harmony. prevailing now-ab-
solute dictation, not IN district. but in most
every district. by men as a rule who are not a
credit TO us, and have been proved 10 be not a
As a rule the men in the Republican party do not
believe in that of leadership, and prefer rather
70 stand aloot than 10 be used as mere party
tool. Naturally and justly, they claim some per-
sonal considerations, and desire once in while TO
be allowed to express an opinion without danger OF
dent and our Governor that they do not recognize
nor look with favor on such treatment of the Re
ance IT, especially when they hear Of such scandals
have come 70 the surface lately in this borough.
protest most emphatically against a continuance
Of such disgracetul management or the party
permit those Republicans who may have o2n-
and reoiganize the party The Brooklyn Young
dSdohs ahd been s 3h of of in
measure the Republican party on higher and and
standard which It should folio {90w our ThsFe cSb t is mo
Republicans of Brooklyn would be responded to
promptly.
George 5. Richards said:
Assuming that there is no more guilt except that
sIons 1eh Of the man accused Of guilt they are re-
proach to the party l have only today heard OF
liberty TO give any names. 1t is time for the
guilty leaders TO step out or to have them sup
pressed.
The resolution was unanimously adopted and
then the following resolution was passed:
The Brooklyn Young Republican Club respect
fully requests The President, IN maj m2kinS apP3int-
been subject 10 political controversy or identi-
ied with factional strife, believing that such ap-
pointments win be commended by the Republican
voters Of Kings County.
The resolution was aimed at Naval Officer Shar
key, and was also meant as a rap at Michael J.
How Mr. Dady could be included under the wording
Of the resolution was not said -
F. NJ Brooks president of the club. was in the
chair.