New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-29
LOW FORMALLY ACCEPTS.
CIRCUIT md FORNES, TOO.
Controller Says Nothing About
TammaRy Endorsement.

Mayor Low. Controller Grout and Nr. Fornes.
President OF the Board Of Aldermen. formally
accepted the nominations rendered 10 them by
committees representing the fusion organiza-
tions. Before the ceremony the delegates, gath
cred in little groups had talked Of little but the
possibility OF Controller CIRCUITS qualifying his
acceptance Of the fusion nomination in some
way. or. at the least making some reference to
the contemplated endorsements OF him BY Tam
many. He spoke word concerning this.
however. and every detail passed of according
10 schedule save that the delegates had 20 wait
half an hour for the Controller.
Everett 2. Wheeler, for the Citizens Union.
made the nrst speech OF notification. FACING
Mayor Low. on whose right and ieIt stood Mr..
Grout and MIR. Fornes. respectively, Mr.. Wheeler
said
E S'G i , '. vgaIts 80 v0, Io ave You
fC'tl,a I.tl.r|t-,,- If vo.r lf.lItat,n for re-
eIec,on 10 ne OIlIcss wuicn you nave lled vi u
so mt,n nclOr to yourselves All Usefulness 10 the
when, TWO years ago. we waited upon you 70 eve
rouU,auOu cl your n0mIuatUu. Do was a. the emu
OF i0.g conference Cur sln- nad oesl 20 unite IA
Stss \, l,l.s- 90 " m f.-g- pr-ii.t.e, 10 GeIivs.
hsr an, ~ cl,,lre, from A.. 1fr-- nllsrIIe 90
men Tttnout eve prize. 20 "n'm 'telc ow4 ga.
years IN possession OF tne ctty government and
AGAINST their fellow cltIzens Iney SppeaIed 10
very sorud pas--"u ana 70 every partisan preJu-
the cJldel frcm tnelr grasp seemed 10 many I'M
II was. therefore. with some missivins that Va
entered into the contest ana our IueS were cieN-
enough 10 enusJ m tEeir support and ensase a.
their standard bearer OF tne moss briilalt al
But while there were fears there were hopes also,
and the cause OF sood government. whcn was AM
VINO s-Heied ana they rallied around the oaaner
And now. under auspices more favorable than
heretofore We again ass YOU 10 leaG our forces %
the ugnt Of achievement The personal attacks. the
ridcue. the sneers OF Two years agO can no longer
be renewed. II is the people themselves who ara
on trIaL Ihey know what manner OF government
that ther tsyes are red1cec. Vet this has been ac-
comphshed nor BY Parslmony. but by a wise use
surplus revenues are used 10 reduce taxation. Tns
tund that staguatec under Tammany misrule now
aows in ferthzng streams ~, -
citizens we see especially what you ana your aSso-
father his children You have redeemed the
home from dehement; you have made our streets
tSfIdran Sra nav frs7tsI Wis me igstfce t5ey
wei deserve the faithful and self -devoted men and
women who teacn IN them I9-mor[ow the cornsT-
school system finds its completion. is to be laid;
t5si bs1TS Nom Pa s1IccesSe ~ i'm IN I.sEi9s
their homes and the streets through which they
not FORGOTTEN the Sex and sufferinF Sey ans
better fed and clothed than ever before.
In dealing with the great subject OF railroad
sent as I can TESTIFY from personal o5ssryato1-
street rdlirOd0s nave pee authorized uhuT agree
ments which yield to the city a just rental. pro
vide Cor its Increase AZ stated periods and enable
AGaay tne VOLS "a s t oeen Ss ~, N Ny MI &
tral tunnel and viii give direct railroad cOumuni-
cation under the Hudson and East rivers. Time
Your adrinistrati6n couple YOU ali in what
have said. because you have all worked together
To them we appeal with confidence Much has
been donf Much yet rns 70 90 a9 f ana 70 % T t
who have raised US out OF the dust and gwen %
States?
Following him. ex-Lieutenant Governor wood
ruff spoke for the Republicans. saying:
think IF I hal had the opportunity to speak FIRST
J should have tried 70 make the speech which NJ
Wheeler mas Just mace ~ was gOnpLS 7 II -
say that little more devoyes on me than, as chair
man Of the Republican delegation 70 say mat yogr
denomination was absolutely unanimous and wiz
out the slightest senoance OF lLsll S ~, s W
for good government- We are proud Of the achieve
came here TO no1y You % y9qr N sgT
TO express our firm confidence IN your reelection
Mayor Low. in response. said:
thank you. and those whom you represent. for
the great honor you have done me in renomtnating
Because use You have also indorsed the work Of ths
administration. thank you also because you have
ticket Of two years ago-Nr Cirout and Mr. Fornes.
THIS . Bb G "a fRgsss 70 ssI ms s@d havs IS e S
tributed generously TO the acnIeyemepts OF the ad-
Two years ago Tammany and is allies were IN
oGt Bat tRe 9 had 50 oefoaed The fair name q
the city, they had shown SO much greed. 90 much
comparatively easy To-Day they are again
sSort gaT s the city viii hsve forgotten how bad
they can be since the defeat or ls0l Iamrna1y
leader declared that he could not continue TO hold
IT without losing his self-reSpect. IL now again
leadership it VIII strive to persuade the city mat
It now safely be trusted Iamnany may
change its leader and its candldates put II canos
change its nature for the tiger remains tiger, let
II Will be nv aim during the campaign about 10
begin 10 acquaint the city with some OF the evils
istraton has been efficient as TO current care and
that it has been progressive and far sighted In pre-
Upon the record itself. and upon the presentation
OF il 70 be made during the campaign. we snaL go
an belongs 10 the people themselves. The battle Is
believe that the welfare OF the city demands our
reelection must work they never worked De-
the battle can 6e won and the city can kept out
Of its hands II those who value the citys good
shall avail OF an early opportunity 20 address
to you formal letter Of acceptance
Following him came Mr.. Grout. who said:
: have little to say in charging on the speech
which preceded mine. You have spoken Of the
record rec; 1910 | nave ~ e-v deta btever It's fsuIts
NAV have been-and there bleuishes IN the
fairest fruits-I think NE have succeeded in main
honest and Efficient administration as Il Is rea-
NAV sound couceited for me. a candidate 70 say
tais but YOU yourselves stand en- tins record, and
too. will send formal letter OF acceptance
Mr.. Fornes said:
It is proper that should arst express to yo9 n,
thanks. and throuSn you my great appreciation OF
~ tse HPrsstdeney Of he Board o. 4lserne ION
To "a a