New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-10

Without a change. the victorious city ticket of
1901 was Endorsed last night for denomination by
the fusion conference. making certain the re-
nomination Of Low. Grout and Fornes. From
the Citizens Union. the Republican county or
ganizations and the German bodies, the action
unanimous only the Democrats 'hesitated,
the Kings County delegation announcing that
II must report back for instructions before
irdorsing Low the Greater New York peIaocs
racy taking similar stand, but with vide
difference. The Brooklyn Democrats announced
that their action was merely form. that their
support for Low was certain.
far different Interpretation was placed on
the action and the sentiment Of the Greater
New-York Democracy. and many were the ex-
pressions on the part Of the conferrees that the
fusionists had been betrayed by the Sheehan
organization. and that its present step was
only preliminary 10 it's return to Tammany
Hall The final elimination Of a bargain with
Murphy was the verdict passed by some last
night on the action Of the Sheehan organiza-
ton. and not all the numerous elocutionary
efforts of William Hepburn Russell served to
shake this conviction.
Before any question Of nomination was con-
sidered r Fulton Cutting. president of the
Citizens Union. read a letter from Mayor Low.
printed in another column. consenting, under
certain conditions. to accept renomina ton.
The nomination OF Mayor Low made by E.
r l. Gould City Chamberlain, who spoke for
the Citizens Union. Mr.. Gould said The fifty
thousand independent voters that marched 10
the polls 10 support Mr. Low in his last cam
paign represent that partisan organ
ization can control These same men will once
more march to the polls and re-elect him B." Mr..
Gould's presentation Of the name If the Mayor
was received with applause.
Mr.. BRUCE ON Low
NJ Linn Bruce president Of the Republican
County Committee. seconded the nomination
He said in part
The Republican County Committee can tes-
tify to the non-partisan character Of Seth Low
from actual experience but We support Seth
Low for denomination, and in doing so we are
consistent We are committed TO the downfall
OF Tammany Hall, and 1 cannot believe that.
after the administration We have had. the people
of this city will ever again submit to the rule
OF Timothy D. Sullivan. who represents the full
spirit and character Of Tammany Hall"
When the roll vas called Of the organiza tons
represented, the first dissenting vote came from
the Greater New-York Democracy. Rising as
the spokesman Of that organization William
Hepburn Russell said: The Greater NewYork
Democracy IS not. and never has been. a non
wears ago 10 fight Crokerism. II went into the
campaign a year ago with the purpose Of az
tempting 70 form and build UP a decent Demo
cratic organization. II was never non-partisan-
Mayor Low. in his letter. mentioned the fitness
If rlorinating an independent Democrat for the
head Of the ticket II this strong that the
Mayor was forced 10 consider II. is that not
worth considering II has become the case Of q
Republican against Democrat and the Demo
Gratis. while they may not approve Of Tamnany
feel IN view of the approaching national cleo
ton. that they cannot vote for Republican
Personally. have nothing 10 say against Mayor
Low or his administration. but feel sure that
hi. denomination will be fatal to the cause OF
fusion Many important factions which we're
with him in the last campaign are now against
him. Even the Republican organization IS
estranged' Ny organization sent its delegates
here tonight instructed to vote for an inoe-
pendent Democrat for the head OF the ticket
we cannot vote on the Mayor and must now re-
report back for instructions"
REBUKE TO PARTISAN SPIRIT.
Mr.. Russells speech was received with silence.
II came as a surprise and there were many
sarcastic whispered comments. Immediately r
c Huntington chairman Of the executive COM
rnttee Of the Citizens Union. rose and protested
against the partisan spirit Of Mr. RusselFs
speech Il believed" said he. that any party
represented here came in the support Of non
rartisan city government. realize that the
Democratic ara Republican parties are commit