New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
GROWING OF M'CARREN.
MLAUGHLIN NOT THERE
Murphy and Mcclellan Smile on
Ne1g BROOKLYN Leader.


and hungry Cassius of Brooklyn Democratic
politics. True Hugh Mclaughlin was not there.
The old boss sat by his cheerful ireside in his
Remsen-s st. home and if he had his ear 70 the
ground, wise politicians are supposed 70 havs
always. he must have heard the scuffie Of feet
and the din OF voices in and around the ST.
George Hotel where the coronation OF the new
king took place Neither was James sheviiH
there.
The dinner was marked by disorder and up
roar TO such an extent that the speakers were
heard only BY those close TO them
Mr.. Shevlin has started IN on a quiet cam
paign of connivng. III the hUrrah and blaTe
and ghost dances Of the Murphy and McCarren
scalp hunters. the quiet Shev1in out in the wood
house. bearing down on the grindstone. VIII be
forgotten. but he viii be there just the same.
And Borough President Martin ". Littlston was
not there. He was away in Tennessee. shoot
ing things. He stopped long enough the other
day to write n letter to Mr.. AIcCarren-a letter
full Of ''statesmanesque" sentiments. which Mr..
Littleton viii do his best TO live Up TO- perhaps.
while Borough President letter about not
giving the ''grafters'' anything. and things liza
that. " was not applauded by Murphy
But it was great success for all THAI. Nc
Carren had enough. and more than enough.
Looking over the crowd. il seemed as If e-erv
one was there. NIurphy-the smiling ard COM
z
and long way from the gashcuses-the Man
haitian boss was there to do honor 70 the
Brooklyn boss and to glcat over the downfaN
Of the old man" Mayor r-elect Mcclellan was
there. and so were all the big and little Poten-
tates and princes m Tammany Hall. who we're
thrifty enough and jealous enough to figure
out that by being on hand they improved their
chances for a share Of the good things to come
1t a Jelly and thankful crowd. II vas
all OF them that the dinner was scheduled for
the Academy of Music. that the flames licked
up in half an hour
IF We had been there. and the fire had been
tonight, it would have licked up. too. said
Patrick keenan, to Thomas J. Dunn
And Mclaughlin would have been leader Of
greater New-York, for all the talent would
have been in the broil~ said Tenn"
It certainly was late dinner. Owing 70 the
fact that the regular guests OF the hotel had
the right of way the dinner for the politicians
was not ready as it should have been The
hotel people said the McCarrenites ought 20 be
thankful that they got anything to eat at all
Eight O'Clock, No dinner. Nine o'clock No
dinner. but plenty Of "cuss words Ten o'clock.
Still no dinner
THE MARCH OF THE HUNGRT-
The dining room was beautiful with bunting
and flowers. There were great banks Of ehry-
santhernums which the walters after the dinner
began pulled 70 pieces and distributed among
the diners When the music struck up az 10 10
O'Clock and the doors were thrown open. the
room soon filed up with hungry men. Then
came procession With Controller Grout near
the head. Behind him was Mr.. FOrnas and
then followed Nessrs. Murphy. Mcclellan,
Ahearn Justice AImet F. jerks. the presiding
regulator Of the flow of soul of the evening.
and Others. At the guest table Senator N1cCar-
rem sat 20 the right of Justice jerks. with
AIayor-elect Mcclellan TO the left. The justice,
with brief remarks. started the speechua king at
midnight prefacing it by reading letters and
telegrams-
Ex-President Cleveland sent the following;
have received your kind invitation 70 attend
the dinner 10 be given by the Democracy Of Brook
lyn IN of the result of the late election in
b. one of great Inspiration to ali those who are
sincere in their attachment to Democratic PRIV
ciples and I regret exceedingly that my engage
ments are such as to prevent my participation.
Borough President-elect LittIetor wrote from
Winchester. Tenn. a letter in which he thanked
the committee and expressed regret at unavoi5-
able absence He said he understood the dinner
was To allow the district leaders TO show how
much they valued Senator NIcCarren's services
in the late campaign. While ba differed with
many Of his friends about candidates. the cleo
ton settled the question 50 far as he was con-
cerned.
As to the right o. the Democratic organtza-
ton Of Brooklyn TO he free and Independents Of
any and all organizations, however powerful. I
hold now the same views I held throughout the
campaign said Mr. Littleton. Continuing. Mr..
Littleton said:
We must cut OUT ROOT and branch all eorruptins
growths. and those or us intrusted with power
or tolerate corrupt practices. The incoming az
trasted with the outgoing administration which
vas non partisan. n claim that PARTISAN
n1ents 10 pubu> service must be made from annOry
men who represent the highest standard OF par
one whose chief offices are hlled with political
leaders
As the dinner went the disorder became mere
and more marked. and when a zen minutes past
midnight Justice jerks got up 20 open the
speaking II was impossible 10 quiet the diners.
and the noise all over the room prevented his
being heard more than thirty feet rrom the
speakers table. He introduced Mayor elect Nc
CleIlan, who said in part:
We have net here tonight to express our ap-
aay oshsr for the poSesl r TeePtio6 3F o. BPooy S
The Democracy not only OF the CITY but OF the
Henry MCCarren. Our success gave confidence
and encouragement TO every Democrat in the coun-
0GIv ne Sof W1S 50 f9 We eST5f9 ey9
nave been nc5mpIete EeST Su S srrie5 roSg ~
the I'VE bOrOughs il the greatest political VIC
tory in recent wears We obtained victory besauss
We were better organized than in recent years.
II the State and country are TO be redeemed more
otter place We must prove to Democrats that we
deserve their CONFIDENCE Past preferences must
be forgotten Past differences nj 81 De ignored
Democrats must never forget they are Democrats.
They must remember. TO be loyal TO the city or
Nsw-YoEk They must & not lose siEht ct Ihe fgPs
TO give the people honest efficient government Tor
the people