New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-08
CALLED THEN TRAITORS.
GrOut and FOrnes Denounced at the
Republican Contention.


Denounced from the platform Of the recon-
vened Republican city convention as "despica-
bic political traitors" Edward VI. Grout and
Charles V Fornes were dropped from the Re
publican ticket last night. and the names of
Frederic W. Hinrichs and Edward ]. MCGUIRE
substituted in their stead. Abraham Gruber
disturbed the proceedings of the convention and
threw it into an uproar by asking that the
vention adjourn for twenty-four hours. and in
urging his resolution he took the platform and
denounced the Citizens Union. He declared
that In his district the Citizens Union was open
ly in alliance with Tammany Hall and working
to destroy his organization. He pledged loyalty
to Low, but said that he believed the conven-
ton should adjourn and the Citizens Union
should have time to make amends before recon-
vening. He said: "Hinrichs and Mcclure will
be Just as good twenty-four hours from now
they are to-night-unless they. too dis
covered" He was interrupted in his talk but
had full time to state his views. NJ. Linn Bruce,
president of the Republican County Commit
tee. answered him briefly. and then the conven-
ton unanimously voted against Gruber's motion
and the business of the evening taken up.
The reconvened Republican City Convention
met in Carnegie Hall last night. The galleries
and boxes were crowded The convention I'M
travelled the proceedings Of the previous con-
vention just as il was wound up. and then
scinded the nominations of Grout and Fornes
and moved toward fresh nominations. Aside
from the spectacular Outburst of Gruber. the
convention proceeded smoothly. Low was
. cheered to the echo. when his name men,
toned. while Circuit and Fornes We're roundly
Kissed. Timothy L. Woodruff was chairman
OF the convention. and in his opening address
he said:
The call for this convention to meet tonight
issued by me pursuant 70 the authority vested
in by you and in obedience TO what appeared
previous actions. The day before yesterday these
formal questions were put to me by the attorney
the Republican convention to which 1 replied I
have. Have you called il for the purpose Of
putting anybody off the tcket?' to which | replied.
The purpose will be demonstrated by the action
of the convention" (Applause)
Two weeks ago tonight we nominated for Con-
troller and President OF the Board Of Aldermen
Edward NJ. Grout and Charles V. Fornes These
men. Grout and FOrnes. were nominated and , ae-
eepted their nominations with the understanding
that this was nothing more nor less than cam
of two years ago was to put Tammany In
other words. there was practically but one WORD OF
and nOw-the difference between put the rascais
out and I,t keep the Tas sg G out this lust as well
one. Mr.. GrOut acknowledged MS KNOW
HeSdemy OF M Music f he said what was 50 often
peated on this platform in the pemocrauG Joi q
6e n6sT 1I 1s decent peops what did these
words INDICATE as to his attitude then 5oward Ian
Who has Changed? Csrout Mayor Low asserts that
me- cke Tou TO saws e did Te
but leaving aside the question of veracity why dld
His failure to get their consent. in face OF ne
indeed it does not constitute his legal Disqualified
ton to our ticket. To sum u al up, ne Wno
is not with US heart and soul in Hsht IKE thls
The existence OF conspiracy by men banded TO 70,
gether against good government is as clear as Is
bread light OF day This conspiracy was na' SS
and privately boasted To Il Grout and ForEcs
We declared that we would not nominate any
man who would aeeert Iamany n3n 1s loI
off from our ticket and With that same consistency
which has characterized our cooperation with the
other fusion forces We intend tonight to MAINTAIN
benefit to the city of nonpartisan GsGT tb
candidate OF the anti-Tammany fusion cause.
Elijah r. Kennedy. of Kings. who placed
Grout in nomination at the first session OF the
city convention. was recognized. and in snort
speech withdrew the name OF Grout Ills mo-
ton was unanimously adopted.
Elias Goodman, who nominated Charles V.
Fornes in the first convention, then took the
stand and withdrew the name of Fornes HIS
resolution was also unanimously adopted
II was lust when the convention was about TO
proceed TO the nomination or candidates tnaI
Abraham tIruDer, VINO was Sedteu Lcdi tAV Ai"4ie
of the hail. arose. He was recognized and mad
a warm reception. When he moved that the
convention adjourn for twenty-four hours death
like stiffness settled over the hall for few sec
onds Then there were cries OF Why Rea-
SOM" Take the platform" ". NJ. X. Oicott
seconded Mr. Grubers motion. GrubeT then
took the platform and made an inpassioned ad-
dress He said that he was for Low. but that
the Citizens Union was making alliances with
Tammany in various districts. He thought an
adjournment would be a sort Of notice OF the
Citizens Union TO make concessions. lie was
INTERRUPTED by Mr. Walsh. of Brooklyn. who
said:
Il believe we are here for a definite purpose
don't see what we have 10 do with district
fights 1 suggest the gentleman is out OF order
Mr.. Woodbury. said the point was well taken.
adding: But 1 believe we should hear Mr.
Cruber out a few nights ago you could have
seen similar struggle in this hall when the
sterling Democrats OF Kings County were fight
ing for their rights. We should give the same
leeway that the Democrats did"
oh" replied Mr.. Walsh. Then I am unasr
n misapprehension. / thought we were pledged
to refrain from doing anything Tammany ever
did" This caused laugh. Mr. Gruber then
proceeded and said In part:
1t is a cause 10 me for great CONCENTRATION that