New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

stamp of approval the administration of
Mayor Low and voiced it's demand for his re-
election and continuance of the fusion admin
istration in the opening meeting Of the fusion
campaign, held in the Clernont Avenue Rink
Brooklyn. last night. In spite of cold driving
rain that began three hours before the time for
opening the meeting. a large audience greeted
the speakers when they came in together. There
have been larger audiences in the rink, and there
were vacant seats last night. but only such as
usually filed by women. Almost all In the
building last night were men and voters There
were many Democrats present and they seemed
to respond to the appeals for Democratic votes
that were made by each speaker.
When Mayor Low and his party came in the
audience rose and waved flags and cheered for
several minutes. Jacob Bremen. chairman of
the Kings County Republican Executive Com
mittee opened the meeting. saying:
Friends of good government the Kings County
Republican organization is united and harmonious
Il fully appreciates the sacredness Of party featy,
with the Citizens Union and all other anti-Tam-
many forces. in the effort to retain the standard
OF non-partisan municipal government in the hands
or our efficient and honest officials
This and every reference to the administra-
ton and re-elaction Of Mayor Low was greet
ed with cheers. showing the sympathetic tenn
per OF the audience Mr.. Bremen introduced
Borough President ]. Edward swanstrom as
the presiding officer Of the evening. After an
opening address ne introduced Mayor Low. The
other speakers were Frederic W. Hinrichs can
didate for Controller and DR.. E. p L. Gould
the City Chamberlain Edward j. Mcclure the
nominee for President of the Board of Aldermen,
was to speak, but Corporation Counsel Rives
for whom he is assistant. did not wish him
to speak publicly before October IS, when Mr.
Mcclure will have opportunity to withdraw
from the Dock Board investigations and other
official matters
Borough President Swanstrou, in the concIu-
sion Of his speech. made direct appeal for
Democratic votes, showing that to return to
Tanmany Hall would badly injure the chances
OF Democratic success in national affairs
Mayor Low, referring to Mclaughlin and his
followers in the Brooklyn Democratic organiza-
ton who wanted Mr.. Low to head a third
ticket said that it remained for them to say
what they would do to prevent their annihila-
ton by Tammany Hail. and suggested that Nc
Laughlin might be a second Tflden
MR.. swANsTROM's SPEECH.
Mr.. Swanstrom opened by drawing a picture
OF the downfall of Tammany after II had de-
spoiled and blackened the fair name Of the city
for four years. He continues:
Part of this is still identified with the man
agement Of Tammany Hall. Croker has been exiIed
TO rural town in England. Devery has become
a. blatant political OutCaSt. Tammauy
statesmen have retired from public view, very rich
in pocket. but impoverished in character. Thus
closed chapter in our municipal history which We
modification
After describing the change in the conduct Of
public affairs under the Low administration. the
speaker said:
And We entering upon another cam
paign-a campaign which at FIRST gave promise Of
being tame ana undressing, but which Is now
eectrlhed with enthusiasm owing to the conspiracy
the FUSION uckel TWO OF ltS canqldates That con-
spiracy has utterly failed. and the only effect 1t has
had has been to unite and soidify the friends Of
Democrats alike so tbat fos1t tb,, sra ~ -,,,-
shoulder TO shoulder behind the banner OF Seth
Thus far it has been campaign OF startling sur
prises. following close upon the heels OF an
other until they eliminated in editorial in the
local organ or the regular Democratic party Of
Brooklyn advising the Democrats OF this borough
TO vote IoT Seth Low ] confess that when read
nat aEucIe my capacity Tor surprise was ex-
But. interesting these side issues have been
anu are tey must not be permitted TO sidetrack
shall honest COVE nment upon business principles
Dc continued OF shall We return TO ths methods Of
Involved in this issue is the question whether the
peted by those who inaugurated them, whether
they shaH De Interrupted and their completion
paign OF two years ago our energies were directed
they viii be devoted toward keeping it out Two
years ago fusion administration was an untried
Of notable ac6IcveRe55sy r., the dey6pent Of the
city. which is the best possible guarantee for the
future. Two years ago the term fusion same N
To-day 1t stands a term Of honor 10 all who
believe in civic righteousness. much that even
ct make it twO-thirds fusion and one-third Tam
many
TAMMANY HURTS DEMOCRACY.
Mr Swanstrom then devoted himself to show
ing that Democrats and the Democratic party
itself would be injured b. the return 10 power Of
Tammany. saying:
cess lies in The Inherent tendency of the average
Which Tammah ny s making the most Of By at
tempting mislead our Democratic friends into
Will be conducive TO the success OF the National
Democrats party next year There Goaid be m. no
The Democratic party will be beneited by turning
snd c. st TSa fr wears Of the Croke-Van
Wyck regime did more TO n(ure the Democratic
party in this city ;nan anything else that ever
viii iSe T Saaea psr6simasis one hGnd n@%
In Tdda,l91 a! M no, vii 9s Iona
90 hi. earsi1 public Plandsssr; nth the re-
roll. ' aroma ot mere viii be shou.&aSs iS 81
.en Appeal t be sss9 70
The Intelligent Democrafs OF new YORK SitS TO
in BrooEiyn TO stand by in this straEs is
MR. LOWS SPEECH
Mr.. Low was next introduced and 1t was sew
eral minutes before he could speak on account
OF the cheers. He said:
Mr.. chairman and Fellow Citizens The events
unprecedented in the history OF Amerfca3 ps6I,tiCs
From the moment that Mr.. Grout and M ForneS
Sleeping and Dining Car Service on an through
s sTSas s 90 In 70 principal Cities and Re