New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-30

reason why any Democrat should make the
slightest sacrifice to regularity Of any interest
that touches either his home or Brooklyn
There is an unwritten law. tradition. In
every organization, political otherwise. that
calls for loyalty but there are hundred tradi-
tions closely associated with the moral. spiritual
social and political life of this great city OF
peaceful happy homes that cry for loyalty to
Brooklyn.
We want more men i'm politics who when they
get into a right position will stand square on
both feet"
The temper of the audience in sympathy with
MIR. Idttleton's speech was shown by the cheers
Of approval for his opening sentences wher he
said: Il shall dare 20 dispute the right Of Tam
many Hall to extend it's political dominion over
the community in which I live and over the
conscience which must obey
A storm of Kisses greeted the mention OF the
leader of Tamnany Hail. and of Grout. whom
the speaker described making AN alliance
with men always the sworn enemies Of the
regular organization in Brooklyn referring
Luke D. Stapleton Henry Yonge and Michael
J. Coffey. Again and again he was Interrupted
by roars of applause. When he spoke of the
Brooklyn Democracy indorsing Mcclellan. a
storm of Kisses broke out Somebody started
three cheers for Mcclellan. but they were
stifed instantly by the roar of Three cheers
for Littletoni And tiger yelled enc man.
from all over the house. Speaking Of the move
ment in Brooklyn for indorsng the entire ticket
Mr.. Littleton said it was started by "a band Of
wornout reformers that have voted under every
emblem in the world from the star to the
standpipe'
Other mentions Of McClellans name wer.
greeted with silence Referring to the surrender
of the machine leaders TO McCarren. Littletou
said:
The action was either compelled by fear OF
or by love for Tammany Hall McCarren says
ne will see to il that Tsmmsny Hall viii not
encroach on Brooklyn. Now. if he was SINGER.
he would not have kept me of his platforms
He knew from experience that I was a pretty
good man 70 have with him, IL he really wanted
70 fight against Tammany Hall.
They say 1 am against Grout and Fornes
Well am" Tremendous cheers.)
Have respect for the dead" shouted voice
in the gallery.
He'll be alive on Election Day" cried a
McCarrenite in the gallery. and the sentiment
was greeted with groans Kisses and bahs.
Arguing that the salvation of the Democratic
party lay in the destruction of Tammany Hail.
Mr.. LtttIetOn elected tremendous cheers when
he said "Our party cannot govern men who
read and write by fear. . 1t must die in
the flesh Of greed TO be born again in the spirit
of public good"
Then came the most inspiring incident OF the
evening. Starting a eulogy of Mclaughlin. Mr..
Littleton got as far as There is one patient
sainted. brave old man." when. with roars that
exceeded all other OF the evening. and
which seemed TO rock the building from pit to
roof, the audience rose to it's feet. Hats. hand
kerchiefs and umbrellas were waved in the air.
At first Mr. Mclaughlin shrank back behind a
pillar. but the audience cheered until he got up
and, turning from stage to gallery. saluted every
part of the house with waves of mis- hand Three
times he sat down and three times he was called
TO his feet again. while the band played and the
audience sang should Aud Acquaintance be
Forgot?'' 1t was a touching scene. and the stern
old face beamed with satisfaction at the tri-
umph of his entire career, the mighty approval
Of the public Of his stand for the honor and IN
tegrity of Brooklyn.
II was go O'Clock when Mr.. Littleton closed
and men and women struggled to get near him
and grasp his hand AS Mr.. Mclaughlin passed
out into the greenroOm. where he held recep-
ton for twenty minutes. cheer after cheer
raised for him
A crowd Of several thousand in the street.
who could not get in. begged Mr.. LittletOn to
hausted. When the old Man came out with
his wife and the old guard" ne received a
demonstration almost equal 10 that inside The
crowd followed him as he walked 70 his home.
IN Remsen-st.. cheering him at every step. 1t
Tesembled the Homecoming OF triumphant
chief. On the StOop OF MS nome ne stopped 10
say:
I can't talk TO yo1 tonight as I am going
to talk TO you through the press tomorrow
should like TO say a good deal. but only
stop to thank you and say good night
To the newspaper men he said:
Murphy is a CRATER and the representative
OF the red light in New-YOrk There is
doubt Of that He has his representative over
here in Brooklyn I could mention hts name ..
/ thought ii would DO any good. but II I had
him here I would point my finger between his
eyes and say, You are CRATER.
II is estimated that fully fifteen thousand peo-
pie took part in the Mclaughlin demonstration
inside and outside the Academy.
Mr.. Littleton's speech in part follows.
II In the last few days there have been moments
when felt almost alone they are happily forgotten
IN the midst OF such assuring demonstration
this I deeply obliged 20 you, ladies. and % you.
fellow Democrats and TO you my fellow citizens
and Republicans because you are wiling az least
TO hear the simple facts concerning my candidacy
for public ONCE. and 70 judge whether have de-
served exclusion from the affairs OF my party.
For In fact. now the question has risen beyond
place into one to whether shall dare dispute
the right Of Tammany Hall 10 extend its political
dominion the city in which 4 live anG
the conscience which must obey.
Let me say a word about my comrades the
( ticket. While circumstances over which
have control may to some extent restrain
/ them from giving that pronounced public sup
mart which I know they feel, there cir
which Will 10 withhold unqualified
support % their candidacy.
Mr. LittletOn than praised his fellow candl-
dates by name and continued.
Let US now try TO get at the irs5 facts upon