New-York tribune., 1903-02-07
NEGRO POLICY PRAISED.
Presidents actions Commended at
Republican Dinner

The fourth annual dinner OF the Republican Dis
trict Committee the NXIxth Assembly District
was given last night at the Hotel Savoy. About one
hundred and sixty members of the club in the dis
trict were present. Although Robert c. Morris Is
8 resident Of the NXINth District. he was absent
A feature of the dinner the presentation of a
loving cup to Alexander T. Mason the president,
from friends. The presentation was made by sena-
Elsberg at the close of the dinner
Alexander T Mason acted toastmaster. Others
the guest table Mayor Seth Low, Edgar T.
Bracket. Edward Lautereach, Louis Stern: James
W. Perry George B. Clark William NJ. Collier.
John s Wise. Abraham Cruber. Justice Julius NJ
Mayer. Magistrate Deuel.. Bainbridge Colby and the
Rev. Daniel Russell jr The speakers were Mayor
Low. Senator Elsberg. Edward Lauterbach. George
B Clark W. NJ Collier, John S. Wise. Abraham
C;rlber and Bainbridge Colby. Letters of regret
from President Roosevelt who said he began his
political career in a part OF the district N n
Stranahan, Governor odell and James S. Clark
were read.
many and costly improvements which the city
has undertaken, and closed by saying; Whether
shall continue to demand and make improve
nents this accelerated speed cannot say. but
when those in hand finished the city will
be much better equipped than It now is.
John s. Wise the next speaker. said in part:
President Roosevelt has called attention to the
fact that he began his career in this district and
ne are proud of m him MS Tish 10 oa m oIT has been
vilihed other President of the country has.
tio Of a b bao~ ountry this @ criticism comes
The enfranchsed slaves have enjoyed the rights
quota TO the defence of the national flag. The 9th
more than any other to raise President Roosevelt
10 his present high Office.
Notwithstanding this. nearly all OF the Southern
States have disfranchised thousands of negroes II
It is allowed TO continue an oligarchy VIII be built
up here which will be as horrible blight on the
United States as the conditions which existed dur
Ing the black ages
You have got to face the question If it is right
for the negro to enjoy the franchise then insure
not. then repeal the laws which give Il 10 mem; en-
tell YOU that this question is going 10 pe one OF te
tf,d1''''-'-' ton ISSUES 0''''4 NV
State Senator Bracket. Of Saratoga, was the next
speaker. and said that while he believed sood
work could not be done without machine 'hal
when Tho machine exhausted ali its energy in run
ming itself il time that protest was made ahd
that he and others in the State Senate mao
done Just that thing. He however. obieeted to
being termed rebel in the Republican cat':o-
Senator Elsberg said in part
I wish to say that have never been more loyal
Senator Bracket has already mentioned the protest
in which he and i together with Senator Brown
united and ! wish 20 say that We are nearer 10 "a
factional olgarchy than yor think J. Tor one 90 90
believe that you sent me 10 Albany 20 be mere
were pulled by the powers that be. and do not
propose to be a dummy. If it should come to a
10 remain in the pubic service. then will save my
homer ana retire TO private life
Abraham Gruber. after praising the action OF Sen
a;ors Elsherg, Braekett and Brown, criticised the
conduct Of Police Commissioner Greene In dismiss
ing Police Captain Cannon from the force at
Criminal Courts Building. and charged that ne old
il solely for the purpose of influencing the jury.
before he can overcome the stigma which rests
him result of that most TePTehensible action
which were not republican. and while he did not at
non 1iii he said that fnson could not be kept up
much longer without resulting in the certain and
County.