New-York tribune., 1905-11-02
FEAR OF HEARST SHOW N.
Tammany Meeting Largely Gi0en
Up to attacks on Him.

While thousands of the faithful" were marching
past Tammany Hall last night under the eyes Of
Mayor Mcclellan, and other thousands lined 14th-st
for blocks to applaud the demonstration inside the
hall W. Bourke Cochran pouring out against
William Randolph Hearst the most bitter denuncia-
ton his hyperfervd vocabulary and active imagna-
ton could compass. The meeting was one organ
lied attack Hearst. the parade outside was
play to keep the Tammany district vote solid
THE PARADE GORGEOUS
The Tammany parade gorgeous creation,
born of hope to inspire confidence in the rank and
file of the Wigwam. 1t was several miles long
with intervals where parade Mayor Nc
Clean reviewed it, bareheaded, from a stand in
front of Tammany Hail. and If he hasn't fine
cold to-day, it will be because the enthusiasm tenn
pered the coldness of the afr
The parade had all the accessories Of red fire.
skyrockets. transparencies which frequently took
fire carts beplastered with eulogistic notices. and
the bands, which constantly and continually played
''Tammany" A notable exception which
headed a Sullivan contingent Nobly it pounded
The Bowery, the Bowery. well never go there
any more"
The Mayor reached the reviewing stand about $50
D. m. Mr.. Cochran speaking when the bands
attracted the attention of his hearers, and
one by one they began to slip away. " hen he nm
ished there exodus which took nail the
audience Mr.. Osborne held the rest well. but when
he finished and Senator Grady was announced, In
spite Of his hold the Tamnany affections. the
meeting practically broke up.
The bitterness of the harangues against the Mu-
nfcipaI Ownership candidate the measure Of
Tammany's fear of him. laid bare in The fastness
of the Tigers lair. Other speakers casigated him.
as they attacked William NJ WINS the Republican
candidate, but the great effort of the night was
Cockran's Anarchy, waving the red flag and hurl-
ing bombs ran riot through his speech. Hearst
according TO him. danced shoulishly over the dying
hopes of the workingman. hand in hand with the
| shade of Judas Iscarfot. 1t was he who seduced
q
revolt and ruin, IAN inciter to murder"
Tamnany and the heelers swear by Bourks
Cochran. Whenever is billed to speak there is
sure to be a big audience and copious cheering
The meeting last night did not vary from this rule
but there seemed lacking the genuine enthusiasm
which Mayor McC1ellans short, earnest addresses
have produced at Tammany meetings Talmany
understood the attack Hearst-it was simply on
large scale what being done in every district
by the leaders orders. but in MI. Cockran's Wit
riolic dressing It didn't Just catch the fancy.
And when he tried to explain Tanmany's attitude
municipal ownership and offset HeaTsts prom
ises to cheap gas, there was manifest much
dissent.
What did you think OF his answer to the gas
question: asked of his hearers Of another
after the meeting.
Sure, he didn't answer it-he Just few around it
and might better have left It alone entirely"
the reply
OSBORNE WELL RECEIVED.
James W. Osborne who followed Mr.. Cochran.
took well with his hearers His theme was a vari-
alton of his attack District Attorney Jerome for
not prosecuting insurance crooks" Mr.. Jerome
dared not he said, for the ''sinews OF war
coming from them. through Isaac n. Seligman.
Jacob II. Schtfs brother-in-Iaw- That's where
the moneys coming FROM declared Mr.. Osborne.
Mr.. Jerome that account, dared not take action
against the insurance officials, he said, because
of the code of honor-loyaty which he had outlined
applicable to the Tammany So he an
nounced that he would hire Mr.. Hughes, but Mr..
Hughes declined.
Yes he can hire me- said the candidate. No
he can't either for when that time comes round
I'll be the District Attorney. elected by your
votes"
John c. sheehen, the chairman said the great
enthusiasm shown by the crowds waiting to
the parade demonstrated that Democracy would
triumph and every the ticket would ride
victory.
THE contest is not between Democracy and
anarchy, but between Democracy and ignorance
announced W. Hep" Russell. who denied absolutely
for his party ANY socialistic propaganda or any
''protectionist theories" Tammany not max
ing idle boasts about municipal ownership. he said
II establishing that principle by actual deeds
NO boss can rule the Democratic party
unless the people want it,, said Mr- Russell. ia
rather have a boss with the political sagacity OF
Charlie Murphy than boss with millions of wealth.
who. with his newspapers. is fostering socialistc
sentiments.
Mr. Wins he termed "a shade OF the past
mummy OF the old County Democracy trying
to live UP ancient ideals. I'VE had forgotten all
about WINS until Ode and Billy Halpin resur
rected him" he said
While Mr.. Russell speaking W. Bourke Cock
into the hall The minute he appeared
the cheers of the audience broke loose. Three |
cheers for Cochran the crowd yelled, sadly dis
concerting Mr.. Russell
W. BOURKE CoCKRANs SPEECH.
Mr.. Cockran's address, from quiet beginning |
developed rapidly into frantic. rabid attack on
Hearst. his personality his and his news |
papers. Vitriolic vehemence poured from the little
with the big voice Hearst he said, was a |
vlifer. liar. seducer OF public opinion an IN
otter murder. Mr. Cochran said, In part
We told by the Republican candidate Ior /
Mayor. who seems exceedingly anxious about lis
character and reputation of his opponent that II is
absurd to say that Mr. Hearst represents an an
archistic tendency; that If he elected he wouI
quite agree with him quite agree that II he were
elected he would very probably cheat his own SUI
porters. / agree with him that If Mr. Hearst "crS
elected he would probably turn conservative anu
the power which he had obtained perhaps IN :
wy 10 force his pathway into the respect OF
the community which hitherto has been rel
But the thing which he represents, the force WIlc
has lifted him his present doubtful er1inenet i
that neWsf per that journal OF which he mas pft-
the author and exponent. II we are TO Judse .Le
that dominates this whole man; We must NJ
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