New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-02
ATTACK ON M'CARREN
HE WEATHERS THE GALE.
Effort to Dust Kings Leader Ends
IN Storm Session.

w DIWWY DCootOH'
There was stormy meeting last night of the
Kings County Democratic General Committee. held
in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Brooklyn.
brought about when a lineup of the followers and
opponents OF State Senator P H McCarTen was
forced by the snti-AfcCarrenftes Though the move
caused great tumult. and virtually forced an ex-
preston of opinion adverse TO McCarren from MI
ehael E. Butler, leader Of the 18th Assembly Dis
trict II failed in its object OF downing Long Pat
The trouble came Just after the rollcau and just
prior 70 the election of the new officers for the
coming year. Contrary to expectations Mr.. Butler
had ne resolution to offer. but DR.. J Richard Ke-
vim, delegate from the 18th Assembly District
where Thomas F Byrnes. who is ti-McCar-
renite is leader had one and he proceeded 10 offer
IL II recited that the Democratic party had been
losing strength in Kings. and then resolved that
committee be appointed ito the end that the reg
uIar organization may be made thoroughly and ef-
hciently representative of all elements Of the
party"
DR.. Kevins words were received with applause
by minority of the delegates. The resolution was
seconded by Luke F. Filan. of the I'd Assembly
District, where John J. Bridges. another anti-Mc-
Carrenite, is leader. Senator McCarren then got
into action
The gentleman has been unhappy in the choice
Of his language" he began. IF this resolution
were 10 pass might never organize. The law
provides that the organization should take place
at this meeting In my opinion, the resolution IS
not in order It is the plain and imperative duty
The resolution is absurd that il must be seen
to be by any one who thinks over its object.
4 that ali understand the purport Of
this resolution. DR.. Kelvin has allowed himself
TO be used a tool by others. and how ii hap
pens that this is passes my understanding The
resolution provides that committee be appointed
TO confer with-Dr. Kelvin, II you please"
Here the MeCarreultes grew noisy, and some Of
them shouted~that DR.. Kelvin be expelled.
1T is an assinIne proposition" continued McCar-
I 1O1sr at
delegate If you have anything in your stomach
or on your mind, spit It out here CThis demand
met with the intense approval Of the gallery where
the onookers leaned down to yell Give 1t 70 him,
PatgD
"A man in your position can't be anything else
than man. We all knew what the issue was al
the last primaries. 7 don't want 10 appear con-
ceited, but I the issue. 7 did finch. I met
all who opposed ne We know the result. There
Is no question the intent Of the voters They
/ intended that those who upheld the organization
should prevail The resolution is out OF order, and
I that IT be laid on the table"
McCarren's motion was seconded, and he then
withdrew II TO allow DR.. Kelvin 10 speak.
I introduced this resolution in the right spirit,
said Dr. Kelvin I a true Democrat of Kings
County. I believe that every has right to
express his thoughts without being called foolish
astnine- That Is the trouble with our leader.
I have great respect for him. but I don't agree
with him. and 5000 or 1000 Democrats Of this
borough are with I favor the resolution.
whether I in the majority the minority. Its
object is merely TO bring end 10 turmoil and
institute in its place peace and harmony. do not
think that II IS out Of order, inasmuch IL deals
with the reorganization As fer the election Of
officers. even the Senate could not demand that We
elect them tonight If II seems best 10 10
defer higher body prevent Us. I do not
wonder that Mr.. McCarTen calls the resolution
ridiculous. II is far he is concerned for the
committee that would be appointed under it would
probably ask him TO step down and give his place
TO another as great and loyal TO the party
he is This is another attempt TO enforce the old
gag law"
When Dr.. Kelvin took his seat Mr.. McCarren of
fered his resolution lay the matter on the table
roll call demanded. The five ant-McCar-
rem districts voted against Mr.. McCarern but the
other districts stood by him When the roll OF
the delegates Of the 18th Assembly District was
called Mr.. Butler caused a sensation by rising and
saying:
Because of the understanding reached the
meeting the other night I compelled 10 vote
aye"
A couple Of the delegates from his district made
similar statements This is taken mean that M
Butler can no longer be considered McCarrenite
though voting with the Senator last night
All the officers were reelected except Emil Rose
second vice-chairman anti-MeCarreu man, who
was replaced by DIT. Charles E Berry.