Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27


would inevitably cause tremendous discussion. it
would have to be followed up by work, if it was to
be more than flash in the pan, He had learned
that organization the keynote of success as
overorganization its death kne He knew
that the arrangement which secured all general
principl leaving the utmost liberty in details,
the that in the end bound to succeed, pro-
vided the factors upon whom dependence to be
placed were in any degree worthy of their respon
sibilities
He was also aware that the native intelligence of
the community. even allowing for the vast numbers
of ignorant foreigners who allowed without let
hndrance to fill the city, very high The
first requisite for successful campaigning therefore,
he decided to be education. knowledge. of old,
is still power
The ideal method of enlightenng the people to
the seriousness of the situation and of convincing
them of their ability to amend it by word of
mouth Gornly had never been public speaker.
He did expect startle the world with the
oratory of Demosthenes Burke. a Webster.
He had idea that methods such they prac
t1Sed were out of date Fortunately he had plenty
of self confidence, and he quite capable of pre-
senting situation in simple, businesslike way SO
clearly that even the ignorant could comprehend it,
and the more effective from its very simplicity and
from the absence of rhetorical effects
He was man of the most vigorous and splendid
constitution. His habits of life had been of the
best, and he was fully prepared to spend himself in
going from place to place throughout the city telling
the people the truth. few months only would
elapse before the spring elections that would de
termine the issue. No matter how assiduously he
campaigned he could reach only portion of the
vast conglomeration that made up political New
York 1t would be necessary for him, therefore
keep telling the story the different papers of
the city, to reach those who did not hear his voice
heard it, all that they had listened to.
He prepared to spend his money we'll
himself for this end He realized that under present
conditions great deal of money was necessary to
political campaign, more money rule than any
citizen could afford to expend. But while
Gormy willing to spend his money, he
wholly unwilling to spend it for what he believed
t,n Dfo
He resorted to the unusual expedent of publishing,
week by week exactly what he spent and how it
expended deporng at the same time in his
advertisements and in his public speeches the neces
sty for spending any money at all. He pointed out
that the ideal method of settling such question
would be the presentation of candidates. the sub
ment of the voter. The fact that he had to spend
money in the way he did afforded him of the
strongest arguments in favor of his candidacy.
WATSON one of the assistant general managers
w of his great institution, tyro like Gorrnly in
politics, but man of great ability and acumen, he
made manager of his campaign. The party out of
power through its leaders declared that it intended
to make him its candidate; other smaller parties
proposed fall in line 1t pointed out by those
interested that indcr~ement by these organizations
would provide Gornlly with organization and be
of immense benefit in taking off his hands the details
and minutia of political campaigning, about which
he supposed to know nothing; that it would at
once provide him with respectable following, and
they claimed. lend dignity to his position. The
purpose of this political party, whose influence
considerable and whose ramifications were many,
whose leaders of experience, was of course
thoroughly well known. 1t was discussed in the
public press and the day and hour of the interview
with Gormly, offering him their Endorsement, was
accurately set forth.
The conference between these leaders and Gormy
was short sharp and decisive. 1t took place in his
business office The deputaton made up
of banker named Poole, who had certain prom
inence in municipal affairs through his connection
with the national committee of the party to which
he belonged, who was brilliant financier, liberal
giver and valuable member of the opposition;