New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
HEARST ARRAIGNS
TAMMANY HALL
II ". WINS CHALLENGES
JUSTICE GAYNOR.
Saus Tammany Candidate Plotted
Nth Racetrack Men and Charges
Misconduct on Bench.

william r. Hearst appeared a. an independent
candidate for Mayor at meeting held last
night az Carnegie Hall. but the most sensational
spsech of the meeting was made by William NJ.
wins who accused Justice Gaynor of miscon-
snct on the bench He asserted that the Demo-
-rstic candidate for Mayor had conspired with
senator McCarren and Eugene Wood. "the most
notorious lobbyist in this state" 10 nullify the
snti-eamhug law. He told Of a meeting be-
tween these three in the Hoffman House during
which Justice Gaynor told them the law was
unconstitutional
NJ WINS. continuing his attack said the
racing and gambling interests had attempted
n have test case brought before Justice Gay
10Y. Assistant District Attorney Elder. he said,
fought this. but finally it was brought but in
volved merely the betting Of a box Of golf balls
m golf match. instead Of relating TO racetrack
gambling Mr. Wins asserted that in this case
the Tammany candidate wrote an opinion de-
fnine q common gambler. which if il stands
would insure the acqui1tal Of men arrested for
making bets al the track.
Nr. WINS explained that Charles H Hyde
Justice Gaynor's former law partner was
brother -in-law Of William Engeman. president
q The Brighton Beach track. and he said ali
three were personal friends Then the speaker
said that Robert r Moore Tammany candidate
FOR Controller, was president Of the Commercial
Trust Company, which Mr.. WINS said was con
trolled by the theatrical trust and Eugene
Wood and vas the financial hacker Of the Brad
ley-Ga6ney- Steers Company, which is seeking
subway contracts.
y know the responsibility I am taking" Mr..
wins said I know the man is still on the
bench. and am inclined 10 believe he viii have
ne oowardice 10 decline this nomination Al the
last moment and remain on the bench In that
cas= he viii have opportunity 10 discipline me
as member Of the bar for what I say but I am
willing 70 take the discipline"
The enthusiastic crowd filed the hall from
tn uppernost row in the gallery 70 the back
ror Of seats on the gayiy decorated stage, and
in the boxes We're many women, including suf-
fragettes and members Of the Wonen's Munici-
pal Ownership League The enthusiasm seemed
70 indicate much the opposition Of the audi
ence -o Justice Gaynor as it did adherence 10
.Ir Hearst and the platform that was adopted.
Ny Hearst arrived at the meeting al 1918
o'clock His entrance on the stage had been
prepared by the Rev. John P. Peters one Of the
rice-p presidents He made the Official nomna-
zion saying, You want the nomination Of a
man f5r Mayor. nominate q you for Mayor
Of The city Of New York William Randolph
Hearst" whereupon the candidate. taking his
Cue. walked upon the stage.
UPROAR FOR TWELVE MINUTES
Everybody arose and shouted greeting. MAX
ing din that vas not exactly deafening but
became so when the strong chested band Joined
n the rUmulJ with patriotic airs. With the aid
O. the brass the enthusiasm lasted just twelve
minutes The candidate smilingly Acknowledged
he greeting. After eight minutes Of the up
roar he sat down and let the crowd spend its
vocal strength. Hearst set of the mine again
tv opening his speech with the statement that
hs accepted the nomination because he was sat
i'll. ta
ac,ertzed as one Of the most disgraceful ever
nominated in this city, positively could he de-
fearA5
The urket ratified last night. Mr.. Hearst said,
represented at once the soundest and most ad-
vanced thought in both the Republican and
Democratic parties. He said: Il do not ask
you n elect me but do ask you TO elect the
ticket NJ able men that I have the honor To
head and I DO ask you 10 defeat the ticket Of
Ta~mary rogues which have the honor TO
oppose
There was liberal applause for Mr.. WINS when
r arrived. early in the evening, and again when
he opened The meeting by nominating d..
Charles Sprague Smith as chairman.
Dr Smith began his speech by saying: We
are here 10 encompass the downfall and de-
strucron Of Tsmmany HalI." He also referred
- The latter organization as a plunderbund
rather than q political party
Nr. WINS proceeded 70 q minute discussion
o Justice Gsynor's career. with which, he said,
- was acquainted from the time the Brooklyn
1urist became member Of the bar. While
Mayor Mcclellan, he said, a gentleman,
Possessing intellectual rectitude Justice Gay
nor Is mentally cross-eyed." Mr.. WINS added:
Either 7 will compel Justice Gaynor 10 resign
iFom the bench or I will be disbarred That is
Tie alternative"
NR HEARsTs SPEECH
Ar Hearst said in his arraignment Of Tam
many Thar the Democratic party would never
aenieve material victory until il had driven
uls' organization from power; nor could the
+3f'y ever take an inspiring stand for righteous
until II had accomplished this. He said:
sv-r .-s1s accent your nomination in the salts
49, ".l positively defeat one Of The worst Tam
1Eefs ever nominated.
teel1es t- may be-. hut ] do not think any serious
eIer1e= come r. TINS city If Mr. Barnard be
L. I'd Eut d clearly see the serious harm
VII 80 cone 20 ms city and the humiliation that
c'-+5.e ~ tte citzens by the election OF the in
fC.--e-s whom Murphy and McCarren have ap-
fft lo represent The Democracy.
1hcIi.-, once iie Eoundest and most advanced
Ienacraffc ~ 'iie ~ ipqDicsn TaTty and IN the
leH tie Republican psri bas M Gis5 tJ
slore ~ " ils greatest victories the lines
90 resume h. Iace n Low ilis' gr aGvace
--Llil inrolghout the nation.
bette f s24 ina. this ticket Is q better ticket a
hsge , ~ ll.ican ticket Than Nr WOodruff could
hs minated with the assistance OF Tammany /
Gurafr - y " letter democratic ticket than /
sssss,s 4ho MccarreH haze nominated with The I
~ r rioe ~ Mr Woodruff ] firmly believe thai 4
,sgrng stand f5r -ellreosIss s, as@in take an
~ .silaEen from it, throat the strangng grip 4
orter 9salA VIA material victory until IN bas /
many trf,ol ~ ms as citadel OF power, the Tam
5eIieo9ee .ioe - ihToW open the gates 10 the enemy
rs hpt e,Llf ne Republican party would fan from 4
nv an IN