New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
DECLARES AGAINST BOTH
B4NN4RD md G4YNOR.
Saus Latter Stands for Nothing and
Viii associate scith Anything
Beat Tammany, the Slogan.

dltion that opposition 10 Tammany Hall should
le undivided and that the fusion candidates al
ready named be put on the ticket with him.
Declaring that Justice Gaynor had sacrificed
mot only his liberty OF action but his freedom of
thought M Hearst declared the Tammany
candidate stood for nothing, and was willing
10 associate with anything"
Nr Hearst said he could not support Mr..
Bannard hut practically acknowledged that he
AR HearsD had little chance Of election.
HEARSTS YES AND 40 CONDITIONS.
Mr Hearst's letter is as follows:
have decided TO accede to your request and
q enter this campaign against Tammany Hall
Thar condition is that the opposition to Tam
many Han shall be united and not divided.
d ve were 10 place straight ticket in the
field and The fusion party shall have their ticket
iH The field and Tammany Hall shall have its
.cse. iu the neId then the opposition TO Tam
many iiaii would be divided. and Tammanys
dise.acetul tickeI might be fastened like can
oerugs growth upon the body polite for another
know that my personal chances Of election
u.uG 5a better Ou a straight independent ticket
FaJ am mon considering merely my personal
ti-I,,s ul election
pIat could accomplish as Mayor, surround
ed bt Iammany Hall administration. and
l.mr.--5 il every move 10y Tammany Board
o Estimate What could any man accomplish
un7.- SD. conditions
Eare been able as q private citizen to secure
N-0e7r -as Cor The people of this city and 10 OBJ
tain for taaIl reasonable number OF other ben
,f,s 2 e-r aiuly would not desire 10 occupy the
c1 o.. Mayo. and 10 asslme IT'S arduous duties
except ler the opportunity that would be al
taro-l Gle U that powerful position TO secure
H.ug mare such substantial advantages for the
c,1ens
rl.IE not cons n TO ae Mayor unless ! could
a. ry D5th me from that Office record OF
serirt nen1 of which J would Oe proud and OF
Fhf,. SOU would be proud And viii not con-
s-r- +, run for Mayor except under conditions
which ViH make that record of achievement
possible.
DEMANDS FUSION TICKET
rra fusion ticker lately nominated behind Mr.
Barnard and in opposition to Tammany Hall is
couuosed mainly of gentlemen VINO are at once
honest independent and progressive. These
etrtIemen have for the most part freelN ana
feariessly expressed their independent views and
at. AIRED their progressive opinions ] make eX-
l- zion -.r l3auudre. because ne mas 10 cate
.-t.ressed nothing and declared nothing, either
tr-1a urr,siijngnrss 10 talk or from inability to
think cannot support Mr.. Barnard but 1
IAN and r-U whether am a candidate or not.
er-uE3orI-Lle rest the fusion ticket nominated
sn .pp0stion 10 Tammany Hall
When the independence League committee
-nh5rcv from the fusion conference il declared
trs, L sTiH stood ready 10 support frank and
honest expression Of progressive principles and
candidates irrespective ol party, VINO can De oe-
p.n6,d uPon and who viii be in a position 10
c-rr- ou- these principles
Tht- IS your opportunity 10 substantiate that
Naroirate me if you desire. with the greater
rar Hf t'st fusion ticket behind me, and / viii
-aa car6idatee nominated on the fusion ticket
efe uar-rE OF support. The ticket is already IN
r.. f-6 IF you nominate another ticket, both
fH-.rs n.7y 5e defeated II you nominate the
tu>.ou ticket, Tammany Will be defeated. And
81 Tsmn.any is defeated the citizens win no
E1.t-er r neither Mr.. Gayn0r is elected, or NJ
Bernard rs elected. or ! am elected
i aU elected shall 20 into office with an
honest progressive administration surrounding
me- ready TO assist in carrying out beneficial
programme II Nr. Barnard is elected he will be
surrounded by an administration which viii
aC=TErs Qr1T ian
And II Judge Gaynor Is elected you can do him
10 greater service than forcibly 70 deprive him
of the disreputables of-Tammany Han, Whom ne
n7- chosen for has associates. ana 10 SUBSTITUTE
an honest and intelligent body OF men. ready
l. rid him IN carrying out his progressive ideas
~ ~ stIl mas ANY.
HIS OPINION OF GAY-IOR.
NE friends in conclusion ] wish TO say that
while consider the election Of the fusion ticket
q. great Importance. I am not entering TINS
campaign f0- this purpose alone am enter
ing trls campaign 10 represent the large body OF
citizens lr1-rendent ia action and progressive
IN thought, who have no representation whatever
named
Before Judge Gaynor's letter Of acceptance
hsd hoped that he would represent that element
~ ne citizenship But his letter MADE Gear 10
1T of Is thar 10 secure the Tammany nomination
he na1 sacrificed not only has liberty OF acton
oI' his freedom II thought.
When ! ake before your county committee
saio we viii know whether or not We are
lof Juoge Gayuor when we know for Nhal ne
STANDS and with whom he stands
n the light II Judge Gaynor's letter OF ac-
o'ptance, w. find that he is willing 10 stand for
nothing and 10 ass0ciate with anything.
do not believe that any man should be put
INTO Office with his hands fettered and his mouth
pacocked. and with the key 10 the combinatlon
I'm therefore no longer for Judge Gaynor,
nsrd
Ie5U do my best 10 represent the citizens who
hsfe opinions and vino are not ashamed 10 eN-
tfess them.
SAYS ACTION Is UNSELFISII
Il sou see IN 10 nominate me under the above
conditions. 7 shall state my opinions fully IN
ny letter ~ acceptance, and shall advocate
men freely during tho campaign and adhere
"them firmly and fearlessly II elected
There is not one Independence Party ma;l
-pon the fusion ticket ] realize Therefore. that
nan would dare 10 suggest 10 any other po-
Z" known
But have confidence in your patriotic pur-
l'at g0uf sincere devotion 10 principle your
sige minded desire 10 serve the citizens and
90 5eIe.t the city.
have equal confidence in your wisdom and
.-agmeEL and ! leave the determination OF our
Nurse iu your hands
iAe second floor Of the Hermitage Hotel
Where lht newly formed civic Alliance has had
- aead4uarters was thronged win friends Of
~ Hr-fsr from until ! o'clock this morning
~ iiat Time tf.- lrtteI from Mr Hearst reached
committee aud was read L. the assembled
'i'is The cheers walked up the guests On tli@
Doors aust..
work Has al once begun the petitions by
'"el Alr Iieirsl and AIs ,olI-agu Oh tl.e !
--'"t t-se, uiu be nominated. independent
.-.'-iia'lnus may De- filed up To midnight on
Wednesday
TANMANY Runs CONVENTIONS
-hf eity convention Of the Independence League /
90 last night al 40 l5s Third avenue /
''las !. Reagon ~ No l37 East 55ih street |