New-York tribune., 1909-12-15
HEARST AS PROPHET
PREDICTS NEW PARTY
Says Independent Fote Elected
Fusion Ticket.

Atftt II ttatts
More than a thousand persons sat down
In the new ballroom OF the Hotel Astor
last usght az q dinner given for William
Randolph Hearst by Cto quote the menu
the friends of good government in New
York city IN appreciation OF the services
rendered BY him az the recent municipal
election"
An the members Of the incoming Board
Of Estimate and Apporron-nsnt were pres
ent with three exceptions. Mayor-elect
Gsynor had not been invited. OF course
William Il Prsndergsst. Controller-eleet.
and Lawrence Gresser. reelected Borough
President Of Queens. had been invited. but
sent excuses. The former IS on q bust
ness trip in the West. ard the latter sent
word that hts wife was III
There we're present also Others elected
on the fusion ticket in Msnhattan. Queens
and The Bronx; Timothy L Woodruff and
a number Of other Republican politicians
Then there were the perennial admirers Of
AIr. Hearst They were there II great
numbers.
Charles Sp-ague Smith. director Of the
Peoples Institute. who acknowledged that
ne had arranged The tribute as he rrorn-
fsed lie would when M Hearst consented
20 run TO save the fusion ticket" presided
Mr.. Hearst. who seemed thoroughly 20
enjoy lhe praise that was flying Lhick and
fast II his direction, said the question vas
now what was 10 be done after the VIC
tory" He said that past reform admins
Trstions had failed because from dizzy
moral and intellectual heights they have
eondeScendinglv handed down an inspired
goverument 70 an awed and ezpeetant
popuIsee" They had been alert 10 pre-
vent pecglation from the public treasury
hs said. but lad been blind 70 the plunder
q ssecIal privileges.
The opportunities for the success OF the
incoming administrator" said Mr. Hearst
'lle in the fact that II promises 10 be
popular ana progressive administration.
non-partissn administrative and an inde-
pendent administration.
NEw PARTY PROPHECY
The speaker could not restrain his in
olination 10 declare for his Pet hobhv-the
three platoon system.
Lambas-ing the Republican and Demo
cratic parties IN turn without fear OF
favor Mr.. Hearst went on 20 explain why
be vas an Independent. he predicted the
rise of a new party. which would repre-
sent the people. and 20 that he pledged
his support although he did not oner 10
lead in its organization.
Calling the Republican party the repre-
sentative OF privilege and high protection
aIr. Hearst said the Democratic party was
''equsIly naercenary. but less successful
He handed OFT a stinging blow 20 the
Eo-cailed Saratoga conference. saying that
the party was now being reorsanized by
those responsible for its wreck II IL
beng reorganized in the interests Of the
directors. and not OF the stockholders"
be declared. and the diners eheered 10 =
man.
WHAT WON THE ELECTION.
I would like 20 tell the Saratoga sages."
be added. that what the Democratic
party needs l. not reorganization, but res
direction" Continuing, he said:
Obviously II was not I with my little
Noie which elected the fusion ticket, hnt
and independent citizens q New York who
do eisct the fusion ticket.
They now rejoice in its election and
place high hopes IN its performance. And
they stand ready 20 support. and ! believe
20 elect any movement in the state, and
even IL the ration. equally committed 10
liberal and enlightened policy OF political
a prngress.
Charles Sprsgue Smith hso brought along
ms Eavel IRON Cooper Union. and he had
10 use n az times 70 qiiet the diners, just
81 he uses il AZ meetings of the Peoples
Institute. he started out by saying thai
he was not going 20 make q Fourth OF July
Grafton, but he came near doing that very
thing.
LITTLE APPLAUSE FOR GATSOR.
lie hsd some unpIesssntly harsh things
20 say about municipal political machines,
l-ur said that NeT York at the recent eisc-
ion had pointed the way 10 other cities.
Il conclusion, hs proposed 3 toast 10 The
comrades who fought and then 10
. aIayor-elect Gaynor and ali his associates.
we wish that thsir administration be the
best New York City has ever known. and
herewith pledge that each IN his place
~ serve them and our ciry as loyal citi-
zens"
The diners seemed surprised that Judge
Gayno- should thus be brought into
Hearst function. snd there was scsut ap-
plsuse 2Ir. Smith had 70 ask them twice
70 drink the toast, ana then lei - 60. The
. Independent Order Of Hearst Admirers
started 20 shout Hsarst, Hearst
Hearst" Il began 70 SOUND like = po-
Atical mssting. and the Cooper Union
EEvel had 70 be used Vigorously.
Letters were Tesc frcm the Rev. Dr..
. Charles y Ferkhurst. Mr. Prendsrgast.
Borough President Gresssr. the Rev Dr.
percy stioknev Grant and Nathan StrsuE
SMITH TELLS a SECRET
9Ir Smith then lei the diners into a little
secret o. % how ke had persuaded Nr.
Hearst 20 rua for Naycr after he had
proved 70 Mr. Smiths satisfaction that by
no possible chance could he be elected and
AFTER he had promised 10 gel up . dinner
4fter has defeat 70 SHOW how much lis fel-
. low citizens appreciated the sacrifice ne had
made.
George McAneuy. the incoming President
. Of the Boroush q Manhattan. expressed his
debt cf gratitude 70 Mr Hearst lie said
the fusion officials would keen their prom
ises and that rhev had q right 20 expect
that NJ Hearst v-orld STAND behind them
ID ms newspapers
The Re-. Dr.. John = Peters. job r
Hedges enc William Il Wins also spoke