New-York tribune., 1909-10-07
LABOR MEN In LINE
SUPPORT FOR BANNED.
MGyoralty Candidate Looks for aid
from FuSiCniSts.

Otto 7. Barnard fusion candidate for Mayor, had
comparatively quiet day yesterday. and last night
his activities limited 10 visit 20 the Yer
Iszano celebration 81 the Italians OF New York AT
Madison Square Garden. and short session at the
Republican Aldermanic Convention. 10 which he
was a delegate.
Mr. Barnard arrived at the~convention. which
held in the rooms of the 18th Assembly Dis
triot Republican Club No 50 West 59th street. after
the aldermanic candidate had been named. lie
was called upon for a speech. and responded in
few words about his visit TO the celebration i'm
Madison Square Garden lie said that he had
verified Nerrazano's discovery OF the Hudson River
while there. He did refer politics Among
the members OF the club who there 10 greet
him Robert q. Morris, president Of the Re
publican Club: Lloyd {. Griscom and Assembyman
1-ndon Bates.
Al his morning class" Mr.. Barnard calls his
II o'clock session with the press the candidate para
pirased text 10 the effect that he who hodeth
HIS temper is better than he who ruleth a city
That Was in reference 10 the opinion expressed
about him by Mr.. Hearst when the former cand-
date for the office 10 which Mr.. Barnard aspires
said that he amable
Il don't know that that is the exact literal quo
tation, but it is clear enough. and / hope 10 rule
both' said Nj Barnard
As 20 the references 10 his being a corporation
man. the candidate said that New York City was
the greatest corporation he knew OF, and that a
little knowledge OF corporations would be good
Thing TO bring 10 the office Of Mayor.
AS TO the attitude Of tie labor at the fusion
conference on Tuesday night. Mr.. Barnard said
that labor men. other than Messrs. Coakley and
Connolly, had spoken later in meeting. and in
favor Of the committees Endorsement of his can
didacy.
Mention made of the references TO General
Bingham's connection with the campaign. and Mr..
Barnard explained that he had the former
Police Commissioner since his return to the city,
and General Bingham told him he had engage
ments in St Louis and other cities which would
prevent him taking active part in the campaign
In support Of the candidates statement the
labor al the fusion conference, the Committee
of One Hundred last night gave out statement
with excerpts from the speech OF Daniel S Jacobs.
former delegate OF the Central Federated Union
and formerly chairman of the coal miners de-
fence committee of that body. Mr.. Jacobs ex-
pressed the opinion that friends OF labor should
strongly support Mr.. Barnard. He said:
lie has leon a strong advocate Of the progressive
policies national. state and local affairs with
Provideni loan society. which he organized. he
has assisted thousands Of honest working men with
pendence of tie loan sharks.
Labor Mr Jacobs said should be disgusted with
Tam.nany, which had repeatedly failed TO pay the
prevailing rate OF wages The eight-hour day
basis Mr. Barnard. on the other hand, he
tinued. had squarely on the definite plank
Of the fusion platform for the eight-hour day and
on all city subways. whether built with city money
or with private capital
Michael A. Fitzgerald. John A. Connolly and
William n. COakley, Of the labor the Com
mttee OF one Hundred, al spoke I'm of praise
~ Mr. Barnard personally. but wanted more time
before voting the Endorsement.
The executive Committee Of The Germa n Amer
ican League called Mr.. Barnard yesterday af-
ternoon and led 10y Lucien L. Bonheur, assured
him Of the support Of their organization.
Mr.. Bannard's scheduled activities for the next
few Gays include.
Thursday night. October Harlem Republican
Club No. % West l24th street Reception for
Messgs. Barnard. Prendergast. Mitchell and candi-
dates ou the borough and county tickets Friday
afternoon. October S-Columbia University Cam
paign Club. Mass meeting for Mr. Barnard Fri
Cooper Union under the auspices of the RepuhN-
can County Committee Speakers: Otto T. Pan-
nard. William A. Prendergast. John Purroy
Mitchell, George McAneny. Charles S Whitman
William n lEins, Henry l. StiInson and Walter
A. Chandler. Congressman William s. Bennett will
preside
Tuesday night October l2-Opening Of Camp
fanrard No. 30 West l2sth street, former Carnp
Hughes. Opening OF Camp Psnnard. at 149th street
and Third avenue in the Chandler Building aus
Iices OF the 23d Assembly District Republican or
ganlZatlon. Edward u. Healy. manager. Both
camps Wlu have rallies every weekday night until