The New York herald., 1922-07-26
MEYER INDORSED
FOR DENOMINATION
Defeats Steinberg, 102 to 80,
in Fifteenth Assembly
District Fight.
FISTIC THREATS USED
silk Stocking Committee
Nears Battle Over Prominent
Republicans Proxies.
FISTIC THREATS USE

A. meeting which several times came
perilously near breaking up in disorder
Senator Schuyler NJ Meyer was indorsed
for denomination by the members of
the county committee of the Fifteenth
Assembly district last night. He de-
feated Assemblyman Joseph Steinberg by
vote Of 102 to 20 after the latter's
forces had made losing fight to pre-
vent the use of proxies.
The proxies of former Gov. Charles
5. Whitman and Mrs. Whitman were
cast for Steinberg, that of George w.
Wickersham, former Attorney General
OF the United States, was for Meyer.
The Fifteenth district, known as the
SILK Stocking" or Diamond Back" dis
trict. has on it's committee rolls SONS OF
the most prominent members in the
party In this city.
William Chilvers, leader OF the dis
trict. read letter from Gov. Miller
denying he favored or was opposed to
Senator Meyer. w. Ward Smith, former
secretary Of the Governor. took to task
George Hyman, one of the most strenu-
Gus Steinberg adherents. for declaring
that Meyer. who had upheld the Gov
ernor's policies. could not be reelected.
Hyman shouted at Smith, who started
after him. A physical encounter was
prevented when Stanley Isaacs, leader
Of the Meyer forces. interviewed.
Hyman Bobs Up Again.
Hyman came near getting into an
other fight when he denounced John
Henry Hammond. Hammond said ii
would be disgraceful If proxies were
ruled out after both Mr.. Chilvers and
Mrs. John II. Iselin, the woman leader.
had announced they would be received.
Hyman got on chair and shouted they
wanted no dictation from men who
came to the club only once in four years.
Half dozen men went after Hyman, who
was pulled down and quieted.
Steinberg announced he would be a
candidate in the primaries for the Sem
ate nomination regardless Of the action
of the committee, which, of course, is
informal and unofficial.
Miller's Letter.
This was the Governors letter:
Il am told that stories are being cir
culated In Senator Schuyler Meyers
district to the effect that his defeat will
be pleasing to ME. OF course, l am not
intervening in local political contests,
but statements of that kind are so out
rageously untrue and unfair that de-
sire you to know there is no foundation
for them. In truth Senator Meyer has
made record in the Senate of clear,
steadfast and loyal support Of the poll
cies and measures of the administration.
That is something that can be said of
few Representatives from New York in
either house, and l should therefore
very much regret to see such a man de-
n ha 10 of
desired by me. For that reason alone
I am writing to prevent any misappre-
hension."
Ogden l.. Mills IndOrsed.
Representative Ogden L. Mills was
unanimously indorsed for denomination.
He was present and supported Meyer.
Because of the disorder after the vote
on Meyer there was no Endorsement of
an Assemblyman to succeed Steinberg.
but 1t is understood the nomination will
go to Peter ]. Gaffney.
Among other we'll known Republicans
represented by proxy were Elon H.
Hooker. Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Pratt,
Marcus NJ Marks Gordon Knox Bell
and James r. Sheffield.
Mr.. Hammond and Mrs. James Rus
sell Parsons led the fight for the use of
proxies which they won by vote of
G5 to 20.
Hyman and Paul Strashun, district
captains. made a noisy and vigorous
fight for Steinberg, declaring they bore
the brunt Of the battle on election day
and should not be dictated to by the
men and women OF wealth who werN
not willing to leave their summer homes,
but wanted to vote for Meyer by proxy.
During the evening Samuel S. Berger.
president OF the club. found Tammany
district captain in the meeting and made
him get out
Senator Meyer represents the Seven
teenth Senate district. In addition to
the Fifteenth Assembly district 1t in
cludes all OF the Tenth Assembly and
a part of the Seventeenth Assembly.
The meeting was held at the Fifteenth
district clubhouse, 1041 Madison avenue.
nue..