The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-09-08
WAR AGAINST THE RINGS.
THE hBSORDING QUESTION BEFORE
THE ERIE CONTENTION.
Wallnce's First Choice for Governor Driven
FROM the Field-Bi0icr StiiI Ahead scores
of Candidates who Desire TO be Treasurer.

fhE ERIE tOn ENIfONs
Wailnce's First Choice Tor Governor Driven
from the Field-BigIcr StilI Ahead Scores
of Candidates who Desire to be Treasurer.
ERIE, Sept. T. Tho delegates TO the
Democratic Convention have arrived, and along
with them vast number Of prominent repre-
sentaiives Of the party, who have come not as
lOokers-on, but with the stern purpose OF pre-
venting a lot OF scheming, wire pulling politl-
clans from manipulating things In their own
selfish interests. II is many years since so many
Of the od-time leaders OF the Pennylvania De-
mocracy have been seen at State convention.
These men are here not as the advocates OF any
particular man or set OF men, but as the deter
mined opponents OF the Ring influences which
bave so long controlled both political organiza-
tions In this State. They do not insist that this
or that man Is the one TO lead the van In the
grand attack on the corrupt combinations.which
have grown strong that they confidently defy
public opinion, but they do unhesitatingiy
point out certain candidates for Governor and
State Treasurer In whom they have cont
dence. and they insist that these men shall be
sent forthwith to the rear.
This nrm determination to stamp out Ring
men in the party has already settled one ques-
tiol, and that Is that any man who Is suspected
OF being the particular friend of william A.
Wallace will not command even a decent hear
ing in the Convention tomorrow. Judge Henry
r. Ross of Bucks county, who was understood
to be waace's first choice for Governor, has
been completely driven from the field that II
is doubtful whether his friends will allow him
to be named as one Of tn; candidates to-mor-
row Noyes Of Clinton, who Is wallaces second
choice, is not faring much better. The only
strength which Moves has comes from the most
radical OF the in1ationists with whom he sym
pathizes; but his record IN the Legislature Is 80
bad that his nomination would insure the defeat
of the party. lie not In the Legislature
wnen the tonnage tax was repealed, but he was
when, at the last session, a bill was introduced
to reucal the act which repealed this most Just
tax. and he approved this measure with all his
influence. since tnst time he has been the sub.
servient tool Of the Pennsylvauia Railroad, and
has supported all its jobs.
The strength of MIR. Bgler does not appear to-
night to he 40 positive as II was yesterday, but
II Is still very much greater than that Of any
other candidate whose name has been promi
nent before the public. lie was the man on
whom all the opponents OF the Ring united OF
| their own accord and without any preconcert,
above ali. absolutely incorruptible. lie be,
longed. moreover to a race OF statesmen who
| lived before the food-tde Of corruption
| whemed the land. and the people instinctively
turned to him IA one whom they knew and
trusted. 1t l. admitted, however, that he has
! gates who for him. against any man
who belongs to the Wallace cameron Mackey
Ring, are not disposed TO insist that he shall be
| preferred over younger ana equally able, SIN
| cere, and incorruptble man. The great issue
| IT,
the state from the X dlroad and Treasury Ring
| thieves who have ruleu the roost 50 long aud II
| they N get candidate who will command
| the confidence OF the people In this respect ana
| VINO h.s clear ante-war record, they are not
| only willing but anxious 10 concentrate on him.
| The entire DemocT. tic delegation in the next
| House of Representatives from this State
here and are taking very active interest In the
| struggle. They are an Immensely able set OF
| men. and II Is "a cheering sign that not OF
them is even suspected Of having any afhllatons
| with the Wallace-Mackey faction. The delega-
1 tion Is voting as a unit for Randall for Speaker
| OF the next House OF REPRESENTATIVES, and the
utmost enthusiasm prevails In regard to his
candidacy for this important and responsive
ofice.
The selection OF a candidate for State Treas
urer Is still more unsettled than that OF the Cow
ernor. scores of men are mentioned for the
| tie or no prominence. There Is strong feeling
| In favor Of John -. James Of Philadelphia, an old
| merchant who has for many wears been A very
| Jealous, actiye, and unscltsh worker for the
| party. He l. a man Of great wealth, a thorough
business man, and Is well and favoraby known
| out the state. His selection would be
an eminently wise one, but as lie is
| OF the science of political wire-puling IL is
| ~ course doubtful whether mai rlty Of the
Convention can rise above personal and local in
| nuences ana make such a nomination. The
next best man Is Mr. Noble Of Erie, and be has
| candidate whose me have heard. Mr.. Mon
| Afghan Of CHI tster who would, after James, make
presented for this onice. ilis county was IN
structed for him for Governor, and he will not
| consent u be entered Tor two races.
| The Initiation men have rallied in fun force.
| and are m king a great deal Of noise, and they
| Will undoubtedly We very considerable
strength IN the Convention. They will not be
| able, however, to carry things their own way.
| The platform will be equivOcal doubtless but
u will scarcely - IA far as the Ohio Demo rats.
| National banks will be condemned, and the
substitution OF greenhaCks for their issue ad-
vocated, but an increase Of currency will not be
| demanded. The policy Of further contraction
| will be condemned, ana the attempt TO effect
resumption OF specie payments by statutory
enactment will be ridculed. great many SEN
| sible and prudent men are among the more cur
| rency people. and they will not allow their side
| To 60 to an extravagant length.
| The organization Of he Convention will proba-
bly, he effected without much difficulty, as there
| are but few contested seats TO be disposed Of.
| The temporary President will very likely be
| John ID. Stiles, OF Lehigh, and the permanent
| either Mr. Ellis who was defeated by Wallace
| last year for this position, Hendrch B
| Wright, OF Luzerne. The Committee on ResOlu-
| tions viii be very strong one, and Its declara-
| tons In regard to tue Ring corruptions will be
OF no uncertain sound.