New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-21
THE LOCAL CANVASS.
THE LOCAL NOMINATIONS.

| ENT CITIZENS MOyTSiETT.
The City Hall Democratic politicians were
not very communicative yesterday TO the nominal
ouS few spoke quite hopefully OF tdc success VI The
ticket. Most 0: them seemed To feel that the uc"t
would be attacked that q heavy burden was imposed
upon II by one or two candidates especially when
there WAS n division In the ranks. smith Ely was mon
toned by all in the hi-hest terms and in some Instances
referred having been pu at the heal OF the ticket
"to pull II through" The FEELING was WVerSii
among the ward leaders that tine nominees were
good men, but that n not strrng ticket below Ely
Several Iac.c large majority for Ely but feared the
other aulilans wpuI be scratched The personal diff
ferences Of Gov. Tden and John Kelly were sharply
criticised by who thought that harmonious WORK
by all the leaders was imperatyey demanded Nowhere
was there any enthusiasm for the ticket II was re
ported that an attempt would be made to conciiate tho
German interest by nominating Coroner EFfh0h TOE Co"
gress in ElY's district
At the Everett House, there was no enthusiasm wisted
over the Tamhany ticket although Mr. Eys nomination
gave universal satisfaction. IL was Acknowledged that
the balance OF the ticket something OF weight DuJ
Democrats were confident that Mr. Ely would carry ms
colleagues safely TO victory against any possible
coalition There was considerable objection to Croker,
and praise OF John Morsscy for the course he had
taken In the cndeavOr TO bring about union mo
strength OF Anti-Tammany was Thought as go0u as
broken and Il doubted IL IL could poll 1000 votes
1t was thought that the Republicans would nominate
a straight ticket, and this undoubtedly placed
nost Of their hopes OF success for the 1amnany ticket
Abran s Hewitt Chairman OF the Democratic National
Committee said his position In the campaign would pre-
cude his making any criticism upon the Tammany ticket
Neither had he given the subject OF Republican, Anti
Tammany independent, and German coalition in the
County OF NewYork thought. He could only say from
90 years acquaintlnce that Smith Ely man emf
nently qualified by experience and private character 10
III She Office for which ne nominated. and that no
Democrat could raise any honest objection to his election
In Icly the inquiries OF reporter Of THE Tribune
yesterday as 90 the Tammany county ticket, Mayor Wick
ham warmly defended Richard Croker, candidate for
Coroner and expressed his firm belief in Mr. Cookers
innocence Of the charge against him in the Mckenna
ARRAY.
A STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN, TICKET FAVORED.
well known Republican leader said yesterday that
the Republican party had very difficult question to
handle arranging for the local campaign Controller
Green was recommended by the Taxpayers Association
for Mayor and was acceptable To many Republicans
Bui fhe national ticket was above all other issues Ii
would not DO 70 iupcrf IT, Controller Gruon was recog-
rzcd "A an enthusiastic supporter Of Gov 1tdcn for the
Presidency II had bern said even that already he had
contributed largely the election fund 10 carry on the
canvass In an ordinary election, where no
national ISSUES involved, the Republicans
would gladly have taken advantage Of the Democratic
party differences In this city, aud approved Mr. Green
for Mayor. But OF the greatest importance that
no stop should be taken which woud ieopardze the
ein ID
WAS being carefully ana earnestly considered by the
marty leaders and II the lines could ~ sharply drawn
between the national and local Tickets IL was very
likely that Controller Green would receive the support OF
the Republican party. Many 81 the beet men ~ the or
gAu1lou, however. who had been deuthrd WIN li Tor
years we're opposed 10 Controller Green for Mayor un-
der the circumstances They urged that the best inter
c.s of tie party would be promoted by putting into the
ncht a stuight ticket. In TINS connection eVJndge
Umutt. DorInan Eaton James c. Carter. Alderman
Hess and ThDml, Murphy had been spoken OF as pro
bable names on such ticket
An IuHlent.al Republican. who has been Intimately
associated win tho party managers Tor several years. in
c,uv.r.ptiou With reporter 81 THE TRIBUTE last even
ns said that Gov Morgan had set himself firmly against
a union with the dsan'ctcd elements Of the Democratic
party in this canyass Many oi the rank and hie Or well
49, SOME very wealthy men, hal been called upon by the
leader, for an expression Of opinion, which had been
given adversely to Toe proposed combination. There
Wis no uWeotOn to Controller Grceu ~ a municipal
officer; on the contrary, there was much 10 com
mend. But NJ Green was known to be- strong
partisan Of GOV. Tllen. and 1t was feared
hc s acting iu Tdcu'- Interest IN frcug the ponina
ton for the Mlyorty II WAS urged with much reason
that GOV. Td,n was strong enough n his party to com
,l the nomination Of Mr. Green for Controller Mayor
NI,aham and the Board ~ Aldermen % was s1id would
NOT dare Co oppose GOV. iild.n 900 this. Many Republic
cau, were -,cod,. and wished To look carefully before
they committed trmsryc, To- nomination which might
prov, injurious Co tnc Presidential Ticket
There were several distinguished visitors ~ the Fifth
Avenue Hotel Republican Hcadguarter, yesterday, In
Guiding William a. Whce.c. the Republican candidate
Tor tue We Presidency GOV. Morgan. cNGo' N"yes
and ecu. y. H. Banks These gentlemen were IA CON
,tutuu With Secretary Chandler who was alone DID, the
Council Chamber, cAGoy. Mccormick having gone To
rmla opIa To attend 20 his d0t..s as Centennial Com
missioner There was q, i,lon Of opinion amony the
fcv Republicans who talked cit, politics. few Thought
D.. would be- sable 10 support Andrew u. Green for
Mlvor Otler, were opposed toauy coalition and favored
"a 5trou. light "a straight county ticket
ExPocg Commits soucr Hu.h Gardner said A." The local
pnItica, situation has become greatly complicated Dy
Nj y, nomination. II seemed certain mat MI titch
would bee taken up by the Anti-Tammany men aud the
Republicans but ii would not be- surprising II The Demo
Gratis should offer Sir. Green the Contro.icr'hp again.
AMI induce him o decline the Mayoraiiy in favor OF Ar
Ety. ! ,o not think the Republicans Will combine with
tie AMI Tanmluy men. n would never do for them TO
make any burmm with O'Brien. The only course re-
mining for the Republicans which would give them
chnnco 0f is to make straight party MOMENTUM
putting up candidate who could win the German vote
mR. GREEN ; CANDIDACY FOR MAYOR
| The headquarters of the Independent Citizens Com
miitee at No 1865 Fithave visited yesterday by
a great many poit icaus Of all shades of opinion Anti
Tammany il beginning fratcrnze with the politicians
! Who are working Tor Mr.. Green member OF TIE ram
many General Committee, IL is Inserted has been heard
even 10 threaten resignation and make common cause
with the ndr pendent citizens. number OF Republicans
are interesting Themselves In the movement The In
dependent citizens Committee do not talk OF Republican
approval with much confidence, but expect at least to
get great many Republican votes at the polls for Mr.
Green supporter Of Mr.. Green said there was no
possibility james OBeE's getting position on the
Green coalition ticket either SheuI or ~ County
Clerk Tue opinion prevails among the class to whom
Mr O'Brcn would be dsascf that he will stand aside
Il .aufga 81 .lffauF IN