The New York herald., 1876-09-11
LuCIUS ROBINSON.
THR CHAIRMAN OF THE DRMocRATIc coavES-
rloN on HIS MERITS AND AVAILABILITY AS
THE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR


TloN on HIS MERITS AND AVAILABILITY AS
THE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
AuBuRy y, y. Sept 10, 1915
On Saturday Hon. Hiram Gray, OF Elmrn chairman
OF the Democratic Convention IN an interview with
the reporter OF the Auburn Morning N,,cs that
since The dcrlinaton o; Hora,o Seymour an earnest
effort has been made throughout the southern tier OF
counties and throughout tho State the nomi.
nation OF Hon Luclus Robinson for Governor In
answer the question VIII Mr. Robinson accept the
inaiions judge Gray replied that, while not
personally seeking It, he would accept If named by the
Convention. Tho movement In his favor In the spon
ancous and unconccrted action o! leading democrats
ANXIOUS 10 harmonize all differences, rcctfy tho mis-
take a, Saratoga and the triumph OF the State
and national tickets in November No other candidate
IN their view. possesses the same qualities Of positive
strength, availability ard general acceptance TO all
elements OF the party.
AR xoBlysox's STRENGTH
Q. What do you consider his strength IN the Con-
vcnton. A. believe he would undoubtedly have
received the nomination at Saratoga 1t had not been
tor the Seymour excitement. which all before
H. His supper. constantly increased rom the FIRST
mention OF his name. The longer It was canvassed the
moro tho delegates convinced that he the
man TO lead he party 10 victory. The movement IN
hs favor has gained IN strength since tn. adjournment,
Q What do you think Of The idea that tho cand
dates present Saratoga Convention should all be
ruled ouis A. think 1t most aDsurd and unjust II
any restrictions are imposed they should be that no
names should be considered except those three mon
toned.
CHARGE LIBERAL.
Q How does the charge that Mr.. Robinson has been
liberal ancci his candidacys A. 10 will have no
influence. because II Is not true. am at a loss to
understand how it originated No truer more
faithful democrat presented for the sufrages
OF the party. He the democratic candidate tor
Comptroller In 1865. years before tho LIBERAL
movement arose. apd also tho democratic nominee for
Congress IN The Tweniyniuth district in 1870, two
years before. His record Is clear all points
A COMPARISON WITH MORGAN
q How would his strength compare with Morgnn'sf :
A. lie would draw the support OF the business inter
csts of New York city and the State which Is supposed
10 be Morgans strong point Ho Is known to his
ncghbors and throughout the state as prudent, con-
serynvc upright man; the trusted and faithful cusSo
dian OF OF the largest private and corporate inter
es,s IN the country In his hands the people safely
trust the larger interests Of tho State gov
ernmcnt This consider important elc.
ment Of strength In a where recognized
personal integrity and business capacity are alike
needed to satisfy the people that no step backward will
be taken securing reform and reducing taxation In
the present crisis tried and truc only should be
considered available.
q What Mr. Robinson's conntction with the
Erie Railway A. There you have Of the strongest
points III his favor lie placed Ia charge OF the
affairs Of tho company alter It became embarrassed
and tried integrity and skiful financial management
nccdcd to protect Its interests. His first step
TO provide means TO pay the 900 employees OF tho
road, Tany ot whom were months behind on their
wages and suffering in consequence.