The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-09
THE STATE CoNrEsr FOR NEW TICKET

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: Tho
Republicans Of New York admit the truth Of the
proposition that the loss OF tho State this fall
will foreshadow the defeat OF their party in the
next Presidential campaign. Hence their load
ers insist that they are sure Of clectng their
State ticket this year. Indeed. they must as
sumo this ground without eduvocation. lest
their Democratic opponents regard them ms
having given up the great battle OF 1880 In nd
vance.
Perhaps the Republican leaders really fool all
the confidence they openly express In regard TO
New York, though we question II. A steady i'm
partial look at tho results OF the last three cleo
lions will place the State in the doubtful column.
but with u leaning toward the Democrats. In
tho Presidential contest OF 1876. whom upward
OF million OF votes were thrown tho Democratic
candidate obtained n majority Of 32.742. This,
however. was email percentage Of the whole
number OF ballots that went into tho boxes
The following year the Democrats elected their
entire State ticket by an average plurality Of
210OO. But there wore wide differences in the
number Of votes received by the several candi-
dates. some OF them having been badly cut by
the supporters Of their associates on tho ticket.
while only two OF them all obtained an absolute
majority. the highest being about 1000. Last
fall a vacancy was TO be filed on the bench Of
the Court Of Appeals. and on pretty full vote
Danforth. Republican. was chosen by purnl-
ty Of 3i.G6l over Bradley. Democrat. whilo
Tucker Groenbacker. received 1913 votes.
and 1924 were cast for tho Prohibition nomi-
nee. Daniorh fell 23 900 short OF n majority OF
the entire vote. and Bradley fell $4,000 short
These figures arc sufficient TO prove that Now
York stands now. where II has for the last dozen
years. among the doubtful States. Tho Rcpub-
leans seem to recognize the importance OF tho
contest in respect to its immediate effect upon
|. State affairs and it's influence upon the Pres-
Dental election. They toll us that their ticket
will DO so framed rs to harmonize all shades Of
| opinion and draw out their full strength nj the
| polls. Perhaps they IRE over sanguino in their
| hopes. But the Democrats must not rest in the
belief that the State is theirs. but be preparing
for a severe struggle. They have learned by
| long experience that when tho Republicans OF
| New York are thoroughly united they are not
easily beaten. Unembarrasscd by State officers
who are seeking denomination. they will pre-
sent a fresh list Of candidates composed OF
strong mon. representing ali phases Of their
party.
How can the Democrats best cope with their
| opponents Doubtless by following the good
old rule that principles are Of more conse-
quence than men. and TINT whenever individu-
| ais stand in tho way OF the triumph OF q worthy
cause they must stop aside. Democratic lead
ers should yield TO the wishes OF the masses
and prepare TO meet their opponents on their
own ground with new ticket for State ofncers
| composed OF able. unexceptionable men. whose
names will inspire enthusiasm during the can
vass. and rally the fun strength OF the party al
| the ballot boxes A DKMoCBAT on PRINCIPLE.