Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-20
precipitate conflict which would be preg-
nant with great results to the history of the
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THE CONTEST IN NEW YORK.

The publishers of Harper's Weekzy have
come out in card fully approving of the
course of George William Curtis, the editor
of that paper, in advising Republicans to
scratch the names of Cornell and Soule from
their tickets. They emphatioally declare that
the nomination of Cornell for governor of
New York was the worst that could be made,
and that it will be for the best interests of
the party that he be defeated. They argue
truthfully tlat q party is injured more by
the success of an unworthy candidate than
by his defeat, and reiterate the advice given
in the editorial columns to scratch the pres
emit ticket. --aE-- ~
With the quarrel in the Republican ranks
Democrats have nothing to do except so far
as it will assist their cause. Cornell is un-
doubleday unworthy of the high office to
which he aspires, and is besides the weakest
candidate that could have been selected. He
is simply the representative of the Conkling
machine, and possesses none of the ele-
ments of popularity among either partisans
or those who lay little store by party, but
only seek to advance the best interests of the
State. On the other hand Gov. Robinson
has proved himself to be capable, honest and
trustworthy. He has saved over fifty mil
lions of dollars to the tax payers during the
three years of his incumbency, and has won
golden opinions from all save the Tammany-
ties, several of whose swindling schemes he
has thwarted. He is not the especial cham
pion or representative of any interest, al
though he is warmly supported on account
of bis fitness by some persons who are, per-
haps, inimical to the personal ambitions of
others. His election would be blessing to
the State; his defeat misfortune that the
people would long have cause to regret.
The election in Ohio is not likely to
have any preceptible affect upon the cam
paign in New York. The issues in the
two States are entirely dissimilar. There
can be no controversy between the parties on
the money question. Gov. Robinson stands
simply on the record he has made during
his term of Office. The experience of the
4|oAAOoAo1o III A/AAC, uO"oV0E, WILL 90 MUCH
towards preparing their brethren in New
York to resist the assaults of their adver-
saries. Conkling's impudent declaration
that local affairs have no part in the con-
troversy will not be needed. He cannot
faunt the bloody shirt in the faces of the
people to such an extent as to blir them to
their own lnterests-to induce them to vote
for VIGOROUSLY corrupt tool of the machine
politicians and against man who has passed
the crucial test without hair singed.
While not confident that Robinson will be
successful against the combined forces of
the Republican machine and Tammany Hall
we are hopeful of such result. He will at
tract to his support all the more respect
able portion of the Republican party, and
retain the votes of the bulk of the Demo
cratic party. Cornell will not poll more
than two-thirds of the Republican strength,
while Kelly will only command the SURFACES
of the slums of the cities. Everything au-
gurs we'll for brilliant victory of good over
bad government.