The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-19

to law. Independently OF any consideration OF the
politics of tho candidates or the anal result "and
might add" he continued. without regard to the
presence of large body of republican politicians
"what the duties of the Governor and Council
in such matters under the law?'
Their duty. we have been advised by the best
legal talent is to declare the result of the cleo
ton and to issue certificates to those who have
been elected according to the forms and practices
SO clearly defined by tho constitution and the
statutes. If We find that election has been viti-
ated by public and well proven fraudulent prac-
tees or by failure to comply with all the reguls-
tions made and provided. must report the facts
to the Legislature.
CASES IN POINT.
'.For instance, there is complaint made in Auburn
that the warrant for the election which by express
statute and constitutional provision should be
posted At least days before election day. was
not posted until day later. Another provision
Is that election day names be added to the
voting list towns cities having population of
over one thousand persons. This violated in
Auburn. told. in two instances at least.
II these charges Of informality are proven beyond
doubt can escape for the Governor and
Council from the obligation Of their oahs to enforce
all the laws strictly"
"what do you think of the tactics Of the republr
cans?'
81 think. to put 1t mildly that they are very ques-
tonab.e. Their presence at the state House
either open confession Of their fears that some
of their tricks would be exposed. 1t for the
purpose OF intimidation. 1t also meant to the
people Of the State and the country that they had
come to regard the Governor and his council in the
light of INSCRIPTIONS thieves"
ION what did they base their fears of foul play?'
81 cannot conceive. There were some stories
printed In several papers. which have not read.
about frauds ana An intention to subvert the popu-
lar will. Now. how could the Council decide what
course to follow when they had not held meetingf
How could l. for instance, manipulate returns when.
in fact have single page OF the recordf
tell you sir 1t is the merest bosh-s sensation got
ten up by interruptions politicians."
"Then you do not anticipate any change In the AZ
ready declared result?"
THAT cannot tell. will never consider Q mans
politics when come to pass the vote recorded
for him. All want is that the vote be cast legally
and be legally recorded. The returns will be counted
according to law. no matter who are to suffer- be
they democrats. greenbackers republicans. Our
republican friends. think. have allowed people to
hold elections and send in the returns just they
pleased. and they scared because there is
prospect that the respect for legal forms which they
allowed to almost die out is to be revived"
ANXIOUS CANDIDATES.
large number of men who claim to have been
elected to both houses. but who have to be-
ieve that there is . doubt about receiving their
certificates. arrived here during the afternoon and
evening" and some lively times have been Witnessed.
These are all represented by Baker Baker. of
this city. who have served notice on the Council
that they win defend their clients against AL such
infringement on their rights seems to be
templated.