New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
POLITICAL NEWS.
THE CONTEST In ERIE COUNTY.
ADMINISTRATION REPUBLICANS PREPARED TO
ENTER UPON AN EARNEST CAMPAIGN-THR
COMMERCIAL AIlyEprIsnp,s

ADMINISTRATIONS REPUBLICANS PREPARED TO
ENTER UPON AN EARNEST CAMPAIGN-THE
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS APPEAL
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNEl
BUFFALO, Sept 23.-There Is cOnsterna-
tion among the Stalwart managers in this city
the spirited Democratic campaign An informal
consultation held this evening with reference to the
danger OF losing the county and State in November
through the Halfbroed and the great popular
ity Of Mayor Cleveland. Greater political excitement
has never been known than prevails at this time in tho
city and in fact throughout the entire Congressional
district The Erprcss the only Republican morning
Journal gives unreserved support to Cleveland, and
It Is believed that tho bulk Of the
" Half-breed" element viii go with It. With
this county. OF the Republican stronghods, commit
ted to the Democratic ticket beyound peradvcnture and
the various Democratic factions OF the patty in New
York City working harmOniOusy for Cleveland the Re-
publican managers will End themselves in dilemma.
The split in tho ranks OF Republicans here is
aggravated than prior to tho convention and the
organization is struggling against almost hopeless de-
moraZaton. 1t deemed necessary at the confer
this evening have the abct orators Of the state
brought here aid in stemmng the tide. Roscoe Conk
ling is undoubtedly to enter the field, and he
will be required to make Mt least two speeches in this
district and In each of the large cities OF the State.
Aside from this the Sawart press is to appeal srenu
ously to tho masses to keep the Republican
coluIHn houu IOE 1851 f4rIo Nohhly - W po tAo
battle-ground Of the present campaign The Commerc.aI
AdrerSer-tbe only English Journal in the city support
Ing FOlger-this afternoon makes the following appeal
to the members OF the party:
The Republicans OF Buffalo and OF Erie County
must not allow the roar OF the local Dcnocracys cannon
nor the from their rewOrk7tO prevent them from
hearing and seeing that there is no reason why hey
influence of little local pride or ont of regard for their
prejulices fora personal acquaintance bunting ana
transparencies may show that the Democratic candidate
for Governor has friends IN the city where he mas
lived for the greater part OF his life Dnt RepuOucals
will in mind that they not called upon to eject
Mayor Of Buffalo nor any local officer
they cast their votes for the Chief Magistrate of
straight ana solid the column Of the National Republican
party that already preparing for the Presidential
canvass. Conceding all that Mr.; ClcyelanIs friends
may claim on the score Of personal ability, it remains
that his Republican opponent is man who has he'd the
the conncils OF the National Administration.
Grover Cleyeands friends telesraphed hlm TO 60 TO TO
Syracuse that the members of his own party outside OF
this county might become acquainted WIN MN; Inc
men OF both parties from North South. from the At
lanc to the Pacific. know and esteem Charles D. tOser
Ia respect TO official experience 10 Official sagaclty ana
cannot measure his claims WIN tnoso oi me- ,,'S.lu
guohcd Republican competitor III the GubernatOria
cned to listen the appeals for support O Buila0
man will also bear in mind tina, vote for the
Democratic candidate cXerts an influence outside OF
Erie IL helps to put Democrat AT the head OF
the Empire state and 10 let Democrat exercise tue
fall weight o. Executive influence upon state legislation
than ,lIis. The Republicans VINO listened to nun
stratlous of his riends must nav heard him say YOu
arc to ts this battle not for personal preference but
for a principle the ahcendancy or which VIII
bring peace. satisfaction and prosperity to the
people, They must have heard MIN say
also Rene nber that the State Of New York viii DC
the battle ground FOR 1851" Republicans cannot afford
cast Il upon the argument oi sentimental at
tacirlen for things BuTalonan that they may lose
the pivotal State and destroy the National Republican
partys majority In the most important contest for SUI
preI.lacy In the Federal Admin slraOn. To vote
Tor Charles j. F0gcr Is to for Republican control In
the Empire II Is to yOte 10 secure the vantage
ground in the great National campaign tuat Will soon be
0pe,d. These considerations of more weight than
any OF a purely local personal character.