The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-11-14

VI JOSepn b. Carr, Republican, seCretafy OF
state; Fred G. Chaplin, Democrat, comp
] troller; Elnathan Sweet, Democrat, state
engineer and surveyor; Dennis O'Brien,
Democrat, attorney general; and Robert
A Maxwell, Democrat, state treasurer
If ut any time one or more
of those fail to attend the meeting of the
board, the vacancies are filed by calling in
bhc mayor and recorder of the city of Albany.
Both Of these afe Democrats. These facts
and general misunderstanding as to the
duties Of these officers have been the
subject to-day of many rumors ~
to tho fraudulent manipulation Of the
returns The law governing the action Of
these officers Is so strict and their duties ate
80 clearly defined, that any lnanipulatiOli Of
the returns Is
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE.
On Tuesday the boards Of supervisors
will meet In the various counties and
canvass the returna Their duties are purely
clerical. They simply add up the local
returns of towns election districts and wards,
certify to their accuracy, and transmit cefti-
fed returns to the secretary Of state
JOHN KELL9's OPINION.
The Star says hundreds of telegtams have
been received from all over the country in-
quiring the views of Mr.. Kelly ON the elec-
tion, and especially asking hts opinion ON
New York state In response to these IN
quiries, Mr. Kelly sent the following state
ment:
The figures show . total vote for Cleveland and
Blaine of ,lO4, ,615, and plurality for Clevc-
land Of ,15O. Tho Albany Evening Journal con-
ccdes this I am Of the opinion that the coun-
ties, when canvassed by tho boards of super
viz
the Journals figures. Tho national Democratic
committees figures are 1 300 for Cleveland, and
their statement is based on positive informa-
tion. have no doubt of Gov. Clevc-
lands election, although the people will
be kept In suspense until the offi-
cial canvass can assure them positively
of the result. The means taken to conceal the
facts bv those having charge of the vote cast in
several election districts of the State Of New
York indicate that efforts have been made to
tampcr with the returns but the vigilance Of the
Democratic national committee has prevented 1t.
You can rely on these figures, AZ have the as
surance that they are accurate, and that the
state canvass will find them correct, or nearly
40, and IL there are reductions the number will
not be sufficient to defeat Cleveland's election
fSigned] JOHN KELLY
THE ALBANY JOURNAL GIVES UP.
ALBANY, Nov. THE Evening Journal
comedies the election of Cleveland. 1t says:
There seems to bc no longer doubt that Gov
Cleveland has been elected. Every county has
@ sent in its fTal vote after careful yericston
of about thousand in the state. The vote will
not vary 200 on either sido of these figures.
New York gives Cleveland enough votes to elect
towards securing another result, and 1t now re.
luctantly states that the election has been decid
ed differently from its desire, because it believes
that The prompt recognition Of the will of the
majority IL essential to the maintenance and
preservation OF American institutions. 30 long
us the people of the United States have decided
Democratic party, we arc glad that the decision
has been made in favor Of a Democrat from New
York state.
REQUEST FROM BLAINE.
The Mail and Express prints the following:
Augusta, Me-, Nov. To Chairman u. Il.
Jones, Of the Republican National Committee:
am advised that there have been frauds COM
mitted In New York state. believe that the
honest vote of the state gives Republican plu-
rality, and l ask the committee to sce that we
have fair and honest count -[Stgned1
J. G. BLAINE.
JAY GOULD's CONGRATULATIONS
jay Gould has just sent the following con-
gratulatory dispatch to Grover Cleveland:
Grover Cleveland, Albany, N. Y: hereby con-
your administration as governor has been con-
servativc, and In the larger field of president
they feel that you will do still better, and that
the vast business interests Of the country will be
ISignedl JAY GOULD.
EXHORTING THE FAITHFUL.
The following has been issued:
Headquarters National Democratic Committee,
No. IL West Twenty-fourth street, New York,
Nov. 2, 1sS4.-TO the People Of the United
States: There can no longer be any question
concerning the actual result of the presidential
election. Grover Cleveland nnd Thomas A.
Hendricks iavets majority Of eighteen III the
electoral college. 1t is not worth while for our
adversaries to claim the electoral vote of the
State of New York 1t is absolutely certain that
the returns of the proper officers OF election on
the night of the 4th of November showed a
decisive plurality in the state for the electors
supporting Cleveland and Hendricks.
II anv different or altered returns arc
now being prepared or are promulgated, they
are corrupt falsifications of the records of the
State of New York, and the men aiding or abet-
ting the making of such reports arc criminals.
1t is not expected that you will tainely submit
to the Vaccinations of such men. Let them
understand that you will not. Recognize nj
noon Tomorrow throughout the United States
the actual election Of Cleveland and Hendricks,
by firing national salutcs. Meet tomorrow night
throughout the country and express your opin-
ions III q manner that cannot be misunderstood
The men of New York are resolved not to sub.
init to the gross outrage attempted to be per.
petrated upon their rights and will speak fol
themselves lSigned]
WILLIAM H. BARNUM,
Chairman National Democratic Committee
A. p. GoRMAN,
Chairman National Executive COMMITTEES.