The National tribune., 1885-10-29
Assembly.

ASSefllDiy.
Cayuga Co-Frank II. Parsons, r: "You put
the same construction On the law that | did
when / first saw it. | agree with the public
policy shown by the law most heartily. Any
thing l can do in these or any other reasonable
thing to benefit the men who were hOnorably
discharged after facing the dangers and endur-
ing the hardships of the late war to save our
country land benefit every truly American
citizen) shall be cheerfulIy done by me while
in or out of Office
James B. White, d: "The law should be gen.
eral in its application in the cities, towns and
villages in the State"
ChenangO GOWN. NJ Bulls, d: "In re-
ply to within questions, would say that / am q
veteran of the late war and belong to Plumb
Post, G. Z. l have the interest of the soldier
and sailor at heart as much as any living man,
and, if elected, would use any and all honor
able means in my power for their advance
ment."
Cortland Co.-Milcs G. Hyde, D: "Yes, to
all the questions"
Essex Co.-Wesley Barnes r: al am heart
lily in favor of any measure that gives the old
sailoS or soldier preference. i belong to Cor
don r. Thomas Post, 395, GAR"
Erie Col. w. White, d: Il enlisted in the
10th n. Y; served three years; was honorably
discharged, and am at present Adjutant, N. j.
Swift Post No. 440, GAR Need l say that
am in hearty sympathy with any effort to pro-
mote the welfare of my comrades?"
Fulton and Hamilton Cost was a men,
Der of the Legislature of 1885 and earnestly
supported, as / always shall, every measure in
the interest of the soldier. / am a member of
Col, Sammons Post, No. 242, GAR, located at
GlOveTsvillc."
Genesee Co.-Charles A. Seaver, r: Yes, to
all the questions"
Greene Coz. A. Erkson, d: "Yes, to all
questions"
Stephen T. Hopkins, R: "Yes, to all the
questions"
Jefferson Co-Fred E. Crossant, d: "Re-
ferring to your questions, would say that after
considering them carefully find them proper
questions to ask. At the present
time, when public men are so apt TO say things
to day and forget them tomorrow, | would
prefer Us an answer to refer you to the repre-
sentatives of the GAR, who know me, believ-
ing that "A mans actions speak louder than
words, and also more truthfully."
Kings Co.-Thomas f. Farrell, d: Besides
answering your questions seriatm, my record
in the Assembly on this question is a sufficient
answer, and / can simply say that, as hereto
fore, will support and aid any bill having for
its object the satisfactory amending Of the laws
in the interest of soldiers"
Robert f. Connolly, ID: "TO remove any
doubt as to the meaning of the law would vote
to amend it as you suggest"
John B. Longley, d: al am heart and soul
with and for the veterans at all times and
under any circumstances"
Moses j. Wafer, d: "Yes, to all questions"
William Watson Z: al am active mem
Der of the GAR and am in accord with all
| legislation which, in my judgment, rebounds
TO the benefit of the veteran. You cannot
quote me too strong on this subject of the pref
| erence to which his services cntitle him."
John b. Greene, x: "Ycs TO all the Qucs.
| tons"
| New York Co-Jacob A. Cantor D: ayes,
to all your questions. See my record in the
| Assembly of 1885"
] James d. HAYES, r: "As one who served in