The National tribune., 1885-10-29

my duty to further the interests OF Union SOL
diers in every respect and under all circum-
stances in preference to those who had no such
claim"
George Francis Rocsch, d: +" Cannot give the
statutes any other construction than as you in
dictate. l approve the law as good public policy,
and as lorx as the law is On the books 5 should
be faithfully enforced for the honor of the
State"
Jacob E. Lnwensteinl d: "Besides answer
ing the questions propounded, will add that
stand upon the platform and propose strictly to
adhere to the principles enumerated by the
Democratic State Convention held at Saratoga"
Edward J. Shelley d: " l will vote for Il bill
extending to cities. towns and villages any
preference to the soldier in public employment,
and do all in my power to have the same be-
come law. / am for the veteran, first, last and
all the time"
Charles s. Deller, r: "Yes, to all the ques-
tions."
Jacob Kunzeman D: az was in favor of the
Earle Bill last Winter; will certainly vote for
such measures you submit, if reelected"
John F. Kenny ID: Il would respectfully
call your attention to my record III the last
session of the Legislature in reference to this
matter of preference. The bill introduced by
Mr.. Earle received my earnest support then;
and if reelected will pledge my hearty sup
port to the same or some measure such as you
may suggest
r.
to the best of my ability; but GAR Veterans
should have preference certainly before others"
W. E. Stillings d: YES to all questions"
L. L. Van Allen, Il: "Yes, to all the ques-
tons"
Oneida Col. B. Sherman, D: I believe
the intent of the law OF preference was as You
claim, but will support any amendment which
will make it more clear. In addition to an
swering your questions, would say that l am
heartily in favor of exeinpting honorabiy- dis
charged soldiers and sailors from any Civil
Service examination, except such as may be
necessary to show their fitness for the position
sought"
Charles X. Grannis, D: Yes, to all ques-
tons"
Onondago Co-Wallace Tappan, r. have
read your circular letter attentively. In an
swer to YOUR questions, which in the main seem
to me to be pertinent, / refer you especially to
my brief speech herewith sent, which | think
will make it plain that / am the friend ofsthe
soldier, and that, if reelected to the Legisla
ture, will do everything that is reasonable IN
behalf of these brave men,"
Philo r. Thornton, d: % am glad to have
the opportunity to answer Yes to the ques-
| tons asked in this circular letter."
| Alfred L. Stacey, Il: Being a soldier late
Battery l.. 9th N. Y. II. A.; feeling as a soldier
should, l believe that you are correct on this
| subject"
Ontario Co-David R. Bostwick, D: Yes,
| to all the questions"
Orange Co-Joseph Beard, r: 81 am op-
| posed to the amendment offered in the Legisa-
ture of the State last Winter to the effect that
soldiers should be exempted from all COMPETE
tive examination when they apply for public
| position. Such an amendment would only
serve to pave the way to the abandonment of
all Civil Service laws and regulations the in
tent of which is the lettering of the Civil Serv-
| ice by those alone who are found to be capable.
| To that could not consent even by indrec-
ton. answer all Your questions in the affirm
| alive"
Otsego Co.-James F. Clark, r: a accept
all you urge as fair, and will support such
measures as you present with all my heart and
such ability as / have"
| Rensselaer, Coz. Il. Demers, K. You
may rest assured of my best efforts for those
among whom l was one"
Schoharie Co.. - cCul!och, D: Yes,
| to all the questions" ,.
Steuben Co.-Franz S. WolfTD: al have an
swered Yes briefly. as l understand that is
what is desired The old soldier is entitled to
| preference. He earned it dearly"
VIM. +. Mcnamara, D:i"The law should be
faithfully observed, or else blotted from the
books"
| Chas d. Barker Z: "The9 fact that sup
| ported the bill of last winter in the Assembly
NO 710), and heartily believed in it, is a sutli-
cicnt and satisfactory answer to this circular"
VIM. B. Sedgwick, X: "As to preference to
soldiers, believe it ust public policy to be OBJ
served towards veterans, and shall wish to see
it extended to all departments and appoint
ments throughout the cities, towns and villages
of the State AS far rs practicable. When the Re
publican platform was adopted at Saratoga the
plank on this question of the veteran under
Civil Service rules WAS explained rs meaning
precisely what you state rs your understanding,
and is my view of the same"
Ulster Cob. NJ. Freligh, r: Il inclose you
circular letter with all questions answered in
the affirmative | am with the soldier every
time and always"
Washington Co-D. NJ. Westfall. r: 81 in
dorsc the Republican platform, and am in favor
of giving preference to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
soldiers"
Westchester Co.-Chas P. McClelland, d:
i do not hesitate to say that believe the vet
Grams ought to be entitled to great consdera-
ton. / refer you to my record of last Winter"
James w. Hustled, X: my views in regard
to the proper application of the Civil Service
law are embodied in the Republican platform
adopted at Saratoga. and are in entire harmony
with those Of the Hon. Walter Howe, as ex-
pressed in his letter OH this subject"
VIM. Il. Strong d: I'm addition to answers
to the several questions propounded, permit me
to say that was Of the delegates from my
district to the late Democratic State Convention
at Saratoga, and heartily approved of and
heartily voted for the clause in the platform
relating to discharged soldiers of the late war.
Yates Co-Jabez S. Hobart, ID: Yes, to all
the questions"
NOTE.-We are informed by telegraph that
MIR. Fitch has answered afiirmatively, but there
are two of that name,-M r. Fitch, Of Clinton,
and Joseph Fitch, of Queensland we are not
able to say which is meant.