New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-01
THE REPUBLICAN, CANVASS.
A FORECAST BY sILAs b. BUTCHER.

,ROrECrION TO AMERICAN LABORING MEN-THE
QUESTION OF TAXATION
Ex-Superintendent of Public Works Sllas b.
butcher was found busy at work in his ohice, No. 30
broadway. yesterday, when a TRIBUNE reporter asked
for an expression his opinions on the questions now
interesting the Republican party in this State In reply
20 various inquiries Mr.. butcher said
81 have hardly given thought to political matters
this summer and therefore not well prepared to an
aver your questions. As to the proposed pan
Of charging tho representation IN the state
Convention, I have already given II my
assent as member OF the committee
by the State Convention to consider the ques
ton Individually believe the bsst results could he
attained from small convention One composed OF
ono dele gate from each Assembly District would De-
leve mako better nominations than large convention
would be willing to trust such convention without
ever going it, But the people favor large conven
ton believe In giving the people what they want.
Hence voted for this proposed plan. Now AS to the
time Of holding the convention. II were member OF
tho State Committee should give thought to any
thing the Democrats may do. would decide
how long time to devote 10 IN"
canvass whether month, six weeks or two months
and call the convention accordingly. believe that IL
would be advantageous to hold it before that OF the
Democrats
"what in your opinion be the leading issues ~
al notice that many persons talk OF mnnicipa re-
form That is Of the greatest problems not before
platform this question which Will be Definite an"
not general. fact platform this year must be
made UP clearly defined issuespanks which VIII be
recognized to mean just what they say. Inc people
want no 'tafy and no generaites. Personally l
believe that the term Of every department head
should expire with that Of the Mayor who makes
the appointments Sc that the people can bring ABOUT
reform when they want to do So don't oeiieve III
IN. ss se should have the power to confirm The
appointments made by the present Mayor OF Newl ork
and 30 not forget that the Tweed Ring up under
that one-msn power The people must unaerstana INA,
Is our safety. think that it would be wen to have
minority rsprssestation, which commission shond
port necessary legislation for the city and act as an Al
that ought TO be thoroughly considered by competent
men in advance of the meeting OF the convention
',What about Civil Service reform
teal examinations: As Appraiser OF the Port had =
after the examinations begun. have seen inconi'
peeoen anro as the result OF ood Mere g
rid or or en- that subject we viii take no steps
sSmeShlns must be done There might "a restriction
Ss to the tms OF introducing bills and some some
there there is " the matter OF taxation. 1t is a
highly important question. Personal property escapes
just proportion OF taxation aud taxes Dear naer Oh
' What in Your opinion is the leading issue ~
Protection. ON that there must be no uncertain
soupd either in candidate the platform And par
time when here was such among the working
people 1t Is largely due to the unfortunate tarih Ssa
lion which the Democrats began in Congress There
must equal protection to the a0oring man Win that
pyen manufactured The importation Oh contract
labor must be prevented"
Whom do favor for Governor T.
"I have no choice now. think II Ia especially en-
couragng the party that there is strife for ascend
ency the part of any candidate shall be Tor ihe
mai who will poll the votes when the convention
assemblies. notice the mention OF many good names
such Andrew d. White Judge Andrews Justice DAVIS
Senator Davenport. General W. H. Seward. Cornelius ~
Bliss others. No doubt good man will be chosen
Ihope especially strong chosen On all local
and legislative tickets That will be great element
frann