New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-24
UTNNJNG TICKET.

The Republican state convention inns ""i'
admirably. On a sound platform 1t has placed
a ticket Of marked excellence and by so doing
has paved the way for November triumph.
The selection of Ira Davenport as the candi-
date for Governor will commend itself to the
intelligence. probity and public spirit OF the
State. Mr.. Davenport is equipped for the hlgh
trust by sterling integrity, proved aptitude ior
affairs. extended experience in the pubic
service, a personal and an official record tull OF
good works and on which no stain rests. Ills
career as Senator was that OF capable PANS
taking law-makor whose vote and influence
were invariably on the right side. lie was n
constant help to the friends of good govern
ment, n constant hindrance to the lobby. As
Controller he managed the fiscal interests OF
the State with conceded skill SO that his admin
istration of the office takes rank with the very
best in the long line. His private lie IL
eouallv worthy of commendatiOn. Tho poSseSsor
of a large fortune, he is widely known for his
generous philanthropic deeds. During all his
life he has been the faithful friend OF the
friendess and the active promoter OF all the
great causes that make for the welfare of
humanity. A sincere patriot, The Soldiers
Home at Bath attests his practical regard for
those WHO lOugll Lllt uibitVS l'i wv o''''''
is scarcely too much to affirm that but for Mr..
Davenport's exertions with pen and tongue ana
purse this institution would not nave Deeh
erected In politics Mr.. Davenport has always
been Republican of the progressive type. lie
has been in hearty sympathy with the move
ments having for their object the elevation OF
the public service or the improvement of party
n ethods. Such is the Republican candidate for
Governor. He will receive the full party vote
and there is not an Independent citizen in the
State who can consistently oppose such man.
The candidates associated with Mr. Davcn-
port decidedly strengthen the ticket. General
Carr, who is named for MISUNDERSTANDING,
has administered the office of Secretary OF State
for three terms with fidelity and efficiency, and
thus has richly earned promotion. dis reputa-
ton is unsullied. The large vote he received
for Governor shows the esteem in which he Is
held in all sections of the State; he Is IN high
favor with the Boys in Blue, who know him for
one of the bravest of our cOuntry's defenders;
he has always run a winning race for 0lllce.
Mr.. Wadsworth with signal propriety was
nominated for Controller. He has already
served one term in that position. and the record
he made will prove campaign document
against which the Democracy can make no
Roadway. He is generally recognized as one of
the most trustworthy young men now in public
life, and his return to the States service in
position for which lie has established his fitness
will be a public gain. Arson S. Wood, who
has been General Cars capable and efficient
deputy, is the candidate for Secretary OF State.
He is thoroughly familiar with the duties OF the
Office, and genuine Civil Service reform is Illus
trated in his advance. Edward b. Thomas, the
choice for Attorney General, is a lawyer or ex-
celent standing. As Senator an office which
he has held for two terms, he acquitted him
self so creditably that there was general de-
mand that the convention should recognize his
worth and abilities. The ticket was wOrthily
completed by the nomination of Mr.. Dirich for
Treasurer and Mr.. Van Rensselaer, for State
Engineer The election Of man of the char
acter and ability of Mr.. Ulrch would be the
assurance of discretion and vigilance in the
care of the public funds, while Mr.. Van
Rensselaers standing in his profession attests
his entire fitness for the place for which he is
named.
We have named this the winning ticket. 1t
will win because it deserves to win. The con-
ventiOn responded to the highest requirements
and the voters will ratify its action at the polls.