New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
THE UNITED safes SENlTORSHIP.

In response to the criticism that Senator Miller has not
taken up the subject OF silver coinage The Troy Times
saws "A Senator cannot do everything In moment
During the time Mr.. Miller has been In the seIae ne mas
done more effective work in legislation nan any senator
M ort has had in many years. with the possible ex-
cepon OF Mr. COnkng, and we do not WITHOUT iurlner
Investigation altogether except MIN.
The New York correspondent Of The Boston Transcript
writes If one may judge from the tone of the Republ
can newspapers throughout the State. the senatoria
contest seems to be narrowed down TO Senator Miller and
Ievi Norton with Representative Frank Hiscock most
monument among the possible compromise candidates
TO be that Miller will lead in the baloung but that MOT
ton will have enough OF following to prevent MS rva
election The seadfastness of the Morton men VIII tnen
be put to the II they stand hrm possible tnat
some OF the other candidates with small tooWing
M the outset may able effect combination by which
both of the prominent candidates will have to give way
Hiscock is most frequently mentioned as man o Will
have the best backing when the break up DeSlhs'
1.-THE politicians" The Troy Telegram asserts. are not
in favor of the election Of Levi Morton to the Senate
Mr. Millers friends boast of this But the peope-he
voers-are rallyng Mr. Mortons support IN greater
numbers every day Ana their ihnuchoe Will u''uo 'no
election"
The Oseqo Times Express feels that the great voting
rank and tile the Republican party believe in Warner
Miller today He has fought for and defended their In
terests credit to the State every interest OF
which he has taken Of He has earned reelection
Will be WISE the sake OF promoting any factona
interest, crafty any mans private ambition TO re-
enact Just about the foes that made Grover Ceye
land Governor and ended by making him President OF the
United statesr
1he CaaQa chief evidently believes that Mr. Morton
has satisfactory tariff record 1t itself In this
lively fashion: warner Miller is sending through the
mails printed slip setting forth that the Hon. Levi p Nor
ton when Representative in Congress- voted with Ill
others IN favor of repeating the duty salt This In
the eyes OF the Herkimer man. Is an unparuOhsDie
offence that should disquaify Mr. Morton for pub
lie fundamentally for United states Senator Inc
vote most people viii think, very proper one
he and a majority with him. had likewise voted to put
wood pnlp on the free list while might have taken some
millions out the pocket of Warner Miller would nave
made paper cheaper to every consumer anu "ouo n's
| been lasting benefit to the people
The statement that Senators Fassett, OF Elmra ano
yedder Of Ellcottvile, in this city York Doom
ing the candidacy OF Levi Morton for the senate pro
vokes The Jomesioc Journal into the Of little mild
sarcasm How apt" it remarks, the place chosen te
work up Morton sentiment 1t has been supposed thas \
began and radiated from the city; but perhaps u Ma
grown somewhat anguld and IIesh pieezes ilJn nv ~
Jhemung valley AMI Cattaraueus hlis ar -
give it new vigor Truly our senators are u
the place they chosen for their aIuuous aDo hh'
who knows but under the inspiring influence Oh the eo
ouence shall wake up some morning anu nh noi WI
elected Senator before the SESSION Vi inc LesiSie
The Oirego Blade which is energetcaly supporting Ar
Morton nronounces him zone OF the rIest of living Re
nubcansr HE Flute adds HE is one OF the most sue
ccssfu OF business and Is very familiar with pubic
| affairs There but few or our pubic men SO wei
anmnned as he Mr. Morton Is only one OF the mos
Formulate business men. but lie has, curing an MS ae
tive e taken deep interest IN all that perIGea 70 .n'
welfare OF common country, and when would tehu
bring about good government In our repuohe.
The saratoga Journal whose nrst choice Is MI. Miller
talks about the senaorship In this frank ana breezy
stve "a good deal OF the smudge would be blown out
the potica atmosphere Republicans would discuss Thu
sepatorShip on its bearings No sensible person
denies that either of the three prominent candidate
il n good Republican-just good Republican as Mr
Eyarts H. or as Mr. Plat Roscoe Conkling were whe
they occupied high places IN the synagogue Mr. Morto
wants the place that Mr. Miller occupies. His friend
| want him 10 have IT, lie IL capable OF occupying III
nace OF honOring IT, 90 Is Congressman FRANK Ills
aock 80 are There Is nothing wicked On mean q
unconstitutional in such ap'bon But II Is mean an
Wicked and hence unwise for amy OF the aspifants
,paIign trauce belttle either Of the others named'
Ihe amsterdam heeoIder reportA that "even here L
the Mohawk Valley, the home Of Mr. Miller, there Is
powerful sentiment In his mr.. Mortonsl favor whic
neither local pride personal feeling for Mr. Miller Ell
peryert or disguise. Ho Is recognized as peculiarly
leading representative OF the great material interests
the state man who 10 sound and hrm ON all question
pertaining tariff and the currency. and above All
a sturdy and faithful Republican, whose services 10 ID
party have repeatedly been OF incaleulaole value.
without attempting to undcrratc Mr. Hiseoeks SCI
vices The Troy Times argues that Mr. Miller was locke
upon In Congress tho main sponsor OF the oeomarg
rno law and Is regarded to-day by the friends AZ
L amenities OF the law alike"