New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-15
MINISTER'S FOR MILLER.
WHY THEY WANT Tim ELECTED
LETTERS FROM PREACHERS IN ALL PARTS
OF THE STATE

WARM PRAISE FOR THE REPUBLICAN cAND1s
DATE-THE REPRESENTATIVE OF TH1
MORAL ISSUES IN THE STATE CAM.
PAIGN-THEY KNOW AND FEAR
HILL, THE RUM-POwERs
FRIEND
From numerous parts Of the State have cone
letters written by prominent ministers OF various
denominations in support of Senator Miller for
Governor. Many shades OF opinion are represented
in these letters. Ministers who are devout be-
levers In prohibition do not hesitate to declare
their intention Of working and voting for Mr..
Miller. For his character, ability career and
position on the great issue in the politics Of this
State, they have nothing but the highest praise.
and for him as a representative of the moral and
religious side Of the ISSUE they have the deepest
regard Here are some Of the letters:
DIR. FouLsoN NOT EASILY SATISFIED
The Rev DR.. Thomas L. Foulson. pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Flushing. L. L,
speaking for tie Methodist people and for himself
says:
No who knows will question prohibition pro.
clivtes We also opposed and every kind Of
license Of tho LIQUOR rafnc We DO believe In the
least compromise with the vile business Nor We IN
any partisan politicians but have eva been
UQeDendent voters
belief have been voting pray for over quarter
OF century Consistency with past convictions and
duet demands shall favor Warner Miller for
Governor Of New-York against David d. Hill. That
is the only possibility TO No other person 10
mind possibly in the Mr.. Miller is clean
clear-cut Christian snd temperance while Mr. Hill
represented by his friends be the opposite In those
characteristics preferrng saloons TO churches for his
constituency.
The platform on which Mr. Miller runs does not
altogether embody sentiments the temperance
question. but IL suits deal better than the rum
platform which Nj Hill stands. And these two are
the only platforms between which have practically
choice In the present State campaign We DO nos
how It is possible for temperance man TO say
nothing OF Chrstlan) TO advocate by voice or vote the
election Of Mr Hill. he thus presents himself as .
candidate before the people. As these two gentlemen
are now arena with the political and moral charsc-
ters accorded them by the documents indicated IL really
absurd that conscientious citizen should
hesitate select Warner Miller in preference
to David HILL II consider only the avowed doctrines
OF which they respectively the exponents.
In the current issue, It would be worse than dlc-it
would be wicked-for to ignore GOOD an opportunity
substantially to promote the principles we espoue BY
avorng for the gu5ernatoro chair the candidate who
represents principles in his private and public
character as Warner Miller this policy and method
Of dschargng the solemn obligations OF citizenship be nos
adopted pracsed by honest voters all occasions
when their suffrage determine questions Of so sertous
import involved in the present canvass should IL
be matter Of surprise II our Republic shall speedily
topple to ruinf
God help us to put in an honest vote honest
on the 9th Of November next
DR. KING KNOWS A GOOD MAN.
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Z. King, principal Of tho
Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, in which Mr.
Miller was at one time a tutor, declares for him
in strong terms He says:
Warner Miller began his public life as teacher II
Latin I'm this institution. He die his work thoroughly
yeiI and
men have observed his honorable career with great
satisfaction For the position to which he has been
nominated regard him extraordinarily well equipped.
both intellectually and morally. His pronounced attitude
for repressng the liquor traffic by stringent high license
upon it practicable approach to prohibition
as public opinion now s-and makes him infinitely prefer
able Governor Ill., who has struck down every lcasS
i've attempt put restraint that accursed ahhc
FATHER McLOUGHLIN ON THE VETO.
This is from Roman Catholic priest, the Rev.
Thomas Mclaughlin, pastor Of st. Matthews
Roman Catholic Church in New-Rochelle, who
says:
csnno. and will not vote for Mr.. Hill for Governor
His veto OF Ballot Reform bill alone-to say nothing
OF the solid OF the liquor interest for hrwould
prevent me from doing The frequent recourse to
the veto Of late years by Presidents and Governors
look upon dangerous and departure from the example
left by Presidents Governors in the earlier days OF the
Republic. TO It for party purposes is IN
patriotic might say criminal. think the people ought
stop b the reform and freedom OF the ballot 80
desirable and erecua In protecting the voter from the
evil oftentmes debasing influence Of partisan politicians
have yet thought OF It sufficiently 70 say Tor
whom I will vote President. but for Governor must
certainly vote against HILL and II there be no single tax
nomination for Miller. who. L understand. is PLEDGED
not 10 veto the so.caled Australian method Of voting
when passed by the next Legislature.
DR. HoYTs EMPHATIC WORDS.
The Rev J. H. Hoyt, pastor OF the Presbyterian
ctofaS hia
reasons for supporting Mr.. Miller in decided and
emphatic words. Here they are
have read what the NewYork clergymeD have SAID
in regard to the pending election reported in The
Tribune They put 1t too strongly 1t Is time Tor
outspoken 1t is contest In which tho pulpit
cannot afford to silent give forth any uncertain
sound II is contest which the basess elements
Of society against best the saloon against the home
and the church For one, am glad that the issue Is
made 80 sharp and clear We have long been wanting an
opportunity to the rum power squarey at the polls
We have now-an opportunity which gives TO every voter
the chance to put vote where IL VIII ten Gfecu ior OF
against dccency and morality.
Every vote IIill q vote directly for the rum
interest, and against deccncy and morality. Every vote
Miller vote against the rum interest ana Tor
decency and morality. II is recognized snd openly
acknowledged Hill stands for the saloon and all thas
the saloon represents he is the champion Of the liquor
traffic. the friend OF the power Indeed II s boldly
and denanty proclaimed by those who hold leading POSI-
ton management Of his canvass that they prefer
the saloon the church 1t 10 direct and open chai-
enge TO the church. and direct and open insult every
man OF sober and respectsblty. 1t is repetition
OF old Hebrew days, the Phs,nes hurlns defiance
armies OF the living God. and believe that the
9th OF November will witness repetition OF the result
may put down enthusiastic supporter Of NJ
Miller.
DR. LEEcHs VALUABLE OPINION.
The following is the opinion of an Albany
minister. the Rev. DR.. s V. Leech, OF the First
Methodist Episcopal Church. His remarks are
especially valuable. because he has made the tenn
pcrance question a study OF years, and his as
sociations with the legislature as chaplain OF tho
Senate have placed him in position To speak
understandingly. This is what he says:
have made the temperance question for years mat