New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-12
A WINNING TICKET NAMED.
CITY REPUBLICANS CHOOSE STRONG cANDL
DATES.

SHERIFF.. JOHN w. JACOBUS; FOR COUNTY
CLERK. HENRY c. PERLEY; FOR PREsI
DENT OF THE BOARD OF ALDER
MEN. JOHN T. VAN RENssE,
LAEI; FOR coRoNERs. JOHN
r. NyGENT. FERDINAND
EIDMAN AND WILL
IAN wAINMAN.
There may have been more noisy Republican,
County Conventions held in this city than tho
one OF last evening but there has never been ono
that felt confident of victory or one that 20
bubbled over with good nature. II was en-
phatically Jolly convention. The name OF every
candidate was greeted with cheers. and all wers
nominated by acclamaton.
The following is the tickets
Mayor-Joel b. Erhardt.
Shcrin-John W. Jacobus
County Cerk-Renry c. Perley.
President of the Board Of Aldermcn-James T. van
Rensselaer,.
CoroneIs-lohn II. Nugent, Ferdinand Eidmsn and
William Walnman
The convention was emphatically a representa-
tive one. All the leaders were there. Every
shade of Republican opinion had its representa-
tves. Prominent among those present were Ed
ward Mitchell, Elihu Root A. r. Whitney, Cen
eral Joseph G.. Jackson John ID. Lawson, ex-
Judge Ernest Hall, James NJ. varnum, Charles W.
Taintor, Leonard Hazletine. Joseph Pool, James
p Foster, John Reisenweber, W. H. Bellamy,
John T.. Brodsky, George B. Deane, jr, John
Simpson, Henry c. Botty, Jacob NJ. Patterson,
Dwight Lawrence General Henry A. Barnum,
Frank Raymond, s. II. Randall Charles G..
Cronin, Clarence W. Meade, William Wade, John
G. Windolph. Henry C. Baclxus, Jacob Hess
Solon B. Smith, Colonel Joel W. Mason, Donald
Mclean and William II. Waterhouse.
THE CONVENTION BIG ONE.
The hall of the Grand Opera House was filed 20
overaowing John d. Lawson moved that Ed
ward Mitchell be made chairman. Secretary
Bellamy put the motion and it was carried by
acclamation. Mr.. Lawson and Joseph Pool werc
appointed committee to conduct Mr.. Mitchell
TO the chair When the applause had ceased, Mr..
Mitchell said
1t is necessary for me to remind any one within
Of voice of the dsgracefu condition of tho
affairs Of this city. You all familiar with IT.
need not tell you here citizens and the axpay
ers that factions OF the Democratic party have
held the power this city for the last thirtyone yeara
need read you the circular which has been Issued
dcnouncng Tanrany Halls practices need not tell
that factions never in favor OF united
ticket when there danger that divided, they would
be defeated L need not tell you how this community
shocked when the arrangement was made to divide
these organizations the city Offices need
tell you about chief magistrate that he was
shocked with those who supported him In 1886 no
would not under any circumstances accept any nonina
ton from Tammany Hall You familiar with all these
things, and IL the citizens and taxpayers Of the city Of
York ready continue the ex,ravagsnt expendi
money indicated by the
with which the city burdened then they will elect
Democrats for those Offices Recollec that the taxation
Of this city to-day is something enormous and not
out Of the way when say that great deal OF the money
into the city for the purpose Of being
ravagantIJ expended by Democratic oicias believe
that the wisdom Of this convention will select candi.
dates for place before the people thu
be voted for coming election records
Will be guarantee that the public will be honestly,
capaby and faithfully served and II the Republicans
their duty the polls and for candidates
through ard through they will be elected. (Applause)
Frank Raymond moved that William IT,
Bellamy and j. Thomas Stearns be made the sec
retares of the convention This was carried
unanimously.
The roll OF delegates was then called, and with
few substitutions the delegations were complete.
Mr.. ROOTS SPEECH NOMINATING COL. ERHARDr
When the chairman announced that nominations
for Mayor were in order, Ehu Root went to the
platform, and spoke as follows:
have been directed by the members of
composed OF representative OF Assembly District In
this city after deiiberaton, investigation and consideration
extending through several days present this
lion their unanimous the canidacY
OF the Mayoralty the OF Joel b. Erharit GAP
plause) lie Is Republican trencved appauSe) ano
that thank Heaven this year is not only title OF respect
tut an omen success has always been Republi-
lie was born on Manhattan Island, and during all
Ids llfo been identified with the this
great city. l say he has always been Republican. for
vigor OF his manhood 1861. he enlisted
private In regiment and front. and
through conflicts Of the Civil war he rode
the head Of his troop Of cavalry and never turned his back
on the enemy during Draft Riots provost
shall he o strength for the OF law and
order In this city. lie IS ordinary His Qualities
are not weak lie is untred man. he is no unknown
man To the citizens NewYork. Many years when
United States District Attorney he was an efficient and
untlring prosecutor, and Police Commissioner his
name was synonym the faithful discharge Of his duty
In his business relations the and sd-
mlraton OF all who him. As public officer. when
within his not thought OF Selling
them entered his mind. He Is man vigorously positive
determined honest. generous and able Not stain has
been cast his Not man can say word
against him mpeach qualifications ,or the Mayorsity
OF New York.
II you all believe 1 believe. he can Be elected
"a voice. You're right ~ We all know that daughter
and appause) II believe in the Republican party
nc can be The heavy that will be cast for
Harrison Morton should give our candidate thirty
thousand majority. We should hear more Of . Re-
publican voting for Hewitt No one who respects Gar
field would entertain that thought for q moment No
man who believes in the party that has made this country
what It is to-day would think of voting for the arch
enemy OF the Republican party. II nominate Erhsrds
tonight the Republican party. represented by the
Harrison and Morton banner. Will achieve power THAI
will reach down far in the future
CHOSEN by ACCLAMATIoN.
Charles G.. Cronn seconded the nomination, and
it was made by acclamaton amid a tumlIlt OF
cheers. AS these were dying away. voice de-
mandcd: What is the matter with Erhardt p
With one voice the convention shouted: He's
all right, There WAS volley of laughter and
three more cheers were given for the candidate
for Mayor
JOHN W. JACoBus FOR SHERIFF..
Civil Justice George B. Deane then nominated
John w. Jacobus for Sheriff lie said
On behalf OF the delegation from the IXth District
desire to name for Sheriff estmable citizen and hard
working Republican II he Is elected he VIII perform
the duties OF the olica I'm such TO do credit