New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-29
GOOD WORDS FOR ERHARDT.
PROMINENT REPUBLICANS WHO ARE CONFIDENT
THAT HE CAN wIN-oNLY SOLID
PARTY VOTE NEEDED.


All the Republicans seen by a Tribune reporter
in regard 10 Colonel Erhardts chances of cleo
ton spoke most encouragingly of the outlook
Their unanimous opinion was that the Republican
PARTY had never before been so strong in this CITY,
while the weakness Of the Democrats, caused by
tho open rupture between the County Democracy
and Tammany Hall, made success certain for the
Republicans if they stood together.
Chauncey NJ Depew, after speaking in the
highest terms of Colonel Erhardt said warmly:
OF course | shall vote for Mr. Erhamt have been
out Of the city much recently that ! am scarcely
able 10 give The opinions Of many Republicans on the
situation OF one thing. however, | am sure IL the
party stands together and casts solid vote, he viii
be elected. II IS only question Of supporting HIM
II seems 10 me that II IS the duty Of every Republican
to give Mr. Erhaldt his hcartiest support. He Is an
doubt III and that this city needs thorough political
house cleaning \ Republican city government Is
necessary this end, and whatever the merits
OF any other candidate the fact that Mr. Erharlt IS
not less worthy. and besides is saunch Republican
should lead those who want good government to sup
port him.
John Sloane, of the firm of w. & J. Sloane, is
another of New-York's prominent business men who
will heartily support the county ticket lie said
Mr.. Erhardt is man who may be relied upon TO , DO
HIS duty The experience that he has had In pubic
Office and the manner in which he has carried out the
tasks that have been imposed upon him by those offices
competent as the Mayor Of New York City shall
vote for him for two rrasons He Is a Republican ana
by the ship. TIL fact that his election now seems
assured with the support that Republicans ought 10
yf Ken nCaa Most of Sem who 3 hsve IN he
past voted another ticket have done so, think, hav-
thought that they were justified in making choice
between the best of two possibilities, The time has
Republican to go outside of his party to choose be
tween two possibilities. We believe in tho RepubiI-
we see before us the opportunity Of making our party
The governing party in this city II viii give us good
government. We expect that, and we viii take no
County icc KEN We must seize The opporunty We do
we afford 10 act with ndecsion or to be misled
my duty to vote Tor Mr. Erhard and am only too
glad 10 be able 90 cast my ballot with the feeling that
IL ever the Republicans OF this city were justified in
being encouraged, 1t Is now.
THE CANDIDATES HIGH CHARACTER.
Cornelius N Bliss declared that he ccdld not
say too much in praise of Mr.. Erhardt, adding:
1t Is not necessary say Of tho high character
Of Mr. Erhart, to speak of his ability as business
man These are well known TO the citizens of New
York also his public services The question is, what
are the probabilities of his electoni 1t seems to
me. speaking with considerable knowledge Of the sit
uaton. that the contest is now between Grant and
Erhard;, and II IS to be decided by Republican
throw away their vote Mr. Hewitt Grant may be
elected and Tammany viii be triumphant. On the
contrary, II all Republicans VIII Loyalty support their
own candidate he IS sure OF success.
Here is what Alfred X Whitney said about the
local contest
We all know why many Republicans voted for
Hewitt two years ago Those reasons for divided
vote are no longer to be considered, for what Re
publIeans endeavored to do then Is Just wha, they
subsequent events proved, there was in reality no
need to support Mr. Hewitt IN order 10 avoid the
possibility OF the wrong man getting into the Mayors
Office, there was some excuse for such action then,
but Republicans by casting their votes for him this
year Will bring about opposite results 10 those OF two
years ago So surely as large number Of Republi-
cans for Hewitt they will help Tammany Hall
II 10 me that this city has had enough Of
Tammany. llttlr cleaning up IN the city govern
ment would be refreshing There certainly IS need
OF II, and we must look TO Republicans for tho accom-
pshment Of this work Erharlt Is growing candi-
date; he gains voters every day. lie Is
winning candidate, too, he Will prove II the Re
publlcans Will only let him win. No else, OF
whatever party prevent his election. l feel
confident OF his success for every day com
Ing out strongly for Erhardt who intended first to
vote for Mr.. Hewitt. | thoroughly believe that when
the day OF election comes solid Republican
party VIII be at the polls 10 elect him.
DEMOCRATS BLINDED BY JEALOUSY
Elihu Root said
| cannot remember the time when the Republicans
Of New York City have had more reason TO feel en-
cVuraged the local election than now. We have
been favored I'm every respect With all lovers Of
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