New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-15
I have not intelligence enough to compre-
MR.. BRUSH ON HIGH LICENSE.

at Kasonah, in Westchester County:
i support Warner Miller for Governor not only be-
he political faith but also because
believe he will make good Governor He is capable
man He is an upright and honorable man. without
spot him. Furthermore, he represents moral idea
in politics He is the champion OF intelligent common
opposition to the domination Of the saloon
claim to be Prohibitionist believe
in the principle of the prohibition Of the LIQUOR
trafhc and hope to the triumph OF that prin'
ciple In the country. But must recognize also
the work OF education OF the people Is TO
Ne done before prohibition law can be passed and sus
tanned Political parties comet faster than the
sentiment OF the State warrants
believe high license, set forth in the Repuo
hcan State PLATFORM and advocated earnestly by
Warner Miller places the mark as high as public opinion
n prcsent warrants 1 regard such high-lcensc law
a. decided tho power OF the ssloon IL
restricts its area will lessen the temptation to drink
IL is restrictive its design and effect and permsve
only in form n I can't kill the mad dor. will chain
him up within narrow limits as possible am sorry
that the hardness OF mems hearts permits no more al
presen. Temperance and practical Prohibtonists
ought 10 rally Of Warner Miller because
the saloon power doing Its best to defeat him The
reelection Of David r. Hill means the triumph Of the
saloon and the continuance Of Its arrogant domination
over US 1 should feel guilty at the bar OF con-
science II contributed 10 such Q catastrophe
MR. scHRIvER GIVES HIS REASONS.
The Rev. Andrew Schriver, pastor Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, of CoXsacSe. gives clearly
his reasons for supporting Warner Miller as fol.
lows:
unouaihedly support Warner Miller: first. because
he is true tried Republican, eminent representa-
tive Of the principles Republican party which are
good enough second. ecause he is pronounced
protcconst American products and industries third
because he a pronunced Christian gentleman OF cstao
iised and uninpeschable character the embodiment OF
temperance and fourth because he STANDS
for prsca aysiabe temperance legislation and excise
reform fifth Miller represents the Respectable
and sentiment Of the commonwealth as against 'ne
fellows Of the baser sort
DR. VAIL DOES NOT HESITATE.
The Rev. DIR. Albert d. Vail, pastor OF the
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church of White
Plains Prohibitonist, gives the following reasons
for supporting Warner Miller:
To nv mind there is no reason why minister should
hesitate for Instant between Warner Miller ana pavo
u. HILL If Mr. Miller becomes Governor he Will 90 sh
any the position TO aid temperance
reform and restrictive legislation. But hhi is the
foe Of temperance legislation and the friend OF the rum
power Personally Prohibitonist and believe II
be both desirable and practicable that we should So
cure as soon possible both State and National pro
hibition. The only question in mind has been
whether would for the Prohibition candidate
for Governor But I'm and with this man am
perfectly clear and shall for Warner Miller am
not OF political club and so have no special
political consistency look after am moro anxious 70
be right than TO seem consistent
MR. GRIFFIN SEES HIS DUTY.
The Rev Thomas A. Griffin pastor of the Meth
pdist Episcopal Church at Cobleskill, Schoharie
County, makes some strong remarks in support
of Mr. Miller He is also Prohibitionist and
says:
wish say that most emphatcally desire the cleo
ton OF Warner Miller 1 and have been for years.
a Prohibitionist in principle. But convinced tina,
the Third party contribute to that result
IN this State. certainly not now The issues are more
clearly and sQuarey drawn, and Warner Miers heroic
stand tcr advanced rights line enables me clearly
10 see my duty the present hour find the liquor
interests combined against him This powerful demoraz
Ing agency evidently understands the issue. As life
long temperance worker propose to hurt intemperance
when wherever shall do this most effectively
by using my influence and casting my vote for Warner
Miller This propose to do
Mr. LINDsLEY'S CLEAR DECISION.
In clear and forciblc language the Rev. Charles
i. Lindsey. pastor of the Presbyterian Church at
New-Rochelle declares against the reelection of
David b. Hill and in favor of Mr. Miller. This
is what he says
am Of the opinion that the reelection Of David B.
Hin TO the Governorshp at this time, at any time.
would be serious injury to the cause Of morality
decency and religion. He has proved himself In my
Judgment be the worst Governor the State ever
had nd do not know single minister Of the Gospel
OF any denomination who will for him. How can
any good consistently do 1t?
DR. wHEDoN GIVES HIS VIEWS.
The Rev. Dr.. J. S. Whedon, pastor of st. Johns
Methodist Episcopal Church, of New-Rochelle, is
an ardent Prohibitonist and he believes that High
License is a step in that direction, and will con-
sequenty vote for and support the candidate who
will not veto restrictive license measures. On
the subject he says:
Some one said that politician may safely snub
church he groves in the dust before the wielder
az the beer malet' and David B. Hin seems 10 hold
this view. for be has sold himself to the saloon DO
in prohibition do in the millennium that each
will in Us time. but in the meantime We must
reach the goal reached the seathat Is by
long march. and step By step. High license is step
forward an advance into the enemy's country 1t is
practicable can be enforced and will restrict the rum
tlsnc Therefore l shall vote for Warner Miller
DR. ACKERLY's REASONS
Here are the reasons that the Rev. Dr. j. W.
Aclerly. pastor Of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church at Kingston, gives for his choice of Warner
Miller for Governor:
shall vote Warner Miller because he is Republi-
cam o temperance man, gentleman. and Christian.
When like HILL the unprinciped political rckster
openly himself the antagonist OF principles In
situations and interests which valuable 10 the church
and good society. and gories In his alliance with ana
leadership the constituency no room Is LEFT for
hesitation. I for Harrison as President and
Miller for Governor. and believe that they will both be
elected
DIR. COILYER PREFERS MILLER
Tho nastor Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
AT Glens Falls. the Rev. Dr. George l. Collyer,
says:
know nothing against the personal character OF Gov
ernor HILL and only Warner Miller by bis general
reputation; yet as between the two gentlemen, should
much prefer to Mr.. Miller elected Governor have
great faith that election would mean an excellent and
pure administration Of public affairs.
Mr. EAsTMANs CHOICE EASILY MADE
The Rev j. Ii. Eastman, pastor Of the Pres
byteran Church in Katonah n. Y, says:
No part Of my duty citizen in the coming election
seems palmer for Warner Miller in the
contest Governoshp OF this State Either he or
David b. HIN is TO the Governor Irrespective
OF all party considerations choice easily made Our
present recognized by the keepers as
their TREND and will their hearty support That
makes the issue a clear for cannot aid them
nv voting directly for their friend, can lend them
by xotlng Tor canhdaie who has