New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-08
OUTSPOKEN CLERGYMEN.
FOR MILLER AND MORALITY.
THE MAIN ISSUES OF THE STATE CAMPAIGN
CLEARLY DEFINED.


BURNING WORDS FROM THE REV. DRs. CHARLES
g. ROBINSON, JOHN riley THOMPSON
CHARLES D'w BRIDGMAN AND
HENRY Y sATTERLEE. AND
FROM THE REV. RICHARD
d. HARLAN.
The Tribune last Monday published series q
interviews with prominent clergymcn OF various
denominations in this city, setting forth their
views upon the moral issues presented In tho
campaign in this State. There was strong an6
decided unanimity in the expressions OF opinion
therein quoted David B. Hilrs position as tho
champion Of the rum power was fully recognized
and tie direct issue between the liquor interest and
those in favor of severe restriction Of that traffic
was clearly defined. The interviews have excited
much comment and have aroused many to sense
of the danger which menaces the COMMONWEALTH
in the possible reelection Of Governor bill.
Ministers who ordinarily refrain from public
uttcrances in political campaigns have, actuated
bv a strong sense of duty, frankly and fearlessy
condemned the past record and the present attitude
of David B. Hill; while Warner Miller has re-
ceived their most unqualified Endorsement as
pure-minded statesman. During the last two or
three days Tribune reporters have called upon a
number Of other representative clergymen IN tnis
city, and they also have sounded in no uncertain
tones the notes Of warning to sober-minded people
lest the chief executive Office may again be domi-
mated by the representatives OF all that s an'as"
nistic to morality and religion
DIR. ROBINSON CONTRASTS THE PARTIES
The Rev. DR.. Charles S. Robinson. formerly
nastor of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
lately engaged in preaching to number oil fresoy-
teran CONGREGATIONS in this city, said IN answer 70
the reporters questions
The moral issues 80 clear as IN this cam
napn There can be hesItancy on the part oi any
christian man as to his action when the choice 10 10 %
made between such Governor as Hill mas pceh anu SUN
a Governor as Miller would make. Ihe h'hin".'o' " "
Mr. Hill seems have been brought @oous VIZ"
rickiness and the clements raying around MIN lor No
sunnort ara sueh az I can have possible sympathy
with II the friends and supporters OF governor I'M
were ranged on side of straight street anu 'ns
friends of Miller the other, there would De no room
for any argument who is acquainted with
ons could tell by the looks where decency was Hiu
does not have backing Of the Respectable "
the Democracy. Many OF them who we're going W 'o''
for the Prohibition candidates now that they see tue ~
sues sharply made. are changing 'heir siou"'' anu WA
vote Miller ,,
The next Governor OF this State will be either Miner
or Hll-the first strong eetOtaler and Promotons' IN
sentiment second the absolute tool OF tne liquor
interest have always been, and am now, Strong
believer in the HghLcense system and am sorry eA
tremely sorry that bill defeated by Hill; ana
believe that sober Of the community VIII con-
denim that veto the polls and VIII heartuy receive
and ndorse such for the restriction OF ths
LIQUOR traffic 1t reported that there Is some
uncertainty about my voting for Harrison and Mortoh
may say that shall for and give that ticket my
support From all learn, by conversations with
Democratic friends and otherwise think there has been
decided change OF feeling, ana that Harrison o'oH
and Miller will win the day.
DR. BRIDGMAN PUTS THE ISSUE CLEARLY.
To the reporters questions the Rev. DR.. Charles
DIV. Bridgman, postor Of Ahe Madison Avenue
Baptist Church replied:
think that the has been Joined in q conflict
between the Republican party, the representative OF
practical legislation and the saloon party OF which Hu
is the designated champion Governor Hill has maae
no effort to of who want to restrics
the LIQUOR traffic. and find out has given
them 10 believe that so long he help IL be Will
not place a restraint that business; so that
cannot any respect for him. and so FAR as my nu
ence can exerted IL shall be thrown dead against MIN
II the Democratic party had such candidate as IL
offered for the Mayoray OF NewYork should be some
what Indifferent State ISSUE 1t is not simply tho
party or candidate but that the latter STANDS Tor tne
worst elements Democratic party that object TO-
think 1t matter OF ENCOURAGEMENT that OF the many
Democrats have personal acquaintance wlth Know
OF but two who will vote for HILL The election OF iiiu
would defer temperance legislation twenty-five years ana
give the liquor interest the controlling power MI
Miller gives the impression OF being thoroughly honeS'
in principle desperately In earnest In promouns tne
great State issue-practlcal temperance have conn
dence in his character and his mastery ability 70 man
age the Government, and believe that snSrs WI"
be prominently safe in his hands
The fact the liquor convention was heid 30 cose
N the time Of the Democratic was not acc
dental and the latter coming under the shadow OF the
former the arranged tnat one CONVENTION
was simply annex TO the other Inc peuoefa"o
marty has fallen control OF bold, bad man. ana
Il "a ad thought that such BODY OF people are
made subseryent L wicked ambition OF not one man
oly but the many who are engaged IN inc "ofs' pos
sble traffic who not passonatcly psrsah "hen
election day will ana more appreciate the mag
nitude and forccasng what the eecuo" oi
mn Will be 10 this state foremost ana active IN
their opposition him. The issue Is 10 narrowed 'hA'
seems to must decide "hether ne VIII s'o
the keeper ALL that he asks for or put WIS" r
straint upon business IL Is choiee Oe'"eeh
o statesman and demagCgue. lie is safe legislator VINO
is enough of statesman ,gislae only so far as Is Is IN
keeping with public sentiment for without that aws are
never enforced and become but cead letter.
MR. HARLAN ON THE RUM-PowER
| The Rev Richard d. Harlan, pastor OF tho
First Presbyterian Church, at No. 81 Fifth-ave.,
told the reporter that he would gladly give his
opinions upon the exceedingly important issues
of the State campaign lie said:
As don't consider this party question at ALL but
q moral one. pure and simple. have no hesitation as
Christian expressing deep and earnest
convictions upon the simple Issue involved IN the
present canvass IL there was a square hight be-
tween the dsorderly and orderly elements OF this Stae
IL Is presented the impending gubemaoria contest
l suppose that It may be taken for granted that MI
Miller will poll solid Republican vote and the result
hangs upon action OF the large element In the Demo
cratic party and among the Independents who are dis
grunted by the nomination Of Ill., 1t seems to me thas
there are moral Issues involved In this struggle which
should influence these elements nsuring their sur
fragss 10 the Republican candidates To them IL shoud
no, be question OF politics but morals II makes
! no difference in this State contest what MT Mnlers
vsrs are on the surplus tariff revision the Southern
question etc will have nothing whatever 10 DO IN
sct,no them and men who differ with him on these
ue.tons can carry out their convictions in the National
elections.
The one question In this State contest overshafowins
all others Is Shall saloon power rule this State or
not In the cities the saloon has almost Oecono 'ao
,,. ., our nolit,cs the place where OF the
rimares are held and where the majority OF our law.
makers are really elected The people Of this city ana