New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-29
LIQUOR SELLERS TO ASSIST IN GOVERNOR
HILLS INAUGURATION.
CoRREsPoNDENCE THAT SHOWS WHAT THEY
EXPECT IN THE WAY OF PROTECTION FOR
THEIR TRAFFIC - WILL THE REV.
II. DEWITT TALMAGE BE IN THE
PRoCEssIONl
TRY r.LrGr ,Pu TO THE TRIBUNE.


Albany. Dec 2s.-Thc people OF Albany were
shocked to-day on hearing that Governor Hill had
written letter giving his consent to the appearance
in the inaucuraton procession next Tuesday OF an or
ranization which had informed him by letter tha' IL
would like to come TO Albany especially 10 90 MN
honor because he was the champion OF the liquor IN
forests Tho correspondence in tho matter clearly
shows that the liquor dealers of the state believe that
f. was their work which brought about the ree,ec-
tIon Of Mr. Hill as Governor and that they count
upon his vctoIng any bills adverse to their trade r'
HIPS letter docs not deny tho claim. Mr.. Hahn,
fhe president OF tho NewYork and Brooklyn
Retail Grocers' Hill Campaign Club has Issued the
following circular:
ON TO ALBANY
rver grocer who can possibly get away next Monday,
December 81 should try and accompany the grocer dele
o,on that f. going to attend the Inauguration OF Gov
ernor David b. Hll. At the same time they VIII meet
erocers from other sections Of the State who VIII be
prepared to Informally discuss legislative makers In gen.
Affecting the trade
Ono might think that the word "tradc' merely
meant the grocery trade" but letter which Mr..
Hahn wrote TO Governor Hill on December 10 shows
That the word clearly means tho liquor trade. Inc
Excise Revision Commission Is to make It's report TO
tho Logs lature on January TO- and therefore, 1t is
wise for those interested In the protection of the
liquor trade to be their guard. Mr.. Hahns letter
to Governor IIlu IS follows:
New-York. Dec. 10. 1888.
To Ills Excellency David T. Hill. Governor
Dear Sir: The New-York and Brooklyn David b.
Hill Campaign Club, Of which have the honor 70 oe
president not only congratuatcs you upon your tr-
umhant reelection but would be pleased to be repre-
sented at your Inauguration in January The grocers OF
New York State who contributed much toward your re-
election deem 1t their proud privilege on that oc
cason show what they think OF what you have done
them especially in preserving their bottled hetgoods
quor trade from exermlnaton. They count upon your
when the Excise Re-
vision Committee about to submit report that may
either protect conscate their family trade in bottled
LIQUORS also, wines and beer. On behalf OF the grocers
Of the State accept the Of our gratitude for
what YOU have done for us. NJ. HAHN.
President Ncw-York and Brooklyn Retail Grocers' IIil
Campaign Club.
1t will be perceived that Mr.. Hahn plainly that
tho lquordealcrs expect that Governor Hin Will con-
tlnue to protect them as he has done in the past 1t
ls an alliance which has existed between them and
Mr. Hill for more than four years, and they expect 1t
10 be continued for three years longer Governor
nm was not at all ashamed OF receiving such letter.
On the contrary he directed his private secretary to
write letter to tho quor-dcacrs welcoming them 10
the procession Indirectly no acknowledged all that
they claimed and expec ted Of him Below is the letter:
State Of New-York,
Executive Chamber, Albany, Dec 10, 1883.
Michael Hahn. ESQ.
Dear Sir: Governor Hill desires me to acknowledge
your letter December TO- ard express his appreciation
u the conrratua Of the New York and Brooklyn
David b. I'M Grocers' Campaign Club which you. as
president conveyed him. In accordance with the
gestion contained your ettcr the committee having the
Inauguration ceremonies In charge have been Informed OF
the willingness your club participate, and doubtless
by this mail you will receive a formal Invitation. The
Hon Edward IL. Mahcr. Mayor OF Albany, Is
chairman Of the Inauguration Committee. I very
resnectfully yours WILLIAM G.. RICE
Private Secretary.
Mayor Maher, Of Albany was undoubtedly re-
questcd at once TO send formal invitation TO the
Hquordealers to join the procession. The same day
that the Governor sent his reply by proxy Mayor
Maher sent a letter urging the club to be present
Meanwhile the preparations for the IN
auguratlon go on at a fast rate. To-day telegram
# mysterious significance received tom Colonel
Austen the colonel OF the 18Th Regiment OF Brooklyn,
which IS coming 10 Albany 10 lead the Inauguration
procession. The telegram reads:
No horses Tamage Is to parade.
The Rev. r. Dewitt Talmagc Is chaplain OF the 18Th
Regiment II IS believed that tho telegram means
hat he will accompany the regiment ard that Colonel
Austen thinking that horses are sometimes sklttish
has determined not TO them. There Will be
large number Of Democratic residents of Brooklyn In
the procession. Chief among these In the eyes OF
Governor Hil viii bs Hugh Mclaughlin, tho bosa oi