New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-22

MORE CLERGYMEN IN THE STATE WHO ARE
AROUSED BY THE ISSUE.

AROUSED BY THE ISSUE.
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FoRCIBLE REASONS WHY ALL HONEST MEN
SHOULD WORK AND VOTE FOR MILLER
DANGER TO THE COMMONWEALTH Ii
THE RUN POWER SHOULD TRIUMPH.
The sneering remark which Colonel Fellows
made in Buffalo, when he referred TO the Re
publican candidate for Governor us Miller the
Methodist" and Governor Hills preference for
the rum-shops instead of the churches. are costing
the Democratic party in this State dearly.
II am going to VIM said Mr.. Miller TO Trib-
me reporter recently and IL the support OF the
churches will do it. his remark was true one.
In every town Of the State ministers and religious
and law-abiding men are Fastening to assure him
that they will vote and work for him because OF
the stand that he has taken the liquor question
Men of m, st pronounced IDEAS who hope 10 see
prohibition accom- plished, but who know that IL
il at present impossible and impracticabe, are
uniting with the more liberalmindcd men in sup
portipg candidate for Governor who VIII not
try TO check the possible restrictions on the trailc
and with party that is on record as the champion
of all legislation thus far attempted to limit the
number VI rum-shops and to wrench from the
whiskcy-dealers the powers which they poss' s..
Ministers of all crceds and denominations are writ
ing and speaking their sentiments on the State
issues.
The Tribune has already published the opinions
of scores of ciergymen in this city ana throngnouc
the State these have resulted in great good 10
Mr.. Miller's campaign for in numerous instances
they have brought out public utterances IN tne
same direction. and in hundreds of cases informa-
tion has been received of men who have deserted
Hill and the rum party for the Republican candi-
date but who from personal reasons do not wish to
have their names published The following note
shows how the Church is standing in one town in
this State:
We. the undersigned clergymen of Saratoga Springs,
do heartily indorse Warner Miller against David b.
Hill for Governor Of the state of New-York;
q p Foster Baptist. Bostwick Hawley, Method
W. r. Terrett, Plesby- st. ,,, p,nt,s.
C. F. swift, Congregational
CHANCELLOR SIMS is FOR MILLER.
Chancellor Sims, of the Syracuse University,
arraigns Governor Hill in. strong terms ZOE Ills
onposition to temperance reform and for his veto
Of the Saxton Electoral Reform bill He indorses
Mr.. Miller for the stand he has taken against
the rum power. Here is what he says:
For wears J. with many Others, have been asking
that the Republican party should take adVan Na,
grounds on the restriction OF inc auVr ,ia" m,nbood
aid ] hesitate 10 express my approval OF the posi-
ton it has assumed and my desire Tor rs scress ID
biz ali er bill which seemed to me calculated 10 lessen
the Of 9or s Veto ana Of the saHaon b
commits him against the protection OF me pa tb
Certainly no hope OF any ga On, ssspe neat Of
honest elections be expected While ne Is Hov
tho bravest dShi against the saloon that any cand-
date with chance 70 win has ever made In our stare
believe High s Miles Mi aud IN 50
that am voting for honest elections ana against the
liquor traffic.
WHY PRoHIBIT1oN1sr SUPPORTS HIM.
The Rev. Dr. Charles Townsend, pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg, be-
leyes in prohibition, and, in fact, is an earnest
advocate of it, but he believes that the State
has suffered enough already from the intrlgues
and schemes of Governor Hill. He gives these
reasons for supporting Mr.. Miller:
In my estimation, the election of Mr. Miller Is OF
the greatest Importance to the good morals and good
government of the state Of New YORK Not oniy Is
he personally pure man, not only Is he Christian
Gentleman not only is he by education and experience
emneny capable of adorning the executive chair but
High License plank renders It necessary, at this
juncture for all temperance citizens, irrespective OF
or saGn to vote for NIL hm iesve nO iast move
that TO 5eoparye the election of Mr. Miller ,or inc
a Of any t5 pa whs1 Ss Republican State
Convention placed. Mr. Miller In nomination standing
sS he r Soss Un o all
law-lovng and patriotic citizens; ], for one; VIII
the State already suffered too much from the intgucs
selfshness, autocratic domneerng of David Bennett
@ O" to- b sian % he is esce want my
vote to tell well as fifty, years from now
shall a Mt Be cast % Be s ss hf for
advocate VINO can, If elected, bring ~bout material
cannot. without violation Of conscience regard
High License either permissive Of evil or a com
unit of entire prohibition te the best
substitute for it. Therefore It seems to me to be en-
y c9nssent ana on En- yns for o wane MS
in opposition 10 a man ll who has apparently WIN
entire wlngness associated himself ana oaehed NM
elements in the state. value Temperance too much
represents the liquor element should get one sided
" boost" from temperance people Tho " hali ioaf Is
just nov ar rs ba VsS sincere no re he h
may be.
self in the selection Of Mr. Miller 1t has taken issue
with the powers of the saloon, and u Is high time
for all fair men ambitious Of the oe Msr wbere
he can deal some telling blows for the cause of
law, order, purity and God
MINISTER WHO CANNOT VOTE FOR HILL.
The Rev. DR.. c. w. Rowley, pastor Of the
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Gloversville
presents in forcbc terms his reasons for advOcat-
ing the election of Warner Miller and the reasons
why he opposes Governor HILL This is what
he says:
Warner Miller should be elected because he is the
advocate OF the restriction of already licensed
evil His election would give courage TO every true
wh,n bere s S s to WORK NIX
can do to check the evil and that desirable end,
prohibition, is so far away could not vote for
David b. Hid, because he has been tried and found
wanting In all those characteristics which make
reliable public official, and furthermore he prefers the
backing Of the Saloon TO that Of the Church. How
could a minister Of the Gospel fight for such man
or the he represents
u IL tba Of b0di
Of the good people Of the State, and believe he Will
be the next Governor.
SUPPORTING HIM FOR HIS PRINCIPLES.
The Rev. DR.. George w. Brown, pastor OF the
State Street Methodist Episcopal Church of Troy,
md who is lifelong friend Of Mr. Millers, tells
Why he will vote for him.
have known Warner Miller from boyhood We
attended the school In youth. In the same
lass In college and i know him through and
trough shall vote for him, however, not the
of ldaIi he