New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
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CLERGYMEN AGAINST HILL.
PROMINENT CITY MINISTER'S STRONGLY
OPPOSE HTM
THEY ATTACK HIS RECORD ON THE LIQUOR
QUESTION. BALLOT REFORM AND THE AoUE-
DUCT sCANDALs-TIIE MORAL ISSUE
PLAINLY DEFINED.

DUCT sCANDALS-THE MORAL ISSUE
PLAINLY DEFINED.
That there is a moral side 70 the present came
paign in the State of York. and side which is
directly opposed TO good morals, no candid person
who has watched the course oftffars thus far will
deny. One of the curiositIes Of these peculiar
days was the convention of liquor men at Buffalo
shortly before the other convention Of bar-room
sympathizers met at the same place to declare
David b. Hill tie chosen champion OF the rum
power. They all felt that be bad won this proud
distinction by his loyalty 10 then when hc vetoed
the High License bill, and by the general tenor
of his Official life, and their hearts and pocket
books went out 20 him as. the devoted friend who
YVES pledged 10 shield and shelter them SO long as
he should have the power
Among the speakers at Buffalo after the liquor
rlen had hooted themselves hoarse over Hilrs re
nom nation, was that simple Christian Official.
Colonel John X Fellows. lie became facetious
when referring to the Republican candidate
for Governor, and mentioned HIN in that playful
way so characteristic of the Colonel as Miller,
the Methodist"
A number OF prominent ministers OF different
denominations, who devote good deal OF their
time to the study and elucdation of moral qucs-
tions have favored The Tribune with their views
of the approaching contest between the elements
and PRINCIPLES which are represented
by Governor Hill and Warner Miller. few OF
these opinions are given herewith, and they sup
plv valuable hints 10 every citizen Of the State
who is doubtful about his duty in the present
campaign
DIR. MACARTHUR's EMPHATIC WE'VE
The Rev Robert s. Macarthur WIS found in his
study at Calvary Baptist Church, Ffty-se' enthst,
between Sixth and Seventh aves IN reply 10 the
reporters first question he said that he had no
hesitation in stating his views without reserve, ss
he had never known political campaign In which
he found il easier 10 give au unqualified indorse-
ment to the Republican candidates. Dr. Mac
Arthur then said
Never since have had vote haec cast II Win
more pleasure. enthusiasm. and rel'g Gus conviction
than shall this 'fal for Warner Miller. as Governor
OF this state and Benjamin Harrison. rs President OK
the United states. For the moment, however SPEAK
simply of state issues. The lines are drawn very
clearly in this campaign. On he one side We have
our present Governor David B. Hu. a. the
Acknowledged fiend and servant Of the liquor interest
For his benefit saloonkeepers II IS said are "a -
iug large sums of money; and they certainly are e'v-
ing II m, In the press and in public meetings. thef
earnest support lie IS openly charged By some men
Of his own party with being an inscriptions
politician and ~ trckster Some even use harsher
terms REGARDING of his financial relations to ths
public treasury. On the other side Is Warner hier'
an honest manly man. fair In his treatment OF op-
ponents aud IN all respects b gh-t0ned' ChrisnSP
geulemsn Mr. Hill stands for the saloon. fol cor
Punt ballot and for a hurtfu veto Nh. Miller sfands
for honesty IN business, maalness In chai %'sr IN
tell geuce and fairness IN poll les. ard for temperance
and rel. ion on the side we have the saloon
with all It's attendant evils; Oh the ouer the honr'
the school, the church, with their man fold blessing
Never ia ms life have I earl brsv'' and m'ni~
words on a political platform than hoa' hph 't.
Miller in his recent speech In the Cooper Union.
thank God that the day has come wnen
candidate for the gicaf Office Of Governor OF tho
state Of New-York stand upon poDucai
platform as a representative OF the hepuOhoah parry
and speak such words of PATRIOTISM Temperance
and religion. do not say thst all VINO VIZ
vote for Mr. hin are bad men: such statement
would be manifestly unfair. But do say 'ha'
nearly all who are bad men Will certainly vote
for Mr. Hi: such a statement Is certainly ialr
II seems impossible. In the present issue, 'hal
any intelligent patriot and Christian eltAeh ca" N"'
for the Prohibition party, when the ISSUES arc %
distinctly drawn and especially when such can
ddate as arner Miller is In the field. Every No'o
for the third rarity In this campaign Is hsli VOC
al least for Mr.. HID and the saloon. u Is n"t
too much 10 say that those who vote for tue 'hit"
party In this campaign are practically supp"r"nS
thr saloou are virtually ns friends ana ahes' }"
fine rocent Democratic Convention In Bunao Dis
shaken of the Republican candidate for Governor
a. " Miller the Methodist such sneer Is proDa1N
A. characteristic of MIR. Fellows as II Is eeHn,p
honorable to Mr. Miller We are told tba' 'ne
remark was appauded to the echo. very h"H
from, what we know of some clements In that con
vcnflon We should expect sucb result. bnt w
believe the Christian people of this STATE ana mNNt
rbo make no profession of religion, VIII be glsh
IN vote for a man who is all the more lniehis"ht
as citizen manly a. man, ana palr'"u' d. 90"
dt,atc because his daily life Is inspired by th' pm
ciulos of our common religious faith. MI f'uo"H
would better either remain silent or nave s"Wo
other criticism to make of Mr. Miller than to eaii
him Miller the Methodist In votne for war
ner Miller shall vote | pray. To pray ior th'
restriction of liquor uaric for an honest o'"''
for the preservation Of 'ie sab0ah snn Tor "eIr
eousness generally, and then Noie ei'her '"' 'i'
HI or for a candidate Of the Prohloiuoh Pa'N
would be- for NE at least, TO pray one way While
NV Intelligence. patriotism and religion we're a'l
going the other way Yes, shail vote ior "aFne'
Miller. and vote pray, too
MR. EATON on PRACTICAL REFORM
Tho Rev. Charles II. Eaton, OF the UniNcrsaliss
Church of the Divine Paternity, IN fiith-a'e.
WAS seen at his home, in West seVenIS-lo"f'h->"
He said he did not care To say much ABOUT pohn-
cal matters as he Was not accustomed to takl"s
an active part IN politics, bar hc h'n no he>'-
cation N stating that he intended to east MS voD,
for Warner Miller lie SAID;
Unit. recently l have thought It was advisable
so, o,en II n was only stand up and Do counted
Inn il appears me thd' tne pieecnt cohlts, IN
IL oue.S occasion Oh MhIcu u NOud pr
v'sc for The Temperance 2lvoca.es - conlr Od 10
! ,bs Iruubncan candidate for Governor a. onn Nno
~, .ys,.bc and whom uay eXksci to maze every
( nracilcabe enort In the direction OI Temperance
f. -iS,aion and Tor advancement o. Otics REFORMS
:, Ii.h All c,! cfyegs desire. Any rcrrOn VIZ VIII
,ou 10 think knows that hc must chO 0e DOW &c "eon
! Governor u.a and y Miher, and the theories
aud pIa.tIces retesn by t,cm resp eiy Ihoie
is no other cholce open them, Thai Is certain.
DIR. MCuEsNEY FOR HIGH LICENSE NOW.
The Rev. Dr. Ensign McCh, ney, of ST. Paulss
Methodist Episcopal Church, FOurth-ave. ana
prnbih,tion candidate II one could he elected.
but as that was out OF the question be should