New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-13
TO MAKE A HOT FIGHT.

TO MAKE A HOT FIGHT.
LOCAL REPUBLICAN ENTHUSIASM GROWING.
CONGRATULATIONS AND PROMISES OF HEARTY
SUPPORT POURING IN UPON COLONEL
ERHARDT-wHAT CITY LEADERS
SAY OF THE PROSPECTS.
Like all the other nominations made by the
Republicans this year. that Of Joel b. Erhardt
for Mayor Is one which grows in popularity.
Within the first twenty four hours after it was
made perfect food of messages commencing and
indorsing il reached the Republican County head
quarters. in West Twenty-ffth-st
:" II is very encouraging said Secretary Bel
lamy, last evening, to find that Colonel Erhardts
nomination meets with such cordial approval
and the enthusiasm with which it is received
seems to increase as the hours roll by. Repub-
licans of all shades and kinds have been here to-
day to say that they are pleased with it and
with the whole ticket. Many Of these men
who have taken interest in local politics for
ycarS Every mail delivery brings letters from
sal quarters of the city, and from Republicans
Temporarily out of town, expressing satisfaction
and predicting success
"Erlmrdts nomination. said A. r. Whitney
last evening, is exactly like Harrisons and
yMillers have been that is, people like it better
the more they think of it. Several of my friends
expressed disappointment that night when the
selection was announced. They wanted some
body in the dry-g goods trade in the shipping
business who never had held an office. But to-
day all of these men have been around to say
that they are satisfied that it is all right, and
couldn't be better. There is nothing the matter
with Joel Erhafdt,' and he is going to be elected
&; Colonel Cruser said: Il have seen at least
100 Republicans to-day who have expressed
an enthusiastic determination to 60 to work
for the ticket nominated last night. 1t was
not put in the field to be traded upon but TO
be elected"
Elihu Root, Sheridan Shook. Edward Mitchell,
Colonel James NJ Varnum and other well-l1nown
Republicans gave similar testimony as to the
way in which Colonel Erhardts nomination had
been received among their friends and acdualnt-
anccs.
The veterans Of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie regard the ticket with sentiments of warm ap-
prevail The choice of such prominent Grand
Army men as John W. Jacobus, Henry O. Perley
James T. Van Rensselaer, and John r. Nugent is
especially agreeable to the old soldiers. General
Bsrnum said yesterday: 1t is emphatically, a
soldiers ticket and admirably supplements the
nominations of Harrison, Miller and Cruger. 1t
wall receive the UNDIVIDED support OF INC Neef"nS
of the war"
Police Commissioner Stephen B. French is. a
walking thermometer among POLITICIANS, ana MS
respondent. No lukewarm Republican could have
been in Mr.. FreDch's presence long yesterday
without catching enthusiasm for the local can
didates of his party There never has been so
good an opportunity for the election of Repnb-
lican county ticket. Mr.. French said; We
have frst-cass candidates and are united IN their
support, at a time when the Democrats are divided
and are wranging over their failure to unite:
Our candidate for Mayor Is worthy OF the support
of all Republicans. As Police Commssionsr and
as United States Marshal. Mr.. Erhardt. showed
that he placed the welfare of the city above all
personal or partisan considerations. lie is man
fully abreast of Mayor Hewitt in independence
and integrity, and man living is better IN
formed regarding the needs of good local govern
ment The Republicans who helped to elect Mayor
Hewitt have no Henry George bugbear to frlghtssn
them away from the support of their own candi,
make safe Mayor Of whom New-Ycrkers would
not need TO be ashamed. With men like Erhardt,
Hewitt and Grant in the field and Coogan as good
as out of the race it is time for Republicans to
stand together and be counted. There hardly will
be any use of Republican efforts for success against
the great Democratic vote in this city if they
cannot succeed on such favorable occasion as the
present"
Colonel Erhardt was seen at his home. No. l1e
West Fifty-ffth-st. He was in his usual robust
health and in high spirits. II physical superiority
Is TO count in this canvass Colonel Erhardt might
pairs. He said =" am just starting for day or
two Of rest on Long Island: | have already re-
nnd mali Il Sm
Republicans. and some of the letters contained
checks to aid in my campaign expenses: l am
has been received on all SIDES and am determined
that whatever the result may be IT shall not DC DC
ss ss Hn Monday ss off my and
into the fight with whatever of zeal and purpose
4 may possess. believe that we are going to
win this year in Nation, State and City. All we
need is confidence in ourselves
Among those who sent messages OF snc3nrage-
Cs1S to Nh E Bss 1csH s
Plummer H. X Thurber, Thomas C. Patt: How
ard Carroll Colonel Cruger. Ernest II. Crosby,
Robert Ray Hamilton, Cornelius q;. Van Gpo lott
num- Mr.. Erhardt SAID that among the com
muniIations were several from RePubicans Who
ton, but now declare their purpose TO support
the Republican nominations
Now that the Mayoralty nominations have been
settled. the National, State and County Commit
tees arc putting the finishing touches on their
campaign work. A close canvass OF this city
shows that General Harrisons vote will reach at
If this vote is cast for Mr. Erhardt his election
Is assured. The general impression among tho
various committeeman is that both the State and
National tickets have been strengthened by the
nominations of Thursday night John W. Jacobus;
the nominee for Sheriff, is confident that he Will
be elected He is extremely popular, especially
gone into the fight with the idea of making a
winning contest lie said yesterday that he
would not relax his efforts until after the polls
are closed on election day.
MR.. HEWITT AND COMMISSIONER TAMsEN
LIVELY INTERVIEW BETWEEN THEM WHICH
CHANGED THE MAKEUP OF THE
HEWITT TICKET.
= One Of the influential Germans in the city who is
dissatisfied with the Of Mr.. Hewitt is School
Commission Edward J. H. Tamsen. lie is associated
with the County Democracy and personal friend Of
Oswald Ottendorfer, Editor of the "staats zetung"
Mr.. Hansen has been a warm admirer of Mr.. Hewitt,
and at first demonstrated with Mr.. Ottcndorfcr for
his opposition the denomination Of the Mayor
When the County Democracy was preparing its city
and county ticket, Mr. Tamsen was asked II he