New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-26
TIE RESULT At SARATOG1.

The Republican Convention made an excel
lent use of it's opportunities and hence the
party and the voters in general are to De con-
graduated alike upon the ticket ana the pat
form, The nominees, without exception, are
men of character, capacity and experience
Their careers prove their fitness for the places
for which thew have been named. The public
service will be strengthened if they are sum-
moned to enter it. The resolutions are equal
ly worthy of commentator, and, read IN con-
nection with the trenchant speeches made by
the temporary chairman, Mr.. Depew, and the
permaneut chairman. Senator Sloan, make an
ADEQUATE and effective presentation OF the Re-
pubcanism of to-day The platform is with
out evasion or subterfuge. 1t surrenders moth
ing. it takes lower ground on nothing. 10 en-
bodies the sentiment of the great body OF ne
publicans in regard to vital public issues Ma
tional and State The confidence which is eX-
messed in the wisdom and patriotic spirit OF
President Harrson's Administration cannot fail
to be especially gratifying to him, since it is
the approval of that division of the grand party
which did so much to secure his triumph. That
the expression was due the President Is the
conviction of the hundreds of thousands OF
citizens of New-York for whom the convention
spoke.
The choice of candi dates was made only after
full and free interchange Of views, the sole
aim of the delegates being to pick out the best
material. Nobody presumed to try and force
through slate'-all the nominations were
made on their merits by the convention itself
The result is vindication Of the large con-
vention policy. The III delegates made no
mistakes. John |. Gilbert, who heads the
ticket, has long been recognized as one of the
foremost men in franklin County. He has
made his mark in both the Senate and Assem-
bly,, and has a record which is without stain.
Martin w. Cooke, the nominee for Controller
is one of the most substantial and accomplished
lawyers of Western Newly ork lie is well
known throughout the State, and is everywhere
held in the highest esteem He would make
a model fiscal officer. The choice of General
James NJ. Varnum for Attorney 6 eneral will
be heartily ratified particularly here in New
York, where he has his home and has made
his reputation. lie has already rendered the
people good and faithful service as lawmaker
and with his fine legal ability could not fail
to make an efficient and Trustworthy Attorney
General. Ira NJ. Hedges is a successful bank
er. and hence is thoroughly familiar with the
duties which a Treasurer has to perform Like
William V. Van Rensselaer, one of the best
equipped Of the civil engineers Of the State,
who was named for State Engineer, he fought
bravely during the War Of the Rebellion, and
is very popular with tho members Of the Grand
Army of the Republic. The strong and we'll
balanced State ticket. as thus made mp was
worthiIy supplemented by the selection Of Al
bert llagbt for the Appeals bench. The bar
of the State without regard to politics will
heartily commend this nomination. Judge
IIaight has long worn the ermine, is member
of the second division Of the Court of Appeals,
and by his industry, his learning and fidelity
has richly earned promotion.
The representatives at Saratoga acted well
| their part They may be said to have organ
lied. victory. 1t remains for those whom they
represented, the great rank and file of Repub
cans, TO take up the campaign work where
they left it and carry it on to completion in
November. The time is short. The campaign
will be little more than a month long, so that
every day is precious and must be made the
most off, The State Committee will promptly
proceed to business. Let the county and town
committees bestir themselves The tide is with
the Republi can party. If each man of us all
along the line does his best we shall win. New
York swung over to Harrison last year, and we
| have the votes to elect the Saratoga nominees.