New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-24
MR.. SHEARD FOR SENATOR.
THE STRUGGLE IN THE XXXIIID DISTRICT
ENDED
LETTER FROM THOMAS C. PLATT CoUNsELLING
HARMoNY-ITS ADVICE PROMPTLY
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ouca, N. " Oct 23-A close contest for Senator
among the Republicans of the district which Includes
the counties of Herkimer, Otsego and Madison, which
threatened at time to excite party dssenson
ended In happy way tonight. The Democrats
ihought that they could take advantage OF possible
quarfcs among the Republicans over the nOmina-
uon, and were preparing to nominate Clinton Beck
With, a rich Democratic contractor OF Herkimer
County. But the nomination Of ex-Speaker Titus
sheart Of Herkmer County, by tho Republican party
tonight put end to this scheme, and the Democrats
confess that the Senate District will be Republi-
can, as usual Mr.. sheard's nomination will be
specially gratifying TO ex-senator Warner Miller,
close personal friend of Mr. Sheard. Mr.. Miller's
friends in the Herkimer delegation have steadily sup
ported Mr.. sheard, ard Mr. Miller has personally
taken great interest in the contest, 1t ex-
senator Thomas c. Platt of New-York who put an
end to the struggle the nomination, and by his
influence nominated Mr.. sheard Congressman De
Lano, of Madison County, visited Mr. Platt last week
at the latters request. Mr. Platt expressed great
regret that the Senatorial Convention of the Madison,
Herkmer and Otsego District should be In state OF
deadlock over the nomination for Senator and said
that the contest ought not be further prolonged
Mr. De Lano then returned home, where he shortly
received tho following letter from Mr.. Platt
New-York. oct. 81. 1889.
Hon Milton De LOno, ConastOta, New-York
My Dear Sir: Reports reach me through different
CHANNELS that the prOtracted contest over
nomination in your district Is working much mischief and
Generalization sections Of our State; that 1t
is likely to endanger local tickets in the several countess
may put the Senatorial district in jeopardy and IS very
certain to reduce maiories the State ticket IL this
be true such state Of affairs is TO be deeply deprecaed
and all true Republicans should be willing to make any
reasonable sacrifices 10 heal the differences ana restore
harmony. Such policy must especially recommend
Itself at this me when IL Is growing more and more a
parent every day that united and aggressive action VIII
victory in November for our
state ticket My has been frequently used In the
newspapers and elsewhere taking an interest in this
contest and am, you know, most unusuy hel1 re-
sponsbe some extent by many good Republicans for this
unfortunate condition OF affairs II Is for this reason pre-
sumo address you this subject Under circumstances
like the present, contend man and patriot has rsh
to pem personal considerations to weigh with him for
moment, and L know 1 too good Republican (and
believe all ny friends your county and district are Of
the stamp allow passion and prejudice to imper
paty success SO feeling and believing, L beg 10 eN
press you and through you TO our friends In Madison
County an earnest wish that this struggle shall not be
protracted for another day Without attempting to enter
into discussion OF the rights OF the localities. to pass
ugCn the merits OF the case 1t seems 10 me that peace
harmony and Will be certain to follow the
selection OF candidates offered by Herimer County
Therefore recommend that frends demonstrate the1
unsefsh Bepubcanlsm by yielding their preferences and
nominating the Hon. Titus sheard Yours truly.
THOMAS c. PLATr.
Mr.. De Lano exhibited this letter this evening to
the MdlS0n county uclcgdtes, dlef icO DdHOlS loI
Senator had been unsuccessfully taken in the con-
vention. The Madison County men, who had been
supporting District Attorney Wilson for Senator, at
once held a conference and after few moments de-
liberation resolved to transfer their votes 10 Mr..
Sheard This they did when the convention assembled
at O'clock so that on tho 7S1st ballot Mr.. Sheard
rennp~ed the twelve Of Herkimer and Madison
Countless and Senator Arnold received the six votes
of Otsego County. Mr. Sheard declared nominal e1
and committee sent out to bring him and his
two opponents, Senator Arnold and Dstrict-A;tOrney
Wilson, before the convention
Mr.. Sheard said that he did not regard his noml-
nation personal compliment, but as graceful con-
cesslon TO Herklmer County. Senator Arnold had
faithfully and honorably represented the district He
hoped it was not necessary again to swear his
allegiance to the Republican party. There were two
great issues before the people. ballot reform ana
temperance reform. He was fully In accord with the
Republican party in demanding thai the liquor trade
should be restricted and the purity of the ballot
preserved. In his opinion the evil OF intempcrdnco
was tho greatest of the nineteenth century,
and the whole power of the State should be eXertcd
a lifelong temperance man. Every temperance or
ballot reform bill would have his earnest support The
union and harmony OF the convention We're prophecies
Of victory.
Mr.. Arnold in a good-natured speech pledged the
hearty support of the people Of OtscgO County TO Mr.
Sheard. They had only had candidate because they
believed that faithful public service should be Ie-
warded by reelection. The oseso delegates were
No ADLER, experienced man for senator could
have been selected than Titus Sheard, exSpeaker OF
the Assembly.
District Attorney Wilson pledged Madison County
to give Mr.. Sheard $500 majority. The convention
then adjourned. Il Is doubtful if the Democrats make
any nomination against Mr.. Sheari.