New-York tribune., 1889-10-19
eRooKLYY NOMINATIONS.


The harmonious action Of the nominating
conventions in Brooklyn arms the RepuD means
with weapons by which noteworthy Victory
NAV he won. Colonel Baird, the candidate 1or
Navor is as upright citizen and as capable
business man as can be found on that SIDE OF
tba Fast River. The nomination has come to
him without solicitation on his part ana under
circumstances which are not OILY pecuIarly
gratifying to him, but also most encouraging
for the cause Of good government. lie Is Ohe
unanimous choice Of all leaders, factions ana
sections of the party. This result is most fortu-
nate. since it has been generally feared that
feuds caused by strife over the nominations 1or
Conoross last wear and for State Senator thus
wear in the stronghold of RcpubhcaniSm, ana
also by lamentabe scramble for tederal pat
ropare, would be carried into the munlcipal
election. There is no longer cause Tor appre-
bension on this account Colonel Baird will
have the united and enthusiastic support OF
the party. Losing an election two years ago
bv narrow margin of 800 votes, he is a
stranger candidate now than he was then, and
will be certain to obtain larger labor vote
The nomination of Mr.. Clancy for City Con-
troIler brings into working alliance Mayor Cha
Minis two opponents in the election OF 1851
who between them left him in minority OF
nearly II 900 votes. Such a combination is
justified, not only by political eXpedlency' but
also by Mr.. Clancys high character as buSl-
ness man and by the active sympathy OF the
Republican party for all properly conducted
,vorl,ingmen's movements. lie was appointed
= member of the Board Of Education by Mayor
|, tod il.i4C FOR
public affairs, besides developing conspicuous
strength as a Labor candidate. The kepuo-
ican party, by its persistent and successful
advocacy Of protection, has been from los Or
panization the most helpful ally OF all sorts and
conditions of labor. 1t has raised the wages,
varied the occupations and promoted the wei
fare Of all classes of American wage-earners.
and to all intentS and purposes has been the
most efficient and successful labor party in
American politics. 1t is fortunate that the
Brooklyn Republicans have been able, by tax
ing advantage of so reputable and commend
able n candidacy as Mr. Clancy's, to demon
strate the hearty sympathy of the party for the
characteristic interests OF labor. Colonel Baird,
who as large employer has won the respect
and active support of workingmen, Will be
county ticket, headed by popular young law
yer, John b. Green, for Distrct-AtOrney, con-
tains no elements of weakness, and the nom
nations. on the whole, are eminently salts
factory to all earnest and conscientious Re
publicans,
The best proof of the quality Of the work
done by the Republican conventions is the
apprehension of defeat Immediately created on
the Democratic side. The unlookedfor APP
uearance of Colonel Baird and Mr.. Clancy on
the same ticket is warning TO Mr. McLaugh-
lin and his serfs that Mayor Chapin'S re-elec-
ton will be most stubbornly contested. Re
publicans ought to be quick to take advantage
of the hopeful feeling inspired in their own
ranks and the CONSERVATION excited in the
opposite camp. Their first duty is to make
systematic efforts to secure Oil the final day the
registry Of every voter who is known to be
hostile to ng-and- gang government. Then
let them raise without weeks delay cam
paign fund that will be commensurate with
the legitimate expenses Of closely contest
ed election in a great centre Of popula-
tiOn. The interval before election is too
short to admit Of an active speak
ing canvass in the wards. but it is long
enough for panstaking organization, harmoni-
GUS and enthusiastic effort, and thorough and
systematic work The Brooklyn Rcpub licans
last year elected a President by their brilliant
and successful local canvass. This year they
can, if they will, lend powerful aid in redeem
ing the State from Democratic misgovernment.