New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-04
HILLS LIQUOR ALLIES.
THE wHIsKEY GOVERNORS ROCHESTER
DRESS REHEARSAL
RUMsELLERs SETTING THE PACE FOR THE
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION AIMING TO
WIPE OUT LAWS RESTRICTING
THEIR TRAFFIC.
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THEIR TRAFFIC.
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Rochester, Sept 3.-The whiskey Governors
whiskey supporters have been invited by him 10
attend the Democratic State Convention which
meets In syracuse October 1. Mr.. Ill., however
is aware of the advantages of dress rehearsal be-
foe the curtain rises upon these plays In which ne
Is 10 be the chief actor. Such a rehearsal he now
evidently proposes TO hold in this city tomorrow
with the liquor dealers of the State his assistants
With their aid he give such mimic representa-
ton of what he desires TO be enacted by the Demo
cratic state Convention tlIat delegate 10 that
Convention will dare do anything but copy faith
fully what Is done this stage 1t is well known
TO Mr. Hill that the liquor dealers Of the State arc
not content simply with being let alone. they wish
to see the State Government relax the present re-
strsctions upon liquor selling. The liquor dealers
Of the State did not give Mr.. Hill the large bribery
fund Of 100000 last fall simply to prevent legisla
hon hostile 10 them. 1t was given also TO secure
legislation favorable to the liquor trade The delegates
% the State Convention Of the Wine, Liquor and
Beer Dealers Association Of the STATE Of NewYork,'
which VIII be held in this city tomorrow, intend
70 suggest the passage OF laws in the interest Of their
trade These suggestions will be made directly with
view Of influencing the Democratic State Convention
TO adopt an excise plank which viii substantially
pledge the Democratic party to the policy OF relaxing
tho laws against liquor selling. Mr.. Hin in the call
which he drew up for the election of delegates to the
Democratic State Convention invited all who are
opposed TO inequitable and oppressive sumptuary
legislation" to elect delegates. In other words he
invited the liquor dealers and their friends to elect
delegates to the Democratic Convention. From the
talk Of the liquor dealers who have already arrived
here to attend the convention tomorrow II IS evident
that they intend 10 avail themselves literally Of this
invitation of Mr.. Hill 1t is purposed TO thank Gov
emor H in resolutions for his vetoes OF the Crosby
i0h fha Vedd TaY
the ground that by these veoes he saved the liquor
dealers a. 100000 yearly which would otherwise have
gone into the treasures of the several counties of tho
State.
The leaders Of the State Wine. Liquor and Beer
Dealers Association arrived here to-day and special
trains brought large delegations from NewYork,
Broohlyn. Albany Syracuse, Utica. Buffalo and other
cities along the line Of tho NewYor Central Railroad.
The delegation from NewYOrk and Brooklyn marched
along Main-st. tonight, headed by brass band.
One looking at the line of men in this procession
would be unable to distinguish them from the usual
lot Of who attend Democratic conventions.
They found Rochesterst quite pfOfusely decorated
with flags In their honor. Opposite the New .Yor,
Central depot there is row of ten liquor stores.
All Of these stores bad their doors and windows
bound around with flags and evergreens tonight and
also displayed large placards with the words written
upon them. Welcome. Delegates Among the
chief delegates who arrived Max d. Stern,
Dornt u T. Kens, Of New-York. president of the
assoc alton: BENJAMIN McCutcheon. OF Brooklyn
David W. DeShler Of Utica. for many years member
OF the Democratic State Committee; George Camp
bell. Of Syracuse and Morris ID. Kuesk, Of New
York The Executive Committee held meeting
at Maennerchor Hall, where the convention will meet
tomorrow II reported that six agents had
been employed since ago In persuadns LIQUOR
dealers 20 join tie ASSOCIATION II was stated thar
there are $4,000 liquor dealers who now belong TO
the association. Tho agents said that obstacle
70 the association bringing within its membership
every liquor dealer in the State the high
foe Of $50 asked for admission. 1t resolved 10
lower this admiss on fee
Mr. Keams, the president Of the association. when
asked about its attitude toward Governor HIll said
"Wc pleased with his administration because he has
protected our trade" That tho sentiment OF
other members of the Executive Committee 1t was
stated that the large Of $4,000 had been raised
by llquordcacrs Of Rochester for the entertainment
al a banquet OF the members OF the association:
Convention to-rorrow it became clear that one OF
the chief objects Of The meeting 20 secure the united
my pNc S I laws u eF ners M scrn w
present bI the interest Of tho lQuordealcrs II
the Legislature should be Democratic Another OBJ
jcct OF tic Convention IS TO point out to the liquor
dealers the Fccmary advantages they would derive
make them exert all their strength in opposition to
the election of the Republican candidates. Governor
There is nothing that he so badly needs 10 further
his scheme to the Democratic nomination for
President as the election Of Democratic Legislature
in addition the convention will formally adopt a new
constitui ION. The preamble this document clearly
shows the aims OF the association. The preamble
says
Whereas has become seltevldent that n preserve
vacations in such a that may pursue them
honoahy and legally, without fear favor the wine,
beer and liquor dealers Of the State Of NewYork have
formed association under the OF 1.-The Wine Liquor
and Beer Dealers Association Of the State OF NewYork
the purpose Of uniting all local organizations Of the
State connected with the liquor interests TO protect our
selves against the enactment Of unjust and fanacal laws
and urge aud procure the repeal Of such laws the
statute books In the fuheanee OF the objects here
by pledge honor virtually TO each other lay aside our
individual political preferences and lend aid IN
and defeat all candidates for Offices Of public
will give positive ana public Of
their willingness urge and for such just and eQut
able laws TO which good citizens and honest mer
chants are entitled We therefore urge upon all dealers
throughout the State TO combine together in their various
localities and demand their rights American citizens.
The convention Will apparently be attended by
about 300 delegates, and will be the largest held
by the liquor dealers in this State