New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-26
ST. LAWRENCE REPUBLICANS.
CONTEST OVER THE CONGRESSMAN.
LESLIE RUSSELL WILL GET THE NOMINATIONS
THE FARMERS LEAGUE WILL SUPPORT
Iof-coM1NG AssEMBLYMEN.

THE FARMERS, LEAGUE WILL SUPPORT
HIoi-CoMNG AssEMBLYMEN.
tYRoy A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT or TIE TRIBUNE,
Ogdcnsburg. Aug. 2e-At preliminary stage
of the canvass for the Republican nomination for
Congress in this district the two names That
figured most prominently after congressman
Lansing had declined TO be q candidate for re-
election, were ex-Congressman A. \. Parker and
eX-AttOrney -Geneml Leslie Russell, both st.
Lawrence County men, 1t seemed to politicians,
therefore, as il the vote Of ST. Lawrence would
be divided between Mr. Parker and Mr.. Russell;
and this fact emboldened ex-Assemblyman Hunt
and Buckley, of Jefferson County, TO announce
themselves as candidates for Congress. Mr.. Hunt
secured the support Of one Assembly District OF
Jefferson County and Mr. Buckley of the other.
Meanwhile, in st. Lawrence County there fol-
lowed period of great embarrassment for the
leading Republicans, most of whom were per-
sonal friends Of both Mr.. Russell and Mr.. Parker.
Their annoyance over the situation was increased
by the fact that the Farmers League of st.
Lawrence County was committed to the support Of
Mr. Parker before Mr.. Russell announced his
. candidacy AS is well known, ST. Lawrence is
one of the leading agricultural counties Of the
State and therefore the political opinions Of the
farmers have great weight.
gressional problem reached President Haf-
rison nominated Mr. Parker for Assistant Attorney
General This cleared the way for Mr.. Russell
and Immediately assured him of the support Of
the three Assembly Districts of st. Lawrence. This
gives him the nomination since the Jefferson
County candidates have the support of only two
Assembly Districts. Therefore the nomination Of
Mr.. Russell for Congress is now conceded. The
time for holding the Congressional Convention has
not yet been set.
One of the most pleasing features Of Mr.. Rus
sells successful canvass is that at the held
in his own home of Canton a motion was made
by Z. ). Balcome, secretary of the Farmers League
of ST. Lawrence County and O member of the Ex-
ccutive Committee of the State Farmers League,
that Mr. Russell should receive the support of
the Canton delegates to the Assembly Convention
at which the Congressional delegatse are chosen
In response Mr.. RUSSELL addressing the caucus
said:
Mr.. President and gentlemen of the caucus:
The motion just made comes to me with great
qualification first, because it comes from the town
IN which was born and in which my father and
mother and three Of my children lie buried IL
comes secondly, with doubly gratifying force, be-
cause il has been made by Mr.. Bacome, secretary
Of the Farmers League, behalf of that organiza
ton. | have nothing 10 criticisc in the pnst
action Of that body, and have much to praise in
it's aims and methods. There is reason IN the
world why farmers should not associate and or
ganize to protect in every legitimate and laudable
way the interests of their class. And, as those
Interests are more or less affected by legislation
and official action, it is wise for them to discuss
and debate among themselves the propriety of
| legislative measures and the fitness OF those Who
arc TO be selected to represent the people in official
| No fnrOuqnOut
! carnations of different classes OF men, even of
| drygoods merchants, furrleTs, physicians, labor
| ne men and even lawyers, who loim
together in bar associations, and In them some
times NEEDLE with politics; there IS no reason ID
| the world why those interested in farming, ana
| who as the census of 1890 will show, comprise
one-siXth II not onelith OF the enthe popuia'io,i
| Of the country, should not have their say In az
matters pertaining 10 the public veal. III snail
he chosen represent this section, so largely de,
pendent upon the welfare OF rural ana
those interests, and II do single act adverse 10
them | hope and trust that you Will bring the
| matter TO me face to face
! been suggested because business opportunities
| have for few years taken me SO largely away
,ror, and aston that nv interest in this section
was largely diminished. and was fast becoming
| a nonresident. | have no words OF disparage-
ment or fault to find with those who SO beheved,
| and who may have Judged from what appeared
| 10 he the case instead of from an actual KhOwi-
edge of the facts hut can say that have steal
tasty refused TO become a member OF hePuuIca ra
| associations In New-York, or TO vote eiSewnere
| than in St Lawrence County, and when tne daIs
hour comes to me- rs il must one day come 10 al
| | hope and trust that it may be In the good oid
| town of Canton. -
There are two active Republican candidates Tor
Assem- lyman in this district, the lst Dsfrlst oil
! st Lawrence County. namely George X; Marry
| LAWYER of this city, and Newton Aldrich, OF Gou-
| verneur The convention will ne held upon sep,
TENDER g Mr. NIalby has carried majority Oh
| the conventions thus far. and there Is no question
| of his nomination and election. =,
| In the It'd Assembly District there is close
contest between William II kimball the pres ST1,
| leading opposition candidate is John heeler.
lawyer of Canton The other cSn candida ar
eNAssemblyman f. s Crapser' SUPERVISE q TN y:
| convention will he held August % at Canton.
In the lid Assembly District Of St. Lawrence
| County There is no opposition 70 the Nhoh''"@
| ton of Assemblyman Bradford.
! DELEGATES To TIE SARATOGA CONVENTION
| The IXth Assembly District Business Mems ke-
| publican organization met at No 4o GroVesI "s'
| evening and elected the following delegates ana al
ternates TO teh Saratoga convention Deeea'es-MnF
| fam A. Moss Henry C. Burdett and Henry H. Butler
| Alternaes-Thomss Brennan. Albert Hall ana JONI
Glendeuning. speeches were made by Moses T. WIZ
Jams Jacob stewart and the president, william A.
| Moss.
The Republican caucus at White Plains elected
| David Cromwell. Francis H. lIassels and James H.
Moran delegates; and f. n. Long, John Emerson
| and r. W. Clark alternacs. . ur
| From New Rochelle. Coroner John Mathews u w
| Davenport, II. A. Gonge and John II. fersuso" VIII
| 90 10 Saratoga. .--..A
The William H. Leaycraft Battery OF the Thlffeen'a
Ward OF Brooklyn, has selected James r. ray2r f Con-
Iessc George F.. Moulton, delegates, and J0hh uua
| tier, John f. Warren and J. Mackcnny, as alt.Fhs''
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