New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-31
THE XvIII'rH DISTRICT,
REruBrscAN CONGRESSMAN SURE.
RENSSELAER, AND WASHINGTON STRONG TOR
THE TARIFF. .'-'

RENSSELAER, AND WASHINGTON STRONG TOR
THE TARIFF. .''
.vRox SPECIAL ooRasspoHpsSr o. THs rnBuSk,
Troy. n. T., Oct 30.-It loo.u O. though Ed-
ward Murphy, jr., Of this city, the chairman OF
the Democratic State Committee. were going 70
have .. mortifying experience, as II were. on mn
own political doorstep. A year ago his man
agemsnt led to the election Of Democrat as
State Senator from a Senate district composed Of
the counties Of Rensselaer, and washington.
Moreover this Democrat. Michael +. Collins, had
the large majority Of 3,Hs2 votes Yet, notwish-
standing this victory. Mr.. Murphy now apparently
will zee this same heuchman Of his, Collins, DC
feated when candidate for Congress IN Con-
greSsional district made. up Of the same counties
of Washington and Rensselaer,.
Perhaps Mr.. Murphy will plead that this tame
Mr. Collins ran against stronger Republican can
didate John A. Quaokenbush, Of Sehaghticoke,
The Republican candidate. II indeed strong man
but bis strength docs not entirely consist In his
personal popularity. 1t rests also in the Issue Of
The hour, the Mckinley Tariff bill, Of which Mr.
Quackenbush was an earnest champion. As is
well known Troy's prosperity is bound up with
that Of the collar. cut and shirt factories OF the
place. 1t Is estimated that in Troy there are
yearly manufactured ten million dollars worth Of
vest laundry interest connected with these trades
In all over 10000 persons In Troy are employed
In them; or one-third Of the population Of the
city. Mr.. Quackenbush being a faithful repre-
sentative of his constituents Of the XVIIIth Dis
trct naturally took especial pains when the Nc
Knlcy Tariff bill was passed to incorporate in 1t
q tariff upon collars, cuffs and shirts which would
amply protect the manufacturers Of Troy and their
workingmen. Formerly there was duty OF 80
per cent I'd valorem upon collars and Guns.
Under amendments to the Tariff law suggested by
Congressman Quaokenbtsh, not only will there be
Q duty of 80 per cent ad valoycm, but also duty
of IS cents per dozen. In the opinion OF the
collar and cuff manufacturers and their men the
increase Of the duty on these articles will give
them protection for ten years to come from harm
full foreign competition.
One Of the largest villages in the Congressional
district is that Of Lansingburg which is situated
on the Hudson River, just outside OF the sub
urbs of Troy. The chief industry Of this place Ii
the manufacture of brushes. Congressman Quack-
enSush obtained an increase Of the duty upon
brushes to 40 per cent ad valorem This increase
of duty was badly needed. The brush business Of
Lansingburg was declining and would soon have
been destroyed b. the competition Of foreign
brush-makers il the duty had not been raised
One OF the largest makers of brushes in Lansing
burg, John 7. McKeon e Co.. had Just gone out
Of business because they could not make any
money The increase of the duty will there
fore revive the dropping industry.
Congressman Quackenbush also has greatly
pleased the farmers In his district BY aiding In
raising the duty upon potatoes. washington
County, in this Congressional District, raises more
potatoes than any other county In the State
Its Inhabitants have been much troubled by the
competition of Canadian farmers with them in the
potato markets Of the country. This compeu-
ton will now be much lessened. Congressman
Quackcnbush therefore has the support Of every
Republican farmer and OF many Democratic ones
Division among the Democrats of Troy in
creases the chances of Mr.. Quackenbush carrying
the district County Clerk Conway. Democrat,
has rebelled against Edward Murphy, jr., his
former political boss and there rival Demo-
cratic candidates for Aldermen in the
Sixth, Eighth. Ninth. Eleventh and Twelfth
wards of Troy This dissension of the
Democrats gives the Republicans an en-
cellent chance to elect one OF their number as
Mayor of Troy. Their candidate is Francis N.
Mann. one OF the ablest young men in the city.
Mr.. Mann as an Asscmbyman from Rensselaer,
County showed talents of high order as legis-
lator Mr.. Mann will undoubtedly receive a
good many Democratic votes. The Democratic
ring have nominated Mayor Whalen, whose ad-
nliListiatio has been unpopular Tie taxpayers
Of the city see that II they vote for Mr.. Mann
they will bring the city 1aAes down and Improve
fore is with Mr. Mann.
There are five Assembly Districts in the Con-
gressional District two in Washington County and
three in Rensselaer, County The county Of Wash;
ington now has two Republican Assemblymen, and
sembyman Albert johnson, Of the I'D District Of
Washington County, only had 1873 plurality last
year. That small plurality was due to Republican
factional differences which are now ended. Mr..
Johnson's reelection by several hundred plurality
10 conceded by the Democrats. They have nomi
mated Andrew ]. Long. Of Whitehall. but Mr.
Long is not hustler" and therefore bis nomina-
cannot carry the district. In the LIST Assembly
District Of Washington County the Republicans
have nominated William Stevenson, u Argyle,
who will be elected by large plurality
Only one Of the Assembly Districts Of Ronssc
laer County il normally Republican. This il the
Id District. 1t gave the Republican candidate
for Assemblyman in 1889 g. plurality Of NJ votes
the Republican candidate this year. will 3e as
large. But the Republicans hope this year to
carry both Of the other Assembly Districts Of
the county. In the 1st District they have nomi-
mated William g. Cozier. Editor Of THE Troy
and In the lid. p. b. Sutherland, an
2. shs Sy The anS have
the Ist and Hid Assembly Districts. They do
not deserve to ne reelected.
Senator Frank Hiscock will make the closing
speech Of the campaign here upon Friday night
The Republicans will have q big meeting
YApop AGAINST, rA>r>,i<v