New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-14
AT EDWARD MURPHYS HOME.
GOOD WORK BY TROY REPUBLICANS IN The
LATE ELECTION.
THE DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN p1soRDpIrEo-

THE DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN DIsCRDDlISD
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.
Troy, Nov. ID special).-In all that has been sau
respecting tho late election, Troy appears " no.
figured rather insigncantly, when In truth the inol
esting and exceptional features Of the battle ccn'
In and about this city. Republicans here are any
thing but respondent. Their cheerful bearing Is ~
striking contrast to the scared look which the Dem
Gratis wearing by reason of the shaking up thae
they received. Troy and Rensselaer, County were
looked to by Democrats in other portions OF tno
State as certain to head their column Of successful es
didates. 1t was their right to expect IT, for the nome
OF the chairman of the Democratic State Committee WIS
regarded in safe hands, What, then. must DC inc
feelings Of those who expected hear that Troy woud
be first TO respond to the OF the tidal wave. "ncn
they realize that Edward Murphy. r.. and his ioi
lowers here were not able 10 hold their own against
the Republican hostl
Assembyman Riley, Democrat. received majority
a year ago Of 34O0, and this year he gets less tan
1000. The Democratic candidate for Mayor, TWO
years ago, sailed into Office on $500 majority. 1h'
year he wins by but 1913 votes Senator Collins car
RED Rensselaer, County in 1889 by 5000. In l1'o
his majority is less than 700, and his opponent leaves
Washington County with enough votes completely 10
bury him and return Mr.. Quackenbush TO Congress.
Putting aside entirely the effective work OF the
Troy Republicans in the late campaign, the result war
rants the assertion that Murphy's power Is rapidy
declining. His strength at home is a thing OF tho
past Those who boosted Of his great executive ability
his power and his influence, silent in the face OF
fair election wherein but votes honestly cast were
counted Murphy did his utmost to save himself ron
defeat, and his failure must be CALLING to him -
It Is puzzng to his friends. To talk Of him In con-
necton with the United states senstorshp is regarded
by Troy Democrats worse than folly. The snow
ing he made is so bad that his adherents are
willing to let. the matter drop where ~ Is. Ine
election in Rensselaer, County Was ain empnauu
protest against the former corrupt practices OF tho
led by the chairman OF the Democratic State COM
mittee. The reduced majores. the success OF QuacK
cnbush the overturning Of the municipal government
all these speak most eoquently OF the work Repuph'
cans performed, Endorsed 1t was at the polls on
election day by men of both parties.
The blow has cut Chairman Murphy to the QUICK
His pride has received check and dampener from
which he cannot recover Troians read In the verocs
the downfall OF Murphy and the supremacy OF good
government. The hopes Of the boss Lie buried In inc
graves Of that ancient and dshonorable army OF voer
who swept down from the Troy graveyards on eacn
election day and cast their ballots for the canaaA1
placed In nomination by Murphy's conventions
The Independent wing Of the Democratic party
headed by County Clerk Conway, elected three mem
beers of the Common Council on Tuesday OF last week
Two Aldermen In sympathy with the nloVemen. "a
repudiate Murphy's rule, held over making five opp0sN
to the boss. These men Joined hands with tne nine
Repnblicans in the Common Council Yesterday, anu
organized that body by the election OF N: :;
Coye. president. while the Murphy H tSs
on and wept The latter were poweress 70 stem tne
tide that will cngulf the ring and its broken
When the waters recede they likely to carry lar OUT
to sea every vestige OF Murphy's power.