New-York tribune., 1890-05-28

was participated in by the members OF tie he
publican State Editorial Association, which met
here for that purpose
The Committee on Resolutions left the flfth
Avenue Hotel and wen, down TO the Astor House
and there drew up the resolutions
1t had been rumored about the hotel that
action would be taken by the otate Ooin-
mittee and by the Committee on RESOLUTIONS
on the treachery OF Assemblyuen Frederick D
Gibbs and Hamilton Fish, il. Assembly, man "iooS
heard that this action was contemplated. ana he
burried over IN the hotel 10 try 10 stop it. His
,orts were useless and needless, for he could not
influence single member of the committee
"a vo,e in his favor or attempt TO support III
,nv wav the course which was pursued by MN
and Assemblyman Fish during the last session
Of the Legislature
Dnrinc the recess the members OF the COM
roi,,.e on the new election laws and the men,
hers of the subcommittee of the Republican STATE
Editorial Association held long and earnest
consultation Carroll L. Smith. Editor OF
The Syracuse Journal" presided Inc au'
visibility of referring the new laws 10 some iieV
class LAWYERS for opinions as to their operation
and effect upon the old laws was considered ana
the redistrictng Of the State under the present
statute also came in for large share OF tIe ols-
cussion. This work must be done before Sep
IL
looked into Under the laws, they now
stand there can be only 900 voters in an election
district, but Mr. Payn said that the charter OF
the city of Poughkeepse compelled the Vo'ine
there to take place by wards. What erect the
change in the laws will have on the eiecuon III
that city will require good lawyer TO deternnihe'
The members of the State Editorial Assoclatioh
decided that they would unite with the stare
Committee TO push the work of educating 'he
voters in regard to the new ballot laws ana IN 50
far as the Republican press of the State Is con-
cerned, every effort will be made to famlllarlze
the voters with the new system
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
II was long after o'clock when the committee
was called together again. Bcrh of the speclai
committees which had been appointed at 'he
morning session had completed their work anu
were ready to report. The report of the Com
mittee on Resolutions was the first to DE pre-
sented. and it was listened TO with great eager
ness and interest Mr. Milholland read the docu-
ment which his committee had prepared. 1t was
as follows
To The Voters Of the state
popular belief exists that tho present Is an on year
in politics This is grave mistake The results OF the
coming fall elections. Federal and state, are OF
the utmost importance to the party ana 10 the
whole country The Republican party has been en-
trusted with the government OF the Nation 1t was
called TO power when the Democracy. after fair trial.
tad proved itself to be deficient ever in ability
to administer the country's affairs successfully. Tn
der the prudent and sacacious leadership Of Presi-
dent Harrison the Republican party has undertaken
this task With Characteristic zeal and energy, II
has demonstrated It's fidelity to the pledges made to
the people before election. by the work that 1t has
done and is doing in Congress and all Department
Of the Government.
To continue this work effectively the present Re
publican majority in Congress should Re increased 1t
must be maintained. To do this Will require vigorous
and persistent efforts in every close congressional!
district. The FlceTINdc Democracy with It's foreign
and domestic allies is determined to capture the House
OF Representatives. No effort will be spared by them
IN accomplish this purpose. Their campaign was
began months ago: IL is being carried inccssantN.
Let this fact be clearly understood to every citizen
VINO desires to sec maintained the benef
iccnt policy OF Protection under which this
prosperous On Garth Let preparations he made at
once in every Congressional district for the impend
ing struggle. LET al lacicNal differences be settled
and let every loyal Republican DO his utmost to insure
the party's success at fhc polls next November
Second the state elections. This committee con
graduates the voters of tho state upon the splendid
record made by the late Republican Legislature. We
point with pardonabe pride 10 the practical patri-
Otic and rcf0rmatOry results Of the session
Involving they do 20 much Of highly important
and tarreacing character. IL may be SAID with JUS
tee that the session Of 1880 is ono Of The most
memorable chapters in the legislative history Of this
imperial Commonwealth. No Legislature di,
played scrupulous fidelity TO the interests Of
the taxpayers 1t was prcemnenty money
saving Legislature Its General Appropriation bill
clean that not even the Democratic Cover
nor violent partisan as lie is, was able to find
much single item to which he coud take ex-
ccpiion but was actually compelled publicly to ex-
tol its merits The supply bill equally free from
unnecessary appropriations. The result Of this
rigid economy is "A greatly reduced tax rate II
being this year only 2.34 against 3.33 last year
saving 10 the taxpayers Of the state Of nearly
S4,OO0.0o0.
In the field Of practical reform the Legislature
dcred service that will cause it to he ever gratefully
remembered by all good citizens. il took the pauper
insane out Of the county pOorhOiseS and PLACED them
in State Institutions where they VIII be cared for
properly 1t secured to the people the right 10 pass
upon the vexcd question Of Prohibition 1t protected
the admirable system of prison labor, enacted last
year. from the assaults Of its enemies. Above all,
1T gave this State system Of Ballot Reform which,
though not by any means SO complete law as tile
Republican members desired yet it accepted by
them at least a measure Imperfect though it may
bel, in the interest Of pure elections
But while the Legislature accomplished all this
and great deal more, to commend IT to the intelligent
voters Of the State. We do not forget that it was
prevented from rendering other equally important
service through the trcachery of Hamilton Fish, Ir,
and Frederick S. Gibbs, by whose influence an ele
ment Of the party made an ally of Tammany Hall,
and throughout the session worked in the interest Of
the Demoecy The effect Of this scandalous coalition
was to cripple the majority, and balefnl conse
quencc OF this was the failure Of Rapid Transit High
License, the Non-Partisan Police bill and other ex-
cellent measures in the interest OF reform and good
government. This committee does feel that IL is
assuming any powers not properly its own in advis
ing against the denomination a member Of the
Legislature Of any man whose Republlcanism can be
questioned or who Will not agree 10 support for United
States Senator the nominee Of the Republican party.
In striking contrast with the record of the Repub-
lican majority In the Legislature is that of the Demo
cratic minority. which. from beginning 10 end Of the
session. the mplacable foe Of progressive lcgsla
ton. Its history, indeed. may be briefly stated thus
Against almost every good measure in favor of every
Job presented in the senate or Assembly. This is