New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-17
G0gERNOR HILLS BUSY SEASON.

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There is no doubt that Governor Hill has en-
tered upon the first stage of the greatest effort
Of his life. Circumstances over which ne had
more control than anybody else, but which
nevertheless were not exclusively of his shap-
inc have put him in a difficult position, and
nobody is better aware of the fact than he.
II would not be strange if contemplation OF all
the things he must accomplish before he can
move into the White House occasionally made
him tired. .
| Leaving out of present account the events OF
next wear. the next few months are certain 10
be full of toll and trouble. He must not only
elect the Democratic candidate for Governor OF
| this State but he must make sure that inc
| candidate is a man VINO will not turn and reno
him after the election. This necessity OF itself
alone involves task sufficient to engross all
his energies but it is only one branch OF the
lob confronting Mr.. Hill. He is also under
compulsion to elect Democratic Legislature, by
which in due time his successor IN the oniveu
States Senate must be chosen, and by which
during the coming session his plans may De
promoted. lie has, besides all this, the rest OF
the State ticket to look after, for he VIII neeu
the active and jealous assistance OF all the ue-
partments at Albany; and last, but not least, ne
must see to it that the State COMMITTEE docs
not get away from him. This is an arduouS
programme, with such record as he ana MS
Assembly made last winter behind him and
all the weather prophets predicting tornd
summer.
Under the circumstances, it is not in the
least surprising to find that the Goyernor-ah
excellent iudge-has determined to pm his falth
to the oney-bags OF his party. Mr Flower
is far in the lead for the nomination, and 1t Is
even declared that he has already received ao-
solute guarantees of success. We hope we are
not lacking in respect for the good qualities OF
onr noIitical opponents, but what conceivable
claim upon the GovernOrshp has that amlaole
man? His claim to the Democratic nomnauoh'
10 be sure, is strong and obvious. lie possesses
q large fortune which he has always been ready
TO diminish in aid of his party, and which ne Is
doubtless eager TO scatter for his own glory
Circus performers often do queer tricks win
barrels. but Mr.. Flower is not built just nght
for that sort of exercise. lie will roll gayIy
and triumphantly through the convention, but
tho neople will get sick of the show before No
vember However, Mr.. Hill must have money
for his purposes, and we don't impeach his Judg-
ment in the choice of Mr.. Flower.
The Governor has another conspicuous source
Of revenue for the execution OF his designs
He will be able to call once more with confidence
unon his faithful allies, the liquor-dealers, Tor
a huge campaign fund. For Legislature de-
voted to the fortunes of Mr.. Hill would be a
Legislature anxious to throttle High-Llcense
and all other measures for the restraint OF the
wbiskey interest The rumSellers may or may
not be willing to contribute in 1892 to Hill
campaign fund.- but it happens this year that
one of the things they most want is one OF the
things the Governor must have, namely, the
election of Democratic majority to the SEN
ate and Assembly. Thus with Mr.. Flower
checkbool and the liquor fund at his disposal
and if possible two or three milonaires In
subordinate places on the ticket Mr.. Hill Is
able to face the future with at least that degree
of composure to which the man who has done
what he could is fairly entitled. As we saic
al the outset, the situation is complicated anG
the work to be done is immense but having
got his corruption fund well stated, Governor
Hill is not the man to lose hope.