New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-07
MR.. FASSETT AT LOCKPORT
MORE INSULTS FOR TREASURER DAN.
FORTH.
DIsAGREEABLE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STATES
MoSEY-THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES WELL
COINED IN WESTERN NEwYoRK.
,BY TELEGRAPH TO THE Tribunal

rise this morning and were pushing ahead with
their particular parts Of the canvass Of the State.
These were Jacob Sloat Fassett, John W. Vroo-
man and Arthur C. Wade, respectively candidates
for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Controller
The Rochester Republican Convention chose these
young men because it's members believed that
they would bring vigor and ability into the usual
campaign, and Messrs. Fassett Vrooman and
Wade certainly proved to-day that they are
fulfilling this expectation. Starting from Syra-
cuse shortly after the sun was up, they arrived
at Rochester early in the morning. They were
met at the Rochester depot by Cornelius Parsons,
the Republican candidate for State Senators;
George w. Aldredge, the Republican State Com
mitteeman of the Congress District County Judge
Weaver, Charles L. Fitch, Collector OF Internal
Revenue; William L. Parkhurst, of Bath, mem
Der of the Republican State Committee from the
Steuben district; eX-Congressman c. 5. Baker, and
many other leading Republicans. The Repubii-
can candidates were escorted to the Powers Hotel,
where for an hour and half they held recep-
ton. There was a constant stream Of visitors
flowing through the rooms while the reception
lasted Fully 5000 persons thus sought 10 grees
and form the acquaintance of the Republican
candidates
This afternoon at o'clock the candidates, with
Mr. Parsons, Mr. Aldridgc, Colonel Archie 4.
pubcans, took train for Loc<port over the New
York Central Railroad. A car prettily decorated
with flags had been attached TO the rear end OF
the train and this set apart for the use Of
the Republican candidates and their friends
Crowds of voters gathered at every station
along the line of the railroad between Rochester
and Lockport. Speeches Of pointed
nature were made by Mr.. Fassett. Mr.. Vroonlan
and Mr.. Wade. at Spencerport, Adams Basin.
Brockport, Hoey, Murray, Albion and Medina
In all his speeches Mr.. Fassett called upon the
voters to cast their ballots for Mr.. Parsons for
Senator. and thus redeem the only Democratic
Senate district from the Hudson River to Lake
Erie. At Medina the party was joined by ex-
Senator Edmund i. Pitts
There was a Democrat at Medina who thought he
would be brilliant and he attempted to confuse
Senator Fassett by interupting him. Mr.. Fassett
began his speech by saying:
1t costs down in New-York City S54, 900 for
the support Of the government and that Is only one
the rast OF the state WOud yOu lNe to have the
difference made good from yoir farms and houses and
lands in Orleans County!
At this point the Democrat interrupted Mr.
FasSett with the remark But they help to pay tue
school taxes in Newly York"
Mr. FasSett turned upon him and replied:
That is what the Democrats say; but look into
they don't Great applauseJ There are thou
sands of children knocking in vain at the doors
Of the schoolhouses in New-YorlI City for adj
mission and yet three schOolhouses were closed
there recently because Tammany Hall officials
paid no attention TO the necessary repairs OF the
buildings tApplause.) Every time the Democrats
get into power the taxes go up. Every time the
Republicans get into power the taxes 90 down.
What's become of the surplus?' shouted the
Democrat.
"A part of it has come back to you" replied
Mr. Fassett for the money that was raised by
this State under the direct tax during the war
has been repaid from the surplus (Great ap-
plauseD
Mr.. Fassett and his companions arrived here
at D. m and were greeted at the depot by
hundreds of Republicans Among them were ex-
Senator Timothy f. Ellsworth. Willard A. Cobb.
Of THE Lockport Journal: John \. Merritt,
Postmaster of Lockport; John Hodge, James A.
Low, Collector of Customs at Suspension Bridge,
and ex-Conoressman Richard Crowley. The
marty were escorted TO the Grand Hotel. where
reception was held, which was attended by hun
dreds of Republicans.
The Republican massmeeting in the Lockport
Rink tonight one of the largest ever held In
the city. There were 1000 persons in the Rink,
as many as could get into it, and hundreds went
away who sought admission in vain Messrs.
Fassett Vrooman and Wade were escorted to the
Rink by 200 members Of the Fassett Club. The
members of the club carried canes shaped IKE a
faucet John Z. Pound was elected chairman OF
the meeting. Speeches were made by Mr.. Fassett.
Mr.. Vrooman, Mr.. Wade, Colonel Baxter and ex-
Senator f. L. Pitts. Mr.. Fassett spoke in part as
follows:
Well boys you have got them the run Gaughter.
Down at Saratoga, be ore they had heard from tho
boys and knew that you meant TO " raise cam ior
them this fall they advertised Tammany lia 10 tie
naople of this State as the only Democratic power and
dominating power, and domineering power In the
CtleI.Si0 CIaveIaSd man nan" showed his head he
treated as though he was strange Inshman
Ave te Hssemby bis3cts in this state sent delegations
s@Ta9gs guilty d Of 4e1 the we es all Of ToS HS9S SSrm and
very unhesitatingly, and very swiftly, SHOWN, ule
door, without much polteness laushter!; Az th the
expenditure OF the canal moneys and the allotment
Of the canal CONTRACTS %9S 1e waS Utilized 70 pack
caucuses control conventions and 6rowpea. anu aS,
feat the friends of Grover Cleveland ~ n, Sansis
Tammany Hall controls herself very th9rongnNy, n.y. v Dgs
there another organization golng lIOIn nehnf
of the Democracy OF New York City. the great st0ns.
hold OF Democacy eH IN S,c ne SUr go friendly to Tanmany
Hall They were friendly to ne eanses AND eaD ter
were unceremOnousy hustled from the convention ana
not allowed in the convention: And now see Ds Va
eetinr and told the bows that he rather likes that sort
Of treatment and says that II ever New York Demo
Gratis had 10 stand together II Is this all Evidenty
he secs that they are not standing together This Is
hnmatng spectacle for his friends who have n0t eos
over their black eyes yet. tLaugntcrl a YET TO
coud do nothing else lie had do IT, and besides, hc
was In peculiarly smiable frame OF mind; becalseLWas
he not tie father OF eight pound gril laughterD
Tammany Hall is on the They did not havo
any use for Mr. Cleveland until they found they had
to ind somebody TO protect them; for a great many
neonc considered respectable stand between them and
the people and they therefore hold out their arms to
MIR Carlisle. Mr.. German and Mr.. Cleveland and try
10 make YOU believe this is next year. and that
In the midst OF Presidential campaign. IL Is any,
thing 10 turn the eye OF the people away from tho
real issue which IS Shall Tammany Han rule the
state as she has ruled the city That Is the ISSUE
The American people are too intelligent to be de-
ceiyed and / believe that great many Democrats
are too loyal and true 10 the old flag to be cajoed