New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-22
POLITICS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
REPUBLICANS WORKING HARD AND CONFIDENT
OF SUCCESS.


Amsterdam. n. V, oct. 90 CspecaD.-The political
pot Is boiling in Montgomery County. conservative
estimate gives Mr.. Fassett majority of about 800.
The Republicans are alive to the occasion and are
anxious to show their devotion to the nominees for
Governor aud Lieutenant Governor, and thus 10 roll
up a large majority for old Montgomery. Never was
there such harmony among the Republicans Of the
Mohawk Valley there is this fall All are at work
hand in hand TO secure the election OF FaSsat and
Vr0oman and the district and county nominees. 1t
Is believed that Mr. Vrooman will run ahead Of his
ticket in this county and that his majority will not be-
far from 400. lie will be supported by large number
Of Democrats who opposed TO Mr. Sheehan on ac-
count of his action IN regard 10 the petition of the
Catholic clergy, but who will support Mr.. Flower.
The leaders Of the Democracy in this vicinity realizing
that the Republicans rapidly gaining strength, are
becoming alarmed Up to within few years the
county was soldly Democratic OF late years. how
ever, largely owing to the growth Of sentiment in Am
sterdam and other towns along the river where man
ufacuring carried on, in favor Of protective tariff,
The political complexion Of the county has been
gradually changing 1t is still classed among the
doubtful counties, but be relied upon IN Prcsi-
Dental years when full vote is got ont, TO give
a Republican majority. This year the voters are
nearly If not quite as much aroused in National
campaign. In 1883, President Harrison received the
handsome majority of Gs7 In the county, and Dunlap
Rep) was elected 10 the Assembly by majority Of
Sal.
The Democrats Of the county are badly dis
organized this year The feeling created by the Cleve
land Hill fight for delegates the state Convention
a few weeks ago. in which Shnnahan, ex-Superntendent
IF Public Works, champloned the cause Of the ex-
President with his customary activity and determine
ton, has by no means died away. The Hill men. who
wers led by Controller Edward Wempe, were badly
routed and in consequence are much disgrunted and
are not at loss to conceal their sentiments The
Republicans have nominated excellent county ticket
The candidate for member of Assembly, Willis Bullock
is a popular energetic, and honorable business man
of CanaOharie. The resentment of the people over
the gross outrage perpeiated the people Of Mont
gomcry County last spring, when, by the orders OF
Governor Hill, W. b. Dunlap, who had been fairly
elected 10 the AS mbly unseated to make room for
John +. Dryer whose vote was wanted for several
Democratic measures has by means disappeared,
and will manifest itself plainly at the polls. Mr..
Bullock Is making thorough canvass, and although
his opponent is probably the strongest the
Democratic county ticket there IS no 10 fear
that the Republican candidate will b. unsuccessful.
The Republican nomdnes for sheriff, Thomas Lddle.
is one of the old horses OF the Republican party,
and a man worthy Of the utmost confidence. lie has
twice represented the county In the Assembly. and
was twice Mayor Of Amsterdam. His opponent Isaac
A. Rosa was sheriff few years ago, and left bad
record his bills against the county being excessive
and being badly cut by Democratic boards Of super
vlSOrs. Democrats already cJEcede Dir. Lidde's olec-
ton and the only question Is to the size Of his
majority. lie Is good vote gettcr and makes friends
every day. George l.. Davis, the efficient County
Clerk. has been renOmnated by the Republicans ana
his good record IN ONCE will probably secure him
another term, although the Democratic candidate, II.
Blood win probably poll large vote IN Amsterdam.
In the XVIIth Senatorial District Senator Donaldson
viii undoubtedly be re-eected +. IL. Hoyt of earl-
toga who Is running against him, Is an smable young