The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-08
CHAPIN'S SOLE REQUEST.
II A1EGLER rs NOMINATED HE WANTS
TO FACE HIM.

| JO FACE HIM.
Republieans Cooling Toward ziesler =
DaEGett Says He IL = MuGwumP, and
Gave Only ESQ 70 Help Eject Harrison.
Bome progress was made yesterday toward
the solution Of the difficult Mayoralty problem
in Brooklyn by the appearance Of a letter from
Mayor Chaplin. clearly defining his position in
the matter Mr.. Chaplin has no desire to run
for third term unless William Ziegler 10
nominated By the Republicans. The letter.
which is addressed to Congressman David A.
Body as Chairman OF the Twenty second
ward delegation to the city Convention. is as
follows:
| my DEAR sm: Upon the return OF the
Brooklyn delegates from the State Convention
| / spoke. in public interview. Of the extreme
friendliness and warmth Of feeling which had
been shown to me by my political associates in
Brooklyn.
1T was pleasant to do this much. in recog-
milton OF the obligation which had been placed
upon me by my party friends. Ny political
| activity. including this present year. covers q
period Of ten consecutive years. two spent in
the Legislature. four in State office. and four
in my present position. Admitting that 1t lie q
citizens duty to hold office when summoned.
nevertheless It cannot be said that there is
any greater obligation imposed upon me in
| that direction than has already been fulfilled.
The presentation Of my name by our county
delegation to tho State Convention for the
highest ONCE within the gift OF the people OF
the State. and tho consistent and determined
attitude accompanying that presentation. con-
stituted an emphatic commentator Of my
record in public Office II now withdraw
from Office no personal feeling Is disappointed.
no political propriety or necessity is disregard
cd. and no party tradition. substantial or
fancied Is impaired.
THE members Of the city Convention have
been chosen have made no suggestion what
ever as to who should be sent to It I notice.
however. that large number Of the delegates
are not only my political but my personal
friends ds Is sS well io,d tno o,o =, M.vor two
nave hsS ae R s%byn to ,f is
office again. Any reasonable ambition has al
ready been gdet aas In ordaSr{
consecutive terms Of that office for any man;
But have seen q letter in the public press
that the Republican campaign will 6e. made
against me personally as an 9ficial and as
5e s In be a this
my accusers feei that The issue viii eonstl.
G ready az Sss that ina
my party justice. and With 1t the Fight to face
my accusers before the people. that they may
Il such plan, however. be not carried out
not ask spds to Sonsder
high honors which my fellow citizens have
conferred upon me- sincSe 4sEtn q cu.yr.
The Democratic leaders now admit that the
il ths bitter assault made upon Slr Chaplin By
S n
as eSe ea9ddass
OF M
tainty Until the last monen Mr. ziesler has
not positively def Sia thst h. would
o Ss a ssas rs ssspr SPo shat JUMP q
Ps TRad p hs aHRF ssa ssEs
Of the Republican S leaders has sFSwH eonsdeE
cd at the disclosure that during the Ave years Years
h b. 8SSu BE d BIZ not afs sSuss the
: q
6riEhtest REPUBLICAN leader In Brooklyn.
and that, although several times iliionaire.
b. e9S to s ast
identiai candidate. Yesterday Republio loan
sstatesmen were telling each other what fine
q the G1on Isssae GG ab %oa hs
IN the event Of Mr.: ,Ghapip's elimination
S sfR
W. az ssG5 sssops a
against Saith Low eight mi Mr. |
Hsndrix Himself is attend ling strictly asai p to his
duties as bank and he's made
sentiment IN the party ranks is unmistak eIy
tt9'w v Mr. Ridgway. who makes no secret Of
Although interest is 80 much engrossed in
the local contest, the Campaign Committee is
STATE and tor TO- rRe
Flower and sheehan an old-ti majority In
iklnGs county. ARRANGEMENTS have been made
.ea snd oe
2s. The first two will be held at the Clermont
secured for the first meeting.
xsy nsSs
number OF the Democratic leaders as to the
srSss Gt MI bs sahe and t
s;siPRfo9: t Snd t5ss ths nSminstiop would
There We're also some Indications that Mr..
Hsnar ss was Ans the Coming man nv
on an Independent tick ct, and this
fact II Il believed. will strongly operate
BEEN s f fhe eSds
Mr.. Ridgeway will feel resontful II he is forced
10 step aside. and that they may possibly raise |
0 hubbub In the Convention.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES FOR ASSEMBLY.
Assembly Conventions were held by the DEM
ocrats yesterday In the twelve districts in Kings
county. and these nominations were made:
First Dstrict-Joseph J. Cahiu
Second District-Wflam J. PAut.
Third District-John COOnsy.
Fourth District-JOhn j. OConnor,
Fifth Dstrtct-John Kelly.
Sixth District-WiAm e. Shields.
Seventh Dstrict-Lons G. OFT.
Eighth District-James Quigley.
Ninth District-Henry Y. COchrane.
Tenth District-Th0mRs Burns.
Twelfth District-James i. Graham.
No nomination was made In the Eleventh dis
rtct, which Is almost hopelessly. Republican,
out Tomorrow night the Convention will reas-