New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-07
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD.

The situation on the Republican side on the eve OF
the State Convention may be briefly summarized as
follows: No candidate for Governor has yet been
agreed upon by the marty leaders One OF the obstacles
In tie way OF Mir. Whites canddacy-his hesitancy
about accepting In CONSEQUENCE OF his recent heaith-
has been overcome. His physicians declare tnso h'S
constitution Is unlmpaired, and he and his family are
now satisfied that the excitement OF canvass VIII
have tonic effect upon his system TheeonB ques-
ton therefore, to be settled in his case is whether no
is the strongest man that the party can nominate.
This point is under careful consideration IL VIII
be settled in the most dispassionate way Scarcely
trace Of personal feeling will enter into the discussion
determined the party leaders to put forward the
best candidate possible, feeling, they do that WIN
the right kind Of man victory is assured.
There Is no truth whatever in the statement tnat
Mr.. White is opposed by the friends OF ex-senator
Warner Miller. No better evidence OF tals could %
asked than the fact that state Senator sloan, OF
Oswego, Of Mr.. Millers most intimate friends VIII
probably present. Mr. Whites In the conventon'
Mr.. Sloan looks Mr.. White ideal candidate
and one that would be acceptable to oil clements OF inc
party Moreover. Mr. Miller himself TOld Frederick W.
Hollis before going 10 Europe that In his judgment Mr.
White would be an admirable candidate for the party
gentleman who has been most intimately associated
with Mr. Miller said yesterday: "When ex-COngress-
Buriegh talks about opposing Mr. White, he rep
resents nobody but himself. Certainly he does not
speak for me or any other ,iepd OF Warner Miller, Tor
far as know, and think Pm pretty wer posted on
matters throughout the State, all in favor OF
Mr.. White If 1t is deemed best to nominate him. This
is year for factibna talk We are all Republicans,
and man that attempts to stir up internal strife this
fall ought to be sat down hard that his bones will
crack"
One ot the strong arguments put forth In behalf OF
Mr.. White is that he will be supported by the indie
pendents and Germans; the former account Of his
high character and ability, the latter because Of his
broad liberal views the admirable record he made as
Minister to Germany, and his appreciation OF them as
shown in his work entitled The New Germany" The
sincerity Of the independents advocacy Of Mr. White
is attesed by the fact that Gustav H. Schwab TO whom
was offered the nomination for Mayor last year by the
Republicans and Peoples Municipal League, will go to
Rochester tomorrow to urge the selection OF Mr. WHITE
Mr. schwab as generally known, is one of the most
influential German Americans in this city or state. He
is Dc nocrat of the strongest type the tariff, but
he holds that National issues do not figure In the COM
ing state campaign, and will accordingly support Mr..
White most heartily. His friends assert that at least
10000 German Democrats viii follow Mr.. schwab's
example. Apparently aware Of this fact, tho SEATS
Zetungo true 10 It's Tammany alliance is trying its
best to head of Mr.. Whites nomination by decrying
his strength among the Germans.
So much has been said about Mr.. Whites alleged
recommended plan for improving the government OF
cities in this State that word about this body may
not be amlss. In 1875 Governor Tllden, upon con-
current resolution of the Legislature, appointed
special commission to draw up an amendment to the
state Constitution relative to the government or Clues
The members OF il ex-senator EVarJs, James -
Carter. Oswald Ottendorfer, William A. Butler Joshua
NJ Van Colt f. L. Godkin John A. Lott simon Sterhe'
Henry F. Dlmock and Samuel Hand. Their report
which was made the following year. provided for the
election in cities Of Finance Board to have in charge
the expenditure OF all moneys, and TO De choSeh
directly by electors The elective franchise however
was limited in cities Of 100000 inhabitants 10 MAZE
citizens over twenty-one who had PAID aAeS
on at least $500 worth Of property for at least two
wears previous TO election or for the same lehgth Vi
time had paid rent to the amount Of $3.50 In caes
~ less than 100000 inhabitants the franchise was
limited 10 those who paid taxes and to those paying
rent of at least 800 year. Mr. Hama dlsseheu run
that part of the report making distinction III Vlio
property qualifications of voters In cities OF loo'ooo
and less. lie believed that the qualification Shoula
ho alike IN both classes Mr.. White. it Is almost
needless to repeat was not MEMBER Oh tno oVln-
mission and his views this subject are more mouer
ote than those advocated by those gentlemen ana IN
dorsed by the patron saint of the Democracy Samuet
j. Tilden.
rb t.nr about Mr. Fassett as candidate, 1t IS
hardly necessary 10 say entirely unauthorized Yet
II he be induced to run, what canvass nc "OO1
mako!
Mr.. Becker IS now considered among the most for-
mdable candidates. ranking next to Mr.. White HIM
self His friends Insist that he will have hrst place
on the ticket or none.
Mr. wadsworth's name, 1t is said will be presented
by General Butter1ield.
The is now between exon,
gressman Darwin r. James, OF hlhgS OounS' "uN
Edwin Einstein, of this city,
The favor with which John W. Vroomans name is re-
ceived for secretary OF state must NC ocIta'J ei"
flying TO that gentleman.
Tins far no one has seriously disputed RocheSters
claim for the Attorney Generalship IN the person Oh
Mr.. sutherland.
Tho headquarters OF the convention VIII De az
Powers's Hotel. A meeting of the new state League
Executive Committee will be held there tomorrow
evening" Colonel McAlpn, president OF the League,
will be urged for place the ticket, COhtOller or
state Treasurer though General Hedges seems TO nave
q firm grip on the latter Office
President Joseph H. Gasell, Of the New Jersey State
League has called meeting OF the Executive commit
tee for today at Trenton TO arrange for state con-
vention OF clubs
A DECISION REGARDING NAVY OFFICERS.
circular has been issued by the Navy Department
which interests every officer In the Navy, and is