New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
MR.. FASSETTS BUSY DAY.
THRoNGS OF CALLERS AND FLOOD OF
LETTERS.
SECRETARY FOSTER AMONG THE vIs1roRs-THE

NEW COLLECTOR NOT YET NAMED
Collector Fassett passed another busy day yester
day, dividing his time between shaking hahos WIN al
almost constant stream Of callers, and reaolis ana
| answering letters and telegrams. Ihe hanushuldhg
began at his hotel before the Collector went down.
town. Among those who gathered in the corridor TO
speak word of cheer TO The Republican candidate ior
Governor were James F. Joy, of Detroit; NJ H. De
Young, Of san Francisco; General v D. Groner' Oh
Virginia, and l.. s. j. Hunt, OF Seattle.
Mr. Fassett reached the Custom House about IL
O'Clock One of his earliest callers there was Johh o.
Smith, chairman OF the Campaign Committee OF the
Republican Club, who came to make arrangements ior
a great ratification meeting 10 be held at the new
Music Hail. Fifty seventhst. and SeventhaVe On next
Tuesday evening" Mr.. Fassett agreed 10 DC present.
and mako a speech 1t is expected that Chauhoey NJ
Depew and Mr.. Fassctts colleagues on the S'ste
:icket will also speak, William II. Belamy, Genersi
Daniel Butteried, Jacob NJ. Patterson Postmaster
Van Cott surveyor Lyon and many merchants ana
politicians were among the other callers.
secretary Foster, Just back from his fishing trip
dropped in about noon. After short chat The Soc
retary Mr.. Fassett and Mr. Vroomsn went over 10
| the Lawyers Club for luncheon. There they wele
Joined by Assistant Treasurer ELLIS H. Roberts and
Henry W. Cannon
When asked who would be the next Collector. Mr..
Foster said 81 can't tell you that. haven't SUCH
the President yet"
Have you any new financial plans7'
"No new plans are necessary. The finances Of
the country are in excellent condition."
"Do you look for any stringency in the money
market when the crops begin to movel"
"No look for easy money. Gold IS coming this
way now, though all may not come back that has
been exported It is probable that the foreign market
will take up large amount Of American securities"
The Secretary said that Mckinley was absolutely
sure TO win In Ohio and declared that the New York
ticket couldn't have been better. "Fassett can beat
any Democrat they nominate"
Mr.. Foster spent some time at the sub-Treasury,
and called at one two Of the banks before going
uptown TO his hotel.
Deputy Collector Charles A. Burr returned from
his vacation yesterday, and installed at the
Custom House to help handle the
of correspondence that keeps pouring in. Mr..
Fassetts private secretary, William Loeb, also
begun work. Mr.. Burr says that he
has been all through the state and talked with Re-
publcaas of all shades Of opinions. He found them
unanimous and enthusiastic in prasing the ticket.
everywhere l went" he declared, they were all
ready and eager and ready to pitch in ald make
lively campaign. I didn't hear the first word Of
criticism grumbling. Take my word for it, we
are going to make clean sweep this year"
In the Collectors mall were letters and kilograms
from almost every state in the Union. From Elkns
w. Va. came the following: "Under your leadership
l believe we will have success. S. b. Elkins."
General R. A. Alger prOphcsied: You will be the
political redeemer OF the Empire State"
Henry W. Sage, of Ithaca, the close friend Of An
drew D. White wrote. Make your campaign aggressive
from the start I hope good Republican will
apologize for any act of the party managers or of the
convention
New-Orleans, Washington, san Francisco, Seattle
Boston, Sacramento, Carson, Nsv.; Devils Lake N d..
Kansas City, Bar Harbor, Council Bluffs, West superior
Wis, and Quincy, H., only few of the widely
separated places from which friends have fastened 10
send words Of generalization.
Vce-Presldent Morton and Postmaster-General
Wanamaker both addressed Mr.. Fassett as My Dear
Governor" while D. Lancey NicOll wrote TO claim
the title of prophet.
Gossip Is to the COllectorhp is stll active at tho
Custom House. but general opinion to have
settled Senator Francis HendclSs, OF syracuse
the probable successor OF Mr.. Fasset 1t is believed
that whoever the is he has been picked out,
and will be named as eS Mr.. Foster has con-
1t IS hard to tell IRON the number of callers who
set and Mr Vrooman wheh one Of the oanddae si
the most popular. Both Of them widely acquainted
with the leading men throughout the state. Perhaps
That OF Nr. Fassctt. because Of the high Office which
Mr.. Vrooman has held for many years in Masonry.
lie is known BIZ both Republicans and Democrats, ana
Senator Fassett was unexpectedly called out Of the
city last night but will be at his desk at the Custom
House on Wednesday morning.
Mr Vrooman said last night that the reports which
he continually receiving from his friends were Of
the most encouraging nature.
u only want to repeat he added. "what have
said before This campaign Is 10 be lively and az
gressye. There VIII be let-up after VIC start
N b iH E ste 1o d meets on ErGay at neon
be in the field"
Senator Hlscock who has been in the city since !
Sunday morning, beaming smile and a look |
II confidence. lie said al feel victory in the air
Al we want to do is to get the Republicans aroused
That won't be hard work this fall but nevertheless the
campaign Is gong to be hot. shall take the stump
md do all can"