New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-10
|, XVIII. J.A.ouackenbush.

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KY Ky 3 Rod b RPaf r5yH T. XxXI7 y Glen Cuba,
XVII james Balantine. NJ Y
IL was announced that the State Committeeman
had not been selected in three Congress districts
and that these vacancies would be filled later
What the convention had been inpatient to hear.
the announcement that the delegates would pro-
coed to the nomination of candidates for Governor
was then made. Before this was done. however,
an important announcement was put before the
convention George E. Priest, of Ithaca, the
editor of "The Ithaca Journal who has ardently
favored the nomination of Andrew d. White for
Governor took the platform and from that high
position read letter from Mr.. White requesting
that his name should not he presented TO the con-
vention as a candidate for Governor. Mr.. Priest
has fine presence and good voice. and his reading
of the letter was listened to by the convention
with the most profound silence. Below is Mr..
Whites interesting letter:
syracuse n. Y, Sept. g, 1901.
re1dsr near praPaSo hat some canGdate for
Office OF Governor other than myself can pest unite
all the elements opposed to the misrue now weighing
upon the state Of NewYOr5. hereby respectfully re-
quest you to withdraw my name from the consideration
u Highly as esteem the honor even of serions
mention for important an oihce, Under az tn9
crcum- stances they now present themselves, leel
If n duty 10 say that l can longer be candidate,
and could not accept the nomination; allow me aIso
MART OF the state whose kind partially has brought
forward my at this time, and 70 assure th,m
that the evidence OF their confidence VIII always re-
main among nv most cherished possessions. And
my thanks are also due to my f,llow Republicans WHO
have supported the claims of others.
50 far. AS / know they have steadily shown them
selves actuaed by no motives OF a personal nature
but by loyal devotion TO the state ana to inc hepno-
am confident that all personal considerations will
be laid aside and that standard,bearer viii be CHOSEN
who stall unite all forces and lead the party to victory
The signs arc auspicous. Thoughtful and patriotic
peopa Of all parties Of the existing NAL
administration of our Commonwealth which mas de,
graded It in the eyes Of the entire Nation unlled
front under strong leadership VIII rally all tne op
thus add another TO tho long list OF services rendered
by TIE Republican party 70 the state, to the nation
and TO humanity. remain. my dear sir, very truly
yours ANDkEN d. WHITE
Mr.. o,CoNyo? NoMINATEs Mr.. FAssETT.
Now came the nominating speeches. Senator
Edmund O'Connor. Of Binghamton, a tall man OF
middle age with gray hair and moustache, one Of
the best campaign speakers in the State, was the
first sneaker He had not spoken a minute be-
fore il was perceived that he intended to nominate
Mr.. Fassett for Governor; andA there was an out
burst of applause. Mr.. O'COnnOr said he intended
! making n speech nominating Mr.. Fassett because
lie had been requested TO do by Mr. Fassetts Re-
publican associates in the Senate The request
| came from such men as Senators Sloan Erwin,
| Hendricks and Shcarl. Mr.. Fassett had been
| their leader in the Senate and they thought him
| worthy TO be the Republican leader in the great
/ struggle which was before the Republican party
in this State They had long recognized hum MS
a loyal, brave and able Republican. lie was a
man who never evaded responsibility. If he
! were elected Governor he would make wise
and courageous Executive. lie was who
believed in the tariff policy Of President Harrison
and the brilliant policy of reciprocity by James
! q, blaine" (Apphuse) lie also believed in
| President Ijarrsons declaration in defence Of
an honest dollar Mr.. Fassctt, so Mr.. O'COnnOr
| declared had led the Senate with Incompatible
! brilIiancy. lie was an honest man, there was no
stain upon his name. We want Mr. Fassett
| in the Executive Chamber at Albany" said Mr..
| O'Connor his voice ringing through the hall, who
will represent aggressive Republicansm. With
such a leader we shall have brilliant, energetic
| campaign. lie is incorruptibe and believer in
a hich standard in conducting State affairs. With
him as our leader we can elect him. Great APP
plause) Ills name spells victory. l believe he
will be elected
| JUDGE DEXTER SECONDS THE NOMINATION.
Great applause and cheers for Mr.. Fassett fol-
| lowed the closing Of Senator O'ConnOr's speech.
| The nomination Of Mr.. kassett was then seconded
in a brilliant speech by Judge Dexter, of Elmira.
! Mr.. Dexter at once touched popular chord in
the conventions mind when he said: I'VE be
lieye that the nominee of this convention will
he tile next Governor of this State He thought
Hillism had grown nauseous 20 the people OF
the State that the voters We're ready u over
throw it. The Chemung Coun:y delegates had
not dreamed when they came to the convention
| that Mr. Fassett would he suggested for Governor
and received with such popular favor. It had
been spontaneous movement for Mr.. Fa6Sett
..,I
| County were delighted with the fact
that he was apparently 10 be nomi-
hlted. They had known him since
childhood. lie had paid his own way through
college the last two years Of his course. lie
had then the same push and energy which now
distinguished him. He was appointed District
Attorney Of Chemung County when very young
man, and had brilliant career in that position.
Mr.. Fassett's name was a Aynonyme for integrity