New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-05
MONEY FLOWED LIKE WATER
LAVISH EXPENDITURES BY DEMOCRATS.
THEY SPENT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
EX-SENATOR PLArT's OPINION.

THEY SPENT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
EX-SENATOR PLATT's OPINION.
At Republican headquarters yesterday there were
many indications that the campaign was over Desks
chairs and other Office furniture gathered togehcr
Records and documents were packed up In boxes
ready for storage and TO be preserved for use In the
next campaign. In the morning and afternoon there
was q number Of callers. OF course the overwhelming
defeat Of Fasset and Vrooman was conceded but there
hopes entertained OF saving the Legislature from
the general wreck General Hustled on hand bright
and early. lie was as usual cheerful and smiling and
engaged In sending out kilograms into doubtful AS
sembly districts to ascertain the correct results From
reports received he confident that the Legislature
had been gained by a small majority of one in the
Senate and two In the Assembly. The General how
ever. is no pessimist
He said when asked to explain the cause Of the
defeat Of Mr. Fassett: "We have met the enemy and
are theirs, but the reason why we are theirs Is
simply because they sent into each Assembly district
at least $4,000, and in some cases much more Be
sides this Lavish Of money for general distribution,
each Democratic candidate for the Assembly and for
the senate received money to help In his individual
campaign. 1 know this done, and it cannot be
contradlcted. Why last Thursday a big Democrat who
stands next to the who gave out all the money"
and the General significantly touched the flower In
his buttOnhOle, told me that we should be mistaken
about strength In the country, intimating that
money had been freely sent into the country. That
statement disturbed me more than anything else. 1t
was sent into Schoharie, Herkmer, Jefferson and
Clinton counties. / am positive from what 1 have
learned that $4,000 at least was sent into Clinton
County to buy the French vote.
But Mclaughlin, ID Kings County, has demon
srated that he Is the biggest Democrat In the State
He wanted TO show that rebufs and insults him
a better Democrat than Tammany Hall. He has
done it," the General sontcntOusly added.
far as the blanket ballot Is concerned Mr. Flower
Is opposed to it Under the present paster amend
ment the buying Of votes is made 200 feet from the
polls instead OF in the polling place. That is ALL and
there will be any change while the Democrats are
III power"
Joseph Wilkinson president Of the Blanket Ballot
League, said he the independent wOrkingmen
were loyal to the principles advocated by them In
favor Of blanket ballot reform.
Mr. BroOsield chairman Of the Republican State
and County Committees, said "We did make good
campaign. We trusted In the Republicans In the coun
Try, and even cannot understand it, 1t IS
beyond my comprehension"
John W. Dwight, the personal friend Of Mr. Fassett
and State Committeeman from the TOmpkins County
district started for his home In Dryden early yester
day morning. 1t is simply the truth to say that the
greater portion Of the burden of the work Of the
pagn has iailen upon his broad shoulders. He has
attended TO most Of the details and has worked with
shrewdness and good judgment. lie feels the defeat
OF Mr.. Fassett keenly.
John b. Weber, of Erie County, informed the State
Committee that The OF money in Buffalo was lavish.
In the outskirts Of the all kinds OF conveyances
were hired By the Democrats that the Republicans
could get any Of getting their voters 70 the
polls. the free use Of money by Democrats In every
part OF county open, and the returns indicate
that good use Wa made of 1t.
The following Nciegram sent by Mr.. vrooman to
Mr.. FasSett:
the subject is temporarily exhausted, but not the
subjects / in excellent heath and spirits
'un yod are ditto When vii Y3r be in t tae Xxx
Ex-senator Plat at his Office bright and early,
presenting the calm. unruiied appearance that
ably characteIizes him under all circumstances.
When asked what he thought about the result. he
sniled moment and replied:
| have not had lmo yet " anayze the returns but
from all can gater 1t seems ~ me perfectly clear
chief cause Of our deeat was due To the I'M
plaoled of money Oh tue part Of our opponents.
don't believe that much money was ever used In
the country districts OF state has been used to
secure the election Of Mr.. Flower The cry Of certain
Democratic papurs this dty for week past that w
We're using million and hall Of dollars. was simply
TO veil the operations Of the Democrats. have ND
hes tatOn In saying, that IN my opinion based upon
reports that have in to this morning nom all
sections. at least the sum mentioned used by them
sections that money flowed like water; that they were
simply inundated Weeks ago the Democratic leaders
openly boasted that they would reduce the Republican
majority of St. Lawrence COUNTY county by the way.
that has been giving 5000 to 5000 Republican majority
the time whereof tho memory Of man r1nneth not
to the contrary 10 $500. They have kept their word
Every vote that could DO Influenced. was secured BY
them. 1t Is simply absurd to talk about our doing tho
same. We hardly had money enough 10 detdy the
legitimate expenses Of the campaign, and our opp
nents had unlmit d supply defy any Democrats
familiar with the management Of the canvass TO DENY
the truth Of what / here assert namely,
that there unlimited supply OF money at their
disposal. OF course tn may have been treachcry
In sections but that point am NOT prepared
10 speak at present. / don't care to maze singls
assertion until / know absolutely whereof i speak
our canvass from beginning 10 end was conducted IN
the most thorough and efficient manner so far as could
egtmate1y ana tn committee Is entltld 10
the thanks Of the party for is work. It's members
havo worked together harmOnOrsly ana effectively.
Fasset and VrOoman, and all tho other cahhldates
acquitted themselves most crsdiably as everyone al
mits. The work OF the NewYork leaders IL emitted
O MI praise The record mad, by the county leaders
h one Of which they may we'll feel proud me whoie
body Of the organization Of NewYork supported the
ticket locally from top To bottom, rs the result SNOW
The Worlds Fair issue not In It," TINS i clearly
shown by the fact that IN the uptown districts which
WAS where the dlscontent supposed % exist show
most satisfactorily from publican standpoint ana
in the Annexed District have elected Republican
Assemblyman, two Aderm n, and judge ! DON'T
believe the Worlds Fair issue Influenced 100 votes
throughout the State. OF course, ~ said at the be
ginning. have not had time yet TO analyge the vote
fully. These the reasons that occur TO me rom
a hurried view Of the returns, as they have come IN
thus far. / think the Legislature Is ours OF that
feel certain.