New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-08


the canals have not been those people who
willing that exsrangant structures should be
bust in connection with the canals that do not ma
terally increase their capacity for the purposes oil
commerce
SO much for the canals, 1t is long subject. 1
wish could 60 through it thoroughly want to call
your attention TO the fact thnt since Mr. Murphy mas
come into possession OF the canals their usefulness 70
boatmen and commerce has materially diminished. but
their usefulness heeers has materially IN
erased (Applause)
Now, my friends, 1 desire 70 pay my compliments 70
distinguished Of yours the opponent OF my frend
the little Dutch poughboy OF the hills OF Herkner-o
w. Vroomsn. At waterown and At Poughkecpsie TOOK
occasion TO say some kind words OF biue-eyed red
haired Billy Sheehan. (Laughter) While cannot SUD-
scribe 10 single Of his political tenets 90 Ike nun
warm-hearted boy. Not Us an Irish boy but as an
American tappause) bern in American country edueaeu
American schools and breathing the air OF American
liberty, chock the spirit Of American fight
(Applause) been led to believe, from what
have in the public press that my frend does ho'
appreciate my courtesy. had my attention called since
reached Buffalo to an article in The Times Republic In
which Mr. sheehan with temerity that does not belong 70
angels rushed into discussion and arraisned me ior
my delinquencics legislator and undertook 70 array
against by appealing the basest motives OF mankind
the entire laboring community These are his words
81 know and charge deliberately, with full knowledge
of what am saying Mr. Fassett has proved himself
to and unrelentng foe OF the working interests
OF this State"
w,
Jury. Mr. Sheehan not speaking for himself alone
He with Mr.. Murphy and pir Croker, Is one OF ana
composes with the other two the Democratic rlum'rde
that riding the saddle OF the DemoeraA0
donkey tAppause.) should have been gad had ne
issues OF the campaign been presented so lar %
they by my honorable opponent the head OF h
Democratic tcke but inasmuch he has not seen he "
enter the of public discussion, lnasmuch as he
Democratic State Committee has selected your to"nsi"
as their spokesman inasmuch they helped him to foru
Iata he nue
much as he has vaued into the ring and thrown down
his castor and challenged me 10 combat; nOhhg oise 10
left for than under these circumstances 10 ac
cept the challenge and say that while personally re-
gard him with Kindness he II politically
treat him with the contempt he deserves (froiongtu
applause) hope and shall be glad II ne would 10 inc
same Mr. sheehan the leader Of the Democratic Assem-
hv first does me the great honor TO hold me individually
responsible for the entire Republican Senate
1 accept the obligation If, the other hand, he VIII ex
tend 20 benefit Of being responsible Tor al the goou
acts OF the Republican Senate (ApDause) must De
Judged by one OF ways Either representing all the
good and all the bad OF the Republican party whose
candidate L an or else upon the narrower and pstAer
platform individual merit demert wrapped
up in myself and my own record (Applause) desire
to be distinctly understood that challenge arrsgnmeh'
on either platform. Applause)
Now with reference the laborinG Interests Oh the
State 1t narrow, and contemplate and petty nooon
relations OF men to each other and seeks 10 ay
class against class or race against race Applause
the broad spirit OF possibilities OF American liberties
(Appause Why from shirtseeve to shlrtseeve is only
,hroa generatons There is no distinction between
classes that labor classes that do not labor We have
100000 of people in the State OF New'forK anu
800 800 are all laborers. (Applause) The man VINO
really is foe to labor is the enemy OF his race
for when Adam was driven OUT oil Euen
the decree was published for the etenites that man couo
not he happy man could be vrtuous. man coud not
be progressive nan could not be exalted unless man
earned his livelihood by the toll OF his brains OF Tie
cal ousng Of his hands The great WORK oil One 'epuo
lcan party has been enforcement OF the prclpe INA"
in the eyes OF the law all wee equal no matter
what their color mattel what their statue no matter
what their wealth no matter what their race, In the great
struggle OF all In the eyes OF the law were aos'
lutely and everywhere equal. (Applause)
Now Mr. Sheehan did me the honor to ask me several
speciac ousons want to right here, that IN
Syracuse to-day a Convention Of printers unaer sne an
spraSon OF my friend the Governor OF this soaoe anu
men WON he placed In positions OF honor ana prOn
n,ssed resolution denouncng for my entire lat or
record and undertake to wager Powers BLOCK against
the Bank Of England that not one OF those deega'es
cen tell you what my record ia. (Appiduse) Anu
hurl back defiance which they thus ring ouI WIN
a challenge TO them point out where as regards tho
interests Of the 100000 people of the State nave
ever betrayed any official trust may have dsappoh'cu
men who had cherished notions on indlNldu1 theihee
which they thought II adopted would elevate the
aonfa but claim my right honest adherence 10 my
own opinions subjects Of so great and vast importance
(Applause) e..,.
Mr. Sheehan says II ask him why he defeated the sae
Printing bill" viii tell him why. "a voice sock IL
TO him." and laughter) L undoubtedly old cause
the defeat of that bill. 1 never denied 1t; l
never shall dcny my record; and In that
I Will a.k Mr.. Sheehan to go with me II he dare
l1pplau4e) asked the advocates OF the State Prntng
bin to show that IL was to the advantage OF Ne
peope OF the State and would not only not oppose IT,
hut work for t with all my soul and they could not 90
IT, and opposed the bill (Appause) Last winter they
came to me and Now, Senator, we have been trying
three years to get this bill through" said; Il KNOW
f. BOYS and it going to do you or the people any
a vouId withdraw my opposition This much Will do
won't speak against it, and II you can convince me
will work for IT, and 1 am open to conviction ana you
can have any number Of hours Of my time" Ihey ooN
several OF my time but they couid hot convince
~ xov there were two objections to the State Print
iue bill First, its expense; second, had seen
too much OF State printing establishments
in their operation OF Washington ana III
the States OF this country.