New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-11
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Rochester handsomely rounds out the series
Of remarkable Republican triumphs IN the local
elections in this State. We suppose 1t Will be
generally conceded by this time, even by candid
Democrats. that Republican prospects were never
brighter than they are just now in the great
niyotal State of New-York. This, as we have
before remarked. is all well enough so far as it
goes. But are The Republicans gong to make
The most of the unusual opportunity? Bngh'
prospect, in the spring, the very brightest, do not
carry fall elections. On the contrary they some
times breed a spirit OF oycr-conidencc which
is attended by disastrous results when the DAY
for voting comes around Bright prospects FUR
nish or they ought TO, the inspiration for nara
work. but they never yet took its place. During
the last few months THE TRIBUNE has pub
I,shcd a number Of letters from wlde-awake
Republicans, containing suggestions looking 10
the promotion Of the partys efficiency one OF
these called for an enlargement OF the state
Committee so as 10 give each county repre-
sentative upon it; another proposed committee
reorganization and the appointment of perna-
ncnt secretary a third dwelt upon the advantage
Of a thorough distribution early in the year, OF
facts. figures and arguments for the enghten-
ment of the voters, which, under the existing
system Of committee work, do not fall into their
hands until the canvass is in progress in the iall.
II is To be presumed that the State Committee
has given these friendly suggestions the con-
siIcr3;ion which was their due 1t is known that
it has appointed permanent secretary, but 1t IS
not known whether or not it has taken any steps
looking to the enlargement of the state Com
mittce or for the dissemination Of reading mat
ter calculated to help the Republican cause
There il room for doubt Us to the cxpediency OF
charging the committee, and some Republicans
IF sagacity and experience question the wisdom
Of the proposed alteration. But Tiers can lie
no difference of opinion touching the other pro
rosal John W. Nrooman-who ought to be IN
authority on campaign work-in an interview
which we printed some days ago had this TO say
about it:
would Soc that the weekly Republican newspaper
q the county where he lives found their wav into the
home OF every doubtful voter. And must begin thf
work al the beginning OF the ycar-not wait until tn"
campaign becomes hot. /" / tell you that 300 spent
for th, Kind ~ reading In January February, March
and April would effect more good than FLOOD put INTO
po,tcal rut in the shape OF what call csmpNen
uicrnturo, and unloaded through distributing com
mttee- in tho six week, preceding the election Nobody
cares for the stuff Half the people 10 whom II Is
sent don't TAKE the trouble to tear the wrappers OF.
1hi, cquirs no comment l. * the paincSt
s,rt Of common sense. The daily and weekly
Republican newspapers constitute the most tell
ing sort OF campaign documents, and if the COM
mites should begin 10 place them where they
would do the most good without delay and should
keep up the good work until the canvass is
over. tho experiment would certainly be at
toudcd by gratifying results. The cost OF doing
his would he comparatively small. while the
returns in the shape Of votes would be large.
ore o her point. The elections of this month
and la, with few exceptions were satisfactory
10 Republicans. But there were one or two
countr.->lratoga we rccall-in which Repub-
leans failed to d. their best. What was tho
troublesome local discussion? And if so, have
measures been instituted to secure harmony and
unity IN these districts before the Presidential
campaign begins?
Tho general feeling IL that il The Republicans
70 no, win big victory this fall il will be their
oHn fault That is the way we feel. Let each
f.r himself determine that there shall be 10
fault - shall We carry Ncw-loik IN Noyem-
Lnr :. hands down ~