New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-12
MR.. HISCOCK NOMINATED.
The REPUBLICAN CAUCUS NAMES HIM FOR
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
he sEcEIvEs A UNANIMOUS VOTE FOR An HONOR
by no MEANS EMPTY.

BY no MEANS EMPTY.
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Albany, Jan. ll.-Scnator Hiscock received the
hiob honor tonight of a unanimous nomination
for United States Senator at the hands of the he
Dublican members of the Legislature. As was
we'll said. his selection showed the unity OF feel
ing now prevalent in the Republican party
The caucus was held in the Assembly chamber
and il was called t. order by Senator Cohnor'
Of BinghamtOn, who nominated Senator Hunnr
for chairman. The only man who voted no
unon this proposition was Senator Hunter himself
lie was escorted to the chair by Senator'S Erwin
and Richardson and Assemblyman Malby.
Gentlemen" said Senator Hunter, upon as
suming the chair, ave have met here for the
purpose of comforting what some persons would
term an empty honor, for we cannot elect our
candidate as Senator But /, for one. do not
think il an empty honor to be the candidate
of the Republican party for the great Office of
Senator of the United States. We shall learn
one lesson here tonight, namely that OF party
unity; for perceive that every Republican pres
ent will name but one man their candidate
for Senator"
Senator Aspinall, of Brooklyn, and Assembly
man Foster, of Albany, elected secretaries,
and then the caucus proceeded to nominate can
didates for United States Senator. Senator Smith,
of Madison County, said
"Mr. Chairman, and fellow-members OF tins
caucus: 1t is now nearly six years since stood
I'D here and had the pleasure of presenting the
name for Senator of thai patriot and good citlzt'
the Hon. Warner Miller. ApplauseJ But
, majority of the Republican caucus saw ft to
choose Mr. Hiscocl,, and | acGuiesced in their de-
decision The wisdom of their choice Of Mr. lliscocK
for Senator cannot now be disputed. lie has been
most faithful and able member Of the Senate OF
the United States. The people of New-lork are
proud of his record. Unfortunately Tor the pco-
pie of this State. the Legislature was stolen
away from the Republican party and then, py
an infamous legislative gerymander, the eiec
ton of a Republican Senator was made al
most impossible The Democratic party has
majority in both branches of the Legislature 1t
will elect Edward Murphy, jr, as Senator.
believe that the people of this State Will live
to regret that Mr. lIiscock was superseded by
Mr.. Murphy.
Lastly we are to be congratulated that we
have to-day a united Republican party Ill TINS
State and in the other States Of the Union TN
the other hand, the Democratic party already Is
torn with dissension. What may seem TO some
to be strength in tho ranks of our political adver
saries impresses us weakness IL is shell which
Is filled with dissatisfaction. The people will say
that no machine, no bosses shall control THIS
state, ana tnclr WlncS slldll NC icsPcO'o'' az"
they will be led back to the Republican party
Mr. Hiscock did faithful service for the people
as Senator from the first, because of his faith
fulness and zeal in behalf of the people. lie took
leading position in the Senate. He has never
neglected duty I have the honor Of present.
ing the name of Frank Hiscock for the nomination
for Senator" applause
Assen:blyman Wyckoff, of Oncndaga County.
said that it was with great pleasure he sec
onded Mr.. Hscock's nomination. lie was
true, loyal Republican, a man of legislative eX-
perience, a man whom the Republican party de-
lighted to honor. Senator Coggeshall, Of Oneida
County, said:
The distinguished gentleman whose name has
been presented is in every respect worthy of the
honor. He has served in both branches Of Con-
gress with ability His voice has been uplifted
for the right. He has won the respect, the
confidence and admiration of all voters. His
public life has been employed in useful ways. lie
is entitled to the nomination which he gains
tonight. His honest and able public life de-
serves this recognition"
Senator O'Connor, of Bnehamton, in a breezy
speech intimated broadly that he preferred j..
Sloat Fassett but had nevertheless decided to sup
port Mr. lliscock. Senator OCOnnOr said: Il
do not intend to raise any dscordant voice here.
but l must frankly say that if the fight were
worthy or the eHor., would name man LOT
Senator who would most brilliantly represent
the Republican party in the Senate. If he were
a candidate he would receive the support of every
Republican from the southern tier o. counties.
I mean the fearless the uncOmpromlsing, young
Republican leader, j. Sloat Fassett, candidate
for Governor in 1891. We now see in the actions
of this Legislature and of the Democratic Gov
ernor. that what Mr.. Fassctt predicted has come
true The Legislature no longer rules ii is band
Of irresponsible Democratic Senators who rule. Had
we not better abolish the Legisl allure and formally
empower the Democratic Big Four Edward Muir
ply, II, Richard Croker. William F. Sherhan
and Roswell p Flower, TO run our Government
IL this caucus cOuld elect, | should support j.
Sloat Fassett for Senator, although | have moth
ing but words Of praise to utter regarding Mr.
Hipcock We meet the Democratic party with 9
united front. He was never charged witt
neclecting his duties at Washington and hanging
around Albany pulling wires about some Presi
DENTAL electors. He has been an honor to tic
state. and shall gladly vote for him
Mr. Hiscock was then nominated by acciama
tion. receiving the vote of every Republican II
Gentlemen, said Senator Hunter. that
unity declare Mr.. lIiscock TO be the canaiua'
~ The Republican PARTY for United states oeha
tor The caucus then adjourned
THEY WILL COPY A REPUBLICAN ACI.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION BILL ONCE