New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-07
THE REPUBLICAN, APPEAL.

The Republican Convention was not the less
impressive because it was not in all things
unanimous in its Judgment. A difference OF
opinion as to the Judgeship Of the Court OF Ap-
peals found expression. but it was not differ
ence between those who favored and those who
opposed lawbreakers and criminals. In short
II was not a Democratic Machine Convention.
The worst man in sight was not enthusiastically
selected because he was the worst man. IN
stead respectable citizens Of both parties VIII
feel that the Republican Convention has NOM
mated clean and worthy ticket which de-
serves their support. In the nomination OF
Judge Bartlett the determination Of Repub-
licans to place before the people all that Is
opposite in character and career to the dis
graced candidate of the Democratic machine
found suitable and adequate expression.
1t is evident from a glance at the proceed
ings that the convention did not blindly regis
ter the cdcts Of anybody. The despotic rule
which suppressed all difference of opinion in
the Democratic Convention was conspcuously
absent Any one of the candidates before the
Republican Convention might have been sup
ported by upright, honorable and law-respect'
Ing men of both parties. BY such pen inc
nomination of any one Of the candidates be-
fore the Republican Convention would have
been adiudged honorable. and the only ques
ton which the convention had TO consider was
that of relative qualifications and strength.
II the people of this State understand that
they have been robbed Of free government, ana
if they want it restored the work OF the Re
publican Convention will be ratified at the
polls The admirable qualifications OF Messrs
Palmer for Secretary of State, Roberts for
Controller. Colvin for State Treasurer, Adams
for State Engineer, Hancock for Attorney
General and Bartlett for the Court Of Appeals
should render the result certain. Nor could
there be a stronger statement than the Repub-
Iican Convention has made in its platform or
the issue between the rule Of BOSSES with
MAYNARD as its fitting representative. and the
government Of the people and for the people
The appeal to all law-abiding. self-respectng
and patriotic citizens, without regard 10 parry
associations, is so reasonable and so just that 1t
surely cannot be in vain. Not Repubcahs
only. but all good citizens Of this State. should
be prepared by this time to meet the issue
stated by the Republican platform as follows:
Five men constitute the Democratic machine and
seek the mastery of the Commonwealth. Their
conspiracy took shape In the theft or the State
Senate two years ago A conspicuous part oil the
machinery OF that theft was the defiance or the
mandates of the courts of this state ana the
actual larceny Of public records by tool or this
machine subsequently rewarded with seat on
the bench Of the highest court Of this state ior
which a stainless record has hitherto been ana
ALWAYS ought TO be the most essential qualihcatoh
The people owe O. lasting debt OF gratitude to the
members OF the New-York Bar Association, who
regardless Of party affiliations denounced isaac H.
Mavnards connection with the conspiracy TO steal
the Senate which conspiracy constituted one OF the
"graye,t offences known to the law, and recon-
mended his removal by the Legislature Ihis con-
domination of Maynards crime fittngly expresses
tho outraged sentiment Of defrauded people.
The resolutions proceed to review Ill just
terms the outrageous conduct OF the stoieh
LEGISLATURE it's plundering Of the people oy
unwarrantcd taxation, and its shameless use
of power for partisan ends. If the work OF
Democratic leaders who compelled the nom
| ination Of a candidate for the Judgcship so
! fully representing all that Is bascst in the gov
eminent of bosses is not met by the voters
with indignant rcbukc, there will indeed DC
some excuse for the belief that the state OF
New-York is ruled by INSCRIPTIONS ana Dad
men because it deliberately prefers such rule.