New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-25
THE STATEN ISLAND ASSEMBLY FIGHT.
MICHAEL CONKLIH HAS EARNED REELECTION
his WORK TO PUNISH FRAUD


stapleton. $ /. oct. y cp.rlaD.-A reelection i'
rcal,y due Asscmblyman Michael Conkln. Of Rich
rnond County. on account q the great hardship he
suffered when he was chosen - Office Last year
owing to shameful frauds be- was counted out. and
the certificate was given TO Michael Mcclure. whose
nominal plurality WAS 2sL Bui Mr. Conkl.n is not
made Of Welding stun. and he set II work 70 get
tie seat which his by right ana 10 convict
the mon whose crimes had stolen 1t from him. He
succeeded in both objects Tho investigation by
committee Of the Assembly fully sustained the
charges OF fraud but It was not until April mat MT
Conklin gained his rights.
To lessen the likelihood OF such theft IN the
future Mr. Conk!ln busted himself 10 secure the
Indictment and trial Of some Of the most brazen OF
the law-lefylng followers OF Nicholas Muller. the
Democratic boss. In this too. he was vicoIi"u'' a.
though II cost him much time and money. lie pal'
the expenses out Of his own pocket Cases were
Transferred the jurisdiction OF the district judge
that OF Judge william j. Gaynor. ana num-
Der OF scoundres were convicted and sentenced
Mr. Conklln had Of course, only short time In
the Assembly but he accomplished a great deal In
the few days He had several reform Bills passed
for the benefit OF Richmond County ana showed
himself a good legislator lie Was accordingly re-
nominated by the Republicans and the lniepend'nt
Democrats. In making up the fusion ticket the
Assembly nomination given 10 the Republicans
both because Mr.. Conklin was entitled to 1t and be
cause It was recognized that. az the Assembly would
prooably De Republican. member OF that party
could have more influence In Albany man Demo-
crat ,.,
Last night the Good Government Club Of Richmond
County warmly ndorscd tie entire fusion ticket
It's Executive Committee made this report on the
candidate for tle Assembly:
"Mr. Conkin Is a man Of high standing IN ne
business community. He demonstrated his public
spirit last year by advancing large sums or money
for the expenses OF the contest OF his seat lie dld
good and effective work in securing the legislation
desired for Richmond County, and he ought to
have the unanimous and hearty support OK ali VINO
desire good government IN this county.
on the other hand the committee had this TO say
about Franklin c. Wit. the regular Democratic nom
nee:
at present justice OF the peace clerk OF the
Board OF Supervisors and a professional politician
He has he'd office for the past fifteen years HIS
mere nomination Is pledge that II elected. h"
viii do all In his power TO prevent the legislation
which will be asked for at Albany with the intention
Of breaking up the machine power In Richmond
County" ,o.o
Mr. Conklln has lived on Staten Island since 1888
and has always been active In its Local affairs. He
was in the lumber business for fourteen years AT
St1p,eion and now lives at New Brighton. The cit-
Gems who believe in good government are deter
mined TO send him back 10 the Assembly, and are
confident OF clecting him and the entire fusion ticket