The evening world., 1894-10-13
LXX.'S TICKET ENDORSED.
Republican Conventions Pledge to
support It--Mr. GORs Letter.

The Republican County Convention
last night. as THE Evening World" pre-
dicted. Endorsed the Committee of
Inns ticket from top to bottom with
out dissent. The Convention was in ses-
sion only three-quarters OF an hour.
Col. George Bliss presented the names
of the LXX.'s candidates. and they were
greeted with prolonged applause.
James A. Lehmaier presented resolu-
tions, which were adopted. indorsing the
candidates of the party on the State
ticket and dealing with the municipal
situation as follows:
For the nrst time in twenty years the people
OF ths city Of New York feel assured conf
dence that the opportunity has presented Itself
to eI,erminate the forces Of evil which, through
the agency Of Tammany Hall, have shamelessly
and rcckisssly dominated out municipal govern,
ment
1t is not a question of party, but question o,
patriotism, civic pride and decency which this
year presents itself for the determination Of
every voter Of this metropolis. Our burdens hsv.
grown greater year by year, our privileges and
imnunities have been more and more curtailed.
until to-day It may be said the city of New York
and tho thug, The private fortunes Of numerou.
Tammany politicians have been built up by
means Of money unjustly extorted from the thrift
OF the rich and wrung from the hard earnings Of
the poor.
The exposures made by the Le1ow Investlsa,-
ing corruption which pervades our municipal gov
eminent Tho evidence adduced before that
committee present, a condition aiaTmns dishon,
illegtimate. have been forced to pay tribute to
those who owe their ofncisl station to the innu-
ence OF TammAny Hall. Crime and vice have
not only been fostered. but actually propasated.
so that these otcial psnderers might add to their
lonthsone gains.
We appeal to all citizens OF the City OF New
York ressrd'ss q party Affiliations or inelina;
IN nur Inv fror M mt
influence Of the despoilsrs OF Tammany Hall
we cordially approve OF the platform and dscla
Seventy, and while the candidate for Mayo
agreed upon In conference with otner organiza
tons and nominated by us ia Republican. WI
pledge Tor him In the event OF his election ar
honest, economical and nov peTtisan adminstra
tion of municipal affairs,
We pledge the support o. the Republicans Of tn,
upon the nuniripal ticket be they Republican
or Democrats We urge upon all voters in politi
cal sympathy with uSand with those OF our fellow
citizens OF other organizations who have jolnet
With us hard, unceasng work and constan
vigilance until the last ballot has been counted
| and canvassed to the end that our city may b.
redeemed and Its name no longer regarded as
BY word OF reproach
The Good Government Clubs, at &
Convention In Hardman Hall. also in
| dorsed the union ticket.
Chairman Larocque. Of the Xxx, ha.
received letters accepting the nomina
tlons from all the candidates. Mr. Con-,
! letter reads:
Deas Sir; An impartial administration OF iu.
tlce Is essential to public safety Political strife
influence or favor should not reach the bench
and he who sits thereon should he absolutely ire
from partisan allegiance or obligatios.
In nominating me for the once OF Recorder @
| the city OF New York. the Committee of Seyent
has been governed by these principles which
| Loyalty accept, and which II elected by the pee
pie 10 that high ONCE, shall be my rule OF con
duct.
l have tn. honor to subscribe myself
Your obediert servant