New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-14

the choice of the people through their direct repre-
sentatives in each election district OF the city has
been expressed. The Democrats are divided and
disunited. and two tickets have been named The
issue between ring and reform methods is clearly
defined BY their action and nothing was clearer In
the action taken than that the so-caed FeorSahlzd-
ton of the Democratic party was n mere sham
Nominations made in exactly the same way as
when Boss Mclaughlin gave the word and his
henchmen fastened TO do his bidding. The word was
pa ssed around among the delegates al the County
Convention on Thursday evening 10 nominate
Colonel Cummings for Register. and II was ob-yeI
implicitly.
For the first time the Republican conventions
made mp on the direct representation plan, anu
although there was considerable time spent in Not-
ing according TO f. the results were extremely salts
factory II will probably be necessary. however. 10
hold the county conventions under the new system
In the afternoon instead OF the evening. as seven
hours spent in the proceedings Of thu irst one
and f., was not adjourned until after d. IN. The
conventions have been aptly described as town
meetings and such they practically We're hayin.
the spontaneous chars cter OF such assembases In
New England, where large bodies Of voters debate
and decide questions. The spontansity Of action
showed freedom from dictston. and all attempt at
boss rule easily prevented.
In the choice Of candidates the Republican List
shines brightly by comparison with the regular
Democratic The Independent Democrats have
named excellent men, but there IS no; he slightest
hope OF their election, they represent only small
minority OF their party. In Granville W. H1rmln
for Register OF Deeds the Republicans have put
forward a man who is worthy the honor. ana who
will capaby fill the Office. He has been lifelong
Republican. and when young man succeeded his
father in the Board Of Supervisors. lie has filled
important trusts faithfully and well. When Mayor
Schieren made Leonard K. Wees Police Commits
soner he selected Mr. Hartman as his deputy. lie
has d host Of personal friends. VINO Will rejoice IN
his securing lucrative office. In his associates upon
the ticket able have been secured Henry {.
Sanen, the candidate for County Clerk. has served
his constituents as Supervisor and has been mem
Der of the Republican County Committee FOR many
years. Hubert g. Ia ylor. the candidate for county
Treasurer. is a well qualified for the office by
experience and ability. He has been a member Of
Assembly and served chief clerk in the Dis
trct-Attorneys office and paying teller in bank.
At the head OF the Democratic County ticket IA
Colonel NJ J. Cummings, whose connection with the
Columbian scandal reflects credit upon his career
and whose record has been that Of a man VINO has
steadily held Office untl the change Of adminstra-
tion last winter. Now he Is put forward for one
OF the most lucrative Offices in the county. George
W. Gendennlng. the candidate for County Clerk,
has held the minor office of Sealer OF Weights and
Measures at 81 200 year for dozen years, and
before that server of jury notices. As a will
ing servant OF the Ring he Is now reaping his
og BY se ea B saa %PGh h & of John f.
bennington. the Ring candidate for County Treas,
urer than that he served In the Assembly ana voted
as the machine desired that he should vote.
For the city Offices OF Controller and Auditor, the
Republican Convention named able men. wei quail
fed to act with Mayor Schieren in the management
Of the affairs of the city George ". Palmer nomi-
mated to succeed Halsey Corwln az Controller, Is
man OF proved ability In the management OF large
estates and has shown his personal popularity III
contest for member Of Assembly. In which ne sue
ceeded in overcoming a large Democratic majority.
His associate the ticket, John X. sutton. ~ an
other successful business ana popular leader
in his locality: Whether the Democrats have named
a candidate for Controller who viii accept IS I'M
certain. They have offered the opportunity 10
be defeated TO X-SupervisOr -Larg" klnk"l NJ.
Knke failed TO be reelected last year TO the onice
Endorsement. Ills blind confidence In Democratic
success shaken when The election figures came
in, and his defeat by Thomas Fitchie was shown.
His associate for city Auditor t. wholly unknown
The Democratic Party Reform Association 80
called for purposes Of Identification In the campaign,
has succeeded In securing men OF ADIty ana s.ald-
Ing in the community for It's candidate. MAYOR
Schlercn's cabinet drawn upon for i. W. HIN
richs Registrar OF Arrears 70 run for Register OF
Deeds Like Mr.. Hartman. he Will promptly resign
and the Mayor will have TO choos" MS successor
also associated with the municipal administration.
serving as a Ciyil Service COmrlsslOher BON ne
and MIR Hlnrlchs have long been advocates or re-
form methods In government. and have st"adiasty
opposed bosses and rings. Mcn OF Ike stamp nave
been named with them upon bOih tickets. .
The concluding nominations VIII ne hdurr, 70
morrow evening. when ward conventions VIII DE-
held 10 name candidates for supervisors ana CON
stable In each Of the ven-numbered wards a sn,
peryisor will be- named. fifteen in all, ana there VIII
be hrty-one consables nominated. ,,, J.. ,.,,, T.,
4 great Republican mass n~+tHlg VIII D" H'li J"
the Clermont Avenue Rink on Tuesday evening
senator Saxton and General Woodford VIII be The
chief speakers. j. S. T. Stranahan VIII preside
The Consolidating League Is making especai ei-
Ing annexation About 5000 has already been Sc