New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

doubt OF the willingness Of all New Workers VINO
were sincerely in favor Of pure government 10,
the city 70 vote for the ticket. He SAID ne couid
not understand the position of ex-Mayor Grace
and other leaders OF the State Democracy ana he
continued
Il have believed and | still believe, that in
the rank and file Of the State Democracy thete
are many men Of honest purpose VINO are pos
sessed Of a sincere desire 10 accomplish what
they all along have been declaring that thcy
wanted to accOmplish-the overthrow OF tne
corrupt political organization which has held this
city a prey so long. They undoubtedly ehcOunt-
cred some disappointment in the refusai OF Mr.
Golf to run for Mayor but. assuming that they
meant all they have said, they must appreciate
the fact that If Mr.. Golf had accepted a nonllla-
ton for Mayor he would have been de0arred
from longer service in the investigation or the
Police Department. and that would have cut the
throat OF the investigation. They must also APP
preciate ihe force of the argument that the can
didate for Mayor must be man VINO. II elected
would have the support of the Legislature ana
of the Governor in the work of reform TO be ac-
compshed in this city 1t is not possible tina,
all of US could be entirely satisfied with the per-
sonnet of the ticket, yet. as esumate IL,
ticket so sound in the character OF the names
should not be adversely criticised. Here IS
chance for the State Democracy to show II II mas
been sincere In the cry for reform. | have had
my doubts If some Of the manipulators OF the
State Democracy were sincere. nave sus-
pected that in all their talk about reform they
only meant that kind of reform which wouad
float them into power. But | believe that the
rank and file do want reform and VIII not be
led away from a ticket. which means reform Oh
the right kind With this supreme opportunity,
when there is a probability that we can destroy
the power Of the most corrupt political organza,,
ton ever known In the city, fail To understand
how self-rcspectng men can AFFORD TO let the
opportunity slip and permit power to be DIS
spatod in the fight against the common enemy
COMMENCING THE TICKET.
Seth NJ Nilliken. in speaking OF Colonel
Strong, said: 81 am glad to be asked concerning
the nominee for Mayor. IS have known Colonel
William l.. Strong for twenty-seven years. In
the early DAYS Of my business he and occupied
the same floor competitors: Therefore had
an unusual opportunity to learn his character
Subsequently was an Inmate OF ms nome and
I'm the various capacities of son, husband ana
father no better man lives. The devotion when
he showed To his mother, VINO was Tor twenty
five years an invalid. has not OFTEN peeh
,-lua,ied and continued with increasing kindness
until she died at the age Of ninety-three years
In business he has been very successful! In
dealing with his employees he has been kind ana
considerate though decided lie Is man Oh
system thoroughly understanding everything he
does most courteous in his dealings with those
he meets a temperate and reliable citzen ana
a true friend. Religlously. he IS connected WIN
the Protestant Episcopal Church, and IL, be-
lieve the only drygoods commission merchant
who closes his store on Good Friday. HIS cleo
ton is not the common case OF the man seeking
the Office but Of the Office seeking the man, ana
no more suitable nomination could possibly nave
be on made. In my Judgment.
Homer Lee. Of the Ohio Society. or which COL
onel Strong Is president said yesterday: The
members OF our society delighted with the
r. pubiiran partys choice and propose 70 work
for Colonel Strong with all their might without
regard t. political affiliations We are especially
proud ~ his magnificent record as business
man whose sterling life has stamped him the
t. pical New Yorker that h. l.. We have sent
To Ohio for all the buckeyes that We can get,
and We propose to distribute them among our
friends "a n sort Of political talisman"
4 reporter Of The Tribune canvassed quite
thoroughly the business Offices Of the city yester-
day TO learn the drift OF sentiment III laNor or
against Colonel Strong. In no instance was a
voice expressed In opposition 10 the choice Of the
Committee 81 Seventy The canvass demon
strated the high regard in which Colonel strong
was held by all classes OF his feow-c!tizens.