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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
cAMPOS THINKS CUBA LOST.
MuJIGAs DEATH MAY INclTE INSURGENTS To
MURDER THEIR PRISONERS.

Mr,JGNs DEATH MAY INcITE INSURGENTS To
MURDER THEIR PRISONERS.
Key West Fla, Aug. 22-Passengers by the steam
er Mascotte report that Martinez Campos IN an in
tervew with General Arderius. his brother-in-lav.
stated that he feared Cuba was lost. Campos said
he did not have the money necessary 10 carry on
the war. and that his troops were poorly fed and
completely demorszed.
The first public political execution took place at
Matanzas August 20 at a m. The insurgent
captain Domingo Nujiga was captured recently near
Jovellanos court-martiaed and shot as traitor TO
Spain Mujga was young man and came OF one Of
the best families In the province of Matanzas His
execution will. It is feared. cause the insurgents
to follow the example set by Spanish officials. and
in the future all Spaniards falling into their hands
will meet with Mujiga's fate
Captain GarrIdo Spanish officer. discovered In
Santiago de Cuba insurgent hospital. where sey
enty-four wounded rebels had taken refuge, and
put them to death using the machette Such bar
barous acts are causing many prominent Cubans.
heretofore loyal to the Government 10 join the in
surgents.
1t is reported in military circles that the insur-
gents in possession Of that part OF the island
lying between Colon and Cape Maysi. amounting 70
about two-thirds o. the Island, and that Spain may
as we'll call home her troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
LOCOMOTIVE RACING IN ENGLAND.

TRAINS ON RIVAL ROADS AVERAGE OVER MILE
A MINUTE FOR MORE THAN 500 MILES
London. Aug. 22-The performance OF the new
fast train of the London and Northwestern Rail-
way which made record between London
and Aberdeen. inspired the London and Great
Northern Company to enter into rivalry with the
Northwestern and accordingly train started
for Aberdeen over the Great Northern route yester
day for purpose OF beating the record made the
day before.
The Great Northern line runs over a different
route and thirteen miles shorter than the North
western. The Great Northern train left Kings
Cross station at o'clock last evening and arrived
at Aberdeen distance Of 527 miles. at $40 o'clock
this morning The Northwestern train started at
the same hour and reached Aberdeen. $40 miles. at
As, o'clock this morning.
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NOTES AND NEWS.

platts organ IN Broomc County. The Bingham
ton Republican" keenly alive 20 the serious char
acer OF the revolt there against Plat. urges the
nomination OF clean men. I'm order that the indie
'nts say tins warning comes too la;e. and that the
old political craft Is too rotten to bring into line
tie entire Republican party Of the county.
Tom" Wheeler. the Republican boss in rtca
aided in the election OF Cogsesha delegates. Since
coggeshalrs bolt. however. Wheeler has gone to
work for Weaver the regular nominee. The Utica
Observer says that Whoeler's action VIII be mi-
tated by other friends Of Coggeshall VINO are not
going 10 put themselves outside their party for
suiclde's graye' '"CogsesSsu'5 II ADDS was weak
at the caucuses. and he Will be far weaker a. the
polls"
THE Rochester Democrat and Chronicle says
that Coggesha should be crushed at the polls
He seems to have become possessed OF the idea ."
IT adds that he has sort Of divine right 10 the
Senatorshp. and thar the nomination of another
candidate Is personal outrage TO be resented
and rebuked. even to the point OF declaring that
no other Republican shall succeed him This is
most ridiculous arrogation OF self-importance say
Ing nothing OF the considerations that led TO his
rejection, and stamps Mr.. Coggeshall In more
senses than one. as a man whose Republicanism
Is OF an inferior and untrustworihy SORT. We hope
the Republicans OF Oneida VIII rally around Their
regular candidate. and elect him by such an over
under and his fellow-seceders be made to realize
the supreme folly Of their present course"
There are to-day In Bioome County more than
four thousand independent voters, practically or
gained In revolt against machine politics THE
day IL come" says THE B.nghamton Herald"
when anti-machne able TO show their
strength and to offset the efforts Of bosses" the
Herald" comedies that Plat candidate for State
Senator will be chosen. THE Good Government
people in Cortland County" 1t adds. ARE organ
lied, but Their strength Is an unknown quantity.
1t Is hardly probable that this district will be able
to send antPlatt Senator 10 Albany, but II Will
do that within a few years. Judging by the growth
OF anti-Platt feeling in the county 1t Is safe To
predict that this county will be represented in
the Assembly this winter by TWO men who will not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS IN MADISON.

SENATOR STAPLETON AND HIS FRIENDS DE-
FEATED-sTATE DELEGATES CHOSEN
Oneida n. Y. Aug e9-The Republican Conven-
ton for Madison County held in Morrsvile to-
day. Senator Stapleton and his friends were COM
pletely defeated. The delegates to the state Con
ven,ion are DR.. Alexander r. Holmes Francis s.
Gates. Francis A. Hyatt. Charles r. Payne. pcfor-
est A. Wilcox. Leonard l.. Saunders. James ~
Loystcr and Lambert -. Kern. The senatorial
delegates were named by Francis H. Oates. as fol-
lows: Garrett Smith Miller. Samuel II. Mott. pr.
Merchout Ellington. Charles w. tndcrhi. George
Il. GaiGe Dr. Martin Cavana. Herbert j. Rouse,
Frederick s Van Siyke and Rollin c. Francs.
tin for Associate Judge of Court OF Appeals: Johh
+. Smith elected delegate to the judicial con
Burr Mattice. of Otseg) for Supreme Court Justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23

Luzon Burritt Morris born in Newtown Fair
field County. Conn. In April, 1897. His early years
were full of toll and struggles with poverty lie
attended the Connecticut Literary Institute IN sur
field and there prepared TOR Yale. where he was
graduated with the class of 1854. After graduation
he chose the profession OF the law, and was ad-
mited TO the bar In 1856 In 1858 the degree OF \. NJ
was conferred upon him by Yale.
lie served In the House Of Representatives from
Seymour two terms. and from New-Haven four
terms and was In the state Senate one term lie
was Judge OF Probate OF the New Haven District
six terms from 1857 1863. lie had early identiied
himself with the Democratic party.
In 1890 he his party's candidate for Governor,
and Democrats declared that he had majority
over all other candidates OF twenty votes His plu-
raity General Merwin his Republican OPP
ponrnt. 5.S6 The memorable and tresome
deadlock followed. The case went into the courts
OF the State from the lowest to the supreme on one
point and another and stayed In litigation until
the term had nearly expired.
Judge Morris was again his party's candidate In
jorty over all other candidates and was inaugu-
rated In January. 1893 Just before his term OF office
expired he chosen director OF the New York.
New Haven ana Hartford Railroad. He ad-
minisrator OF the vast estate OF Daniel Hand. the
widely known philanthroplst. He had an extensive
law practice.
Judge Morris married Miss Eugcnla futile of sey-
mour. In 1886. Their six children all living.
one son. Robert T., Is surgeon in New-York. Tine
eldest daughter IL the wife OF Charles NJ. Pratt of
Brooklyn Another daughter IL the wife OF Pro-
fessor \. r. Hadey
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READY FOR THE FIGHT IN MARYLAND
-.a...n1cr,I.N wEIILNGTON ELECTED CHAIRMAN

READY FOR THE FIGHT IN MARYLAND
CONGRESSMAN WELLINGTON ELECTED CHAIRMAN
OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE
SENATOR GoRMAN CALLED HOME
Baltimore Aug. % (SpeciaD-The Republican
c,a,e Committee to-day elected George J.. yelling
ton. CONGRESSMAN from the With District chair
man. TO succeed Harry NJ. Cabough. who has been
nominated for Attorney General better man
than Mr. wellington could not have been selected
TO manage the campaign. He Is a close friend or
LLOYD Lowndes. the nominee for Governor and to
his skill as a manager is due the harmonizing OF
the factions In the State Convention In accept
Inc the Craftsmanship Mr.. Wellington congratu-
lated the committee the bright outlook for the
martyrs success, and urged the importance OF at
tracing to the Republican ticket the support OF the
independent Democrats and others dissatisfied with
machine rule .
The Democrats are so alarmed at the growth or
the anti-tiorman sentiment that Chairman Talbot
has telegraphed to Senator German, who Is at
Saratoga to come home and look after matters.
A call has also been issued for a meeting OF the
State Committee next Thursday to take some
steps to stem the tide in favor OF Mr. Lowndes.
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ODDS AND ENDS or POLITICS.
THE OUTLOOK IN OHIO.
GENERAL BUSHNELL. NOT DISTURBED BY CAMP
BELLS NOMINATIoN-vAiN DEMO

BELLS NOMINATIoN-VAIN DEMO
CRATIC TRICKS.
Columbus Ohio Aug % tSpeciaD. -General Asa s
1,uehneu the Republican nominee for Governor.
mas hero to-day comforting with the State Commit
toe AS 10 the Democratic nomination. General
Bushnell said I'VE will wipe that ticket or the
face ~ he earth Campbell is polite, plcasan:
gentleman III admit. but the people OF ohio don
want any more Democratic administrations. either
I, Ohio or AT Washington. What a funny conven-
lion II was, No one wanted to be on the ticket
Everybody nominated was forced to accept They
all know that defeat is certain That platform pro-
uunciatmento against bossism was one or the iuh
NEST things ever saw. for at political conven-
tion Of which have knowledge was there such an
absolute dictatorship as that exercised by Senator
Brice.
THE platform strikes me as being very inconse-
ouontlal II fails to touch at all upon many matters
OF public interest and concern.
There has been gossip to-day over the fact
that while the Democratic platform denounces the
last Legislature In most vigorous terms, IL says
nothing about the administration of Governor Me
kinney II in no attacks the Governor upon
any OF the manifold phases of his administration
There was disposition on the part OF some 10 look
upon this popularity Of the platform as being In
territorial Such individuals are Of the belief that
the Democrats this year hope 10 reap something
Of harvest OF votes from the administration SIDE
OF the Republican party. nasmuch as the sore places
freshly opened at the last KepubnGahh c3nHention
may have been he design of the Democratic man
ayers in putting out this bait for the dsanected
Republicans the scheme VIII not work. Within
week there has been a happy healing up OF the
troubles between the so-called Foraker and Nc
Kinley factions The visit OF Foraker TO Cleveland
and his long confidential conference with Mark
Hanna McKinley's most trusted manager. was the
means of nsuring harmony among ali parties
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A SHAFT PIECES A HORSES BREAST.

COLLISION OF VEHICLES IN SENENTiI-ANE.-
TWO MEN THROWN FROM \ BUGGY.
John H. Nutter of No IA Lexington-ave.. and
John Seery of No. 322 East Twenty sxth-st.. were
driving up Seventh-ave at $3.50 o'clock last night In
4 light buggy. when IT came into collision with
grocery wagon owned b. Gustav Frankenstein Of
No 2ls7 Eighth-ave., which driven by George
Wagner. one of the shafts OF the grocery wagon
entered the breast OF Nutters horse. and both men
were thrown to the street. Nutter who driV
ing sustained slight injury. and refused hospital at
tendance. He and his companion were driven home
in a cab, and the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty TO Animals was requested 20 XIII the horse.
which was taken TO nearby livery stable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23

Lander. wyo.. Aug. % General Coppinser, who
commanded IN, Federal troops IN the march -
Jackson's Hole. departed or his headquarters IN
Omaha to-day The cit zenS rendered RECEIPT on 10
him last night. Two troops OF me 9th Cavalry viii
be ie., at Fort Washable for the present
Washington Aug. PA telegram was received a.
Army Headquarters to-day from General Coppnger
stating that nc had ordered two companies of IN.
fsntry 10 encamp at the For, Hall Il ,scrvaton IN
the Bannock Indian country. This action was tnN'n
al the request OF the Interior Department. which IS
OF the opinion that = force OF troops viii be re-
Keen the Indians quiet
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NEWFOUNDLAND EXCITED. !
FRENCH JURISDICTION OVER THE
TREATY COAST TO BE QUESTIONED

THE wARsuIps' REFUSAL TO ALLOW THE BUILD
ING OF A BRITISH RAILWAY NOT THE ONLY
ALLEGED TRANsGaEssioN-TIIE COLO
MAI. GOVERNMENT APPREHENsIVE
ST Johns ~ F.. Aug. 22.-The comments or the
local press respecting the refusal or the rrehch
men-of-war TO allow the laying Of railway along
.ho ,,es,arn coast where the French have fishery
rights. IL likely to result seriously. The Premier.
Sir william whteway. has gone to Bay Islands to
await developments. and to consult Commodore
curzon Howe senior British naval officer of the
coast
The railroad, which is the cause OF the trouble. ~
exnected to reach the coast within a week the
ao.rs otto several cases where factories. mines and
huslness places have been closed owing TO French
ohicctlon II is believed difficulty OF the magni-
"a ~ the present one will bring the whole ques-
ZION Of French rights up for final determination.
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THE PLATT YOKE WORN IN BROoME.
AGENTS OF THE BOSS CONTROL. THE BINGHAM
TON CONVENTIONS.


Binghamton, Aug. % (SpecaD.-The Plat ma
chine worked in perfect order here to-day. and his
agents at the three conventions carried out MS
dictates In the 1st Assembly District Convention
Joseph H. Brownell renominatei for Assem-
blyman. In the lid District Convention Charles
F. Upper was named candidate for the AS
semby seat.
The two delegates elected to the Republican Ju-
dical Convention polled 1876 votes. OF which num-
Der 1874 were for delegates favorable to George r.
Lyon for the Supreme Court
Justice Ceora f. Martin. at the request OF the
convention. named these delegates to the State Con-
vention George ". Dunn. George f. Green. Ed
mund O'Connor Joseph II. Browne and George
F. Lyon.
In the County Convention Harry c. Perkins was
nominated for District Attorney. Platts man.
George w Dunn. obtained complete control OF the
County Committee being made commit eeman
at-large" for the especial purpose. There is little
doubt that the Independents IN Broome County will
place ticket in the field.
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GORMAN SAYS HURST WILL STICK.


THE SENATOR SEES NO REASON WHY GOVERNOR
BROWNS ADVICE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Senator Arthur Pue German, OF Maryland. was at
tie Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday The Senator has
lust emerged from hot political nght In his state.
and succeeded in having his candidate for Governor
nominated There now seems TO be post-conven-
ton fight Governor Brown. who has been looked on
as one OF senator Gormln's friends has apparently
cut .oose from Mnryands dictator. aud gave out
an Interview. which was printed In The Tribune
yesterday morning, In which he called upon the boss
to withdraw Hurst, She candidate for GOV 'rnpr In
this Interview Governor Brown said that Hurst was
nominated purely account OF his wealth and Of
the fear that the convention might rebel against
Germans dctatlon and name some candidate who
would be Objectionable to him
The Senator from Maryland does not seem much
worried over Governor Browns deseriion and
smiled sarcastically when asked about II. He was
"A rcticent as ever. but seemed to be inclined 10
doub; The accuracy Of the newspaper reports lie
said. In speaking OF the interview:
According to the newspapers. Brown says that
nominated Hurst That is odd ] was laboring
under the impression that the convention WAS regu-
larry called In Maryland and that this body norn!-
mated Mr.. Hurst / not the only man at the
convention. There We're many other people there
only small percentage OF them spoke but all OF
them voted. great majority Of those voting
their ballots for Hurst who declared the nomi-
nee OF the convention. That is all know about
that convention, and II strikes that Governor
Brown should make his complaint to that body
do not understand why he makes personal mat
ter Of IT,
In fact. ] have been up at Saratoga on
ton ! VIII say. however. that cannot SEE any
and | feel that the Democrats OF Maryland are
satisfied with his nomination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
TOSEPH MORGAN.

Joseph Morgan OF No. So East Eghty-third'st.'
died suddenly from heart failure last "edhesoay
night in Providence. r. ]. Nr. Morgan leaves
wife and several children who have been spending
the summer at Atlantic Highlands ~ j.. where ne
had taken a cottage. Mr.. Morgan had peen TOT
some time connected with the firm OF George bors,
fed q Co.. No. IS Washington Pace comi Hst
mercbap,s as the head OF their cutglass depart
ment No ARRANGEMENTS have yet been made for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
THE INSURGENTS BURN A VILLAGE

RODRIGUEZ SAID TO HAVE BEEN KILLED-FREsH
TROOPS FROM N'AIN IN NOVEMBER
Havana. Aug "a dispatch from Santa Clar,
gives account OF a battle which was fought
yesterday In the streets OF the village OF Baraiag,,a
large band OF rebels under Chief Rego made an
attack upon the village which was stoutly resisted
by the detachment OF troops stationed there Thsrs
was heavy exchange OF firing for two hours when
the insurgents reiterated. after setting fire 10
number OF houses The fire spread rapidly. and tho
entire village was burned The rebels LEFT forty
killed and wounded the field
Colonel Oliver reports from Remedies that the
rebel leader Benigno Rodriguez was killed and tho
leader Qulntin Bravo seriously wounded IN tho ac-
lions which took place In that vicinity on August
IL and IS
Madrid Aug. EFT In announced that u O0O fresh
troops will embark for Cuba In November
Later dispatches from Havana confirm the report
OF the execution OF the rebel chief MuiIga us was
shot at Matanzas on August 10.
NEW BRITISH RATTI.EsnIP LAUNCHED
Portsmouth. Aug. 1.-The new British battleship
Prince George successfully launched here this
afternoon in the presence OF the Duke and Duchess
Of York: George j. ooschsn. Fire, Lord Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
FRAGMENTS OF FOREIGN NEWS

Rome. Aug. 22.-'rhe Right Rev. John Moore. Ro-
man Catholic Bishop OF ST. Augustine, Florida. ar
rived In this city to-day.
Madrid, Aug. 22.-The town Of Coin. In the Prov
ince of Malaga. was shaken by an earthquake to-
day. which lasted twenty-five seconds. The dam
age done 10 buildings is very serious.
Queenstown. Aug 22.-G. f. Wilkinson. Of Canada
saloon passenger the steamer Britannia from
New-York August IA. died at on August -
Yokohama, Aug 22.-Snce the outbreak Of cholera
in Japan there have been 25co and 1900
deaths
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LANES r. NICHOLS.

James r. Nichols member OF the STOCK oroker-
age firm Of Nichols rockingham Co.. died
yI,odnosdav q, his home No. s. Washngton-st..
Norristown n J. Mr.. Nichols was member OF
the New-Ycrk Stock Exchange, and was In the
ffty-nfth year OF his age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
AUGUST RlfTTEN

August RGtten. member OF the New.york s,oo,
Exchange. died Wednesday night AZ Mnnchester
by-the-Sea. Mass. Mr.. Ruttcn was well known IN
Wal! Street having up to within few years az his
death been actively engaged there. He established
the banking nrm OF Ruttsn 4 Bonn. which did a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
TO MURDER A MACEDONIAN GOVERNOR
A MAN FIRES -FOUR SHOTS AT TscHERrM PAsHA
IN FAVOR OF MRS. MAVERICK.
T. p. OcoNNOR IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. ASKS
TILE cnyERNMENT TO RECONSIDER HER

T. p. O'CONNOR. TN THE HUtSh Uf 'V""VNH' AskS
THE GOVERNMENT TO RECONSIDER HER
SENTENCE FOR LIFE
London Aug. AIN the House OF Commons to-
day T. r. OConnCr. snti-Parnellite. member for
the Scotland division OF Liverpool asked the Gov
eminent TO reconsider the sentence OF imprison-
ment for life imposed on Mrs. Florence Msybrck
who was convicted some years ago Of poisoning
her husband who was a well-known merchant 81
IJvernool Mr. O'Connor said he d1 not know Of
a case that excited more abiding interest and
stronger conviction Of Innocence.
Sir Matthew White Ridley. Secretary OF State
for the Home Department. promised TO give his
best attention to the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
FREDERIC MARTIN HARRISON.

Frederic Martin Harrison died AT his home. NO
2gl Mount Pleasant-ave. Newark. yesterday Mr..
Harrison was born In Newark hfty-three years ago.
and when seventeen years old enlisted drum
mer boy in the Union Army and became sergeant
and finally captain. serving throughout the war.
lie was wounded at the battle of Bull Run.
Eight years he started in the hat-manufact-
urng business at Danbury. Conn, and retired "A
year ago. Up to the time OF his death he was Dep
uty United States Marshal I'm Newark
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lM M IA IMmWM and Perfumes
IN N.Y. WVV&W The favorlte ls
Cashmere Bouquet.
EMPIRE STATE POLITICS.
OPPOSED TO SENATOR ROBERTSON
OF SENATE. JUDICIARY. AND STATE
DELEGATES IN THE lid WEST
on -crER INSTRUCT


CHESTER DISTRICT.
The Republican District Convention OF the Iiiu
Assembly District of Westchester County heid al
Croton Dam yesterday. lasted just twenty minutes
Joseph Hudson. chairman OF the District COMMIT
tee. called the convention to order al l:-o p. II"
+ " Carpenter was made chairman. and william
j. Charlton OF Peekskill. secretary. ON mouon OF
James r. Apgar the Republican delegates VINO
were connected with the Republican press OF the
county were made honorary secretaries lhere
were no contesting delegates much to the SURPRISE
of every one present. on motion OF Joseph hu"-
son, the following delegates TO the state ConVeh-
ton were elected: Ex-senator William H. ROBERT
SON Assemblyman James William Hustled. George
A. Brandreth, f. NJ. Carpenter James T. Teed ana
David G. Montross The delegates elected to the
Judiciary Convention were f. b. Kear. Il. H. Bar
rett, s: r. Knapp and f. Whitock The sena-
torial delegates II. Bishof, Henry W. Norton,
James X. Apgar. Lieutenant Governor Saxtons
clerk: Joseph Hudson. and Thomas Leary the
latter opposed by Henry Carroll. They are
both of Sing Sing. 4 ballot gave Leary - and Car,
roll 10 votes. The Senatorial delegation Is opposed
to Senator George w. Robertson's denomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-23
r,-xpAvrN SILENT AND CONFIDENT.

c,,..,s,own Aug "a reporter of the United
Press sought an interview with Lord Dunraven on
hoard the steamer Teutonc, on which ne saeu io'
Uo"' m ~ A.. and asked him concerning the
nrosnects of Valkyrie III in the coming yach, rae
3or The Americas cup. Lord Dunraven repheu tna'
ne had nothing TO say except that ne ana ms aSso
ciatss would do their best to win the cup
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MOST REPUBLICANS FAVOR UNION.
OPINION or THE MAYOR ON THE LOCAL NOMINA-
THIS FALL.

Mayor Strong has more than once recently ex-
pressed himself favor of union ticket against
Tammany Han on local nominations this fall. He
has supported the views which Commissioner Brook
field has urged upon Republicans.
THE best way" ne said. "is TO go ahead and
nominate a union ticket. II that Is done. ! do not
see what Mr. Patts people do out come into
line and support It, The fact is that the majority
of Republicans In favor of fighting this
battle of reform and right along. The profes-
sona politicians of the Republican party may shout
for straight-out ticket but they will not be able
command the voters. even II they do command the
party machinery
The Mayors opinion has long been known but
has not always been freely uttered