New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-26
POLITICAL NOTES.

The poitcal cauldron is seethng in Allegany
COUNTY There is usually more politics to the
square acre there than in any other rural district
but this year surpasses all previous records IL Is
larg -lv due to the candidacy for Assemoymdn OF
Mr.. Robbins. the independent Republican who was
turned down" by the machine. The reputable
clements OF the party resented this and at the re-
ouest Of 300 voters, Robbins decided TO make
night for Assembly against the machine WHICH,
alarmed At Robbinss vigorous canvass, turned
for help to the Democrats Cowles Democratic
boss attempted 10 respond but was promptly
turned down." and thus the coalition or the two
machines was prevented. The strongest papers OF
the county. including The Cuba Post" The
friendship Register" The Andover News" and
..Tbe Aneeca Republican" are supporting Robbins
faitbfnIly and a new paper Las been started
Belmont by the business men OF that place IN tho
interest OF the antmachne campaign Atogethei'
f. looks 10 others besides the Salamanca Repub-
iican; as though the party in Allegany County
,bnv Vii in the words OF The Republican" Eek
ercse the political rights ana i prlvneseT "hg Ii
IS past comprehension" adds THE Republican,
how they should permit the machne 70 RUE tnem
ballot in nominating conventions The Repuo-
leans OF Cattaraugus County discarded these years
ago. and there Is now no oppor @ dTr
Much anxiety has been manifested Republican
headquarters over the silver sentimen; in the
Chautauqua district This. according TO the most
necessary. The fact is" says The jamestown
Journal" that Chsutauqua stands as rock bound
in her Repuhlicanism eyer. There is no falter-
ing along the lines opposed 10 the evolutionary
doctrines Of the Chicago platform Make no mis-
take Chautauqua will roll up an old-fashioned Re
publican majority on November j.
The campaign orators East and West agree in
saving that one Of the best speeches Of the cam
paign was that made by Mr. Botkin. member Of
the Republican National Committee for Montana
at the reception rendered Congressman Hartman
bv the citizens Of Helena. Mr.. Botkin is for Nc
Kinlev and all the pressure that has been brought
10 bear upon him by the silver interest IN the State
has not caused him to swerve a hairs breadth from
a loyal support of the Republican candidates. MS
closing words on this occasion will probably find
their WAY into thousands OF political scrap-bookS
Il belong" said he TO the Republican party be-
cause its history IS the history OF tho growth and
greatness of this country because 1t Is the friend
Of labor without being the foe Of thrift and be-
cause it's policies and purposes are always grandy
patriotic / belong to the Republican party because
il saved the Union. because il reduced wrangng
commemorative into composite nationality. be
cause II crushed the heresv OF state rights ana
made it proud boast 10 say am party becase
II gave land to the landless. homes 10 the nome
less: because IL added star after STAR 10 ,hS mas,
and because 1t has made possible me great >orbn-
of which We are a part / belong 10 the Re
longer dshonors labor. because II has built The FREE
school and guarded II against sectarian Influence.
tn. hearth q every workingman within the boun-
diaries Of the kepu9'i,. ann .mericsntsm belong
10 the Republican party because II Is conscience
illuminated by reason ana e.orrn t oS ssP@r,nce 81
grander things than these that wins me 20 ne"
allegiance"
Montana by-the-way. Is claimed ny the Popocrats
as being absolutely certain TO give It's three cleo
toral votes for the Reputation ticket, but clear
headed poiticisns out there deny that this expec-
To, a
l. o., Republican majority In the congress election
To be sure the cnrrency VA S III a ese R the
tarif il still al issue and u Is dlincuI 10 peHeSe
tha, this majority OF 1900 will he wiped out by the
silveriies
II anv one had predicted three years ago that /
within that period David b. HI would be compelled .
TO fight for his life in the Democratic Committee OF
The STATE that prophet would have been laughed .
- scorn Bur such are the changes that fortunes .
wheel brings IN practical politics In no other de- I
par,ment OF human activity rs the stern law Of
revolution illustrated win greater force ana Ire .
,uencv Three years ago Hill was undisputed master
o. the victorious Democratic party in this State
lie WAS pointed 10 as the greatest politician that
tho State had produced. He had led his party on
from, victory 70 victory. while his rival on the Re-
publican side Thomas c. Plat. could only point 10
!, long series OF disastrous defeats. The contrast
vas striking. Plat felt II keenly and seriously con-
sidered the question Of retiring absolutely from ON
no.ifics bur WHILE he actually discussing me
-aVor and since hen he has been sailing on COM
naratlvey smooth OF favorable conditions as
-eesrds state elections. while Hill has been, as
kipng would say. dropping down the ladder rung
Nv ruag." He Is pretty far down at present some
mo asked Ernest Harvier what he thought OF the
senator's political status. DID you ever see Beau
2rwume =" ne asked You remember that In the
ast act he appears In the garrett perfect wreck
~ his former self. a helpless creature living In
be mast His nature asserts Itself. however. and he
,ras through ali the forms OF entertaining his guests
~ though ne were still enjoying the spendor OF
,,her days That's Hills shadow OF Ms
',rmer sSf he il dealing with the shadow. not the
substance OF the Democratic party In this state
Replying to the criticisms that have been made
= Attornoy-General Hancock The Syracuse POST
insists that his complete vindication is made when
he facts Of the case made public. "A bill was