New-York tribune., 1896-08-28
CONGRATULATING Mr.. BLACK
A FLOOD OF MESSAGES FROM PROMI-
NENT REPUBLICANS.
THE FIRST ONE CAME FROM SPEAKER REED
PLANS OF THE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
A TALK WITH MR. WOODRUFF.
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Troy n Y. Aug 27-Frank s. Black, the fepuo-
lican candidate for Governor came to MS law
orHce this morning at the usual time. though
such extraordinary fortune as having been hoih'-
mated for Governor of the great state OF new
York by the majority party IN the STATE was no'
In his thoughts and he must pay attention 10 MS
law cases Those who visited the once curing 'ne
day found Mr.. Black the same modest ana sell
possessed gentleman that he was when ne oe-
parted for Saratoga early in the week without 'ne
slightest belief that the canvass which hau oech
made for him for the nomination lor "o'eihol
would be successful. lie is good listener ana
can be retcent in the extreme. Il am going 10
Maine tomorrow with my wife and son., he SAID
"and would like TO say in explanation OF inns
Journey To such Republicans as might think
ought TO remain In the State after receiving 'he
nomination for Governor that have yet had no
vacation and that if | remained in Troy could
do little to benefit the Republican cause AT TINS
time We shall have defer our canvass until
the Democratic party has put its candidates Tor
State officers forward and made public its plat
form upon State and National issues
Mr. Black probably will not make speech-mak-
ing campaign. He received many kilograms to-
day from prominent Republicans congratulating
him upon his nomination for Governor. AS son
Of Maine he glad to receive one from that
eminent citizen of Maine Speaker Reed. 1t was
is follows
Portland, Me. August
Your county sends congratulations to her brave
son. who will amply fill the place New ork Is sure
TO give him THOMAS h. REED
The following came from Chauncey NJ. Depew:
New York Aug 26, 1896
Hon Frank S. Black. United States Hotel
] extend to you my cordial congratulations upon
your nomination for Governor. Il is most happy
outcome for the State OF New 0rk ana the ne-
publican party. CHAUNCEl M DEt EN'
Attorney General Hancock telegraphed: Permit
me TO extend my most hearty congratulations
Irving G. Vann The candidate of the Republican
party for Associate Judge of the Court OF Appeals
telegraphed: Il congratulate first the Republican
party and yourself"
Timothy L. Woodruff. OF Brooklyn, the Republ-
can candidate for Lieutenant Governor, who came
here last night and was present at the magnincemt
his home coming from Saratoga, SAID to-day. ne
demonstration was grand. and clearly showed MI
Blacks popularity here The streets were massed
mood. ! greatly impressed by the demonstIa,
tion and the extremely cordial greeting accorded
Mr. Black by the people OF Troy, as wei as
feeling grateful for the pleasant manner in WHICH
the people welcomed me. not only as one of the
candidates on the State ticket but as Mr.. Blacks
friend"
In answer 10 a question concerning the issues of
the campaign. Mr.. Woodruff said; The time has
standpoint bearing our State and Will not until
the Buffalo Democratic Convention has met ana
adopted platform and named candidates. We
don't know what principles the Democrats may
adopt | think there is no question but that the
National nominees Mckinley and Hobart, will be
elected by majority in this State greater than
than l90oO0-and | know no reason why the state
ticket should not poll as large vote win Mr
County will go Republican by 4 very large nla Jor
ity and that gives good assurance for my opinion.
denartcd on the Peoples Line steamer from AL
bany this evening for their home in Brooklyn