New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-31
CANDIDATES IN THE RACE.
POLITICAL MANAGERS ARE GROOMING
THEIR CHOICES FOR GOVERNOR.
CONTROLLER ROBERTS AND HIS SOLID ERIE SUP
PoRr-THE ALDRIDGE CANAL BOoM-LEU-
TENANT-GOvERNoR sAxToN AND

OTHER AsPIRANTs
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Buffalo. July 3O-The Republicans Of the in
terror Of the State holding their caucuses
and electing their delegates to the Republican
state Convention. which will be held at Sara
toga on August p. and by the passage OF reso-
lutions urging the nomination OF certain favor
lite sons Of various counties are indicating
their choice Of candidates for Governor and
observation-disclosures.
II the fact Is not apparent to the Republican
voters It Is to the averag, Republican politi-
clan. that the Governor who will be elected this
fall will take possession OF an Office laden with
great political power and equally great law
making responsibility. The next Governor will
barely take his seat before. as the official head
Of his party In this State. his influence will be
sought by the various candidates for United
States Senator to succeed David B. HILL The
election Of Senator will take place about the
middle Of January. Governors influence upon
the election Of Senator. II the Legislature be
II his own party faith may be very great
Alonzo b. Cornell. by his authority as Gov
ernor, brought about the election Of Thomas C.
Plat as Senator In 1881. David B. Hill named
himself as United States Senator In 1891. taking
away the prize from Smith NJ Weed.
THE GREATER NETWORK CHARTER.
But 1t is in the line Of legislation that the in
nuence Of NETWORKS next Governor will be
chiefly felt; and 1t 50 happens that the greatest
proposed measure Of legislation Of many years
will be submitted to the Legislature OF 1877,
namely. the Greater New-York charter. The
Greater New-York Commission will submit Its
charter for the vast city suggested, II 1t obeys
aeAA hy 20 nj
airy 1. and its authority as a Commission will
expire on March /. The Legislature and Gov
ernor will then take this proposed charter for
q city of 500 600 inha bitants under considera-
ton A charter for one Of the three or four
largest cities on the globe will be requiring
most careful consideration. A Governor and
Legislature Of remarkably good judgment, II the
Republican party is to have charge Of such an
enactment. are therefore required for the coming
year. Not only will the welfare Of the 100000
people living within tho metropolitan district be
affected but also that Of the $500 900 other In
habitants Of the State.
The Populistic platform adopted by the Demo
cratic National Convention at Chicago has ap-
narently put New-York In the Republican col
umn. and therefore there many candidates
for the Republican nomination for Governor: and
A good many eminent Republicans are named for
the honor who. while not seeking the nomination.
would undoubtedly accept it Warner Miller said
at Niagara Falls a few days ago that he doubted
II there was Republican In the State this year
who would not think himself highly honored by
the nomination for Governor and would accept Il.
Mr.. Miller thus makes It apparent that he him
self would not refuse 4. the same offer should be
made to him as in 1883.
MR. ROBERTss CANDIDACY.
The Republicans Of Erie County have a candi-
date for Governor who they believe has the in
tellectual stature necessary at this time for the
position. This Is James A. Roberts the State
Controller They think his record a business
man Of Buffalo and as Controller in the years
1894, 1895 and 1906 mark him a man qualified
In an eminent degree to fill the post Of Governor.
Mr. Roberts they say, has brought great credit
to the Republican party by increasing largely
the States revenues from It's Inheritance and cor
poration taxes, through a conscientious and Wig
orous enforcement OF these taxation laws he has
also shown signal ability official bent upon
the expenses OF the State by saving II
several hundred thousand dollars previously ex
pended in an extravagant manner In the support
Of certain Of its charitable institutions. Besides
this they say, he has protected the States inter
ests In the AdirJndacks, and thus saved many
thousands Of acres Of forest lands. They accord
ngly think the promotion of Mr. Roberts to the
would be in the interest Of the
State and Of the Repu bcan party.
The Republican General Committee Of Erie
County met last week at Grand Island. and by
unanimous vote passed 4 resolution in support If
Mr.. Roberts for Governor. All the leading Re-
publcans Of the county were present, and there
Tore the resolutions are valuable indication OF
the sentiment Of the Erie County Republicans.
They as follows:
Whereas. The Erie County Republican Commit
iered to the people Of this state by the hOnored
'ownsman. .'ames A. Roberts, a. Its Controller,
his faithful and Impartial administration Of the
civil Service laws and his indomitable courage In
ng corporations escaping taxation and compelling
hem TO bear their Just proportion OF the burden
n the MANAGEMENT Of charitable institutions. hts
formulation OF methods and general direction rela.
Tavasers upon our forest reserve ali Of which de-
Wssreas TWo ysar. a9 this committee on
,imiar occasion passed resolutions Endorsing
10 his eF As IS S'ris
rom active canvass IN his behalf therefor.
ss v That a Of his
heartily indorse him a candidate for Governor OF
.est energies to secure his nomination anu our
Mr. Roberts will have the support for Gov
ernor. from present appearances. Of every one
II the delegates to the convention from the
eight Assembly districts Of Erie County His
friends also expect that he will command the
votes OF delegates from other counties in West
ern New-York. from New-York and Brooklyn
and from elsewhere in the State
SAXTON HAS GOOD BACKING.
Charles T Saxton Of Clyde. Wayne County.
the popular Northumberland of the State,
rom indications here In Western New-York
will go into the cow .ntion with a large support
Tor Governor Mr.. Saxtons friends here say
that his support. while scattered all over the
State is especially strong in Kings County.
owing to his opposition 70 the Greater New
fork bill. His ballot reform law. the first passed
IN the State, opened tn. door, they say to a
reformation OF the election laws of the State.
and enabled .he Republican party to prevent