New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
POLITICAL. NOTES.

In a letter friend In this city Mt. Fassett
emphatlcally declares that the reports published
about an alleged Interview between him and Senator
Plat at the time the State Convention held
wholly false He did not. he says. even see Mr..
Plat while Re vas here Notwithstanding this.
THE Public Ledger" Of Auburn. discusses his re-
turn to the Plat fold as though It were an unds-
puted fact According to The Ledger Mr. Fas-
sett has again become a honorable leader IN the
party. His return" 1t adds; TO the ranks OF me
united Republican party should be studied BY those
stirring up strife IN order that they or ,ner lrienas
may be preferred for office or once faVor' MT
Fassett had better write letter TO some OF his
Auburn friends.
How the Democrats have made Mckinley the
logical candidate OF the Republican party Is pointed
out by The Utica Press" The opponents OF the
Mckinley bill took particular pains TO have II
understood that McKin.eyism was only another
name for Republicanism. Then" says the Press.
The Democrats elected their President. passed the
Wilson bill and about that time business became
depressed work and money scarce. and general dis,
satisfaction the place OF business and Industrial
accept the teachings OF the Democrats that the
Mckinley bill represented the essence OF Repub-
lean policy and principle
1t is the opinion OF The Buffalo News'' that Mr..
saxton can be considered one OF the leaders Of
that element which is pledged to free the Repub-
lean party OF arrangements OF oohoNious ooss-
ism"
Supervisor Fi'chie. OF Brooklyn. VINO led the fight
for Mckinley In the State Convention. believes that
IN. Ohio leader will secure the support OF
third OF the Democratic party He bases his esti-
mate on his knowledge OF the Brooklyn situation.
The interest felt in McKin.ey's canvass by reput-
able Democratic papers and how It appeals to them
is reflected by THE Post-Dspatch." Of st. Louis.
one OF the the leading opponents OF the Administra
ton in that party: 1.-The Post-Dispatch' is no ad-
mrer OF Mckinley. but In the Interest OF decent
bosses and smash their combine. II their favorite
SON game Is not blocked, they will have easy
method in this and al future campaigns Of defeat
ing any man who does not suit them. no matter how
popular he may be with the people at large They
have only to get up favor.te son In enough States
and man can be nominated who does not submit
to their dictaton.
The action OF the New-Hampshire Republican
State Convention leads The Watertown Times to
saw that whether or not the star OF Mckinley will
remain in the ascendant until the Republican Ma
tona Convention. 1t is certain 1t is now steadily
rising" Then 1t proceeds TO explain powerful
element In favor OF the Ohio statesman. namely,
the opposition OF the political organizations OF the
various States. THE position OF Quay. Patt Gull
lon and others known bosses in their respective
States" says THE Times" lis taken by the people
as an assurance that II elected Mckinley will be
their President and not subject to the dictaton Of
selfish politicians This the strength OF Cleve-
land In the Democratic party and OF Harrison In
the Republican party. Seeing the politicians against
them the people for them. IL Is the force that
is making Mckinley strong with the people. They
have an idea that man who cannot be bargained
with TO obtain the place who ho.ds the Presidential
10 stand up against all attempts at intimidation. Is
the man WHO will stand by the people. Other candi.
dates represent as much for protection. for sound
money have as high character and great ab!l-
ity: but they have not been as fortunate In their
enemies. and to have had the prominence Of sharp
political and party antagonism.
II Is the opinion OF THE Syracuse Courier that
in the event Of deadlock at ST. Louis ex.President
Harrison would consent to become a candidate.
THE Chicago Times Herald says that Mckinley |
Is sound on the money question. and II he were
not 20. and absolutely 70. would oppose his nom.