The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-14
THE EYES OF THE NATION.
TIE causpaiEn In New Yerk FOR tire RspuhIi-
can PrinctpIep Of 1907.


From the Wiiifamsporf Gazette and Buiietin.
Tho contest for Mayor Of New York is becom-
ing decidedly interesting rs tho strength Of the
various candidates begins to show up. Croker
and tho corrupt influences OF Tammany arc
making II supreme effort to get their foet on the
neck OF the great municipality, and II they
should succeed II reign OF public plundcr would
DO inauguratcd that would shame a Tweed.
Henry George is being backed by the social
istic element, and Seth Low can be regarded
only as a factor In weakening tho other candi.
dates. In Gen. Tracy the Republicans have a
good and a clean man, one on whom tho bsttor
classes OF all parties should unite. 1t lie hoped
that before election day comes the citizens OF
New York who arc interested in tho progress
and success of tho city will realize that Gen.
Tracy is tho best man and unite their support
on him.
Front the Terre Haute Erpress.
Ont of all the confusion attending municipal
politics in the Greater New York at present, ono
fact rises into a clear light. 1t is that either
Henry George or Gen. Tracy will DO the first
Mayor OF the united city. Henry Georgois to DO
the candidate Of the regular Democracy. Tam.
many has nominated n man OF no personal force.
md besides has ignored tho Chicago plat
form. The George movement has sprung
from the opportunity hero offered, and
Is to-day Gen. Tracy's only formidable oppo-
sition. Seth Low and the Mugwumps may help
tho wild-cycd theorist into power; they can.
not get in themselves. This coterie Of alleged
political purists has sought to become tho big
duck in the puddle. 1t has sought to crowd tho
grand old party entirely out OF tho pool, but 1t
has failed. Gen. Tracy Is in the fight as tho
leader Of the forces OF good and safe govern
ment. of sound money, Of social tranquility. He
is big enough, brainy enough. and honest enough
to ommand practically the total vote Of his
party. and he will draw support from the
sounder men Of all political affiliations. 1t lies
between George and Tracy. and the highest In
tercsts Of the metropolis demand that Tracy
shall win.
From the Albany Erentro Journal.
Mr.. Richard Croker is said to DO confident
that Judge Van Wyck will be elected, but tho
formidable character OF the George movement
had a depressing effect on securities last week.
Therefore. II Mr.. George or Judge Van wyck
should be elected there is not tho slightest doubt
OF the fact that the forces Of BryanisIn would at
once be up and in arms from ono end Of the coun.
try to the other and that the fight of 1896 wou d
have to be made over again. There Is ono way
to put an end to the danger Of that consumma-
ton and that is by the friends of honest money
and straight political principles uniting on
Gen. Benjamin +. Tracy; a statesman of nc
knowlcdged ability; a man Of independent char
acter and OF great experience in public affairs.
From the Bugalo sunday Ne,c,.
Ihe crowds that gathered at Cooper Union
and overlooked that vast auditorium were COM
posed of the most thoughtful. earnest, and spir-
tied citizens OF New York. Gen. Tracy made a
powerful argument for the rights and interests,
the welfare and happiness of the citizens of the
great commonwealth. His utterances were
patriotic. his clear and concise. He
In evidently the mar for tho Dos;tion H.
aspires to.
From the Daily saratooian.
Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy's candidacy for tho
Greater New York Mayoralty received a won
derful momentum at the ratification meeting
Saturday night. Compared with the meetings
OF other candidates, held previously, it was far
superior in enthusiasm and In every other way.
Gen. Tracy met with a reception that showed
his political strength and his general popularity.
His defence OF party organization in national
and municipal politics is well worth a perusal.
He reiterated his answering fidelity to the
great and immortal principles of the Republican
party, which stand for good and honest govern
mcnt. whether it be in city, State or nation.
From The Lockport Daily Journal.
The Republican meeting in New York last
Saturday evening to ratify the nomination OF
Gen. Benjamin +. Tracy for Mayor and tho
whole local Republican ticket, was evidently a
big one. 1t was also n most enthusiastic one
and well proved that the Republicans OF the
Greater New York arc fully alive to the fact
tina: they have the best candidates in the race
and stand upon a loyal party platform. They
ought to win.
From the st. Louis Globe. Democrat.
Both the great parties are divided, Low draw
ing votes from Tracy and George from Van
Wyck. the Tammany candidate. 1t is clear,
however, that the split, which takes off only N
small section of the Republican strength, will
divide the Democracy near the middle. A fact
favorable TO the Republicans is that while only
part Of Lows support comes from them, all of
Georges is from elements which otherwise
would vote the Tammany ticket. When the
thoughtful and conservative citizens Of the city
realize. as they will before the campaign closes.
that the contest is between Tracy and George,
there is likely to be a concentration on Tracy
which will elect him.
Won the Pot and DIED.