New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-16

advocated the election Of William J. Bryan a.
President This year also. when Mr.. Bryan visited
Troy for q few hours Mayor Molloy welcomed him
70 The city But later II decided by tho Sen
ator and his ieutenants 70 avoid mentioning thN
chicago platform al the cay Convention THIS %
sign was frustrated however. by a hlunfrr or mo
chairman of the convention.
The SECRETARY OF the convention read letter
from tho Central Bimetalc League 81 Troy. COM
nosed Of extreme Bryan Democrats. in which ~
was REQUESTED that tho convention should inhofse
the nIafform adopted by IN. National Democratic
Convention a year ago. This Dire" ou' 81 'n'
chairman the interesting remarks.
COULDN'T GO RACK on CHICAGO
Tho Democratic Hation.l Convention Is r"spon-
sbi~ for tho platform as II exists. II ''i''o' "
changed until another convention ~ equal power
r.e,s I, must stand and local convention has
the power TO change or alter IT in any way II Is
our intention 10 nominate those who we're true to
tho nominees Of tho Chicago platform
Following this declaration OF the chairman that
only those would be nominated who wer" tru" 10
the nominees Of rho Chicago platform IN" con
yention renominated Mayor Molloy lie thus SANDS
upon the Chicago platform.
In opposition to Mayor Molioy tho Republican
civ Convention has nominated John H. upper.
one of Troy's leading oitizcns. Robert Cluet' an
other prominent resident Of the city. made the
speech nominating Mr.. Tupper for Mayor. and I'm
doing so thus indirectly sketched IN" candidate
sKETCHED RY a FELLOW ToNNsMAN.
Mr. Chairman and Members Of tho Convention:
Having met for the purpose Of nominating the
consider what Publications holding that of'ic"
should possess. lie should be man Of unques-
should no A man Of ability Of deliberate judg-
ment and free from narrow Prelude. he should
70 a man OF business. yet thoroughly familiar with
municipal affairs. He should be citizen hrst and
a partisan last. He should care more for what Is
right and just than Toy what vii contribute TO his
his parry's welfare He should recognize
his responsibility to God and TO all the people.
He should be a. solicous regarding the interests
Of The humb.sst citizen as ~ ne man with larser
sympa HES and Of generous impulses lie should
fully realize the fact that he Is the peoples servant
affairs OF the city. and not those Of any particular
party. The candidate should he n Republican. com
handing not only the confidence and respect Of
his own party. thus securing the fun party vote.
6" f I'll WIN nen 70 Ts T0r and ID standing
all good citizens without respect 70 party ties
meet these requirements. John II. Topper.
Mr. Tupper made brief speech when he was
brought before the convention. but II indicated tho
spirit in which will administer the affairs Of Troy
( II he is elected. lie said:
Gentlemen: can truthfullv say that I wish YOU
had some other selection Of soma one better
fitted 10 taxi upon himself the honors and rcspon-
siblites OF the city government. But since you
heartfelt appreciation Of your confidence n elected
nomca administraGon am not much Of oean sps ssc-
would prefer that my actions should show for
ncd
il when offered But ! bond TO your wishes and
will you faithfully and fulnl my pledges II
elected.
MR.. TUPPERs CAREER
Mr.. Upper born In Troy about nfty years
ago. and educated in Brooklyn. Returning n
this city ne became a member Of the firm Of Rar
ton Upper. retail coal-icalers in 1869 In 1875
he bought ont Mr.. Barton's interest and has since
conducted the business alone. Mr. TuppAr is ser
rotary and treasurer OF the Magnetic sep,ra,or
Company, company which constructs separators
that are used in mines TO extract by magnetic
always been earnest Republican. has freoueniIy
been a delegate to Republican State conventions
and Ia now treasurer of the Republican Club ~
Troy. For many years he a member OF the
d of os!ns sersean and second
first lieutenant OF the senior company Of the
naturally giving sturdy support. to Mr. Tupper
I'M the .econ ase Is keen In
Senator Murphy VIII attempt to make gains Of
is possible Mr. Murphy's Interest in the ASSEMBLY bly,
men Of course has close relation to his cand-
Assembly districts in Rensselaer, county two Of
them now being represented by Republicans and
Will he me proportion the present year.
THE ASSEMBLY CONTESTS
trict. Benjamin o. Brewster a Troy grocer has re-
, ceived the Republican nomination. and O. A. Sal
mon, medical student Of Lansingburg has ac-
cepted the burden Of the Democratic nomination
In the I'D District the Democrats have renomi-
have nominated Leland Thompson. a graduate of
Harvard University and an active Republican work.
bly, District the Rep1b,icans have named Michael
R R.ss q Troy personal friend Of Govesnor
store in Pine Hills ave the street upon which Gov
ernor Black lives
! The Democratic leaders are making great ef-
fort to elect their county ticket In Rensselaer,