New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-12
ELLSWORTH'S FORLORN HOPE
DESPERATE EFFORTS OF PIATT'S LIEU
TENANT TO SECURE a RE-
NOMINATION.
COUNTY CONTEMPORARIES OPPOSITION
TO GOVERNOR BLACK

TO GOVERNOR BLACK.
Lockport Sept. II (speciaD-Senator Eilsworths
action in compelling the Niagara County Repub-
lcan Convention tn adopt resolutions euogizing
himself and insulting the State press has left even
hardened politicians In LockpOrt breathless with
amazemcnt. one Of Senator Ellsworth's friends
said II deem Senator Ellsvorth's policy IN max
Ing fling a. the press at this time very I'M
wise. II no desired TO TO the Senate he
should have waited until after his reelection
assured before attacking the newspapers again. As
It is fear that Senator Plat will consent to
his denomination. and am told that because OF the
/ antaEorism he has aroused among the newspapers
he need not hope for place the State ticke..
We tried TO persuade him that It would be best 10
avoid reference to his press bill at this time but he
Informed us That Governor Black not debating
resolutions TO be passed by the Niagara County
Republican Convention"
This remark the part Of Ellsworth Is signih-
cant Some time ago he advised his friends that ne
did not care TO run again for the Senate II Black
were renorinated. To confirm this disposition his
part. Ellsworth caused the XLvth Senate District
Republican Convention 10 be adjourned until after
the State convention Then he proposes TO decide
whether he wishes TO run not. Senator Els
worth has set his face sternly against Governor
Black. Although he makes few condolences in mat
ters OF Importance. his resentment toward Black
would permit him to conceal the fac, that over
since the Chief Executive refused to sign his
paper bill he has been seeking revenge This
practically evinced IN several ways. The county
convention last Saturday which he controlled. WAS
permitted make only the briofcst alluson to the
State Administration. and mention 81 Governor
Blacks name was avoided. To further manifest his
diSplcdsure with reference 10 the Governor. last
Monday both Assembly conventions. which were
dominated 10y Ellsworth the anti Piatt men having
taken part whatever in the primaries or conven-
lions this fall selected State delegates who have
tacit but none the less binding instructions from
the county boss to oppose the denomination OF
Black Although this county H. unqucstionably for
Roosevelt. Senator Elsworths course toward Gov
ernor Black has aroused much adverse criticism.
Governor Black IS not held in tho highes; esteem
here among Republicans generally but Ellsworths
rcvcngeful tactics have gained for the Governor
much sympathy which he would not otherwise
have enjoyed from this quarter.
STRENGTHENING HIS ToTTERING POWER.
Ellsworth's tottcring power IN this county has
been steadily strengthened by State patronaFe.
which the Governor has showored unsfintnsly
upon him Three years AGO Ellsworth secured the
Senate delegates over ox-Asscmblyman Clark,
: the anti-Plait leader by a narrow margin 81 four
in a total vote Of nncty-nin" IN tho county con-
vention. The day after the caucusos The returns
showed that Clark had majority So The county
convention. but Ellsworth I'm some way managed
- secure control. Startling Irregularities were
. charged against tho machine leader. Among other
things IN, delegates from one town who were
structod % vote against the machine candidate Tor
voting for ElisW6rih Tho feeling against ELS
worth was intense. and In this county on Election
bay he ran nearly thousand behind his ticket.
His victory was costly one and no needed Pat
ronacc unlimited 10 mend his crumhlinS f"ucr-.
THIS Governor Black gave him with unsparIe aud
generous hand Through the Governor h. was eu-
Ahltd 20 secure places for tI-C0nrrrFsman crow
icy. IN iuset"rat" enemy heretofore. ana hls son.
Richard Crowicy. Jr Ellsworth dotted IN" county
Hf as
the Flnh and The home II ex-Asscmhyman Clark.
Sllool annually Bur Tor Governor Blacks pr'c-
deal friendship Ellsworth would have lost the eau
cue,s A., mis- county both last IAN and again this
fan. and ne would have been powcr"~s 20 dictate
a., rG ~ 'eal.., dcicra,cs In the Assembly con-
ycniions VINO are inirical TO BLACK. such base ~
6aai.uI p, i ana \, auarter where before
he encountered but 1.-THE opposition
STRONG COMPETITOR
The seven Senate delegate from Nagafa County
are pledged to Senator Ellsworth. But Gcncscc
and orleans counties each have seven reprcs"n'a-
tivcs I'm the XLVth Senate District Convention
The Orleans delegates are controlled ~ irving
I,Uomnedi.u q young lawyer Of Medina. and an
ambitious politician OF the Plait strip 1t :, 3ald
Mr. L'Hommedicu has the over "it m M' ti;i
worth. SIT Lilcmmed.uS uhc'. ',rI'H, w
Hatch. o. this city. a hcuicn"h, - 12"h DIT
the leader of one wing ~ The "iu""'"h ma. '...
% Niagara County. r. authority Tor me statement
That hts nephew Nr. J. Horin"d'ru VIII h'' a. ~
the uDsioficc but wants 10 De- senator .i'7r.s
Merritt and Hatch are secretly opposed 10 srnnior
I.lleworih's ambitions 20 return 20 mo senate
ThHy have a direct interest IN th" success or i"r
Republican ticket IN Niagara county. nud they
realize Eisvorth's rcnonina ton would mean
The defeat Of the county ticket thu fall.
In Gcnesee County Archie sanders tx A.srm.ly-
man controls the Senate delegates. but no one
believes that he is In true sense candidate LOT
the Senatorship His real ambition ls 10 hr col
hector 81 Internal revenue. HIS appointment 70
that ONCE has been held NJ. II Is sad through me
influence Of Superintendent Alduax". WaS
thought that perhaps Senator Ellsworth. hy induc-
ing Aldridge - withdraw his oppos. non 10 san
d,rs's nppOintment. could thus secure ~" 'fcn.sre
d.legafrg for Senator ana obtain ~" nomination.
But now that Superintendent AdrdG" Is aware OF
senator Ellsworth's opposition 10 Governor Black,
Inc Immersion is gaining ground that perhaps.
rcultv in attaining q denomination. Els"Orths
hold uuon Sanders has unqucstionahly been weak
encd Ly his opposition 10 Governor Back ana
Niaparas en- ndidate for Senator VII probably have
10 look 10 orleans for the nominating votes In the
Senate convention.