New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-23
THE BEpUBLICAN CANDIDATES

The Citizens Union has declared its prefer
ence for the Republican candidates on the
county ticket over their Tammany opponents
and with one exception, for the Tammany nom
ineeS over the Independence League men on
the same ticket 1t is an unhappy combination
which strikes Independent and unbiased ctti-
zens as one-half better and one-half worse than
Tammany. but it should encourage Republicans
10 he assured that their part of the ticket meets
with appreciation. Every Republican ought to
be ready now to give that end of the ticket
his hearty support. doing his utmost to elect
the Republican judges. The Citizens Union has
sfgntied its opinion as TO the best men for the
other offices The committee of the Bar Asso-
citation also contributes its views regarding the
qualifications of the candidates on both tickets.
and this will help voters toward intelligent dis
elimination among them.
The district organizations of the Citizens
Union are indorsing candidates for the Assem-
bly,. in most instances, apparently, lending their
support 10 the Republican nominees. They
could hardly do otherwise in face of the Unions
annual reports showing that the Republican
members 1T Albany in the main useful and
a credit TO the city. while the Tammany mem
hers are. with few exceptions just the re-
verse. Tammany almost TO man stood ont
against the notable reform legislation Of the
last session. while the Republican members
from this city voted for it. and not a few con
tributed effectively 10 its passage by their work
and influence. Several Of the more prominent
Republican Assemblymen from this CITY have
declined denomination this year, prcferring TO
run for the new municipal district judgeships
or to retire 10 private life; but there are a
number of efficient Republican Assemhlymen
up for reelection who earned the votes Of III
Republicans and independents by their sup
port Of Governor Hughes last winter.
THE New York Times" urges the reelection
Of Assemblyman Beverly r. Robinson of the 9th
District. of whom the Citizens Union said:
Active and good legislator; careful as to his
measures. Made one Of the best records
among first year members, and should he re
elected" He is a clean and servceable legis-
lator. with an exceptional list of good meas
ures to his credit and his one years expert
ence fits him to return TO Albany and play a
leading part among this city's Republican rep
resentatves. Assemblyman James \ Fran
els of the Odd District Is another candidate
for reelection who has demonstrated his use
fulness TO the city. OF him the Citizens Union
says: Careful attentive, effective and deserves
reelection" Assemblyman Robert s COnkln
of the DIST District is another Of th younger
men who will increase in usefulness with an
other term ASsembyman Alexander BrOugh
of the 10Th District is described by the Citizens
Union as industrious and useful" Among the
new Republican candidates for the Assembly
are men of good ability and character who will
worthily represent their districts strong
Republican delegation at Albany will be a great
aid to Governor Hughes. and every one. Re
publican or independent who wishes to support
the Governor and his policies will strive to
elect Republican Assemblymen.