New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-02
STRAW FOR CONNERS
Thinks He Can Hold Job If
.4Idrldge Is Defeated.

Crashing at "a chance 10 strengthen him
self in his position of chairman Of the
Democratic State Committee William J.
Corners. who is I'm this city. sent directions
yesterday 10 the Democratic leaders in
Monroe County to strain every nerve to
encompass the defeat of GEORGE w Al
bridge who mas had himself nominated for
Congress by the Republican machine in
Rochester TO succeed James Breck Perkins.
Friends OF the state chairman who is 10
Law down the state leadership on April is if
he carries out the promise exacted from
him By Charles F Murphy. have told him
that if ne could win a Democratic victory
in the Republican stronghold the 32d Con-
gress District there might be a revulson
of feeling IN mis- favor which would enable
him to hold over.
Counting or the undercurrent which
showed itself in the election Of Eugene \
Foss. Democrat. in a strong Republican
district in Massachusetts, and on the effect
of the testimony that Mr. Aldridge got
1000 for his organization after he had as
sisted in the passage of legislation desired
by the fire insurance interests. Chairman
Corners thinks there is more than fight
ing chance TO land a Democrat IN ROch-
ester
In order that the credit for such an out
come might inure TO him. Chairman Con
ners sent three dispatches to Rochester
To Howard T. Mosher, chairman Of the
Democratic County Committee of Monroe,
he declared that the greatest care should
be taken TO select the strongest possible
candidate. and promised the aid Of the
state organization in the fight.
The dispatch IS as follows.
Have telegraphed State Committeeman
Finucane and GeTling. calling attention 10
! the great Importance of your special eiec-
lion. The eyes of the country are upon
your Congress district. | urge that the
utmost prudence, Sagacity and judgment De
exercised. The election of Democratic
Congressman IN your strong Repuoilcah
district would be of everlasting Denett 10
! the people OF the country and a great blow
/ TO the Republicans Of the AUTHORIZATION
/ type -
/ The country is now in revolt against Can
nOniSm. as has been clearly demonstrated
in the special Congressional elections IN
( Missouri and Massachusetts and also IN the
I imparient waE IN which the inSUrgent Re
/ publicans are awaiting the arrival OF the
/ great hunter from the wtlds OF AFRICA
/ Nominate a candidate having that strength
| of character. ability and standing which
| will insure the support not only OF ali Dem
/ Ocrats, Dut every independent clLzen
/ well. The state organization Is at your
! service for all the assistance we can render
Dispatches were also sent to Thomas
Finucane and Jacob Gerling. members OF
the state committee from Monroe County
/ To the former he said:
: 1 strongly urge that immediate prepara-
/ lions be made for conducting an aggressive
/ determined and militant campaign III the
! special election in your Congress district
a Democratic Congressman should anC
must be elected. Broken promises, utter
/ disregard of campaign pledges, extraYa-
! gance in every department. gross malrea,
/ sance in office and the general distru5t OF
/ the present administration. coupled with
the high cost OF living-all of these issues
should be wildly. thoroughly and persist
/ emily presented to the attention o. the
voters Of your district. I have sert word
! to Buffalo, directing that the columns OF
/ The Courier and Enquirer" be used II
/ the interests OF the Democratic candidate
and 10 thoroughly present the most vita
! issues to the people in this important con-
/ test.
/ Similar sentiments were contained IN the
! telegram TO Mr.. Gerling, which read:
! The people of the state and nation are
/ looking 10 the ed Congress District 10 elect
a patriotic man who will vote 10 reduce ms
/ high cost of living. for which the present
!