The sun., 1916-10-03
Begins With George w. Per-
kins and Nathan Miller,
With Promise Of More.
WHITMAN "FALSE ALARM"
Democratic Candidate for Gov.
crnor, in Acceptance Speech,
Hits Out Hard.

as spicy as personalities can make II.
lie gave notice to that effect yesterday
In his speech OF acceptance, speaking OF
a 'rogucs' gallery" In which he. said
he would hang from time to time por-
traits OF his political enemies.
The Democratic candidate began with
personal attacks on George w. Perkins,
the Progressive leader. and Nathan Mil
Ter. formerly Justice OF tho Court OF
Appeals He characterized Gov. Whit
man as a false alarm who had made
promises to the people. received their
support and then betrayed them.
The Democratic state committee as
sembled In the Hotel Knlckerbocker lis
tened to the addresses with evident and
hearty approval. Members said after
the meeting they were glad the State
campaign at least was not to be one Of
dignihed dulness. They liked the idea
Of an old fashioned campaign In which
the Republican enemy was to be handled
without gloves.
Looks as II Seabury intends to put
some ginger into the campaign" they
said. We'll. We need It."
whitman Loud In PrOmise."
The FIRST part OF Judge Seabury's
speech was devoted to An explanation of
his attitude on State expenditures and to
q demand for greater economy. fewer
Office holders and the enactment OF "A
State budget. That part Of the speech
stirred not 80 much rs a ripple Of APP
plHuse. His audience was plainly be-
coming bored when Judge Seabury
aroused Its interest and won its ap-
plause by a o to personalities.
Referring to Gov. Whitman. Judge
Seabury said: He has been loud in
promise. His Administration has been
empty in performance. The people gave
him their support. Their confidence has
been betrayed. The candidate proved to
be a false alarm. The present admin
istration IL the most e~xtravagant this
State has had In many years"
Nathan Miller was not mentioned by
name Judge Seabury referred to him as
the chairman Of the recent Republican
conference in Saratoga.
THE convention was presided over by
one who has long worn the livery OF
privilege" said the speaker. He has
recently resigned from the bench. and is
how the attorney for special privilege III
tereets. 1t was fitting that he should
have been selected AZ the presiding Of
ficer Of that convention. One Of the las,
acts that I performed as Q Judge Of the
Court Of Appeals OF this State was to
file a dissenting opinion protesting
acainst the decision which allowed his
clients to get q large amount OF public
money upon q very f!msy pretext. Those
Interested In the subject will ind the
facts stated in Van Antwerp v. Hoff-
man. Els N. Y. Reports.
More P%ortraits ProniseA.
~ have drawn this brief sketch Of the
chairman of the Republican convention
because ! think that you should UNDER
stand the character OF the opposition
which We may expect In this campaign.
The picture which ! have Just unveiled
81 only one OF many which II will be my
duty to uncover In the course OF the
Campaign. Before the campaign is over
we may have quite an interesting gallery
Go disclose.
Il do not exhibit these portraits In
any desire to indulge in personal attack.
II Is necessary that the people should
zee the true character OF the opposition
which We win encounter. The people
can best estimate the issues Of the cam
paign by understanding the character Of
the men who present them. The police
o, a large city find II necessary to es,ab-
1ish a rogues' gallery in which they hang
the pictures OF those accustomed to prey
upon society. The gallery enables them
TO identify the suspected persons when
ever they commence to be active. !
trust hat the portraits that I shall hang
IN my gallery will serve the same useful
purpose.
1T is with his desire in mind that /
have referred TO the DISTINGUISHED gen.
tleman who presided over tho recent Re-
publican convention. In his speech he
pretended to be alarmed at the conse-
Gnences which should follow my cleo
ton. He knows we'll that II ! am elected
the lobbyist and the corporation lawyer
bent upon the accomplishment Of some
evil purpose or attempting improperly to
get public money will have little hope of
SUCCESS"
Sever Attack on Perkins.
The Democratic candidates attack on
George W. Perkins was even more per-
sonal, and he smiled in q satisfied way
o. II was loudly applauded.
There is another picture" he said,
which should be hung In the gallery.
] refer to a lifelike picture OF George
W. Perkins. Having destroyed the Pro-
gressive party In the nation and put II
out of existence In the State he has az
sumed The role OF guide. philosopher and
friend to the present Governor. He gives
fN t"o PupiN W TIC 10 tn6Te-
fore a public character, and as such II
is proper that the public should recall
the facts OF his career. His trust affilia-
lions are well known. The manner in
which he manipulated the funds of the
insurance companies has not been al
together forgotten.
II adhere closely to the facts vhen
say that a few years ago the facts
In reference to his conduct were sub.
United to the Court of Appeals OF this
State. In the case Of the People ex rel.
Perkins VS.. Moss, 1877 N. Y, page 40.
ana the court az then constituted divided
In his favor. four to three, upon tho
simple question whether George w.
Perkins committed grand larceny. l
hope the public will bear this In mind
In weighing his subsequent Ntterances,
and viii give to his declarations the
weight which they conceive his character
and record cntitle them to receive.
His Pledge Of Reform.
Tf ] am elected the sinister forces
represented by the mon to whom have
referred, and others OF their kind, will
have no influence In tho government
At Albany. whether they call themselves
Republicans or Democrats. ask the
confidence and support OF the people
of this state. ! shall restore popular
government at Albany. and do at the
State Capitol the work that now need.
TO be done, and do away with the EVIL
work that Is now being done. ! do not
make this appeal for support upon
partisan grounds. ! shall administer the
government OF this State not for TN.
benefit of any individual, group or marty