The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-24
New York Demooraoy.

Inc New ORR democracy met 10 clfa-
cuse on Tuesday last, and selected dele.
gates to tho Democratic national convon-
ton, which meets 10 Cincinnati June I'D
The body was strongly in favor Of Tilden
for President, aud Tilden delegation was
chosen. The delegation was not instruct
ed. further than to vote as unit. The
resolutions were strong in dcnouncing the
fraud Of 1861, and proclaim that the
main aud solo issue in the coming contest.
Mr. Tilden is commended to the Democ-
racy Of the country, aud confidence in his
character, ability and fitness is expressed
0u the same day John Kelly aud his
faction held convention at Syracuse also
The convention made oyerturcs to the reg
ular convention for a union Of the party,
and an address was sent back expressing
the hope that the action Of the Cincinnati
convention would present issues which
would unity the party throughout the coun-
try. Mr.. Kelly made a speech, in which
he tried to cast the blame Of Democratic
defeat last fall on Mr.. Tilden and his
friends, but everybody knows that john
Kelly's independent candidacy was the
chief and only cause Of the Republican
triumph. His vote amounted to scarcely
ons-seycnth Of the Democratic strength in
New York, aud be desired to rule. Fail
ing in that, he resolved to ruin, and ae-
eomplished his purpose. He now desires
to rule again, when his followers have ma.
terially lesscned in numbers. He would
not go into the regular primary and coun-
ty meetings, and abide by the decision Of
the majority, but stood aloof, and called a
convention Of hisown, ofdaIegates fhis own
appointment. The convention represented
no party, bat was ouly to do the bidding
Of Mir Kelly, whose sole object is to break
down Mr.. Tilden. Mr. Kelly viii act
act with the Democratic party if Mr.. Til
den is not nominated, and will try TO de.
feat it il he is. He has assumed the posi-.
son Of Dictator, and the sooner he is ig-
nored BY Democrats at home aud else
whore, the better j, viii be for the party.
He aud his followers have no place 10
Doyun,r.t;. .o,,ne;ts
Resolutions dcnouneing Tilden were
adopted, aud after selecting delegation
to Cincinnati and State electors, the con
ventiOn adjourned
Below We give the comments on the con
vention Of the leading New York papers:
The Herald, Republican, says 1.-The re-
suit Is substantially victory for 1ilden. The
Tammang Convention may be regarded as a
6aseo. Tildsn has shown even more than his
usual ability as dexterous political strategist.
He, wisely attempting no more than he was
able TO accomplish, has won decided victory
in such way MS to give no handle to bis adj
versaries He is as much master OF the
New York delegation as L i had been in
sirneiedto vote for his nomination. Although
the delegates are not pledged to nlden,
large majority are his friends, and the uni,
rule will enable them to control the delega-
ton in his interest. |, is improbable any
candidate will 60 10 Cincinnati backed by
majority Of delegates, but IL the game ia yell
played rIden will be able to select candi.
date If be should despair Of getting the nomi
nation himself.
II the convention can be kept in pro,ract-
4 Al II. Ill
ings, the possibilities are that Iilden, BY some
arifnl stroke, may resuscilAte his own claims,
aud concentrate the convention ca himself
But this seems unlikely, While he may not
be strong enough TO carry New York State
for himself, he has power enough to prevent
the election Of any candidate whose homina
ton he might regard as q slur upon himself.
The Times, Republican. says:-Ihe net re-
suit OF the two conventions leaves the Demo
cratic party OF New York little further from
harmony than il was before. Tilden's sup
porters demonstrate their power TO do as they
please, and very adroltly accomplished all that
was necessary for the support Of thsir sand.
date at Cincinnati without provoking con.
test over Instructions New York Is inds.
pensable TO Democratic success, and IL New
York cannot be carried with Tilden il Ger
tAinly cannot be carried without him.
The San, Ind, ays:-"The Democracy
Of Nav York adhere TO Mr.. Tilden solely and
exclusively because he was elected President
Of the United States iG 1876, and because he
and they were cheated Out Of The election, and
they are for his nomination now not because
they love him personally, but because they
believe in the right Of seligovsrnment and
wish to vindialte that right in 1880 in the
most emphatic manner possible
The World, which claims 70 be Democratic,
but hss little claim 10 the pane, dislikes the
action Of the regular convention. II desires
a union Of the party, but IN seeking 1t, de-
mands the overthrow Of Mr.. Iilden, rs the
only basis OF compromise.