New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-22
TILDEN TO BE OPPOSED.

| IlLDEN ~ BE CIIOSED
DEMOCRATS FROM ALL PARTS OF The STATE SAY
THAT THEY WILL NOT SUPPORT HIM II NOMI-
MATED FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
| ley TELEGRAPH THIS TRIBUNE.l
| albany. JAM 81 The opponents of Mr. 1ilden
took the first step here tonight, toward contestlng
a delegation that may 90 from this State TO the
Democratic National Convention pledged to his
support.
Mr. Moak the Chairman of the Democratic State
| Committee organized last fall in Mr.. keiy's
interest, fortnight ago issued a circular
summoning the committee here to-day
| and also invited 10 be present Mt us
deliberations a large number of prominent ANU
TIlden Democrats Of the State. Persons hom
every county of the State were invited
! TO be present Among those invited outside of New
| York City were Erastus Corning. DE Witt G. West,
| Jeremiah Mcclure, Stephen I. Arnott g. G. IS
! Walker Charles \. Ross, Wheeler II. Bristol, DelOs
De Wolf. Wm II. Travers yam H. Richmond and
! VIM w. Wright
! In an afternoon train there came from New-York
the following: John Kelly, David Dudley Field John
H. Strahan. John II. Mooney, II. d. Purroy j. r.
| IIaskin, Z. W. Rhodes. q. Is. Potter Colonel a. e.
Davis and Anthony Barrett, of Kings Shortly
| after his arrival Mr.. Kelly attended private
| caucus in Mr.. Monks office There all
the arrangements for the open council at night were
made. 1t was rumorcd at the time that Mr.. Kelly
was in private consultation with Ex-Governor Sey-
mour, but the friends of both those gentlemen en-
phaticay deny that they met curing the day.
In the evening the council was formally held IN
the large room of the Delavan House occupied by
General sharpe during the late speakership contest
The room was crowded with politicians from all
parts of the state.
Among Others present were E-astus
Corning. 1heophilns c. Caliicot. Editor
of
Elnra; Jonn McDougall. Of Steuben; A. b.
Waldo, of Essex samuel North, oil Otsego; George
C.. Greene, of Lockport L. Jenny Of Syracuse
A. W. Jaynes. of Chcnango; John II.
Buck, Of Lockport; John Ii. Colby, OF
Troy; Edward Newcombe and Robert II.
Waterman, of this city; e1-State Treasurer
Wheeler II. Bristol, of Toea; Charles Free
man. Of Montgomery; and c. l. Hatha-
way, of Cortland. Altogether the attendance
was good and letters protesting sympathy for the
movement were received from large number of
others. The door leading into the conference had
this significant placard upon it: Rooms Of Dem
ocriltic State Committee
Tie meeting was called to order by Mr. Moak
who said that he had the doors thrown open to the
pnbiic. because he thought tho Democratic party
could stand publicity. He hoped there would be
a free exchange OF sentiment the lamentable
dition Of tho Democratic party in the state. lie also
ardently hoped that the deliberations Of the Council
would do something toward aiding the Democrats of
the State in securing candidate from the Democratic
National Convention, who had not demanded the
Office of President, but whom tho office had dc
manded.
Judge George c. Greene. Of Lockport. was then
elected chairman Of the meeting He said that the
result Of the election had demonstrated
that the Democrats were III the majority
4
of men who thought for themselves. who
could not be forced 10 support candidates
nominated by unfair means In conclusion
he said I'VE desire Democratic harmony
and union. We have met here for the
purpose of securing such union. and also TO obtain
a candidate for President who Is not nominated by
a clique, but has the support Of the whole party"
John II. Mooney was elected secretary. Then,
upon motion of Mr. Field. committee was ap-
pointed TO draw mp rcsolutions expressive OF the
purpose of the council. The committee consisted OF
Messrs. Field, Arnott, Waldo. Cll!cott, Strahan,
Potter Barrett and MacDougal. hey were absent
from the room for hour and half. and
once summoned Mr.. Kelly TO their dehbcr-
atoms. While they were absent. Police
Justice Patterson. John j. O'Buen, Super
iutendent of the Bureau OF Elections and
Scion b. Smith, Of New-York, entered the room and
exchanged greetings with Mr.. Kelly. The commit
tee upon returning presented the following resoiu-
tiops, which were read By Mr. Field in a solemn
| style:
Resoir,d That ~ shown by the last election. The
Democratic party. n united wl be IN majority IN this
Pesolred That the Democratic party in the state
only become united by avoiding tie wnich led 10
| tho d vision III tue last election
R'soired. That We affirm the undoubtei right 81
Democrats 10 reject nominaton, made by partJ
convention Of candidate who s offensive to a con
siderable body OF tie party hut We ZEE nothing IN the
pact present circumstance the parry In this State
| 10 prevent its uhluhg upon candidate iarP
nominated VINO + acceptable 10 al sections OF Tie
| party. 49,
he convened appoint delegates To tue National
| Committee OF The Slate Committee Is directed 10 cal
| such convention.
| After the passage OF the resolutions the council
| hastily adjourned without delay.
| Mr. Kelly was approached by friend after the
council who said to him: 81 presume, Mr. Kelly, this
means convention outside Of that which will be
held by what il called the regular Democracy of the
| State y Mr. Kelly responded: Yes it means
another convention. We shall not call il of
course, till after the announcement of the time
when the National Convention Is to be held. be-
lieve the Democratic National Convention meet
about the middle OF February for that purpose"
| Another acquaintance then approached and said
MIR Kelly, this means Seymour, docs it notr Mr.
Kelly smiled and answered eleefully. q" II means
| any good man." The acqualniauce persisted III
| his cIoss-examinaton. lie said Would Seymour
be agreeable y Mr. Kelly laughed, and then
| piled, " Any good man would be agreeable"
Mr. Field was also subjected 10 u crosse xauIina-
ton. friend said 10 him. These resolutions eX-
| tend the olive branch do they not " Mr.. Field re-
Piled, Each man must make mis- own nterpre tatiOn
| of them"
| An acquaintance said TO ex-Caual Commissioner
| Wright well. Mr.. Wright. / suppose you
| thought Tilden was stocking the cards against
| you In this State ~ Mr.. Wright replied
| Eyes and we don't propose to play the game with
| him. We know he has got the cards already, and
! so we prefer to fight him in some sther way"
| Conversation with the men who attended the
| council shows that they hold the following views:
| Ihnv ore Of The nnlninn fhat Iilden