The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-26
HE FILLS THE BILL.
A Democratic Conference in New
York Has Found the Man.
And Will Urge Hon. w. 8. Groesbeck,
Of Ohio, For the Presidency.
ENQUIRER Special.1

| Icuqulrer opecldi.J
INV YORK, March 25.-Within the past
week or ten days a very quiet but deter
mined movement has taken foot-hold
among the Democrats here, as we'll as in
other portions OF the East and West, to
select with prudency a gentleman from the
Democratic party who will poll the votes of
all consistent and true Democrats in the ap-
preaching Presidential contest The Anti
Iilden men are more than ever determined
that the sage of Gramercy Park shall not
receive the Cincinnati nomination; and not
only the followers of Mr.. Kelly are in this
movement, but men in the walks of every-
day business pursuits.
1t is known to very few that it has been
decided to select Western men to head
the Democratic Presidential ticket; and
yesterday conference was held at the
Metropolitan Hotel, among number of
prominent Democrats, with a view of de-
Gliding upon the course Of procedure to
bring about reply from Hon. VIM. s.
Groesbeck, of Cincinnati, as to whether he
would accept the regular Democratic NOM
ination for the Presidency.
The conference among these gentlemen
was very harmonious. All personalities
were left out and Colonel J. R. TAYLOR, a
prominent Coloradoan. rose and spoke in
eulogistic terms of Mr.. Groesbeck's qualifi-
| cation to be the Democratic nominee. This
| short speech OF Colonel Taylor elected ap-
plause. One of the gentlemen present referred
to MI. Groesbeck's past record as true DEM
ocrat. and without peer in character and
moral worth, as we'll as possessing rare ex-
ecutive abilities.
1t was decided to communicate with Mr..
Groesbeck, requesting reply as to whether
he would become the standard bearer of
the Democratic party in the approaching
campaign and Colonel Taylor was author.
lied to ascertain Mr.. Groesbeck's attitude
upon the question. The meeting was kept
very quiet and exclusive until your repre-
sentative ascertained the above facts, which
were fully confirmed by ons of those in
attendance at the meeting. Further efforts
to obtain copy of tto letter mailed to Mr.. |
Groesbeck proved successful. The follow
ing is literal copy, the original having
been sent to Mr.. Groesbeck to-day:
METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
NEW YORK, March ID, 1880
Hon. VIM 8. GRoEsBEcK Cincinnati, Ohio [
Dear SIR: An Informal meeting OF gentlemen
Identlhed with the Democratic party and its |
principles, was held at tine Metrouoltan Hotel on
iast evening they representing various portions
of the United 6aes. 70 discuss the best means of
p ocedure In selecting from the Democratic |
party capable anu acceptable gentleman to be |
tile Democratic Presidential nominee in the ap-
proaching campaign. l have, by unanimous
consent, been requested to addre you, to say
that the gentlemen who have just adjourned |
their conferences In this city, and who represent
the rank and file of true democracy of the cyun.
try. are anxious to ascertain from you whether
You would, II nominated. accept the nomination
OF the Democratic Convention TO be held at Gin
cinnau In June next, for President of The United
States
1t was also resolved to request from YOU your
views relating u the course of procedure the Dem.
ocrats uf the country should pursue in selecting
the best PEI son t., insure victory as we'll as your
IDEAS OF true and untrammeled Democracy. An
early reply is respectfully solicited. i am. sir,
yours very truly,
JONAH R. TAYLOR, Chairman.
The publicity now given this seemingly i'm
portant political conference, and the publication
OF the communication 10 Mr.. Groesbeck, will
awaken interest," and more especially will his reply
be eagerly anticipated
New York Sum-;
I'm my opinion the best man for President
of the United States is William 8, Gr es-
beck, of OHIO. As lawyer he has few
equals and no superiors. As a statesman
his record is unspotted, and his character
Is without blenish. As politician he is
sound to the core.
HE is a gentleman of the highest accom-
plishments, integrity and honor. has i'm
mense wealth, resides in one of the most
central States in this Union, and has un.
bounded influence. J. R. TAYLOR"