Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-22
THE SYRACUSE CONVENTIONS.

THE SYRACUSE CONVENTIONS.
The Syracuse conventions held on Tues
day did not create the sensation that was ex-
pected Of them. They were both orderly
and harmonious, and both performed the
work laid out for them in an expeditions
and business like manner. The Kelly con-
vention, like child recently whipped for re-
bellion, rendered the olive branch of peace
to the regul convention. Their petition
was received respectfully. The report upon
it was reso. Ion expressing confidence
that the deliberative wisdom of the national
convention at CIacinnati would result in the
healing of all differences in the ranks of the
party. A resolution purely non-committal.
The two thirds rule was approved of with
out dissenting voice. A resolution purely
non committal.
The fraud issue was raised in the formal
resolutions of the convention. 1t was expa-
tiated upon at length. 1t was declared to be
the issue of the pending campaign, and
though the victim of the fraud was adverted
to incidentally, he was in no sentence en-
dorsed or approved. The delegates were
not instructed for or against any particular
candidate. This part of the proceedings of
the regular Democratic convention was also
purely non-committal.
The Kelly convention was queer one.
1t was presided over by Gov. Dorsheimer,
the chief champion of Tilden at the ST.
Louis convention four years ago, but now
his opponent. 1t is significant, however,
that within few weeks Mr.. Dorsheimer has
declared, over his own signature, that he
would support the nominee of the Cincin-
natl convention, whoever he may be, not ex-
cepting Mr.. Tilden.
The action of the regular convention is
significant in several respects. In the first
place it was emphaticalIy Tilden conven-
ton, and did the Kidding of its master in
every respect. 1t gave him q certificate of
character in proper phrase. 1t raised the
ssue of fraud at his behest. Yet it refrain
ed from instructing its delegates in his favor,
leaving the field open to all Corners. We are
forced to the conclusion that Mr.. Tilden
either does not desire the nomination or will
decline it before the meeting of the national
convention in June next.
1t is evident that Mr.. Ciiden has prepared
himself for contingencies. The delegates in
his interest from his own State go to the
national convention unpledged. If they shall
discover that there is no hope of his success
in the convention Or before the people, they
will be at liberty to transfer their allegi-
ance to the most eligible candidate who ap-
pears, and yet leave their favorite in
position to command attention and direct
events. One characteristic of successful
general is to provide means by which re-
treat can be effected in case of unfortuitous
events. Mr. Tilden has demonstrated his
generaIship by leaving the coast clear for an
orderly retreat.
1t is perhaps better that it should be so.
Though the sage Of Gramercy park has I'M
doubted control of the so-called regular dele
CATION from New York, he does not choose
to assert himself as candidate. We believe
he will see, long before The Cincinnati con-
vention meets, that his candidacy is hope
less, and that he will retire from it in good
order. He has too great regard for Demo
cratic principles, and too sincere an interest
in the success of the party to seek to inter-
pose his individual ambitions or wrongs be-
tween it and success. He has succeeded in
placing himself in a position that should be
envied by any American citizen, and has
disarmed his enemies.