New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-13
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE.
THE NOTED POLITICIANS PRESENT AND ABSENT
cnrrpNnR cIEYELAND EnR THE PREsIDENCY.

THE NOTED POLITICIANS PRESENT AND ABSENT
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND FOR THE PRESIDENCY
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
ALBANY, n. Y, Oct 12.-Nearly 200 Democrats
were in conference in the City Hall here to-day for
the purpose of devIsng methods for conducting
tnelr state canvass. At least that was the alleged
purpose of Daniel Manning, the chairman Of the
Democratic State Committee, in calling them
together. The machine" leaders were evidently
badly scared over the depressing effect
which their work at the Buffalo Con-
vention had upon the rank and file of
the party and it WAS deemed necessary to make an
effort to inspire confidence and possible heal the
differences in New-YOrk city. Hence invita-
tions were sent to the chalrmen or
the County Committees and to the editors
ofvarious Democratic newspapers and other party
representatives to meet in conference to-day with
the State Committee.
THE POLITICIANS PRESENT.
In addition to the members of the State Commit
tee there were present Speaker Cbapn aud the
other candidates on the State ticket excepting
Dennis OBrien the candidate for Attoney-Gencral,
There came from New-York, Charles +. MacLean,
Nelson :. Waterbury, John E. Develin, James E.
Morrison, Shenff Davidson. Edward Kearney and
Senator'S DAILY, Fitzgerald and Grady. From the
interior of the State there came LieutenentGoyer
nor Hill, Salt Superintendent BUumeIcamp, w. B.
Ruggles the Superintendent Of Public instruction;
and other State officers, ex-Spcaler Patterson and
J. B. Parnenter, of Troyj SamuelJ. TIlden, jr. of
Labanou Springs; II. NOrthrop, editor of
The Syracuse Courier; John Barry of The O0IregO
Palladium L. p. Bailey, OF The Utica Observer eI-
Assembyman j. Stanley Brown, OF Otsego County;
Senators Covert and Baucus, ex-senator Stevens
and many of the charmen of the county commit
tees and other Democratic editors. William Pur-
Do INbp nllv oil hara
whose presence was particularly desired did not
come or send regrets. No person was admitted 10
the conference except by ticket. There were
Democrats present who came to find out what the
conference meant. They did not learn much, how
ever, but as Governor Cleveland invited all those
present to attend a reception at the Execu.
tive residence tonight, and the nominees
on the State ticket held another reception at
later hour at the Kenmore Hotel, ii was quite evil
dent that the Governor had good deal to do with the
Affair." In fact nearly all the speakers at tho con-
ference dwelt particularly on the alleged fact that
Governor Cleveland's administration the best
the State ever had. Mr.. Maynard, the candidate
for Secretary of State in his speech said that it
undeniable that Governor ClcvelanPs administra.
ton is the best the State has ever known. Edgar
K Augar McKelway, Of The albany Argus,
and other euteuants of the Governor,
strongly urged upon the Democratic editors the
necessity of keeping that alleged fact permanently
before the people, cOolly remarking that the Re-
pubicans succeeded by misrepresentation.
Mr.. FLOWERS sANGUINE PREDICTION.
Erastus Coming was made chairman of the con-
ference and Walter H. Bum, Clerk Of the Assem-
bly,, acted as secretary Ex-COngressman K.
2. Flower was the first speaker Tie pre-
dicted that the Republicans would not get
out moro than 60 per cent Of their vote, while
the Democrats would poll 70 per cent. He said that
the state Committee bad ten agents in eacn election
district IN the State. He urged upon those present
to keep prominently before the people the fact
that the Democrats would abolish the internal
revenue taxes. The wisdom Of that, he said
evident in Ohio. The various districts were then
called for reports from the representatives present.
Mr. Maynard said that 80 per cent of the Demo-
Gratis in his district remained at home III 1881. but
this year they would come to the polls He warned
those present that the Republicans would use re-
doubled exertiong after the result in Ohio. When
Albany was called, Mr., Manning remarked
that it was all right Two-thirds OF the
counties failed to respond to calls
for reports. The chairman of the Jefferson
County Committee said that he was cor
responding with 700 Democrats in that county and
that it would poll 81 per cent OF the party vote.
Assemblyman Smith, of IIerkmer County, aid that
all the well known practical methods would be ap-
piled in that county. Mr.. Poucher and Mr. Barry.
Of Osvego, said that they expected to elect their
local ticket Like reports made from other
counties.
Itwas noticeable that while there were many
New-York Democrats present, not single
one was called upon to speak for that
county. But after the conference was
well under way, Chairman Manning Edward
Cooper, Hubert 0. Thompson, Police Commissioner
Nichols, Senator Grady. Senator Jacobs and the
other members of the State Committee from Nc w
York and Brooklyn, withdrew 70 another room and
held long secret session. While that was going
on speaking was continued IN the other room
Members Sf the conference were urged TO push the
circulation of The Albany Argus Yes" remarked
a Democratic country editor, this IS business
meeting. Cleveland IS TO be doomed for President
and The Argus is TO have the State printing aud
other faYoTs. That's why Purcell was defeated by
Manning who afraid Purcell would not vote to
give the State printing to Ihe dTguS. Maynard Will
be 10 do that, II elected. which he will not be-
II is necessary to teach the machine lesson. That
will be done by defeating MAYNARD" There Is 10
doubt that Maynard will be cut by a great many
Democrats for the solo purpose OF teaching the
machine" a lesson. -Four Of the representatives
IN the conference to-day quietly admitted that an
organized effort was being made IN the party TO de-
feat Maynard.
THE DIVIDED DEMOCRACY or NEw-YoRK.
Some of the County Democracy profess to be
surprised at Mr. Kelly's statement in Tammany
Hail. last night, that proposals for union had been
made to hin. Hubert o. Thompson said tonight
Il know Of no proposition having been submitted
TO Tammany Hall. There has been some informal
talk but no was authorized to make any prop
oSltion to Mr.. Kelly on behalf OF the County De-
nocracy. IL that has been done was not party
oft" Senator Fitzgerald said Mr. Kelly IS too
last. proposition to appoint committee TO ne
Rotate union was voted Town IN our organization
IL any proposal was made to Mr. Kelly 1t was un-
authorized
Edward Kearney said "Tammany Hall will |
not as an organization favor union on all the
Ticket. Personally am in favor of 1t, but do not
believe 1t will be carried out"
A SPEECH BY GOVERNOR CLEVELAND.
hoADLY CoNGRATULAHED-A CLEVELAND INA. |