The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-10
Bayard and the Soutb

FROM the Savannah News.
The readiness with which Southern
State Conventions, called to select del
egateS to the Democratic National
Convention, passed by the claims of
the one aSpirant for the presidential
nomination who has at all times and
under all circumstances stood I'D for
southern rights and southern interests
shows, in a remarkable manner. the
lngratitude and selfshness of politt-
clans. The convention of this state.
probably, wouldn't have hesitated to
pass resolution eulogizing Bayard.
out 1t had not word to say for him
as presidential candidate, and the
majority of the delegates it selected.
If reports are to be credited. were
shouting for Cleveland even before it
was known whether his own state
would indorse him. Clevelands state
did not indorse him for president, and
it is a matter of grave doubt whether
his friends could have secured instruc-
lions for MIN if they had tried. 1t is
d matter of still graver doubt whether
he could poll as large vote in New
York as Bayard could. Those who
are making the most noise in his be.
half are the boiling republicans. In
view OF the fact that dissatisfied re-
publicans are generally found acting
With their party on election day, it is
not clear why any attention should be
paid to republican clamor for Cleve-
land. There is no fault TO be found
with the feeling that because New
Y ork will be the battle ground of 1.-The
approaching contest that that state
ought to be deferred to in selecting a
candidate, but there is no reason why
the south, by premature expressions
OF preference, should force the nomi-
nation of a New York NAH who NAV
not be wholly acceptable to that state
II the south means to allow New
\ ork to name the candidate it would
be much wiser not to attempt to influ-
ence New York's decision. 1t is a
well known fact that there is very
strong feeling in favor of Bayard in
New York, and there are shrewd lead
ers OF the party there who think that
Bayard would be a stronger candidate
so far as New york is concerned than
Cleveland would. If southern dele
gates, while New York's preference is
il doubt, are determined to shout for
somebody let them shout for the man
who has always spoken Tor them.
They concede enough when they de-
clare their willingness to abide by
New York's decision without trying
to influence that decision in favor of
New York man. 1t is noticeable that
Just at present Cleveland is apparent
ly more popular in ether states than
his own. The reason of this is that
there is no solid foundation to his
popularity. There is an impression,
based upon several things which will
not bear close investigation, that of
all the candidates he is the most avail
able. 1t is not certain that New Y erk
will ask for his nomination, but if it
Should, The reason would be perhaps
because of the pressure for him in the
south, and not because he is New
York's choice. In that event the evil
dent purpose to allow New York to
name the candidate would be defeated.
Unless the New York democrats are
united in favor of Cleveland he would
not be a strong candidate. Bayard is
entitled to the support OF the south.
Wouldn't 1t be better for the south to
give him the preference until it is
definitely known what New York's
intentions are?