The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-08-01
No Joy in the Democratic Camp.

NO Joy IN the OemOcratc camp.
New YORK, July 24.-Undoubtedly the
great political event of the day was the
meeting of the Democratic State Committee
at Albany. John Kelly and his four Tam
many members Of the committee were alb
sent, and it is an open secret that there was
mutual agreement that none should attend.
Kelly Is rusticating in Saratoga, only few
miles distant, while the others are here In
New York, pretending to have important
business on hand. Kelly said he was tired
Of going to conventions and meetings where
he was practically unheard, and certainly
unheeded, and that the Tammany absence
was preconcerted affair. Interviews with
prominent Cleveland Democrats show Tam
manys action "hurts," as may be seen BY
the following: Walker, of Elmira, looked
with smile at the empty chairs of Tammany
Hall, and said: IL think TamIaany believes
the dish Of crow will be easier to swallow
after the city nominations are made" Bis.
sell, Governor Cleveland's law partner, who
is looking after the latters political interests,
did not laugh at Walkers remark, but looked
serious at the attempt made to replace Tam
many by putting Sidney P. Nichols, one of
the Tammany committee, on the executive
committee. The meeting of the committee
was full of sad episodes. A few moments
after Tammany's absence had been noted,
VIM. Purcell's letter was read, resigning his
place on the electoral ticket. It was &C.
knowledged that the virtual declaration by
such leader of the Irish-American popula-
ton as Purcell, that he could not support
Cleveland for the Presidency, would greatly
damage the ticket. The committee listened
to statements for an hour, respecting the
condition of the Democratic party in the
several Congressional districts. 1t was
stated that there was serious dsafiectlon
among the working people over the tariff
plank of the Democratic platform. Maurice
j. Power, who appeared as proxy for Ed
ward Cooper, said afierward: "Afalrs do
not look entirely sunny. There is consider
able kicking among the working people.
Tammany is not yet reconciled, and we do
not know what Butler is going to do" As
semblyman Coffey, Of Brooklyn, who was
chosen q member Of the executive commit
tee, said: 81 do not believe Cleveland will
get large majority III Brooklyn. Most Of
our people are too sanguine. Moreover, l
don't think we are gaining votes by Beecher
and Curtis coming over to us. Everyone
knows that they are free traders. Soon
everyone will he saying that we, too, are
ee.traders, and that will hurt us badly.
sometimes think Beecher and Curtis came
over to us just to hurt u.s." Senator Van
said: "There are some Irishmen In
Schoharie county who do not like our ticket,
and we are looking toward New York City
with great deal Of anxiety" John E.
Barry, editor Of the Oswego Palladium,
said: "There Is the same division among the
Democrats OF Oswego county that has exist
ed for several years. Many are opposed to
Cleveland, but We hope to subdue the re-
volt" Similar statements regarding Demo-
cratic disaffection were reported by other
members Of the committee, who decline to
permit their names to be published, saying
hat any frankness on the subject wou Id hurt
hem politically at home.