The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-08-23
NO. e.
The Democracy and New Work
P0HR6ars.
st. Louis Republican.

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st. Louis Republican.
II II can hardly be doubted from The
spirit manifested at Chicago that the
Democrats throughout the country are
getting somewhat tired Of the conten.
tions among the Democracy Of New
York. AT three National Conventions
the troublesome and discordant ele
ment, Of which John Kelly is the
representative and leader has been
the cause Of confusion and heated de-
hmAe. This element has lost control
of State politics, but it has not lost its
intolerant andvindietive spirit, its de-
sire "to rule or ruin " and It's rancoF-
Gus determination TO oppose and as
perse all candidates put forward BIZ
those who have broken its power ii
the State. This unfortunate conten-
tion dates back to period prior to
the election of Tilden to the Govern
orship. but IL gathered its peculiar in
tensity from the fact that Tilden re-
fused to be controlled BY the demands
and ideas Of the Kelly faction, and
accomplished his splendid administra-
tion of reform, not only withont its
aid, but in the face Of its opposition.
This was an offense that could not DO
forgiven, and a warfare was com
menced against Mr.. Tilden which was
unparalleled for recklessness and an
dacity. When he received the unan-
imous nomination Of the Democratic
party for the Presidency this furious
local opposition was not relaxed, and
even when beaten at the polls it per
sisted in its course Of yillifcation and
disorder Perhaps the most striking
and illustrious feature in the career of
Mr. Tilden is bis silent, dignified atti-
tude toward the local minority which
so INCREASINGLY assailed him. Ia his
administrative acts, as in his political
conduct, he never yielded one jot to
these relentless foes within his own
party, Without adopting their vio-
lence of act and language, without IN
deed answering their malignant at
tacks, he held his own course with
courage and tenacity, true
TO the principles Of his life and of the
great political party Of which be was
the representative. With advancing
years, however, this uproar at his
heels no doubt wearied him and added
to the burdens of public life, and how
far il may have Influenced him TO de-
cline denomination in 1880, and even
now, IL is difficult to determine. Tho
'tate Of his health may have been the
controlling reason, but the atmosphere
If dispute aud acrimony in New York
politics and the constant annoyance
md prominence Of Objectionable per-
onages incident thereto, may have
xercised an important influence in
haping his conclusion. Governor
cleveland has inherited this opposi-
ion and be could not have avoided it
Without separating himself from the
cspectable and really representative
ide of the New York Democracy. "A
few York Democrat fit to be Presi-
ent of the Uuited States could not
Q the fayorite Of the Tammany crowd
the country would not want him
nd ought not TO want him. As 10
be real influence and vote-controlling
over of John Kelly and his followers
'e would not undcr-rate il, but We
tterly deny that it represents any
aing but fraction of the New York
II has always been OPP
osed to Mr.. Tilden, but be won the
reat fight without it and he acquired
Iational repute because he represent
! the reverse Of its spirit and pur-
oses.
A few years ago Mr.. Cleveland was
holly unknown in National politics,
id even in d local sense he was only
nown as a successful business man.
q was drawn into official life By the
me set Of influences that supported
II Tildep, became Governor by pir-
Ie Of the same aid, and has become
niuent by illustrating the same prin-
pies in bis administration. Il thus
opears that the division ia the New
oIk Democracy, during q period
over o decade, and which has
used SO much mischief to the party
really represents a discon-
nted and reyengeful minority, hope
IS Of regaining power but ready to
an element Of weakness TO their
Irty whenever an occasion offers II
also evident that neither Mr.. Tilden
i Governor Cleveland, nor the De-
ocracy generally, has made any mis-
ke in refusing to conciliate or co.
crate with these New York malcon-
ITS. That could not bo done with
I losing a great deal more than
lld be gained. The party ii New
'rk has already nearly freed itself
ia the incubus Of their chronic iIl-
NOR and selfish demanda. Their
hence is waning every gear while
power Of the trup-hparted and
pectable Democracy Is now domi-
Il In every State convention.
Outside OF New York Tie marty is
nnsely disgussed with having these
contentious continually rcappear-
In National Conventions aud OIL
er occasions. Democrats from all
~ Of the country afe sick og New
X qaaFrels, and there y growing
healthy disposition to sit down
b uuetiop OH John Kelly ana cam
y whenever they claim 1eo mach
antion, IL IL, indeed nKoaf of