New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
SARATOGA IND AFTER.

in this State emphasize q salient TACT winch Ulie
course of American politics has clearly estaD-
lished. That fact Island 1t STANDS 1of
an organic difference between the two
great organizations-tha tho great con-
yentions of the Republican party ore
| controlled by the wisdom Of the delegates,
while those of the Democracy are controlled
by the unwisdom, not to say the folly, OF the
delegates. In other words, it is Re-
publican characteristic to improve a
great opportunity and 1t IS Domo-
cratic characteristic to misimprove
great opportunity. There have indeed Deen
exceptions to this general rule, but they are not
numerous enough to break Its force. IL GER
tainly held good at Saratoga. Confronted by
an election of far-reaching Importance, the he
publicans did their best, while the Democrats,
calling reckessness to the front and sending dis
erection to the ar, nominated Hill.
| Public sentiment says Amen to the work OF
the Republican State Convention. From all
parts of the State and from men OF all parties,
come hearty expressions of commentator OF
the ticket headed by Ira Davenport. Republi-
cans are pleased, the Independents arc pleased,
and candid Democrats admit that their OPP
ponents have nominated strong and able men In
whom the people have confidence. The Sun
declares that it is "a pretty strong ticket"
while The World expresses the belief that "the
Republicans have nominated a State ticket
(which possesses elements of considerable
q strength With the leading opponents of the
Democracy making these concessions. with all
Republican newspapers unreseryedly satisfied
with no dissatisfaction expressed by any ele-
,fah1 namnrTnfC
disguised at the outcome of their own party
convention, the Republican canvass begins
most promisingly.
How does the Democratic canvass begin
Well, it begins with the drawbacks noted ana
with Democratic leaders flying at each others
throats. The Brooklyn Eagle, speaking of
course for Boss Mclaughlin, signalizes the
nomination of Hill by making this vicious at
tack upon Hubert O. Thompson, Daniel
Manning and William G. Whitney:
New-York City was tho centre OF the adverse infu-
ences ITO Hill and the representative OF them was
Mr. Hubert o. Thompson, who identified the name OF
the Federal Administration with his own schemes and
brandshed the sword OF Custom House patronage In
the face all who refused to how to his eadershp To
hat extent this Falstaian person had the countenancc
or announcement Of Secretaries Manning and whitney
need not now be dwelt upon. As
for the threats or the ovefthroWn NcW-lorh
pretender they need disturb His hatred OF IIill
valued tribute TO the integrity OF that gentle
man. while the fact that nothing but extraordinary
forbearance him from complete political
extinction there guarantee enough that he and his liz
will be found brawlng loudly for tue ticket on cleo
ton day as though It the product OF their moss
cherished councils
This sort Of talk from McLaughlin's organ
may have tendency to induce the friends of
Thompson, Manning and Whitney TO take off
their coats for Mr. Hill, but then again it may
not. The Democratic canvass begins with the
brethren drawing razOrs upon one another.
And now a word to our party friends.
Our convention did its whole duty. 1t re-
mains that Republican leaders and the Republi-
can masses do theirs. There is everything in
the political situation to stimulate our party
friends to put forth strenuous exertions.
The State Committee, to which the main direc-
ton of the campaign is committed, will
promptly organize. So will the county COM
mittees, the campaign clubs, the town and ward
associations All these bodies are most useful,
and we expect to see them give particularly
good account of themselves this year. in whose
results 50 much is involved. But in order that
there may be no mistake about the Davenport
ticket winning it is most desirable that the
labors of committees and clubs and other
organizations be reinforced by the personal ex-
ertions alike of each leader and of each one
of the rank and file. The party expects every
is ahead of us if we all work for it.