New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-26

miles an hour, The delegates were seen standing OF
the steps ready to algh but they wero compelled
| return TO their seats and go hungry.
STRONG INDICATIONS OF Discomfort.
| ABATEMENT AT THoMPsoN's wRErCHED MANAGE
| MENT-C0MMENTs FROM MANY SOURCES.
| On the surface there was an appearance OF
conentment in city Democratic circles over the choice
ofcandidaes made by the Democratic State Convention
But beneath the surface there were decided indications
dissatisfaction and apprehension at the weakness OF
the ticket. There many comparisons OF the two
State Tickets and in every instance there was an ac
Acknowledgement that the Republican is the stronger.
Above aud beyond all, however, the expressions
of at the leadership Of Hubert o. Thompson
That in convention composed Of $50 delegates the
candidate oi Mr. Thompson and the County Democracy
should receive only SO votes, while the
man whom he opposed received 33S,was result that
simply the few County Democracy adhcrents left
I'm the city Why when ho round he was In hopeless
minority, Thompson did not second the nomination Of
Governor fill, AMI thus conceal the magnitude OF his
defeat, something that no one could explain, or
attempt to explain.
The plain fact is" said n prominent city official,
"that Thompsons nent OF Mr. CoOper's canvass
has been characterized by n wou lack OF ability The
convention part OF the matter has been muddled
from the This defeat cannot but hurt mis- prestige
as a leader. When who SOS himself up as
leader receives such disastrous defeat and by
his own lack OF judgment allows it u
apparent every his followers inevitably
misrlst his skill and fall away from him. THIS Is the
nyariaDlo rule In politics. TLmmany Hall has acted
scnsbly this It went to Saratoga without
any flourish OF trumpets looked over the ho and then
nalo its decision For the first time in several years 1t
can over its Democratic rival, the County Democ-
racy. Ia local Democratic tickets aro run here
and think there VIII be II Tammany Hall displays as
good did at the state Convention, 1t Will beat
the County Democracy easily.
Data ,vt.IIk un lay |
the ticket Is good one. But cannot suppress my sur
prise the lack OF leadership displayed by Thompson
Il SIMPLY shows that long he bal the prestige OF
succc-. he mighty lea Ter. When confronted with
real difficulties lie makes dismal iaiihre lie VIII tOp
out 81 political existence wItn the power to dispense pat
rouase taken frOD hm."
Controller Locw remarked 81 think the tickets
strong 10 VIII receive the votes Of Mugwumps
independent Democrats, but, for That matter, no
Democratic candidate wouli bat 1t Wal receive Tue
OF all Democrats, including those VINO voted Tor
Blame last year, aud these viii Offset the votes OF the
Mugwumps aud ludependents.'
Aqurduct Commissioner Baldwin "The ticket IL a
goOi There - rrasUn why the combined DemOc'
Commissioner squire " [ do claim any great
of political prescirUce but do say that nave
felt convinced he past month that Governor mn
would be- nominated. In modest way have done what
| could bring Ihis tning about. see no reason why
the Democratic organizations shOull not support Gov
HI heartily OF course snail what 40 ihinA
ol the poor work accomplished by Thompson ana tue
County Democracy Well, OF that prefer to say nOth
Poco Commissioners McClaye 81 have no fear that
man on il that is not superior hs competitor the
Democratic ticket The Republican ticket Is thor
ougnly good that It Will sweep tne state"
IN-Ass-mh, man Leroy b. crane: " There Il no com
par,on between the two tickets ira Davenport - ar
more popular candidate than Governor HUI My ht7t
choice was judge Noah Davis, but am thoroughly con
tent with Davenport The Idea OF Flower VINO mas DeeS
a candidate for the nomination for President ana Gov
crnOr accepting that Of Lieu enan Governor looks as
though he was willing To tikr anythiuG'
John T.. Townsend. president Of tue Business Mems
Cleveland and Hendricks CiuO I'M don't snt me-
Really rs Bourbon Democracy over again. isn't IL 7 .
Edward Hlnckrn' enPreslaeht OF tn9 tr"IuGo d hH
change lDSnocra9 " am no Poi'tle''n ana 10"
IL b. Livcrn ore one of the Committee OF Ar
Academy of Music last ran: "what do think OF the
nomination Of Governor NM Wei, I've been all over
the Produce Exchange trying TO mud somebody To Def
that Ira Davenport won't bo elected but no one wants
To risk any money"
." don't think tue Democrats have made good nonIna
tons" -,
satisfied with The regular ticket"
Surveyor Beatue: Well I've nothing To say WINE
am in Tue Custom House. bus uptown and see me
tO.uient aud Will i've you an expression OF opinion.
Dorman Is. Eaton. tine civil service Commissioner
said: d" regard the Republican state nominations as
very good"
What do you think OF the nomination Of Governor
IL ill by the Democratic was asked
do not care to enter at this time into criticism
OF an official holding his position. Ihe Democracy
In following the lead OF Tammany tall deserves aud
may expect defeat" -,
State senator II. c. Nc.ou. Of Dutche's. when asked
yesterday what he thought Of the Republican state
tckel. replied: The nominees are hno lot OF men
know them all and 10 would DO an Injustice not 10 rccog
uze the fact that they are as good men as the rpu
can party could present lhey aro all cOnpdratlNrB
Young men. served the judiciary Committee OF the
senate with Mr.. Thomas. who has been nominated TOT
ATTORNEY General. aud / was impressed with the i"ct
that he Is "A strong man"
The Jolly face OF George O. Jones' the Greenback can
ddAte for Governor observed IN the Firth Avenue
Hotel LOBBY last night.
How do you like your oppoaentsl" asked a TRIBUNE
reporter. -,
davenport IL clever fellow" was his reply 81
could have beaten some other man easier don't know
how o. figure Davenport IL the Democrats had
nominated Whitney. a heard they proposed could
certainly have beaten hun don't Know about an IL
share than Is suspected The Grernback cause Is grow"
ing and the party ties are getting weak that bound men
to the old Organizations"