The sun., 1890-01-02
SOME TIMELY OBSERVATIONS.
Gov. Hill and HIS Enemies.
From the RdnSds Democrat

Ffom the Kansas Democrat
We observe that certain Democratic papers
in the West, misled by the howl started for OBJ
vious reasons by the Republican and Mugwump
press are disposed to criticise Gov. Hill for his
action In appointing the Albany Times official
State paper" in the place Of the Argus OF that
city, which has enjoyed Democratic State pa
tronaGe for seventy-hve years in New York.
In point Of fact Gov. Hill had nothing direct
| ly to do with this appointment, which was made
| by the duly authorized Board for the purpose,
| now composed OF three Democratic State off,
cials. 1t fs quite probable, however. that the
influence OF the Democratic Executive was ex-
erted In favor OF the Times, as "Davy" has
fashion Of standing Loyalty by his friends. and
1t is we'll known warm friendship has existed
between Mr.. Callicot, the editor and proprietor
OF the Tunes. and Gov Hill for years.
In every respect the selection Of the Times
for the above named purpose Is most fitting
We speak from personal knowledge No East
ern paper coming to our table has been moro
priced for years than the Albany Times. 1t is
ably conducted. impartial and at all times dig
nlfed. 1t Is loyal to the core to Democracy It
has labored earnestly. for years for the promo
tton Of the interests Of the Democratic party In
the TINES on this little evidence % that so its ais
tinguished services for Democracy have been
ocratic party who hold in their hands the sub
stantlal and fairly won patronage Of the En-
So Far as the part Gov. Hill may have taken
In the matter: We desire to say for the benefit Of
our 4Ssm9erate S% friends II Is pnother case Of
daily papers In Albany. The iESus. the cd es
ward Of three quarters q Century, III Under der
Democratic rule had been designated Che "offi-
SH S sSy nr tas ps os
beneficiary OF patronage. this mark of favor
has been taken by the representatives Of the
paper equally, deserving. which up to date. has has
SHd hHd ana
hs t. the interests Of De-
The Whole Thing Is trivial Il ne Se1er Would
have been heard outside Of the State Of New New
YORK York were 4 not for the prominence Of Gov. |
be viii he the Democratic candidate for Pres.
dent in 1892. which causes 1t to enter into the |
the Republican and MuRwump press upon the
able and popular Democratic Governor Of the |
:, It has been gall and wormwood to the Repub-
leans ever since 1884 to see Gov. Hill flf the |
Executive r chair Of New York. The knowledge
has Bis parS sas 70 %'sS eOHHi hS
confidence OF the Democratic hosts Of the great
State OF New York. upon which for quarter OF
AZ hHs thu RRSqg the fate Of
to Overlooking. To-day Gov. Hill is the one
Democratic leader feared by the Republicans
OF the country.
To break down the power Of Gov. Hill In New
York. and TO capture the citadel Of Democracy
ip that pivotal State, would be regarded by the
politicians as an achievement well
nigh as far reaching and important as to win
Hence we see all agencies. no matter how
iSH Even the AssoSi9ted 9 Press e employed t9
grave, He is reaching the end Of his political
career" DC. The readers OF the New York pa
pers have heard Q good deal Of this kind OF talk
during the past two years. 1t has become
venerable chestnut Yet all this time Gov. Hill
has continued to grow in popular favor, while
under his wise and prudent leadership the
strength OF the Democratic party has increased
year by year In the Empire state.
The Dem9Tat hereby heartily extends the
greetings OF the season to Brother Callicot OF
the 4bany Times on his merited good fortune.
TO the intrepid and eagle-eyed Democratic
Governor who sits In the Executive chair at
Albany, and to the united. proud. and aspiring
Democracy Of ths foremost state In the Union.
Mock Republican and Mugwump tears may
be shed. but let no honest Democrat borrow
any trouble over imaginary Democratic discord
IN the Empire State. 1t has won grand and In
Ypiring Victories In the past under Gov Hill
It will win yet greater victories under the same
gallant leader In the future