The morning call., 1892-06-01

preeedented growth andFrsderick R. Coudert
its clearly marked in
tensity Of purpose. The people, neither
disciplined nor led, nor organized, are ID
this movement. That is its strength.
The speaker then denounced the mid
winter convention and eXtolled and praised
Cleveland and tariff reform, and declared Ia
favor Of fair play for silver, but not for the
policy Of attempting to protest against gold
bugs" by the creation of silver bugs.
It is asserted that the Democratic dissen-
siOns in New York would end at Chicago.
When Herman reached the mention OF the
name Of Cleveland the convention rose as
one man and gave vent to It's feelings IN eX-
traordiuarv bursts of enthusiasm. The
speakers reference 10 silver met quick rec
Ognition.
The committee selected as delegates-at-
Iarge-A. E. Orr Of Brooklyn, T. X. Coudert
of New York, c. T. Bishop Of Buffalo and
Edward Fitzgerald OF Troy.
The Platform.
The following is a summary Of the plat
form adopted by the convention:
The platform declares the most urgent
necessity OF the Union is radical reform in
the administration of the Federal Govern
meDt, and denounces the Republican party
for abuse Of power during the past four
years. Having control Of the Executive
and both branches Of Congress it puTsues
course Of extravaganza. tyranny and fraud.
Finding the treasury with large and IN
ereasing surplus, 1t disTegarded its
duty 10 relieve the people from op-
pressive tariff taxation; through the
billon-dollar Congress ii enacted appTo-
priatOns amounting to S5O0,O00,O00 an
nually. the most OF them permanent, so that
they cannot be reduced by Democratic
House with out the concurrence OF Re-
publican Senate; turned the magnificent
surplus into danger Of deficie ncy; went 10
lengths Of class legislation before unheaTd
Of by enacting the Mckinley BILL and de-
prived the State of New York Of just
representation in Congress and the Electoral
College by fraudulent census 1t was guilty
of fraudulent administration OF the Pension
Office and reached the climax of partisan
oppression in the eDdeaVer to enact the in
famous Force bill.
The platform then contrasts this with the
wise and prudent Democratic administTa-
ton Of Grover Cleveland, who, in his mes
sage, in December, 1887, pointed out the
true mission of the Democratic party, and
through temporary defeat brought 1t to
magnificent victories In 1890 and 1891, and
declares New York shall not be blank
space on the Democratic map.
The platform then denOunees the McKin-
ley act at length in its effect on commercial
developments, etc.
The Silver Plank.
The silver plank Is as follows:
We approve OF the use OF both gold and silver
as money, but demand that all dollars, whether
kOiQ OF bilF6Es bNd4 DC E4udl III fdlue 10 each
other 10 fact well as by declaration Of law.
We are opposed 10 free coinage OF silver by the
United States alone al the existing ratio OF g to
], because we believe free coinage at that ratio
will result 10 the immediate disappearance OF
gold from the business OF the country; the use
Of silver will be a certain loss to every wage
Garner and every savings bank deposition, with
the impairment Of credit and disastrous disturb
aBce OF business OF every kind. The repeal OF
the Sherman silver bill Of 1890 is demanded,
because 1t is al obstruction OF International
bimetalsm, and Is rapidly bringing the country
TO silver monOmetallism with all It's attendant
evils.
The New York Fight.
The platform then takes up the Demo-
cratic factiona fight in New York. ana
without mentioning names denounces the
methods employed in calling a midWinter
convention by HIPS friends, and declares
that the Democratic party retains unShaken
confidence In the ability and lofty integrity
of Grover Cleveland declares him the
choice by an overwhelming majority Of the
Democrats in New York; that the
country may rely with confidence on his
ability TO carry the State triumphantly
IN November; that by nominating him
70 lead the party in the approach
ing Presidential contest the national
conVen ntion will carry out the almost
unanimous wish of the party and best
consult the welfare of the country; declares
the convention has no desire TO force its
preference on the National Convention;
recognizes that other States and Democrats
have the same right to their views; that the
wishes Of the party should prevail, and
gives a pledge 10 support the candidate
nominated at Chicago, and instructs the
delegation 10 act as a unit.
The announcement of the mid winter con-
Vention was greeted with vociferOus ap-
plause, as was also the eulOgy of Cleveland.
A supplementary resolution was adopted
warmly endorsing Cleveland, recommend
ing him for nomination. After reading a
list of the district delegates the convention
adjourned.
HIll's Lost Opportunity.
NEW YORK. May 3l.-It seems to be
pretty well conceded that hill thoroughly
TealIzes that he has lost his chance. Although
he spent two days at the Hoffman House,
leaving yesterday afternoon, none Of the
leaders in local politics called on him.
''Rals are quick to leave sinking ship. and
Senator Hill is going down." said a local
politician. He will never again have the
power he has used so recklessly here 10 this