The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-04-24
ynox xo-xoxsxrsx DEMOCRATS.


Grover Cleveland has written a letter in which he
says: "1have frequent missivnss to the wisdom Of
again putting mo in nomination" This letter shows
that Mr. Cleveland has read the lesson clearly OF the
Rhode Island election. Abandoning hope Of Massschu
sets and Rhode Island and knowing that Connections
itself Is doubtful this year Mr. Cleveland realizes that
without New York the Democracy cannot win next
November: and he knows he cannot carry New York
Mr. Cievelands misgivngs are shared by all the Demo
Gratis In the country who not o,icehoiers under
him or expect to be should he be reelected. What ex
cnsc remains FOR Democrats who appear to be deter
mined to force Mr. Cleveland on tho Chicago Conven.
tion' Where they expect to find the electoral votes
TO make him Presidents It In not seriously claimed In
any quarter that Mr. Cleveland can carry New York
only madmen will profess that the Democratic part
can elect a President next November without New
York. That Is the situation In absolute simplicity.
Tror, he Bo, Jo,t nal.
Tho Journal does not believe Mr.. Cleveland would be
the right man for the Democratic nominee lie could
hardly carry New York
from the Nep Orleans Sa.s.
Tho Chicago Convention is to select the nominee AMI
the indications that the Conv enton will not
sder Cleveland to 10 an available man.
From de Ameriens T.n,~ Recntdsr
Where will occur the change OF electoral votes In
1872 from 1883 by whirh Mr. Cleveland will win now
what he lost thcnt lie elected by accident In
1884, and defeated his merits lSss ana 1902 will
witness another Democratic defeat SUITE MS he tho
nominee. md for precisely the reason; he can't
cnrry the doubtful States
From n. Richmond Biydtrh.
or the counties In this state that have far elected
delegates to tho Convention to be held this city
May 10. lIenrico, Henry. James City. Prince George,
Dinwiddie AMI Essex send IIill men, Tho Lancaster
delegates are also said 10 favor Ill., though
respondent states that 1t was Cleveland meeting"
The standing of the York county delegation is unknown
to us The Amherst delegation inc,ines to Cleveland.
So does that OF Floyd mn to Cleveland. 6to2.
Prom he kaasos Demo~ra,
We say do not believe that MIR Cleveland viii
allow his name to into tho Chicago Convent lon. The
ex.President will write more letter. and that will
be his withdrawal from the Presidential race.
Fnn n, Birmingham Age.hsraid.
When the Southern Democratic G,braltars shall In.
struct for Grover Cleveland will give up that the
party has gone stark mad. But very hopeful
that they won't do II.
Frcm the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Cleveland writes that he has "msgvings" about his
being an available Presidential candidate lie will
have msRvings after next November. II he 10 fool
ish enough to mako the race Ills doubts will be
duced to u certainty.
From he Cnrier-Journn.
WASHINGTON. April lB.-Rerres ative Lewis Of Mis-
sisspri said this afternoon: In my opinion tho Chi
caSo Convention will nominate a ticket TO win but
Cleveland will not be at the head oft. It's cardinal
principle Of the Democratic party not to nominate
man for third term"
From the LoeIJ,orf S,g.
Should the balloon of Cleveland popularity which
army Of ex-ocehoding editors have inflated nearly to
hurting reach the air OF another nomination the
explosion when 1t bursts will leave fewer fragments
than did the Greeley hasco Of 1872.
From the Binqhdmton Leader.
The popular vote in this State in 1892 1894. and
1888 affords an interesting study of Clevelnnds decline
in popularity md there the best of for be-
nevng that his vote In 1892 In the event of his nom
nation would add another term to the preciptousy de-
scendng hcae Tho logic Of the situation Ia clearly
against the absolute unwsdom Of again trusting him
wit tha ats dnrd nf Hntio nj nemn md
there DO little doubt that the sfted wisdom and in
tclgence OF tho party at Chicago will be quick to SEQ
the folly OF the proposition to again place him m tho
national ticket Opposition to Cleveands nomination
is based the solid conviction of his inability to lead
his party to victory and the quicksand OF per.
sonal political prejudice.
From the Washington paA.
AS between Cleveland and Hill In Conn ectcut." said
Col NJ Birmingham of Hartford. Assistant Inspector
General OF the National Soldiers Home there Is no
doubt in mind that Hill Is by far the stronger 1t Is
true that good many prominent leaders like Editor
Burr of the Tme and Gen Franklin are for hut
tho workers constituting the rank and file OF the party
want I. They are for him because they feel almost
sure that. II nominated he would carry New York and
Connecticut. with Cleveland they don't the ghost
of chance to win either State They haven't forgot
how hard was to carry Connecticut last Time getting
ont by the narrow margin OF 800 votes II tho election
had been only ten days later the state would have
tainly gone the other way. II Cleveland is nominated
II will result in good many Connecticut Democrats
going a-nshinR on election day"
Erorn he No,t,lk Laigr.
According to the views of Democratic leaders II We
are 10 uslodge the Repubicans It !. our DUTY to dash
a man who eau unite the Democracy and put up tho
stronges: hight possible. -l'chmoni Di.puteh
That tho correct position for Democrats in all
tions Of tho country to take and from tho indications
which We have observed In those States whose cleo
tora votes ars generally cast for Democratic candi.
dates such will be the real position OF the Chicago Con.