The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-25

Cleveland Should bo Thrown Over.
board.
WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. 24.-Tho
Presidential question still continues to
be the topic OF discussion at henational
capitol and various opinions aro OK
pressed as to tho effect the final declara-
ton OF tho Albany convention for David
i. Hill will have upon tho Cleveland
supporters throughout tho country.
Chairman Springer. OF tho ways and
means committee, who has generally
been considered heretofore an ardent
supporter of4lr. Cleveland, thinks now
that the action OF the Albany convon-
ton practically rules the exp resident
out OF the race. S
Until the meeting of the Albany
convention" said Mr.. Springer to-day,
sit was not authoritatively, determined
what course would be pursued by the
Democracy OF New York between Sena-
tor Hill and eX-President Cleveland.
That question has now been settled.
The Democracy of New York have but
one candidate, and for him these dele
gates have been instructed to vote as a
unit-with an unanimity rarely wit
messed in state conventions. However
much tho friends OF Mr.. Cleveland
in other atatcs may regret this
action, they must as Democrats
accept it rs final. 1t would be
folly for other states to insist upon
MIR. Cleveland's nomination when his
own state had unanimously declaredfor
another. Ii Mr.. Clcvcland's name is to
be presented to the national Democratic
convention it must be presentcd.by his
own state. He must come in at the
front door, if at all. L have always
been great admirerof Mr.. Cleveland,
and still retain my confidence sin his
ability and in his devotion to the prin-
cip!es OF the Democratic party. These
friends OF his in New YorllIwho pro-
pose,to hold another convention and
send another set Of delegates to tho
national convention arc doing him q
great injustice. t.i @
1.-The Democratic. party at this time
is earnestly endearoring TO reinstate
itself in power. This can only be dono
by united and determined action.
Boilers will find no favor with the Dem
ocratic masses whether, they be III New
York or elsewhere. Democratic unity
is essential to Democratic success 5t
SIN view OF the discussions in the
state OF Now \ ork between the friends
OF Mr. Cleveland and Mr.. Hill itmay be
deemed necessary forsthe Democracy Of
other states TO select our presidential
candidate clsewhcre.9 .Innoing this the
Democratic partynced offer no apology
to New York. 1t is the right and the
duty OF the Democratic party to select
that man for its standard bearer, whose
fitness being conceded, will be the most
available. Fortunately we have no lack !
OF available candidates outside OF New
York, and ii it becomes necessary,
to secure harmony and in or
der to make success j certain,
some one Of the available candidates
elsewhere will and ought to be selected.
In this connection the Democracy of
illinois will undoubtedly present can
didate in every way fitted for the posi-
ton. One whose record and abilities
SOllitIAShG " lllti ulltl GOIlll-
dence OF all true Democrats. Under tho
leadershipo of General John NJ. Palmer
the Democracy in the state OF Illinois
have already redeemed tho state from
Republican rule. He has been elected
United States senator and the legisla-
tive candidates pledged to his support
received over 80, 900 majority Of the pop
ular votes, and ut the same election four
teen Democrats OF the twenty members
to which Illinois is entitled were elect
cd to the lower house Of Congress. lit
is; the opinion OF Democrats gem
orally in Illinois. and of M many
well informed Republicans, that
if he is nominated for the Presidency
ho will receive tho electoral vote OF the
state. The state convention, which is
to assemble on the 9th OF April, will
undoubtedly send solid delegation to
national convention, instructed to
vote as until his nomination, and I"
with this endorsement, and with tho
feeling OF uncertainty WHICH exists rs to
the condition OF the partyin the state
OF New York, his nomination is not
only possible, but, ] think, probable.
THE Democracy OF tho country are
indebted to Senator Hill for calling an
early convention in the state OF New
York, in order that between this time
and the meeting OF tho national
convention next June, there may be am
pie time to consider. the availability OF
Presidential candidates without refer
ence to tho possibility OF Mr.. Glove
lands candidacy. 1t would lave been
unfortunate indeed ii the New York
convention had been put Off until many
states in tho union had instructed their
delegates to vote for Mr.. Cleveland, and
then at that late day the party had
been suddenly apprised OF the fact that
itmust make another selection. There
is one thing, however, which is of tho
utmost importance at this time, and
that is that there should be harmony
and good feeling among Democrats in
making the choice OF the Presidential
candidate. Itis the duty OF all Demo.
Gratis when the nomination is made, to
givo the ticket. whoever the nominee
may be, an earnest and cordial sup
port" q
E. 49, Rnclc from tho ,Junttet Eas. r.