The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-17

the strongest candidate for that state.
which is so earnestly in favor OF tariff
reform and which contains q very large
body of independent voters who are enthu-
siastio in support of Mr.. Cleveland. Mr.,
Cleveland Is, however, not the favorite Of
the democrats of New York alone, but Of
the masses Of the party throughout the
country and his friends in New York, who
have come here, are moved by desire that
no mistaken idea about New York may in
fiuenoe the action OF the delegates of other
states. As to the method OF giving effect
to this mission and as 10 the course
of the Syracuse delegation on matters Of
party administration. Mr.. Fairchild re-
peated that nothing could be authorita-
lively or intellgentiy said until after the
consultation OF the members OF the delega-
tton, who had not met together as body
since their selection on May 81.
DEMOCRATS TO THE CORE.
Mr.. Fairohtld furt her said that every one
might be sure that the delegation ap-
pointed at the Syracuse convention would
do that which after full consultation with
the delegates from the whole country, so
far as they could have 1t, would be wisest
and for the best interest OF the Democratic
party as a whole; that he and his friends
would come here, not as faction but as
men unself1shly devoted to the Dem ocratic
party, who cared for it more than they did
for any individual member OF the party,
and who were and would be abso-
lutely uuselfsh in all Of their
claims, attitude and action before this con-
veution. They represented the great body
of the democrats in the state OF New York,
a vast majority of the democrats OF that
state. They represented that portion of the
party which was absolutely devoted to dem
ocratto principles, which was ready to make
sacrifice for the same, who had small de-
mands among themselves, who carried cleo
tions and who believed in the principles Of
the party above all things. No man need
feel, he said that any member of this dele
CATION would do anything for selfish or
personal considerations that would, in his
judgment, in the least imperil the we'll
being and success of the party.
a PLANS OF THE MAY CONVENTION MEN.
MIR. Fairchild was subsequently, asked by
an Associated Press reporter whether or
not the New York May convention dele
gates will make an out and out contest for
seats OF the February convention delegates
and carry that contest on the floor
with protest and statement to
| show that they represent a majority of the
votes in the Democratic party in New York.
Mr.. Fairchild answered the inquiry
frankly, but said that he could not speak for
tho delegation as it had never met since
selected. IL Woulu, ne SAID, depend upon
the action OF a majority of the delegation
after it arrived here and he reiterated
in substance what he had said iu
his prepared statement Nothing was
said in the Syracuse convention on this
point except to commit to a majority OF the
delegation the determination of its course
Whatever discretion the Syracuse oonven>
tiOn had it transferred to the delegation,
Mr.. Fairchild said. He emphasized again
bis previous declaration that the dele
gates did not come here for the
purpose of stirring up strife and
| disrupting the party Of New York by
. contest for control OF the organization.
They were not coming here in snv spirit of
faction. They were not men who wanted
| recognition or needed it In order to improve
their chances at home. 1t made no differ
ence 60 their position in New York whether
| or not they were given seats on the floor.
Mr.. FaIrchid was asked whether ex-Secre-
tary Whitney was absolutely and uncom-
promisingly opposed to any use of his name
in connection with the presidency. Mr..
Fairchild replied that he was. Ex~Seere-
tarY Whitney saw very clearly bis position
In the matter and would not consent to his
name being used in any way. "And,"
added Mr.. Fairchild, "ex-Secretary Whit
ney will be here in few days and he can
speak for himself"