The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-28
The Question for Democrats of Other
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The Question for Democrats of Other
states.
Ono OF tho most rcaSsuring signs OF the
day. repleto with loretulness for the De-
n,ocracv. is the fact that. whereas the dele
gates already chosen to the Chicago Con-
vcntion from other States have been study
lug with caro- the political situation in New
York the Republican canvass appears to he
largely conducted on II sentimental basis,
with sranty attention To he electoral votes
of this State. though, rs everybody knows,
they are to determine the final result.
In some of tho cordial and good-natured
references to candidates on the Democratic
side which have appeared. ii has been taken
for granted that the nomination OF one can
didatc would enlist n certain support, and
the nomination OF perhaps another would
evoke a certain opposition. thus putting. or.
rather. seeking to put the whole discussion
on merely personal grounds instead of
on moro vital principles. The fact may
therefore rs well be stated for the en!ight-
eminent of some Democrats at Il distance,
that graver questions than those OF per-
sonal prediction or individual popularity
concerned. in the nomination to be made in
Chicago four weeks hence.
For very many years the dominant DEM
ocratic majority in Now York has been
stifed in legislation and in representation
by Republican hold-over control. through
unjust appointments and through the in-
tluence Of the Federal Administration in the
politics OF the State. Unrepresentcd for
many years In tho United States Senate, in
adequately represented in the House OF Rep
resentatives. and almost constantly mis-
represented In Albany. where Republican
Legislatures have been the rule. the
Democrats OF New York. though form
ing a clear majority OF the electorate, have
been vainly struggling for almost thirty
years to secure their full political rights in
representation. Under TILDEN's leader
ship. some Of tho State officials. tho con-
troll OF one branch OF the Legislature. and
United States Senator for six years wero
wrested from the Republicans. though with
almost insurmountablc difficulties. Under
his successor, Governor ROBINSON, an up
hill but unsuccessful fight was made, culmi-
mating in Republican Governor and State
officers. n Republican Legislature, and n
Republican President. The next ensuing
Democratic Governor wns GROVER CLEvE-
LAND. backed ut the start by an cnor-
nous popular majority. Democratic
Assembly. and many Republican dis
sensions which seemed likely to be per-
manent. Before the close OF his term.
however. these advantages had all been
scattered, the Democracy WAS crippled and
dismembcrc'l. both United States Senators
d., Il I
In Republican hands. and the battle had to
be begun anew. with DAVID b. HILL rs Gov
ernor at the head Of the attacking forces
This gallant commander. recalling SEY-
MOUR in tho affection and enthusiasm in
spired among his followers. and TILDEN in
his consummatc Skill and Gcncraiship. then
took up the difficult fight. He did not swerve.
hter. or desist until every hopo and ex-
pectation OF the Empire State Democracy
had been realized. and he romittcd to u
grateful and harmonious party these
trophies OF tho Republican overthrow:
A Legislature Demo:rah- ia io.h b,nnc1a.
H. ner AyJoriionmen making possible and pro,aHe aher
Le,nnrroie kngiIatnr>' hrrce'orh
Ill., one United States |tHot9r IN Huntingdon and the
pronise crtno.
W All The Sdn and mot cfHs loor nimf"fraiire ostr.
IN Democratic AI,da
That Is what HILLs leadership has
achieved for his party IL has all been done
by depending primarily and chiefly upon
Democrats. by setting aside Mugwumps
and Mugwump counscls. and by uncompro-
missing and undertaking warfare against
the Republicans.
The Democratic State Convention. called
together by tho Democratic State Commit
tee. under whose management tho head of
the Democratic ticket obtained in November
D popular majority OF 1900. named as tho
choice OF the Democracy Of New York for
President this successful leader. who by n
unanimous vote OF all the Democrats Of the
Legislature OF 1891. had been elevated to |
The Office OF United States Senator tho |
highest oilicia! honor ut that time In the |
gift Of the Democrats OF New York.
These are not things talked about: they |
ne things done. They constitute the rec
,rd OF the Democracy. and any Democrat |
dominated In Chicago, whoever he may be.
must. SO far as the vote of this State is con
~rncd. stand or fall upon this record.
There is no alternative.
!iav" the Democratic voters OF the State
been pleased and satisfied with their Dem
% rattle Governor? Do they approve the
'ecorn OF the Democratic Legislature? Do
'hey commend its brief session and the low
Lax rate 1t established Do they admire
ana applaud our State Administration,
Wholly Democratic DO they approve of
Tho action of the last Legislature III send
Ing DAVID u, l!ILL to the United States
senate as the lit representative of The party
here! DO they approve OF the course of
he leaders OF the Democracy In excluding
from participation In the party control |