New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-29
HIS DISAGREEING FRIENDS.

II is evident that Mr.. Cleveland must leave
GRAY Gables for another trip to New ork' ac-
COMMANDED by another barrel Of oil TO be poured
upon tho waters of Democracy. For those
waters are troubled again. The other evening
Senator David b. Hill came out for Cleveland.
Came ont handsomely in an elaborate speech
delivered in Brooklyn, in Brookyns largest
hall 10 a great audience of applauding Demo
Gratis IT, speech made much talk the mex,
dav in Democratic circles. 1t was reported
that all the Democratic comments upon 'he
speech were highly eulogistc, and that the
chairman of the Democratic Committee hao
ordered 100000 copies Of tive think that
was the figure-for general circulation
Now it has been given out that MI. Oie'e-
lands last visit to the metropolis resulted IN
barmonizing the factions. The pressure which
he brought TO bear upon them may not nave
induced the Snappers and the Anti -Snappers 20
agree TO agree: but at all events 1t was sup
nosed TO have induced them to agree 10 disa-
gree. and to bury the Ratchet, at least uhtii
tho camnaion was over But alas for this
theory of the effect Of Mr.. Cleveland vlsit
Here is "I!arpers Weekly" falling foul OF Mr.
Hill in spitc of the fact that they are fellow
workers for the success of the Democratic
ticket which the ex-Prcsident heads Inc
Weclslyn makes Mr.. Hills speech the text for
some uncommonly severe remarks upon bis
character and career a politician. Not the
entire speech The speech as whole IL X
nores but it dwells upon one OF It's chaice
illusions, touching "political gueriilas VINO 40
not attach themselves to either of the great
nolitical parties" Replying to this, Haiper
Weekly, remarks: THAT Senator Hill should
heartily disapprove Of the independent in poll
tics is not surprising. for he is shrewd enough
70 know that tho Independent in politics heart
ily disapproves of him" The Senator had
something TO say of " honorable American poll
tics, "IIarper's Weekly meets it thus:
What thcn. does he wish 10 understand when he
,oo,,s of honorable American politics'i His own
career answers this question lie was an asplram 10
the Democratic nomination for the Presidency "e
wa, also In command Of the Democratic parry ma
chinery in this state. lie caused state convention
70 bs called In midwinter when the preliminary eau
cus,s could not possibly be well attended ana wheh
the delegates would be Substantially appointed by his
,,.s nv the State Convention packed he had
himself DESIGNATED rs the choice OF New-lorK De
mocracy for the Presidency, and the delegates 20 Inc
National Convention instructed 10 vote Tor MN ~
unit And this manoeuvre was 10 De accep''u ny '"e
other states as the va
te Democracy OF New York, and Is an example TO bs
followed by them. THIS Is what Senator lilh uhuef
stands by "honorabe American politics. on the part
Of the leader and then he Insists that II IS honorable
American politics Oh the part Of the rank ana ME 10
submit 70 all this, and TO accept II without question
~ an authoritative party command. ~ dlsobey when
would be- dlshonorablc That senator iiill dislikrs
the independents or. as he call, tlen th" "pol'cal
cuerulas" 50 heartily i natering sign that theS
are doing their duty with good eject.
This episode may well fill the soul OF Mr.
Cleveland with pain and anxiety. For 1t shows
that the harmony in the ranks OF his New
York supporters for which he so greatly longs
has not been attained, notwithstanding the
missionary work which he lately performed at
his old rooms in the Victoria Hotel. OF course
the Snappers will holly resent the insults which
HarpeI's Weekly puts upon their leader and
then the Anti-Snappers may be expected to
break out again. Mr.. Cleveland and his barrel
of oil cannot too soon appear upon the scene.