Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-25
TALKING FOR PALMER.
Congressman Springer SedulOusly
Sows Seeds of Discord.
A FAVORED SON IN EVERY STATE,
is the Policy he Talks About in Covert,
Cunning Manner.
THE WEST TO GET THE NOMINATION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The Presidential
question still continues to be the topic of
discussion at the National Capital, and
various opinions are expressed as to the
effect the final declaration of the Albany
Convention for David B. Hill. will have
upon the Cleveland supporters throughout
the country Chairman Springer, OF the
Ways and Means Committee, who has gen.
orally been considered heretofore an ardent
supporter of MI. Cleveland, thinks now
that the action of the Albany Convention
practically rules the ex.President out of
the race.
"Until the meeting of the Albany Con-
vention," said Mr.. Springer to-day, 'it was
not authoritatively determined what course
would be pursued by the Democracy of New
York as between Senator Hill and ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland. That question has now
been settled. The Democracy of New York
have but one candidate. and for him these
delegations have been instructed to vote as
a unit-with a unanimity rarely witnessed
in State conventions. However much the
friends of Mr.. Cleveland in other States
may regret this action they must as Demo-
Gratis accept it as final
Folly to Insist on Cleveland's Nomination.
'It would be folly for other States to in
sist upon Mr. Cleveland's nomination when
his own State had unanimously declared for
another. If Mr.. Cleveland's name is to be
presented to the National Democratic Con-
vention, it must be presented by his own
State. He must come in at the front door
if at all. I have always been a great
admirer of Mr. Cleveland, and 1 still retain
my confidence in his ability and in his devo-
tion to the principles of the Democratic
party. Those friends of his in New York
who propose to hold another convention
and send another set of delegates to the
National Convention are doing him great
injustice.
'Mr Cleveland was elected President of
the United States by the Democratic party.
He was nominated, and the most stupendous
efforts were put forth by Democrats in every
voting precinct in the United States to Sc
cure his reelection. He owes it now to the
party that has been so true to him, having
conferred upon him greater honors than
upon any living statesman. to abide by the
action of his party in his State and declare
himself Democrat as loyal to Democratic
usages and organization as to Democratic
principles. The Democratic party at this
time is earnestly endeavoring to reinstate
itself in power. This can only be done by
united and determined action. Boilers will
find no favor with the Democratic masses
whether they be in New York or elsewhere. ]
unity is essential to Democratic
success.
Putting in a Word for Palmer.
sIn view of the dissensions in the State of
New York between the friends of Mr.. Cleve-
and and Mr. Hill," resumed Chairman
Springer, 'sit NAV be deemed necessary for
the Democracy of other States to select our
Presidential candidate elsewhere. In doing
his the Democratic party need offer no
apology to New York. It is the right and
he duty of the Democratic party to select
hat man for its standard bearer, whose fit
hess being conceded will be the most avail
lble.
Fortunately we have no lack of avail
,ble candidates outside of New York, and
# it becomes necessary to secure harmony
md in order to make success certain, some
will and ought to be selected. In this con-
lection the Democracy of Illinois
will undoubtedly present candidate
n every way fitted for the position, |
me whose record and abilities commend |
lin to the support and confidence of all |
rue Democrats. Under the leadership of
General j ohm M. Palmer, the Democracy in
he State of Illinois have already redeemed |
he State from Republican rule. He has
,een elected United States Senator, and the
legislative candidates pledged to his support
eceived over 80, 600 ma jority of the popular
-otes, and at the same election IA Demo-
rats of the 20 members--to which Illinois is
ntitled were elected to the Lower House of
congress. 1t is the opinion Of Democrats
in Illinois, and of many well-in-
ormed Republicans, that if he is nominated
or the Presidency he will receive the elec-
oral vote OF that State.
Illinois May Be Solid for Him.
'eThe State Convention, which is to as
emble on the 9th of April, will undoubt-
dly send a solid delegation to the National
Convention instructed to vote as a unit for
lis nominations; and with this Endorsement,
nd with the feeling of uncertainty which
xists as to the condition of the party in
he State of New York, his nomination is
lot only possible, but L think probable.
''The Democracy of the country are in
ebted to Senator Hill for calling an early
onvention in the State of New York, in
rider that between this time and the meet
ng of the National Convention next June
here may be ample time to consider the
of Presidential candidates with
ut reference to the possibility of Mr.
Jleveland's candidacy 1t would have been
Unfortunate indeed if the New York con-
ention had been put off until after many
tates in the Union had instructed their
elegates to vote for Mr. Cleveland, and
hen at that late day the party had been
apprlsed of the fact that it
lust make another selection
"There is one thing, however, which is of
he utmost importance at this time, and
hat is that there should be harmony and
ood feeling among Democrats in making
he choice of, the Presidential candidate
here is no ground for division or dissen-
ion in the Democratic party. 1t is the
light of every locality to present its favor
te son if 1 may be pardoned for using the
to urge inside of the organiza-
ion and by recognized usages his selection;
nd it is the duty of all Democrats, when
he nomination is made, to give the ticket,
hoover the nominees may be, an earnest
nd cordial support. %