Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-02-18

up by the thousands to protest against tho |
SNAP" action of the Estate COMMITTEES Of |
tne party IN Gaining a midwintcr conven- |
tioh 70 set up stnte delegation to the Chi |
cago convention in the interest of David |
u. Hill as Presidential candidate
inese men mus assembled TO protest
against what they dSem a wrong to the
party were Notable nor several reasons
They were nbt party managers. but rather
those followers of Ahe Democratic tag
whose presence in hubble councils ~ The
party mas always, open regarded as essen
Nat ana potent Whep great issues were at
sake-men VINO are. Democrats from prin-
clpie anu iofe Iair pRy, men always ready
20 JON the ranks ofNthe workers in carry
ing forward the hnner of Democracy
whenever it's commdn enemy threatens ~
pierce its 1.-The of battle. "
These men came Nom all parfs Of This
ousy mar and froH many points IN this
$rsht state ana as they thronged the large
hail, there was evd!fy Indication that thev
meant business, Nnd their presence gave
.ssurance 70 tne brave man who had
uttefeu Inc nrst crM of protest against the
eueenpt OF DavidfB. Hills servitors to
stine anu stIangif the Democratic senti-
ment Oh tne Empire State that it had been
neaIu anp answerYn IN theremotest corners
The audience of fully 5000 who listened
~ tne eioHuent uAnunciation of the mid
winter cqnvenuoA scheme made 1t patent
Dy plauqlts and lcheers that they were
thoroughly In touch with the committee
who organized the snti-Hill movement
Even IMP Tammahy brave was not absent
wnlle IN the crowd might be seen a stray
"looker-on in. Vienna,h wearing what
srs-youjgoing,to-do-aboutit air.
In calling the meeting to order. Mr..
Oswald ottendorfer said:
IN the name of the committee of
twenty tive cali the meeting to order.
tnank vol for your willingness and
alacrity in answering the invitation to
pro.es. against the holding of a premature
etnte convention, by which delegates are
70 pc nominated to represent the Democracy
OF the state of New York in the national
democratic convention to take place more
than four months hence.
You prove thereby that you feel deeply
the indignity and the insult cast l,pon voi,
4 by the attempt to be represented in the
democratic National Convention by dele
gates nominated through manmuvres and
schemes, arranged in mid-winter without
consulting or giving an opportunity to ex-
press the views and wishes of the Demo
cratic masses in relation to questions
which influence materially our welfare and
tne Iuture OF our common country. 1t is
lntenueu TO treat you as mass of unruly
children whose opinion is not worth while
to be listened to and who have nothing to
do but to comply implicitly with the COM
1nand Of their preceptors.
"Such proceedings may be well enough
among second-class lawyers to secure q
temporary success in an inferior court, but
they are violation of all demands of fair
ness and Justice, and will be Indignantly
rejected when an enlightened public
opinion is called upon to pass Judgment"
PINT; ottendorfer concluded by nominat-
ceae Mr.. Frederick r. Coudert as chairman.
CHAIRMAN couDERT's SPEECH.
aesi n speaking of the object of the meet
ing, Mr.. Coudert said it was not to de-
nounce or glorify any human being, but
sertion Of the ris6t Ct which Is m sae i in
authority are seeking to deprive us. It is
the right to express our opinion and mani
Test our will upon every subject of public
and political concern. To curtail speech
l has been ip cur catechisn the worst Of
4 Tense that could be committed against
liberty Ihen," said he, ''the great mass
Of us are lbyal to the party and faithful to
us rules. 1 for one do not know among
the men who have been named as possible
candidates single man in the Democratic
party whtm would not prefer to vote for
to any NIB in the Republican ranks.
1.-THE Ikost dangerous rebellions are
those WHICH are based on resentment
against Violations. of sound principles.
Men, god or bad, pass away, and move
ments fohnded upon an adherence to or q
distrust # them or their methods cannot
live forever. A sound principle cannot
die. 1t il immortal. These men who are
called the leaders must bear in mind that
they are trustees and agents, not autocrats
and principals; that they cannot substitute
their will for that of the mass of their
political brethren.
ut MAY be said that there was power
enough in the leaders to fix such date as
they might deem expedient for the hold
ing OF the convention. In a certain meas.
ure this is true, but when that power was
conferred upon them it was with certain
reservations; the reservation first of good
faith. Has this been done in good faith ?
IL was intended that ordinary usages
should be followed.
1T was intended that all Democrats
should have an opportunity to register
their voices. 1t was not intended to cut off
thousands of men without regard to right
IN order to serve purpose. 1t may be
that no purpose exists. But there is one
thing which we need not be politicians tc
understand, and that is that no great
party can afford to place its members in
such q strait that loyalty to party and self
- jvalt cannot exist"
..sen Chairman Coudert had finished
'uihas rapturously applauded, and ex
on d States pistrfct-attorney Stephen A
wiser stepped to the front and read the
per wing:
Eth THE RESOLUTIONS.
Mcoiued. That this assembly of Democrats o.
asu ity OF New York now makes Its respectful
lst and appeal against the uncalled fol
irstell-adyleed action Of the state coinnittet
r designating 30 early n date as Monday, IN,
ouldf February, for the meeting OF the staff
JUN ention which s to elect delegates to tn,
ne a1nal Convention appointed to be held al
g. bago on juno 2ist, 1909.
- :, ,i.o,usd, That the right Of the voters OF
tical party TO assemble Mt the call OF The
Iriers, who are Its representatives and ser
sntuts, 70 carry out Its will in regard 10 che de
a., as OF party management should not be cur
= "'ed in time, place or circumstances in sucl
entuay as to limit or embarrass genuine ex
4 a. ssion o. popular party feeling upon tn,
4 ross stion in hand. That such expression shonlt
,e'omade In party assemblies upon SUBJECTS Il
me presently decided at as near a time to tina
IJpdpsreln decision ia reached as can be reason
% ~ and conveniently appointed. Delegate
% psuld be fresh from tho people No body o
I'm elected to express the Will OF the voters
ranPembled In party convention should be fo
IL unreasonable time custodiAns OF the voters
Eoo'nhts or hold their delegated powers for
nXcGriod longer than is absolutely necessary 70
rntess purpose. The people arc justified IN re
fro,,ntlng any action on the part Of the part
H"hRdcrs whereby their voices shall be SUP
enuressed or perverted.
reaC kssoIued, That the history q contests npoi
al ational issues IN the state of New York siuc
.H''hod shows that too much prudence cannot b.
my xercised nor are 100 much enthusiasm Ani
cent Dor possible, In the effort 10 carry the stat
act New York Tor the Democratic party Tn
az ecofd OF success Is confined TO three out Of III
'niuo most recent canvasses. We have met IN,
in ev ry time must meet arrogant and I'M
tcrupulous adversary. The area Of contest
our whoe imperial domain, In such strif
ralsuccess does not go to numbers only II rcst
on upon unity and fidelity 10 every county to tn
m Interests and principles oil the voters as de
I" clhred IN purity plat orinS which have been IN
~ bHsis of successful contests and il is abso
eQ lutely necessary In cyefy cam pnlgn that n
a. lust RrievAnces Of the people, from tho con
uuct OF hrty managers. should produce luke
Warmness OF hcpitaiion anywhere in tho gren
eIniJ OF Democratic vo,cra. Thsy are d bod
OF volunteers and not Of hred soldiers, an
g nin ! be taken into the confidence OF the