Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
PALMERANDCLEVELAM
ASTO WHICH SHOULDBE ENDORSED
For the Prssidsncy-COngrsssuan Springer Wns
An Ardent Letter FayOring Sensirr Pslnw
For the Presidsncy-Hill or Clsvs-
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SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April o6.-All
day the battle between the Cleveland
and Palmer factions among the dele
gates TO the Democratic State conyen-
tion was hotly waged. While there was
no doubt that the Palmer men would
have an overwhelming majority In the
convention, the Cleveland men worked
hard aud adroitly, and the Senator'S
friends were greatly alarmed tonight
when they discovered that they would
be In the minority In the committee on
resolutions.
Frantic attempts are being made TO
head them of. but even should the
Palmer men succeed the Cleveland men
will certainly have strength sufficient
TO carry the fight in the convention.
This is very undesirable 10 those who
desire harmony.
1t was stated to-day that at confer
ence In Washington few days ago that
Gen. Palmer said he did not desire the
delegates instructed for him. but would
be satisfied TO be merely endorsed Ia
resolutions by the convention.
Congressman Cable understood that he
was delegated by Palmer to explain this
20 iton, and when he arrived here and
found the Palmer men apparently
headed by the Generals son, all clamor-
ing for instructions for their candidates
his surprise was unbounded. There
fore, this afternoon Cable telegraphed
General Palmer, explaining the sitna-
ti0n and asking him 10 state explicitly
whether he desired instructions or not.
Late tonight Chairman Phelps Of the
State Central Committee on hearIug OF
this dispatch sent another 70 Palmer
and received In reply the following
HON. ID. PHELPs:--My letters 10 you,
one of which Cable read. explains my
position. The convention has control
OF the whole subject and must do what
II thinks best. have full confidence
in your judgment.
(Signed). JoHN M. PALMEn.
The letters referred 10, says Phelps.
review the situation and express tue
willingness OF Gen. Palmer 10 abide ~
the wisdom OF the convention. All this
would seem 10 indicate that he would
be dspleased at the hilarious endorse
ment and iron-clad instructions his
friends are urging.
The Democratic convention OF this
| (Thirteenth) district to-day renomina-
ted Congressman William ii. Springer
for his tenth term. A letter was read
at the convention from Mr.. Springer
expressing his gratitude, regrettIng that
illness prevented his being with thom
and stating that the delegates from H.
inois TO the National Convention should
be instructed 10 vote as unitfn favor
OF Palmer for President and use all hon
orable means 20 secure his nomination..
The factional contests In New York.
says Mr.. Springer, admonlshes us 10
will be exceedingly hazardous 10 select
our candidate from that State, however
much Democrats In other States may
favor one or the other OF the dlstln.
guished citizens OF New York whose
names have been mentioned.
Party success Is OF the greatest I'm
portance, and should outweigh all other
considerations. The cause OF tarIh re-
form, which should overshadow aiI
Others ia this contest, can never be sue
ceessful until the people elect = Demo
cratic President and Congress
Democratic In both branches. If
nominated, Palmer will be elected, and
there is every reason 70 believe be VIII
receive the electoral vote Of Illinois.
We could also under his leaderebIp,
says Mr.. Springer, elect our State tick
ct and secure a Democratic majority In
both branches OF the Legislature, with
all IL implies.
LATERAL midnight proposition OF
compromise on the Presidential question
was being discussed. IL provides for
tie endorsement OF Palmer, bat in-
structs the Illinois delegation 70 vote ~
a unit for Grover Cleveland should HE
name at any time be presented by the
State OF New York. This proposition
was received with general favor and
will undoubtedly be submitted 10 the
Committee on Resolutions tomorrow.
Late tonight Congressman Cable re-
ceiyed a reply from Senator Palmer in
which the latter said: 81 don't ask ABB
solute instructions. / do not wish 70
yield anything TO opposition. do NOS
wish 10 antagonIze Mr.. Cleveland, by
friends, among whom include yon
ought TO speak OF both Mr.. Cleveland
and myself in language OF their own.
You quote me correctly. but 70 avoid
further misunderstanding ] must refer
the whole subject TO my friends and -