Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-10
WESTERN DEMOCRATS rRArkRN1zE.
Presidential Candidates the Subject of the
EVENING" Discussion.

EVENING" Discussion.
The Greystone banquet in honor Of Tilden's
birthday, given at the Broadway Theater in
Denver last night, proved to be an attraction
| that filed the galleries with throngs OF people.
The proceedings had a conventional air about
| them, as it was understood that Gov. Boies of
Iowa, the principal speaker Of the evening,
| would sound his first gun for the coming cam
paign. When the march was begun into the
banquet hall, which presented the picture Of a
| bower Of plants and roses, the applause and
| cheers shook the building. State Senator Alex
| ander B. Mckinley Of Colorado and Gov. Boes
| of Iowa were in the lead Before the governor
was permitted to take his seat at the head of
| the center table he was compelled to bow to his
| admirers. On his left sat Senator Mckinley
| and on his right Hon. Caldwell Yesman Of
Denver.
Others who sat at this table were Hon.
Thomas T. Crittenden, Hon. L. J, Kim Of
Iowa, Hon. Thomas NJ. Patterson Of Denver,
Mayor Rogers of Denver Hon. Charles A. Gull
| oertson, ex-attorney general Of Texas, and
other distinguished guests
The banquet was disposed of and the last Of
the cigars had cnrled away in smoke before the
| speeches began. Senator Mckinley delivered
the address 1T welcome in behalf Of the club
ana the mayor in behalf of the city. Ex-Gov
AIva Adams If Colorado responded to the toast
The west il politics. Hon Charles A, Gull
bertson, 1.-THE south and west liz politics"
Hon. }. ID. Bryan Of New Mexico paid trib-
ute 20 THE ladies'" and then amid great ap-
piaase Gov Boies arose to respond tc DE
mocracy of 1892
Ex-Gov. Critteuden spoke next on Missouri
ever faithful"
After these toasts the audience began to de-
crease. The interest conferred in Gov.
Boles. Letters Of regret were received by
distinguished democrats who were unable to
be present. Ex-President Cleveland said that
time could not be better spent than in extoll-
ing the patriotism, wisdom and example OF
Samuel J. Tilden. The most significant letter
was from Senator Vest of Missouri.
SENATOR VEST ON THE OUTLOOK.
In conclusion Mr. Vests letter says: "The
nomination of Cleveland seems to me the Just
and logical result of present political condi-
tons. but the life of the democratic party de-
| ponds on the fortunes of no one man.
The managers and tacticians, of whom nm
not one, have determined that he shall not be
nominated, and l know enough of them and
OF conventions to be certain that they will
| achieve their purpose.
Recent events place beyond question the
| fact that Gov. Hill will secure the entire New
| York delegation to the national democratic con-
| venton.
New York is necessary to success in the
presidential election, and nothing could be
| more disastrous than the nomination Of Hill
1
| tight in the empire state and widespread dis
content among democrats throughout the
country.
IF the nominee is to come from New York,
then Roswell L. Flower is beyond question our
| strongest candidate. He has been elected gov
ernor by 10000 plurality, has the confidence Of
both factions and is q safe, reliable and popular
democrat
IF the controlling element of New York de-
mocracy persists in forcing Gov Hill upon the
party. and will accept no other conclusion. it
| seems to me our candidate should come from
| the west In that event my personal prefer
| ence would be for that tried and faithful demo-
crat, VIM. r. Morrison of Illinois, but Palmer
Carlisle, Gray or Boies can command the full
democratic vote"
OTHER LETTERS.
Letters Of regret were also read from Chas.
A. Dana, Roger Q. Mills, Cows. Flower of New
York, Russell of Massachusetts,, Pattison of
Pennsylvania, Albeit Of New Jersey, Fleming
of Florida and Penninger Of Oregon and many
others.
COMING OUT FOR HILL.
The Rome (Ga.) Tribune created q sensation
throughout the state yesterday by the announce
ment IN its editorial columns that henceforth
the paper will advocate the nomination of
David Il. Hill for the presidency. The paper
has heretofore favored Cleveland.
Hon. John j. Seay, the proprietor of the
paptT, ls one OF tue strongest political leaders
| In Georgia. In its announcement the Tribune
says that 1t has become convinced that the de-
mocracy OF Georgia is overwhelming for Sem
ator Hill, and adds that such democratic
leader has appeared since the DAYS of Andrew
jackson. 1t declares that Mr.. Hill is the best
man to lead the democratic hosts to victory.
JERSEY DEMOCRATS FOR CLEVELAND.
A meeting Of prominent New Jersey demo-
Gratis was held in New York yesterday. 1t was
resolved that tariff reform, as advocated by the
democratic party and approved by an immense
majority of the people, should be the issue
upon which that party will go before the con-
vention at the coming presidential election,
| and that the unlimited free coinage of legal
tender silver would. if adopted. bring distress
| and ruin to the country, and its advocacy will
insure the defeat of any party making it an
| issue in the presidential election. The men,
bers also pledged themselves to Use all proper
exertions to secure the nomination OF CIeye-
land. The Jersey men will establish perma-
nent headquarters and take an active part in
the coming campaign.
Indianians Banquet at South Bend.
The second annual banquet of the 1ilden
Club was given at South Bend last night.
Prominent democrats from all parts of the
state and adjoining states were present. Let
tiers of regret were read from ex-President
Cleveland, Speaker Crisp and others OF ma
tiOnal repute. Senator Palmers letter was
practical Endorsement of Cleveland's can
didacy and was received with enthusiasm as
was every other reference to Cleveland's name.