The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-25
PALMER FOR PRESIDENT.
SPRINGER TALKS OF TIE SPLIT IN
NEW YORK.


Carry Illinois Clsimed-Earmony in
the Party a Necessity.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Representative
Springer Of Illinois, chairman of the ways
and means committee OF the House, this
evening communicated the following state
ment to the Associated Pres: until the
meeting of the Albany convention, it was
not authoritatively determined what course
would be pursued by the democracy
of New York as between Senator Hill and
ex-President Cleveland. That question has
now been settled. The democracy of New
York have but one candidate aud for him
their delegation has been instructed to vote
as a unit with a unRnimity rarely witnessed
in state convention.
MUST BE ACCEPTED AS FINAL.
"However much the friends Of ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland in other states may regret
this action, they must, as democrats, acce pt
it as final II would be folly for other
states to insist upon ex-P President CleveIand's
nomination when his own state has unani-
Cleveland's name Is to be presented
to the national convention it must be
presented by his own state. He must come
in at the front door, IL at all. / have ALWAYS
been a great admirer of Mr. Cleveland, and
/ still retain my confidence in his ability
and in his devotion to the prfn-
ciples of the Democratic party
Those friends of his in New York who pro-
pose to hold another convention and send
another set OF delegates to the national con-
vention are doing him great injustice.
cLEvELAED's DUTY TO THE PARTY.
''Mr. Cleveland was elected President of
the United States by the Democratic party
He was renominated and most stupendous
every voting precinct In the United States
to secure his reelection. He owes it now to
the party that has been so true 20 him,
having conferred upon him greater honofs
than upon any other living statesman, to
abide by the action of his party in his state
and declare hi;useif democrat and 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 demo>
cratic masses, whether they be in New York
or elsewhere. Democratic unity is essential
to success.
MAY HAVE TO CHOOSE A NEW MAN.
"In view Of the dIssensions in the state of
New York between the friends of MIR. Cleve-
land and Senator Hill, " resumed Chairman
Springer, sit may be deemed necessary for
the democracy of the other states to select
our presidential candidate elsewhere In
doing this the Democratic party need offer
no apology to New York. IL is the right
and duty OF the Democratic party
to select that man for It's standard. bearer
whose fitness being conceded, will be most
available. Fortunately we have no lack of
available candidates outside Of New York,
and If 1t becomes necessary to secure
harmony, and in order to make success
certain. some one of the available can
didates elsewhere will and ought to be
selected.
PALMER AS A POSSIBILITY.
"In this connection the democracy Of
Illinois will undoubtedly present a candi-
date in every way fitted for the position.
one whose record and abilities commend
him TO the support and confidence Of all
true democrats. Under the leadership OF
Gen. John VI. Palmer the democracy in the
state of Illinois have already redeemed the
state from republican rule. He has
been elected United States senator
and legislative candidates pledged
to his support received over
$4,000. majority of the popular votes,
Of the twenty members to which Illinois is
entitled were elected to the lower house of
congress. 1t is the opiuion of democrats
generally in Illinois and of many well in
formed republicans that il is he is
nominated for the presidency he will
receive the electoral vote Of that state.
The state convention, which is to assemble
op April 81, will undoubtedly send a solid
delegation to the national convention in
structed 70 vote as unit for his nomina-
tion. and with this Endorsement, and with
the feeling of uncertainty which exists as to
the condition Of the party in the state Of
New York, his nomination is not only pos
sible, but think probable.
ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY CONVENTION
''The democracy of the country is in
debted to Senator Hill for calling an early
convention in the state of New York In or
der that between this time aud the meeting
OF the national convention next June
there may be ample time to
consider the advisability OF presidential
candidates without reference to the
possibility Of Mr. Cleveland's candidacy. 1t
would have been bad indeed IL the Now
York convention had been put off until
after many states in the union had in
structed their. delegates to vote for Mr..
Cleveland, and then at that late day the
party had been suddenly apprised of the
fact that it must make another selection.
HARMONY A NECESSITY.
There Is one thing, however, which is Of
the utmost importance at this time and that
Is there should be harmony and good feeling
among the democrats in making the choice
of presidential candidate. There is no
ground for division or dissension In the
Democratic party. 1t is the right Of every
locality to present It's favorite son. If /
may be pardoned for using that term, and
to urge inside of the organization and by
recognized usages his selection, ard it Is the
duty Of all democrats when a nomination is
made to give the ticket, whoever the nomi-
nee may be. earnest and cordial support"
WORTH OF sPRINGER's OPINION.
While Chairman Springer's views on pub
lie questions are not always regarded here
in themselves with profound respect, they
are usually received with interest, as indi-
eating what others are thinking or doing.
The interview. which he so carefully pre-
pared to-day on his return from Chicago
and gave out Tonight. was, undoubtedly,
inspired by the Tammany at Chicago, which
is strongly opposed to both ex-President
Cleveland and ex-Representative Morrison.
Neither the Chicago Tammany
nor Mr.. Springer cares par
Jicularly for Senator Palmer, but
they propose with Senator Palmer to
prevent, IL they they can ,seither ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland or ex-Representative
Morrison from getting the Illinois delega-
tion. Senator Palmer is apparently play
ing into their hands by announcing that
he will remain in Illirois until after the
convention Is held and that he is in the
hands of his friends.
a Fireman KILLED.