The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-08

WASHINGTON, May 31.-[Speosl The
Syracuse convention did today what it was ex-
pscted to do by the quarter of million demo-
srass voters whom it represented.
Il couH have taken no different action with
out simplifying itself and bstrayIng the great
body ofhonest, loyal democrats, who, in every
county in New York, have risen In revolt
againstthe Hill machine.
The impression which has been so industri-
ously iostered throughout the country that the
anti-mschine movement was inaugurated
purely in the interest of Cleveland, and had no
other object than to effect his nomination, is
entirely erroneous The revolt would have
taken place just the same if Grover Cleveland
bad died six months ago, or II be had never
been in existence. He did not inspire il, he
did rot direct and he did not and could not
control it.
The movement spontaneous and ex
presses a tremendous popular protest against q
corrupt and tyrannical party machine. whose
rule has become intolerant to honest and self
respecting democrats.
The enrolment blanks, signed by quarter
OF . million democrats. stipulated that the con.
vention should select a contesting delegation to
Chicago and reOrganizs the party in that state.
To have failed in this would have been for the
convention to have sacrificed all that it had
been sought to accomplish.
The delegation to Chicago is composed of
conservative democrats who will present q
strong case 10 the national convention. II
will go before that body in the right spirit and
will not seek TO foment trouble or breed dis
cord. Ii will Loyalty abide by the decision Of
the national convention Whatsoever il may be-
The Syracuse convention was the largest and
most thoroughly represent ative political as
semblage ever held in New YORK. It was
twice as large as the Hill snap convention. II
declared for Cleveland, but did not instruct its
delegation. As Mr.. Cleveland's nomination 10
assured, the Syracuse proceedings pave the
way tor such a reorganization of the party in
New York as will give all elements a repre-
sentstion on the executive COMMITTEES and
assure a vigorous and honest prosecution of
the campaign.
1t is generally conceded here tonight that
Cleveland will be nominated on the first bal
lot Counting New York against him, he
seems to have q two-thirds majority already.
Maine will instruct for him; so will Alabama
and Texas, and probably West Virginia He
will certainly have a majority from Ohio tits
very probable that no other name will be pre-
sented to the convention.
Senators Brice and Voorhees, both conceded
today that Cleveland would be nominated on
the frat ballot, although they are both of the
opinion that he might possibly be defeated il
he failed on the first ballot
o. o. Steady OF the Courier-JourndI throws
up the sponge. BE says Cleveland is as coed
rs nominated aud that the only things to specu-
late about now are the vice. presidency and the
platform.
Congressman McCresry, who has Just re-
turned from Kentucky. says Cleveland is sure
Of twenty-five Of the twsnty.six votes from
that state.
next Monday and will remain at Terro Hauts
until he starts for the Chicago convention.
Benjamin Harrison will be nominated at
Minneapolis on the frst ballot. venture this
prediction after careful study of the situa
tion as it appears here and in New York and q
comparison of notes with the shrewdest
political guessers on both sides 8 T. NJ