Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-25
BOOSTINGGEN. PALMER.
Representative Holman Sees No Chance
for Mr.. Cleveland
SINCE THE ALBANY CONVENTION
Has Been Manipulated So Successfully for Senator
Hil-RsaSons Why General Palmer Would
ba a Good to NOminats-His
Wcrk in Illinois.

WASHINGTON, February 24.-The
Presidential question still continues 70
be the topic Of discussion at the Nation
al Capitol, and various opinions are eX-
pressed as 10 the effect the declaration
OF the Albany convention for David B.
Hill will have upon the Cleveland sup
porters throughout the country.
Chairman Springer, OF the Ways and
Means Committee, who has generally
been considered heretofore an ardent
supporter OF Mr.. Cleveland, thinks now
that the action OF the Albany conven-
tion practically rules the eX-President
out OF the race.
Until the meeting Of the Albany
convention" said Mr.. Springer to-day,
lit was not authoritatiyely determined
what course would be pursued by the
Democracy Of New York between Sena-
tor Hill aud ex-PreSident Cleveland.
That question has now been settled.
The Democracy Of New York has but
one candidate, and for him these dele
gates have been instructed 70 vote as a
unit and with an unanimity rarely wit
neiSed in State conventions.
However much the friends Of Mr..
Cleveland in other States may regret
this action, they must, as Democrats,
accent 10 as final. Ii would be folly for
other States 10 insist upon Mr.. Cleye-
lands nomination when his own State
had unanimously declared for another.
II Mr.. Cleveland's name is TO be pre-
sented to the National Democratic Con-
vention, it must be presented by his
own State.
lie must come In at the front door, if
az all. l have always been a great ad-
mirer OF Mr. Cleveland, and l still retain
my confidence in his ability and in his
devotion 20 the principles Of the Demo-
cratic party. These friends Of his in
New York who propose to hold anoth-
er convention and send another set Of
delegates TO the National convention
are doing him a great injustice.
The Democratic party at this time
is earnestly endeavoring TO reinstate
itself in power. This can only be done
by united and determined action. Bolt
ers will find no favor with the Demo-
cratic masses whether they be in New
York or elsewhere. Democratic unity
IL essential to Democratic success.
In view Of the diSSenSiOns in the State
of New York between the friends OF
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Hill, it may be
deemed necessary for the Democracy OF
other States TO select our Presidential
candidate elsewhere. In doing this the
Democratic party need offer no apology
10 New York. IL is the right and duty
of the Democratic party 70 select that
man for its standard bearer, whose fit
ness being conceded will be the most
available.
Fortunately we have no lack OF
available candidates outside OF New
York, and il it becomes necessary TO Sc
cure harmony and in order to make sue
cess certain, some one OF the avallaoIe
candidates elsewhere will and ought 20
be selected. In this connection the
Democracy Of Illinois will undoubtedly
present a candidate 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
! NJ. Palmer, the Democracy in the State
of Illinois have already redeemed the
State from Republican rule. He has
been elected United States Senator, ant
the Legislative candidates pledged 10
his support received over 30, 900 maiori-
~ OF the popular vote, and st the same
election fourteen Democrats of the
twenty members to which Illinois is en-
titled were elected TO the lower house Of
Congress.
at is the opinion Of Democrats gem
orally in Illinois, and Of many well IN
formed Republicans, that If he is noml-
mated for the Presidency, he will receive
the electoral vote of the State. The
State convention, which is 70 assemble
on April -, will undoubtedly send
solid delegation 10 the National con-
yention, instructed TO vote as unit for
/, his nomination, and with this endorse
ment and with the feeling OF uncer-
tainty which exists as TO the condition
OF the party in the State Of New York,
his nomination is not only possible, but
n think probable.
"The Democracy Of the country is in
debted 10 Senator Hill for calling an
early convention In New York, in order
that between this time and the National
Convention next June there may be
ample time to consider the availability
of Presidential candidates without ref
erence TO the possibility OF Mr.. Cleve-
lands candidacy.
sit would have been unfortunate in
deed IL the New York convention had
been put Oft until after many States in
the Union had instructed their delegates
10 vote for Mr.. Cleveland, and then at
that late day the party had been sud
denly apprised OF the fact that it must
make another selection. There is one
thing, however, which is Of the utmost
importance at this time, and that is
I that there should be harmony ana good
feeling among Democrats in making the
choice OF the Presidential candidate.
at is the duty Of all Democrats, when
Il the nomination is made, TO give the
ticket, whoever the nominee may be, an