The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-12
NEW YORK'SPARTYKICK.
A MASS MEETING AGAINST TaR
FEBRUARY CALL.

Cooper Union Crowded to It's Ut
most Oapecity-The Nesting Called
TO Order by Oswald Ottendorfer.
Frederick r. Coudert Its Chairman.
A Series of Resolutions Adopted.
New York. Feb. 11.-There was held to-
night in the large hall of Cooper Union
mass meeting Of democrats to protest
against the holding Of the democratic state
convention for the election Of delegates to
tbe national convention on Feb. 20 after
only four weeks notice Among those who
signed the call were Frederick r. Coudert,
ex-Mayor Daniel F. Tiemann. Oswald Ott-
endorfer, E. Ellery Anderson, Charles J.
Canda, Orlando B. Potter. ex-MayOr Will
IAN R. Grace, ex-Mayor Edward Cooper,
Everett P. Wheeler, William E. Curtis.
Eugene Kelly, Jr., Charles p.
DAILY, ex-Mayor Abram 8. Hewitt.
Henry G.. Marquand, Clifford
A. Hand. Henry R. Beekman,
ex-United States District Attorney Ste
phea A, Walker and ex-Secretary of the
Treasury Charles s. Fairchild.
Long before S o'clock, the hour set fer
opening the meeting, every seat and every
available inch of standing room in the large
hall was occupied and many of those who
were tardy in seeking entrance were unable
TO get il. Chairs filed the large platform,
and these also were occupied early. From
1850 to 8 o'clock Gilmore's band entertained
the large audience with musical selections.
CALLED TO ORDER.
Then Oswald Ottendorfer stepped for
ward to the speakers stand and called the
meeting to order. When the hearty ap-
plause with which he was received had sub
sided sufficiently to permit his voice to be
heard. he said:
In the name of the committee Of twenty-five
] call the meeting TO order. l thank you for
your willingness and alacrity In answering the
invitation to protest against the holding Of a
premature state convention, by which delegates
are TO be nominated TO represent the democracy
Of the state of New York IN the democratic ma
tonsl convention to take place more than four
months hence. The whole proceeding Of the
democratic state committee is as provoking
uucalled for; no good reason can be given to ex-
plain II and its only explanation is that
it is well stadapted to promote
the schemes Of some intriguing politicians who
have reason to avoid the open daylight and to
try to secure snap Judgment by which they
can pretend to represent the democracy of the
Empire state. If the members of the.demo-
cratic state committee have been misled by the
representations of some schemers to consent to
the call OF that convention it has been without
considering the disastrous consequences which
mus5 follow their action. But they must
have made fearful mistake anda mistake in
the results of their error, l hope they will re-
trace their steps and adopt measures in accord
ance with the requirements of fairEess and
justice. If not, then they have to take the re-
sponsibity for the disastrous consequences
that may follow their unwise and inconsideTate
action. we will proceed to organize
pose 1 nominate as president
gentleman who, more than others who have
used this phrase, is entitled to say I am q
damocrat and who although he may bs ex-
celled by others in the manipulation OF politics,
is second to none in his adhesion and devotion
TO the democratic principles, and, therefore,
enjoys in a rare degree the esteem of our coun-
trymen. 1 nominate as president for this even
ing Frederick h. Coudert.
COUDERT APPLAUDRp
Mr.. Couderts appearance was welcomed
with warm applause. His speech was in
terrupted by frequent applause, though it
was noticeable that the applause came from
the front section of the hall, contain
ing about one-half the audience.
Those who applauded did 50 enthusiast
cally, but fully one-half the audience,
mainly those in the rear seats or those
standing in the eisles, maintained the atti-
tude Of spectators who took but lukewarm
interest III the proceedings.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Coudert's speech
list OF vice presidents was read, number
ing l55 The moro prominent were the
following: Daniel f. TIemann, Allan Camp
bell, Charles j. Canda, E. E. Anderson, Or
lando B. Potter, William r. Grace, Charles
Coudert, G. G. Baldwin, Isidor Straus, Os-
car car L. Straus, W. s. Rainsford,
quand, Henry R. Beekman, Charles
). Fairchild. Francis M. Scott James
Byrne w. R. White, E. p Wheeler, Abrs-
han Van Sanford, Peter B. Olney, Herman
Rldder, WE. Hazeltine. J.V.S. Oddie, Jen-
mngs 8. Cox, Louis Weidmuller, e. B. Tai
colt and John D. Townsend.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Ex-United States District Attorney
Walker then offered the following resolu-
uons, which we're warmly applauded:
Resolred, That this assembly of democrats of
tue Guy OF New York now makes its respectful
protest and appeal against the uncalled for and
N nauvlsed action of the state committee in des-
Enauhg SO early date as Monday, Feb. %.
ioI the meeting OF the state convention. which
% 70 eject delegates to the national convention
appointed TO be held at Chicago June 21, 1892.
h1eSo'ved, That the right Of the voters of
pohIcal party to assemble at the call of the
leaders, who are its representatives and serv-
S 70 carry out its will in regard to tie details
~ Pary management, should not be curtailed
u tune, place or circumstances in such q way
~ ~ W limit or embarrass genuine expression of
~ popular party feeling upon the question in
r. Gnu. Ihat such expression should be made in
laly assemblies upon subjects to be presently
S7Ineu at as near the time to that wherein the
ose!sloh IS reached as can be reasonably and
y, S,,nvssnently appointed The delegates should
'4N9ii from Jle people. NO DOQY OF
r, en elected to express the will of
fo .ets assembled in party convention should be
vo, W. aH unreasonable time cuStodians OF the
foUeis rights, or hold their delegated powers
sO Ot a period longer than than is absolutely nec-
o1aiy Ior the purpose. The people are justified
bai5Iseulng any action on the part of the party
NJ 1HeIs @ whereby their voices shall be suppressed
rna. nMsSclyed, That the history of the contests
sDo i'm HI5auonal issues in the state Of New York
rot{ T05 1000 SHOWS that too much prudence can
ana oe exercised, nor are too much enthusiasm
TtSteor iaeor possible in the effort TO carry the
Tba,H VI New York for the Democratic party.
Of ntecord OF success is confined to three out
rat nc % 9ihe most recent canvasses. We have
pnso @uu every time must meet an arrogant and
taet upuous adversary. The area of the con-
stri, ae our whole imperial domain, In such a
rstSS success does not 20 to numbers only. 1t
Hs -. tpon unity and fidelity IN every county to
CsrI srIt99lests and principles OF the voters as de-
The 6aai u the party platforms, which have been
ha,SsN OF successful contests, and II is abso-
sr,ay necessary in every campaign that no just
he aa.s aces OF the people, from the conduct of
vorraa1y managers, should produce luke
am ss9 ps or hesitation anywhere in the great
70ln,tl vi uemocratic voters. They are body OF
BE- btaLeerS, and not of hired soldiers and must
6e @eh aos INTO the confidence of their leaders in
lot ~ stages of the fight. Leadership need
PssJI PI snould not involve duress.
t1nc,;1Ued' Ihat the state committee holds its
vsIfous and political powers in trust for the
gatae OF the party. Its action in calling the
uersSSo1h invention for the 22nd of February. and
brief ny. forcing the holding of primaries on