Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-09
TREATY OF PEACE
atched Up Between the
Democratic Factions in
New York State
YER A MIDNIGHT DINNER,
Which Ex-President Cleveland
Oficiated as the Host.
ILL AND LIEUTENANTS In LINE,
nd the Former. 1t is said, Will Speak
During the Campaign.
YER A MIDNIGHT DINNER,
ILL AND LIEUTENANTS In LINE,
DTES FROM TIE POLITICAL CAMPS

leveland accompanied by ex-Postmaste
teneral Don n. Dickinson and Rober
lincoln O'Brien, Mr. Cleveland's privat
ecretary, arrived in New York this morn
1g, on the Fall River steamboat Pilgrim
IT. Cleveland had not intended returnin,
town until later in the montl
the first week in October. A
he request of William G. Whitney anG
thers Mr.. Dickinson cordially coinciding
dE. Dickinson visited Buzzard's Bay ant
uggested a change in the ex-President'
programme. In fact, he requested Mr.. Cleve
and to return with him Immediately tc
New York. He convened to the ex-Pres
dent the wishes Of Mr.. Whitney and thu
hhers, and Mr.. Cleveland promptly
complied.
1t was not intended that his visit should
De advertised from the housetops- Very
ew persons in New York were aware of the
message conveyed by Mr.. Dickinson. Her
imam RiGder, publisher of the iStadt
leitua0, who was one of Mr.. Whitney,
quests at the dinner on, Tuesday evening,
md who called upon Mr.. Cleveland to-day,
Explained that knowledge of the contem.
Bay, when the tickets to New York were
purchased.
The little party was driven from the
steamboat wharf to the Victoria Hotel A
mite of apartments had been set aside for
Mr.. Cleveland and his secretary. Addi-
ional parlors had been engaged for the re-
,eption of the expected visitors
Cozy Lite Dinner Psrfy.
Mr.. Whitney called after breakfast, and,
after o short conversation with Mr. Cleye-
land, he went to the Hoffman House, where
be saw Edward Murphy, Jr., chairman of
the Democratic State Committee,
and Lieutenant Governor Shee-
han, chairman of the Democratic
State Campaign Committee. Mr.. Whitnev
informed these gentlemen of MI. Cleve-
lands presence in the CITY, and of his desire
to see them and discuss the political situa-
tlon in the State. 1t was decided that this
could best be done in the evening when in
terruptions from visitors could be avoided.
1t was thereupon arranged that Mr. Cleve-
land should be host at little dinner party
at the Victoria in the evening. The guests
other than Mr.. Murphy and Mr.. Sheehan,
were to be Richard Croker, the leader
of Tammany Hall; Hugh Mclaughlin,
leader of the BROOKLYN Democrats, and Mr..
Dickinson and Mr. Whitney, of the Ma
tionnl Democratic Campaign Committee
Mr. Mcbssghlin seldom leaves his home in
the evening, but otherwise the programme
was carried out The little dinner party
did not break up until late.
CleveIand's Letter Not Yet Written.
Mr.. Cleveland may remain In town sew
eral days Then, again, he may be ready
to return to Buzzard's Bay this afternoon.
He is anxious to return by tomorrow even
ing certainly. His letter of aece ptauce is
scarcely under way, and Chairman Har-
rity, of the National Democratic
Committee, and Others of Mr.
Cleyeland's friends have importuned
him to hastened it. Partisanship aside, the
Democrats at headquarters look upon Presi-
dent Harrison's letter of acceptance as a
strong political document for his side. They
want o counter.blast.
The incidental conversations Mr.. Cleve-
land bad during the day made it manifest
that the D-nocratic machinery of the State
which is to get out the vote on November
s is largely directed by Murphy,
Senator Hill, Croker and Nc
Laughlin. This was emphasized at the din
ner in the evening, as one of
Mr.. Cleveland's friends had announced
that his visit here at this
time was made for the purpose
Of ''allsyidg any anxiety as to the
in New York" The knowledge
that the gentlemen in control of the ma
chinery were working in unison was re-
garded as significant
Weak Spots and a Backward Campaign.
The situation in the State was frankly
and honestly considered. 1t was admitted
that there were weak spots, and espe-
,ially in a number of the interior coun-
hes The reports from the up-countrv
Democrats who have been in the city for
he last few DAYS demonstrated this. There !
was no attempt to disguise or withhold |
from Mr.. Clev eland the true situation. |
But it was also made equally clear that the |
Republicans we're by no means in fever of |
enthusiasm over the prospects Of their can
iidates The political season, in other |
words, is backward, and steps must be taken |
N the Democratic camp to force 1t.
Mr.. Cleveland listened attentively and |
concluded that as soon as Is compatible |
With his other arrangements he would
T1sit New York every week
lrtil the time comes for him
% return permanently. He does not warm
Up to the idea of making many, if any,
peeches, but he will be guided by circum-
tances His health is good, and he is as
lark as mahogany.
Senator Hin at Last PIacated.
When the party filed out of the ladies'
on Fifth avenue, Lieutenant Gov
rnor Sheehan paired off in the lead with
NJ. Croker Mr. Whitney came next, and
DON Dickinson walked with Mr. Murphy,
ii going to the Hoffman House.
Mr.. Whitney said they had a very pleas
mt dinner. and that Mr. Cleveland and ali
gere well pleased with the outlook. From
that could be gathered from various
ources, the result of the conference
hat lasted until midnight was that a
treaty ofpeace" was signed between the
wo factions of the Democracy in the State
nd 1t is said that Senator Hill and his
representatives. have been placated, and
hat the Senator will speak in the coming
ampeign.
Another Deadlock in Sight.