Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-02-20
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.

Opponents OF the Policy OF tho state Gen.
tSal Committee Hold an Immense Moet-
Ing ut Cooper Union-The Call For an
Early Convention vigorously Protested
Agalnst-ResolutiOna Adopted.
New YORK, Feb. 12-There was held
last night in the large hall Of the
Cooper union q mass meeting Of demo-
Gratis promoted largely by friends
Of ex-President Cleveland, to protest
against holding the democratic state
convention for the election Of delegates
to the national convention February 20,
after only four weeks notice.
Among those who signed the call
were Frederick r. Coudert, ex-
Mayor Daniel f. Tiemann, Oswald
ottendorfer, E Ellery Anderson,
Charles j. Canda, Orlando b.
Potter. ex-Mayor William r. Grace. OK.
Mayor Edward Cooper, Everett Wheel.
er, William E Curtis. Eugene Kelly,
Jr., ex-Justice Charles p. DAILY, ex-
Mayor Abram s. Hewitt Henry G.
Marquand, Clifford A. Hand, Henry r.
Beekman, ex-United States District
Attorney Stephen A. Walker and ex-
Secretary Of the Treasury Charles s.
Fairchild
Promptly on the hour Oswald Ot,en-
dorfer. editor and proprietor of the
New York Stats Zeitung. called the
meeting to order.
the chair and, during the remarks
made by him, was frequently inter
rupted by applause.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Coudert's
speech list of vice-presidents and sec
retaries, containing selection of about
800 names from those attached TO the
call for the meeting, was read.
EX-United States District Attorney
Walker then offered the following res
olutions which were warmly applnuded.
When Chairman Coudert called for the
ayes and nays, the resolutions were
adopted with practical unanimity, only
a few scattering noes, less than dozen
in all, being heard. The resolutions
were:
Resolved, That this assembly Of democrats Of
the city Of New York now makes its respectful
protest and appeal against the uncalled for and
Ill advised action Of the state committee In des.
ignating 30 early date rs February - for the
meeting OF the state convention which Is TO
elect delegates TO the national convention ap.
pointed TO be held ut Chicago June 81, 1892
Resolved, That the right Of voters Of q polit.
zeal party TO assemble ut the call Of the leaders
who, rs its representatives and servants, carry
ont its will in regard TO tho details Of party
M ha Yail od IN fiTna
place or circumstance in such way Us to limit
or embarrass genuine expression OF popular
feeling upon the question In hand, that such eI-
preston should be made in party assemblies
upon subjects to be presently decided ut as near
q time to that when final decision is reached as
can be reasonably and conveniently appointed.
The people are justified in resenting any action
on the part OF the party leaders whereby their
voices shall be suppressed or perverted.
Resolved, That the history OF contests upon
national issues in the state OF New York since
1856 shows that too much prudence cannot be
exercised, nor are too much enthusiasm and To-
Dor possible in the effort to carry the state of
New York for the democratic party. The
record OF success is confined to three out Of
nine OF the most recent canvasses- We have
met and every time must meet an arrogant and
INSCRIPTIONS adversary. The area Of contest is
our whole imperial domain. In such q strife
success does not go TO numbers only. It rests
upon unity and fidelity in every county to the
interests and principles OF the voters as de-
clnred in party platforms. There have been the
basis Of successful contests, and It Is absolutely
necessary in every campaign that no just
grievances OF the people from the conduct OF
party managers should produce lukewarmness
and hesitation anywhere in the great army Of
democratic voters.
Resolved That the state committee holds its
functions and political powers In trust for the
welfare Of the party. Its action In calling the
state convention for February 20 and thereby
forcing the holding Of the primaries on brief no
tice Is contrary to party usages and irregular.
It denies TO the democratic electors Of the state
q full fair and effective exercise Of their right
TO be represented in caucusses, primaries nud
district and state conventions. This action is
grave violation Of the political duties Of the
committee which cannot but expose the party
TO needless danger in the election OF next Mo-
vember.
Resolved, That Q copy Of these resolutions
over the hand OF the president Of this meeting
be sent TO the several members Of the state
committee, and that committee Of fifty with
power to add TO its number be appointed by the
chairman Of this meeting 70 communicate with
the members OF Inc democratic state commit
tee and respectfully protest against their
ACTION IN designating 70 hACu luz tuo
state convention, and that they be asked to re-
consider such action and revoke their call and
II that is not done that the committee hereby
created exercise such further powers and take
such other action as may secure proper repre-
sentation OF the people OF the state In the ma
tional convention Of the party and Us may seem
proper and in accordance with the spirit Of
these resolutions.
kilograms were read from W. RYAN,
of the democratic state committee Of
Richmond, Va. and others and tele-
gram of commendation was received
from the state of Alabama.
Speeches were then made by John c.
Milburn. of Erie county; E Ellery
Anderson and ex-Secretary Of the
Treasury Charles s. Fairchild
FLOUR FOR RUSSIA.