Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
CHAIRMAN SPRINGER
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WAsHnorox. February Representa-
tive Springer, of nhnoiA chairman OF the
Ways and Means Committee Of the House.
this evening communicated the following
statement to the Associated Press:
Until the meeting Of the Albany con-
vention IL was not nuthoritstively deter
mined what course would be pursued BY
the Democracy OF New York ss between
Senator Hill and ex-President Cleveland.
That question has now been settled. The
Democracy Of New York have but one
candidate. and for him their dele
CATION has been instructed 70 vote
az q unit with o unanimity rarely
witnessed in State conventions. How
ever much the friends Of Mr.. Cleveland
IN other States may regret this action. they
must as Democrats accept it as final. 1t
would be folly for other States to insist
upon Mr.. Ctevelaud's nomination when
his own State had unanimously declared
tor another. If Mr.. CIeveland's name IL
TO be presented to the National Demo-
cratic Convention it must be presented by
his own State. He must come IN at the
front door If at all.
CLEVELAND SHOULD WITHDRAW.
-" have always been q great admirer of
Mr. Cleveland, and l still retain my conf
dence in his ability and in his devotion to
the principles of the Democratic party.
Those friends of his in New York who pro-
pose TO hold another convention and send
another set of delegates to the national
convention are doing him great injustice.
Mr.. Cleveland was elected President Of the
United States by the Democratic party.
lie was renominated, and the most stupen-
dous efforts were put forth by Democrats
IN every voting precinct In the United
states TO secure his reelection. he owes
II now to the party that has been so true to
MIN. 1t having conferred upon him greater
honors than upon any other living states
mao. to ABIDE by the action of his
party in his State and declare himself
Democrat as loyal to Democratic usuages
ana organization as TO Democratic princi-
pies. The Democratic party at this time
IS earnestly endeavoring to reinstate itself
IN power. This can only be done by united
and determined action. Boilers will fnd
no favor with the Democratic masses,
whether they be in New York or elsewhere.
Democratic unity Is essential 70 Demo-
cratic success.
PLENTY OF AvAIlABnITY OUTSIDE OF NEW
YORK.
In view OF the dissensions in the State
OF New York between the friends of Mr..
Cleveland and Nr. Hill" resumed Chair
man Springer, lit NAV be deemed neces-
sary for the democracy of other States to
where. IN doing this the Democratic
party need offer no apology TO New
York. 1t is the right and duty of the
Democratic party TO select that man
for its standard. bearer who, fitness
being conceded, will be the most
available. Fortunately We have no lack
of available candidates outside of New
York, and if 1t becomes necessary to secure
harmony and in order to make success
certain, some one of the available candi-
dates elsewhere will and ought to be Sc
lected. In this connection the Democracy
OF Illinois will undoubtedly present O can
didate in every way fitted for the position
one whose record and abilities commend
him to the support and confidence of all
true Democrats.
PALMER TIE CHOICE OF ILLINOIS.
Under the leadership Of General 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, and the legislative
candidates pledged to his support received
over $4,000 majority of the popular votes,
and ct the same election fourteen Demo-
Gratis of the twenty members to which
Illinois Is entitled were elected to the
iDWtI HOust OIL COugItScs ~ II tuC ORlniOo
OF Democrats generally In Illinois and OF
many well-informed Republicans that II
he is nominated for the presidency he will
receive the electoral vote of that State.
The State convention which Is 10 assemble
on the 9th of April will undoubtedly send
a solid delegation TO the national conven-
ton instructed to vote as unit for his
nomination. and with this endorsement
and with the feeling Of uncertainty which
exists rs TO the condition Of the party in
the State Of New York his nomination 10
not only possible but think pi obsble.
HILLS "eARLISEss" BOON.
"The Democracy of the county are in
debted to Senator Hill for calling an early
convention In the State OF New York, IN
order that between this time and the meet
ing of the national convention next June
there may be ample time 10 consider the
availability OF presidential candidates
without reference to the possibility of Mr..
Cleveland's candidacy. II would have been
unfortunate indeed if the New York con-
vention had been put of until after many
States IN the Union had instructed their
delegates to vote for Mr. Cleveland, and
suddenly appraised Of the fact that it must
mako another selection. There - one
thing, however, which Is Of the utmost
Importance at this time. and that Is that
there should be harmony and good feeling
among Democrats In making choice OF
presidential candidates. There is TO ground
for division or dissension IN the Demo-
cratic party. 1t Is the right OF every To-
calitv to present its fsvorite son-if may
be pardoned for using that term--and to
urge inside of the organization. and by re-
cognized usages. his selection. and 1t Is
the duty of all Democrats, when the nomi-
nation is made, to give the ticket. whoever
the nominee may be. an earnest and cor.
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