The morning call., 1892-02-12
Anti-HilI Speeches and ReSOlutlOIS-The
Call for the February Convention De-
Clared TO Be a Fearful Mistake.
kIscial 10 THE MORNING CALL..

Wheeler, ex-Justice NJ. DAILY, eX-MayOr
Hewitt and ex-Secretary Of the Treasury
Fairchild. Every available inch Of stand
ing room in the historic hall was occupied,
and many Of those who were tardy in seek
ing entrance were unable to get in.
SNAP JUDGMENT.
Oswald Ottendorfer, editor and proprietor
of the New York Stats Zeitung, called the
meeting to order. He said, in part: 1.-The
whole proceeding Of the Democratic State
Committee is as provoking as it Is uncalled
for, and its only explanation is that it is well
adapted to promote the schemes II some in
trguing politicians who have reason TO avoid
open daylight and try TO secure snap Juds-
meut by which they can pretend to repre-
sent the Democracy of the Empire State.
1t IS not for the promotion OF the amOltlun
of this or that man, but for the triumph or
principles in the defense Of which the Dem
ocracy Of the United States achieved VIC
tory during the last two years that we enter
cur protest. The members Of the Democratic
State Committee have made fearful mis-
take, and mistake IN such matter IS worse
than crime. Seeing the results OF their er-
ror, hope they will retrace their steps and
adopt measures in accordance with the re-
QuiCements Of fairness and justice. Ii not
they have to take the responsibility Tor the
disastrous consequences that may follow
their unwse and incOnsiderate action.
EXPLANATION REQUIRED.
Frederick Il. Coudert was the next speaker.
The meeting said he, was not TO denounce
or glorify any human being, but the asseT-
ti0n Of a right Of which men In authority
are seeking TO deprive them. In naming
objections 10 the cali for the convention
the 22d inst, he said, IN part; Every de-
paTture from usage and custom requires an
explanation on the part Of those who make
the departure TO those interested IN the sub
ject. Custom is law; 10 violate the law Is
a crime. We, therefore. are in the right
and may insist upon receiving 2 valid eX-
PLANTATION. The pTecedents Of a quarter Of
a century have established uniform rule,
and we say to the committee, Why have
you changed 10? II you have a good reason
produce it, These men. wno are called
leaders, must bear ia mind that they are
trustees and agents, not autocrats; that they
cannot substitute their VIII Tor that OF the
mass of their political brethren. 1t was IN
tended that all Democrats should have an
opportunity 20 register their voices. II was
not intended To cut of thousands OF men
without regard TO right In order to serve
purpose. 1t may be that no purpose exists,
but no great party can afford to place It's
members in such strait that Loyalty to
PARTY and self-respect cannot exist.
At the conclusion Of COuaerts speech
some one called. Three cheers for Grover
Cleveland" There was a good response
followed by scattering Kisses.
Mr. COudert was selected President Of the
meeting. and a list Of Nice-Presidents and
Secretaries, containing a selection Of about
three hundred names, was read.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Ex-Uuited States District Attorney
Walker men offered a set Of resolutions
winch were warmly applauded ana adopted
with practical uuaulmIty only few scat
tering noes being heard. The resolutions
were substantially as follows:
Resolutions were adopted that this as
sembly Of Democrats Of the city of New
York makes protest and appeals against the
uncaled-fOr, iIl-adYised action IF the State
Committee IN designating so early date as
the - Of February for the meeting Of the
State Convention TO select delegates TO the
National Convention The resolutions as
sert delegates should be fresh from the peO-
pie. No body OF men elected TO express the
will Of voters should be for an unreasonable
time the custOdlans Of the voters rights or
hold delegated powers for period longer
than is absolutely necessary, and the express
sion # the people should be made in party
assemblies upon subjects presently TO be
decided at as near the time to that wherein
a decision is reached as can be reasonably
and conveniently appointed"
The action Of the State Committee is de-
clarcd contrary 10 party usage and irTegu-
lar: il denies TO the Democratic electors Of
the State the full, fair and effective eXer-
else Of their right to be represented IN
caucuses primaries and district and State
conventions. Their action is a grave yiOa-
tion of the political duties Of the committee,
which cannot out expose the party to need
less danger in the election next November.
COMMITTEE OF FIFTY.
copy OF the resolution is TO be sent to
IA, ,Ft . F4f 4 ,r,ff
committee of fifty, with power TO add 10 the
number will be appointed by the Chair
man Of the meeting TO communicate with
the State Committee, protest against their
action in designating the date already fixed
and urge them 10 reconsider and revoke the
call. IL that Is not done the committee shall
exercise such further powers aud take such
other action as may secure a proper repre-
sentatiOn Of tie people OF the State IN the
National Convention, and as may seem
proper and in accord with the spirit Of
these resolutions.
A telegram Of cOmmenda'iOn was received
from the Montgomery (Ala.) Cleveland
Democratic Club which protested against
the action Of the New York State Commit
tee as unjust, unfair and seriously imperil-
ing the interests of the party throughout
the union.
CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND.
John q. MIlburn of Ohio County spoke,
Chicago to come right from the heart Of
the people; strong tor tariff reform; for
sound currency; an administration con-
Quoted on business principles, and for the
nomination of a hgh-minded Democrat
who is such in deeds and not in words
alone.
During this speech the latent enthusiasm
for Grover Cleveland was brought out.
Yels went up as from one throat hats were
waved and umbrellas fiOurished wildly,
while the cry, "GrOver CleVeandY was
heard again and again.
ElleTy Anderson one Of the leaders in the
meeting, set forth that Cleveland stood
emDhatically for tariff reform and against
the free coinage Of silver, while Hill prac-
tically favored silver legislation. lie did
not Intend to say anything as to the merits
Of the positions taken by these two distin-
gulshed gentlemen 10 the issues above
named. lie only referred to them to say
that they are at present questions of great
gravity, which involve almost every COM
merclal and industrial interest in the land.
If ever there was all occasion when
1t was right and proper that the
people to be affected by the results OF these
issues should have full opportunity to de-
liberate, discuss and decide of their own
free Will which Of the two men should be
their standard bearer, that occasion was
presented by the gravity of these issues and
the relations held thereto by these two cam
dldates. No good reason has been assigned
by any member Of the committee, said Mr.
Anderson, OK any Of its defenders for 1t,
except that 1t was intended TO advance the
fortunes and ambitions Of David b. Hill.
PRINCIPLES IN DANGER.
Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Fairchild
said, in part: I'VE believe our principles
are In danger Just SO firm as has been and