New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
SPRINGER'S MANIFESTO.
HE IS AGAINST cLEvELAyD's cANpIDAox

HILL, TOO, MUST DROP OUT. BECAUSE OF THI
Observation-Disclosures THE COMING MAN.
tBr TkIEGRAPH TO THE rkIBuNEJ
Washington, Feb. f24-Cleveland is out Of the
race. Springer. of Illinois. Chairman Of the
Ways and Means Committee and leader Of the
House of Representatives. hath said it. and what
Springer says, goes" OF course the saying Of
this has cost Springer bitter pangs. lie had not
forgotten that at l 80 a. m, November IA.
$780, he nominated Cleveland for the Presi-
dency and afterward accompanied him jour-
ney to New-York in private car, furnished with
Jcfersonian simplicity" and by the courtesy Of
a railroad corporation, and there can be no doubt
that he was grieved as well startled when he
was informed that David B. Hills State Conven-
ton had pledged the votes of New York's dele.
gates to the National Convention to David b.
Hill.
But Springer is alert man, and few can
grapple with new situation 50 quickly as be, and
while more sluggish minds were cropping In the
dark, as it were, and trying to measure the eneco
of the Albany Convention upon Clevelands pros
poets, the Sangamon Statesman Immediately per-
ceved chat Cleyelands goose was cooked, 50 70
speak, and as he reached Washington to-
day, he rushed to his stenographer and dictated
the news, which is flashed tonight to the utter
most limits of the Republic.
Not only that, but much more that will be Of
interest to the people in general, and to William
X. Morrison in particular, did Springer say to his
stenOgrapher; and tomorrow morning the country
will know that not only Cleveland, but Iii aso ID
out of the race, and that the favorite son Of
Illinois is John NJ. Palmer.
Mr.. Springer said
Until the meeting OF the Albany convention it waA
rof tbopff ra dafAr vlaa- Ia
pursued by the Democracy OF New-York. as between
senator ill and cx President Cleveland That question
has now been settled The Democracy of New York has
but candidate and for him their delegation has
been Instructed TO vote as unit-wlth a unanimily
rarely witnessed In state conventions However much
the friends Of Ar. Cleveland in other states may re-
gret this action, they must as Democrats, accept IL
final. II would be folly for other States TO insist
upon Mr.. ClevcIand's nomination, when his own state
has unanimously declared for another. IL br. Ceve-
cratic Convention 1t must be presented by his own
state lie must come in at the front door, II at all:
nave always been a great admrer of hr. tleveian9
and l still retain my confidence in his ability and
his devotion to the principles Of the Democratic party:
another % and eSa another set Of delegates 20
the National Convention are doing him great injustice
and the most stupendeus efforts were put forth by
states to secure his reelection. lie it to
the party that has been true TO him. having con-
living statesman, to abide by the acton OF his Porty
in RS State and declare himself Democrat, as loyal
10 DtulDcrduc uSigcS ana organization as 10 Drno-
cratic principles The Democratic party at this time
Is earnestly endeavorng to rensate Itself In power
tion. Boilers viii find no favor with the Democratic
masses. whether they be in New-fork or elsewhere.
SsM % t eseRs IN 70 the stss c Sew
between the friends OF Mr. Cleveland and Mr.. Hi IL
states to select our Presidential candidate elsewhere.
In doing this the Democratic party need offer no
% oS to to a s s gt s fq or M e aSS g!
bearer whose ttnes being conceded will be the most
candidates outside Of SeSYors @ York @ and in Il becomes
necessary 70 secure harmony, and n order to mako
certain, some OF the available candidates
elsewhere will and ought to be selected.
IN this connection the Democracy OF Illinois viii
tho place, one whose record and abilities commend him
TO the support and confidence Of all tTe Democrats.
Democracy in the State Of Illinois have already
deemed the State from Republican rule. He has been
dates pledged his support received 10000
jorty of the popular votes and at the same election
entitled to elected the lower house Of Congress-
1t the opinion Of Democrats generally in Illinois and
mated for the Presidency he will receive the electoral
vote OF that state. The State Convention, which is TO
delegation to the National Convention instructed to
vote unit for his nomination: and with this in
exists to the condition OF the party in the state OF
New York his nomination is not only possible, but,
The Democracy of the country are indebted to
senator Hill for calling an early convention In the
State Of New York, In order that between this time
and the meeting Of the National Convention next June
there be ample time TO consider the availability
OF Presidential candidates without reference to the
possibility Of Mr.. Clcvelands candidacy. 1t would
have been unfortunate indeed If the New-lork Con-
the Union had instructed their deIecates to vote for
Mr.. Cleveland and then at that late day, the party
had been suddenly apprised Of the fact that 1t must
make another selection.
There Is one thing. however. which is OF the utmost
importance this me and that Is that there should
be harmony and good feeling among Democrats In
making the choice of the Presidential candidate. There
Is no ground for division dissension in the Demo-
cratic party 1t l. the right of every locality 10 pre-
sent its favorte s0n-f may be pardoned for using
that termand urge inside of the organization and
by recognized usages his selection and IL Is the duty
OF all Democrats. when the nomination is made 10
give the ticket-whOever the nominee may bean
an earnest and cordial support.