New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-11


the declaration of Mr. Cleveland in which that gentle
man said he did not think Mr.. Murphy
had tho qualifications for senator.
Mr. Kempncr then attacked Mr. Murphy as
the candidate Of an "unscrupuors regency" who
"an avowed and bitter opponent" of the Prcsi-
dent elect. The election Of Mr.. Murphy, lie said,
would be great political blunder." and "wonld
excite years OF dssenson In the Democratic party
Other speeches Of decidedly hostile tone made
by Senators Brown and McClelland Their chief
point was that the election Of Mr.. Murphy was not
desired by the voters OF the Democratic party.
The caucus OF the Democratic members OF the Legis-
lature held In the g0ryon Assembly Chamber.
II filled earls :. the .s"rirs with mob Of Troy
Democrats who had come Albany TO look on at the
selection Of their political chief, Edward Murphy. !r,
IS the Democratic partys candidate for United States
Senator. Mr. Murphy mcdcsty remained in Troy.
Many promncnt Democrats were present, among
them being Lieutenant Ovenor sheehaD. cXSpeaker
Bush, Congressman Rockwell. James F. Pierce r. l..
Rdgway Controller Campbell. State Engineer sweet ana
Charles F. Peck. the superintendent OF the Bureau Of
Labor statistics senator Parker. OF Albany, was
elected chairman OF the Caucus and this was inter
pceted to mean that the Albany Democrats. although
strong Cleveland men. he'd deemed 1t good pohcy 10
make "poaceS with the powers that be. and intended
TO have their representatives In the Legislature vote
for Murphy. This anticipation proved correct as
both Senator Parker aud Assembyman nllton, oil
Albany County voted for the ring candidate senator
Bloodrood and Assembyman Ryder. VI Westcbester
County acted secretaries.
senator Cantor bad been selected 10 place Mr.
Murphy's name before the caucus. HIS speech "a'
IN able presentation CT Mr. Murphy's claims 10 'he
senatorshlp Mr. Murphy's career as business man
and a politician sketched. Ills record rs MaSor
q, Troy WAS artfullv contrascd with that OF Grover
Cleveland as Mayor Of buffalo. lie pledged his wora
that Mr. Murphy would Loyalty support 'he tarih
policy and the financial policy OF the Democratic party
but he cacful not to promise mat Mr. h"rp"!
wouh support Mr. Clevelands Administration
Lastly Mr. Cantor said that Mr.. Murphy
ad,s,inru!shed services" as chairman OF me
Democratic State Committee entitled him 10 Tue re-
ward OF an election as Senator. MI cantor maze
the interesting statement that Mr.. Murphy had al
ways been successful as chairman OF the Denocrauo
Gtate Committee when he was personally interested
in the campaicn. Ii would seem. therefore, tina:
Mr.. Murphy was not personally interested In the
campaign Of 1855 In Mr.. Cleveand's behalf when
that gentleman suffered defeat.
Assembyman Keenan, OF Troy, read a speech eno'
eizing Mr.. Murphy and as carefully enlogzhe Grover
Cleveland Assembyman Quglcy, OF Kings County,
said that the Democrats Of that county had intended
IN have n candidate for Senator, but at the last
moment had changed their minds. Every one Thought
of the Assembly Committee Positions that had molied
the Vows OF the Kings County patriots. Mr. ouIsIey'
lowevcs had the autacty % say that MI Murphy :
popularity IN the rest Of the stotc had swept the
feet.
Pint then came the speeches from Mr.. Mrrphy's OPP
ronents 1t was us il the cold wind OF the winters
night outside the Assembly chamber had entered the
room Senator McCleland. OF Westchester County, was
the first Admins. ration speaLer. Mr. McCeiiahd
said, In part:
Mr. Chairman 1 think 1 appreciate the importance
~ the occasion that calls together. also appreciate
The Importance OF what am about to do. The are
times in mems lire' when sense Of du'y conpeis 'ne
20 refrain doing what selfish Interests would seem
10 advise that they shoud do. would be ead II l
could be in accord with the majority Of my legsaNe
aociatss to-nlght and much inclined to think us'
II they had left TO give free expression 10 'he
own choice and tho choice Of their cona;i,uent Fargo
majority Of them would have been in accord with me-
am not AUTHORIZED TO present candidate TO this caucus
but / have In mind gentleman In public HE "ho
teeve would mokc ideal United States Senator HIS
voice hos been heard with telling erect IN the Na'oha
Legislative halls in State conventions ana on ue stump
e has shown himself possessed n ability oil the highest
character ond with full knowledge OF pubic 'Ars mat
lx led the people Of this State b. look TO hin a. inc one
nan could best represent them IN he ~e"''e Vi ~
United States.
In this day and generation the Democratic party mas
greater interests stake than tie spolls OF ome ~
stands principle and is eommttea 70 specihc rei'
in the interests the people The people OF the oh'eu
c,.,.s 4, no uncertain sound declared IT the last
general election in favor Of Grover Cleveland ana "roVe
Ceyeland's policy and believe the man 70 b. seectea
=. senator from this state should be competent TO aid
a. ,s the tspecial champion. When / have an opp0r'
tunity I shall cast my vote for the Hon W. Bourkc
Co..r.o who believe the choice OF scycntnths Of
,h nemoc,acy OF Cle state OF New-York. say now,
and say IL with emphasis that II the representatives
~ the pcople had been allowed 10 come here without
that their would have been the gentleman
whom / have named
senator William L. Brown, OF New York, who
rourac eously came OUT for Grover Cleveland for
President last March, when there did not seem posi-
bilty Of his nomination, did not fail to show bis
courage now lie SAID
IL IA with deep regret that take issue with the APP
rarent majority this caucus but IL Is my inherent
rfxht 10 express my sentiments here regarding the Senator
ship have choice Senator. and II Is bg-hoartd
ana bg. brainei w B0urke Cockran-sHe peer OF any
American. Who knows him does not love him He
l. pemocrat-connected with the greatest Democratic
organization on this continent I stand here TO plead
with Richard Croker that he will not sacrifice great
organization for friendships sakc
I believe in the Democratic party. hope u VIII
h.ys no divided future. We q great victory at the
Iii, l..t fall and we should see that understand
clearly what the people meant by their votes They
elected Mr. Cleveland and they voted for his policy Mr.
has spoken hIs subject and he has frankly
s.ed his opposition To Mr.. Murphy. adhere to
Al, Cleveland and will stand by him to the end Of hi
Administration.
A aowery eulogy of Mr.. Murphy VAS next pro
uounced by Assemblyman Osulivan. OF New YORK
tle thought divergence Of opinion as 10 the htness
NJ man for public Office" consistent with hd"I'y
4. ones party. In conclusion he said Past dii-
fcrences are over and now we refuse 10 sacrihce our
leaders upon the altar Of their DEVOTION" IMs
sentiment drew out prolonged applause from the
Trojans.
1AAss followed . remarkable sDc;ch from Oh"