The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-05
The New York Democracy.

The 8s4 Democratic delegates who will
assemble In State Convention in Saratoga
to-day. will represent harmoniously and
thoroughly the 65O.OOO New York Demo-
Gratis whose votes were cast In favor OF the
Chicago ticket last November. The most
liberal estimate puts at 80 the number Of
delegates adverse to the present splendid.
spirited, and successful leadership OF the
State organization; and the least friendly
and partial estimate puts at 904 the num-
Der OF unopposed delegates. regularly
chosen. all upholdlng and sustaining the
chieftains who have permanently restored
New York to the Democratic column.
Delegates are chosen in Democratic
nominating conventions in this State not
upon the basis OF the votes cast. as is
the rule among the Republicans. but
according to unvarying Assembly district
divisions. Thus. strong Republican As
sembly district has just as full represent
tatlon in Saratoga to-day. as an Assembly
district in which the Democratic lead Is
overwhelming The Second Assembly dis
trict OF this city. which cast 9.136 votes for
Mr.. CLEVELAND In November. has the same
representation with Putnam county. In
which the Democratic vote was 1.GOs.
In the populous and decisive centres OF
Democratic strength in New York. there are
no co ntests. and no pretence OF contests or
Of opposition to the accredited and ac-
knowedged party leadership In to-day's
Convention is made; for instance:
New York: Democratic majority at last election
&c. 800; no contest
Kingsi Democratic majority at last election 20.
866: no contest
1885,; no contest
Ricamond Democratic majority at last election
3,O32: no contest.
I In these counties. giving collectively a
majority OF 11O.332 for the Democratic cleo
toral ticket year ago. and relied upon for
as much by tho Democrats OF the State
this year. there is no factious or factional
opposition to the regular delegations.
Some strong Republican counties. on the
other hand. have sent to to-day's Conven-
ton. delegates antagonistic to the State
organization. and to its excellent and vic
torious leadership. Warren county. which
gave Mr.. HARRISON a majority Of 1895:
Clinton county. which gave him majority
of 362: Essex county. which gave him 1926:
Genesee. which gave Kim 1,043: Chautau-
qua. which gave him 6.19s. and st. Law
renee. which gave him 7.O17. are credited. |
or charged. with delegates protesting |
favorable to minority leader
ship. These counties gave. collectively.
16. 500 majority for Mr.. HARRISON last year. |
The rule Of Democratic conventions In |
this State is undertaking. Representation
Is based upon Assembly districts, and not
upon votes The delegates from strong
Republican counties will. therefore. have
rather more than their appropriate share
Of influence in the proceedings; but that
will not prevent the Convention from being |
or from nominating candi-
dates whom the people will elect.
Free speech and fair play Is. and should
be. the rule Of all American conventions;
and the $780, or more. majority delegates
have nothing to fear from the minority Of
30. or less. to-day at Saratoga.
Great is Democracy: eternal are It's prin-
ciples; and profound Is popular confidence.
In the Empire State. In the wisdom and de-
STABILITY Of Democratic administration,
md in the invincibility Of our present
Democratic leaders.