The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-11-02

hANHVhb NNtNHh III
some way TO the people Of this city and stat,
that they will greatly aid those seeking the bes
interests OF the party and consequently Of IN,
country. May We ask you. not as President o.
the Association Of Southern Democrats. but A,
citizen, to express your views upon the sub
jectr Yours truly,
JOSEPH L. RoBERTsoN,
Y. II. PARKER,
WIN. p. KELLEY,
PERCY A. PIvERELLY,
NJ. J. VERDERY.
In response to the above Col. Dickinson sent
the following reply.
GENTLEMEN: You have done me the honor "a
request me to define my position In regard Ia
local politics, touching the issues which are pre-.
scented In the present canvass. You ask this of
me merely as an individual and not as the head
of a political association or ss the representative
Of the views OF any others. The constitution
of the Association Of Southern Democrats in
New York limits the action OF that association,
and excludes the consideration of local politics.
and confines its active work only to state and
national affairs. The association Is now actively
engaged merely as a Democratic organization
Of Southerners resident in New York in con-
centrating as far as their ability will carry
them the Southern Democratic vote upon the
state Democratic ticket.
We have the same interests at stake as any
other residents Of this city, and the word south
ern does not mean that We are united for any
other purpose than that Of the public good.
while at the same time we entertain the belief
that the greatest benefit to the greatest num-
bers can be obtained at this time through the
medium Of the Democratic party. This is
plainly a fight for party supremacy, and as an
individual l shall vote to sustain the principles
of the Democratic party. My position in regard
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any explanation. The votes of our association
will be given, a. far as we can control them.
10 our great standard bearer. Senator David b.
Hill. and the entire Democratic State ticket.
confess that l have closely studied the local
situation. | have heard the alarm sounded for
reform. Isympathize with II to the fullest eN-
tent, and | mean to assist In obtaining it as far
rs the administration of our city Government Is
concerned, but I intend to 20 about IL in my
own way, and will not be Influenced by enthu-
siasts or by Republican trickery. have solved
this question to my personal satisfaction. yet
am not so presumptuous as to believe hat my
opinions will have any influence upon the minds
Of any but my personal friends, who have
kindly soid to me that they valued my opinions.
Therefore | do not address myself tn any
particular class Of men, but permit this letter
to be published that It may be read by
Democrats. whether born at the North or
south. in Ireland or Germany. or in any other
country. and that they may be warned OF an i'm
pending evil which at present overshadows our
fair city, and which. unless at once diverted.
will es smS n ans DIES Isst ,Ss wnrs OF ,h the h democratic h.as lie
brilliantly begun for reform In all departments
Of our Government. as well a. IA every city and
leans will to II man vote the Republican ticket.
They are welcome To DO SO. address myself
fast and undertaking In the support OF their own
Democratic principles.
inc nght Tor the hiaypralty OF ms ciry IS only
~ilential election of 1896 will be the decisive bat
I'll, nM II Which the Rs%H1c Ict 9. RRs Re, 4Ss party
Gratis have IL in their power TO answer the ques-
tion definitely. They hold the government now,
10 the trust. This city Is a stronghold. a very
citadel Of DemocrntiC strength; Shall we sur
the body corporal, lives and is governed by a
central power OF action. which may be called in
re li Sa,s ' iSr assfl, Heart Tas c, q 4 St Nsw York w Is
true Democrncyi 1t has been our own for
under successive Democratic administrations
Only Democrats are on guard in this city now.
horse Is within Your walls and you arc sleeping
!H,pon, your post. There Is danger in an enemy
VIII J. vow %' arc t a.leep. and !" V ouistl yO snd i; steaiahiIS
place himself In your counsels, and, being in ap-
|earance IKE unto yourself, speaSing the same
your own. and animated by a purpose seem
Ingly more eterinined and iniiexible, places him.
In the majority in your committees.
Your opponents pstronize you as a minority
by permitting a few Of your best men TO enter
I"sht y YOU assist T them' not lot" only TSn IN eSnn = iTSm Tpnr
avs In their own interests, but in nominating
and dates from among themselves for Your
IS to bind you HAND, and foot, not by fighting a
'puare and open fight, but by treachery, fraud,
Inference upon your part, or IA II a lack OF even
ordinary intelligence Whence comes this
T sh. inys % 1ss h PSssn called ipsdil R gs sas w~si'hwoTd
%. william l; Strong RePg6liesn. and Hugh
orm 1T being my pleasure to adopt the Repnb-
lean watch-wordl, l shall support the Demo:
he two men, and to my own, satisfaction l have
the problem. Grant, In my humble judg-
'as already served With great honor two terms
u Mayor OF this city; and with the pride which
,e feels in himself, and his party feels IN him;
acrinces his comfort and the ease and rest OF
tried and faithful servant, and although at his
he again seizes the helm and fearlessly
to direct the affairs Of this great
Is head He has been tried and not found
re entirely honorable. / am willing TO trust
he Is a representative Republican; The
areers of both men are well established. and
nj, and placed side by. side, as ] have seen them.
nd let each man stand on his own merits.
Mr.. Grant can have no other object In view
han reform. admit that IL IL needed, but
now that IL can be gained under a Democratic
administration and by reference 20 Mr.; Grants
etter accepting the nomination at me hands 81
iii be seen that he offers ali that Democrats
an ask. and / believe that he can ba
rusted. No doubt we VIII have a let
or from Col. Strong accepting the nom
OF his Republican friends; non-par-
san In its character, but which, in the
iords OF Mr.. COudert VIII be all bOsh." And his
on-partisan principles as defined by that DIS
gentleman mean merely q hepub-
can who is endeavoring TO catch Democratic
otes.
Democrats. vote for Hill and Grant. who are
.adinG hObly In this great struggle for the lie