New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Endorsement OF Mr.. Belien for Congress by the
Onondaca Democratic Convention painful
shock TO the State machine. 1t VIII be remembered
that Mr. Belden was nominated against the Hen
bricks Hlscock candidate. Mr. Pool. by the Mckinley
League. He did want The nomination and in
sisted up 20 the last moment that young Magee should
be nominated instead but the AntMachne leaders
Insisted upon Il; and. Notwithstanding his refusal,
nominated him. His Endorsement by the Democrats
later on was according to the statement Of MS most
intimate friends also contrary 10 his positive wishes.
and 1t carried after arrangements had been made
70 nominate another candidate. Mr. Beiden still de-
cines accept either the nomination the Indorse-
men, although X is now conceded that his election
will follow his acceptance OF course. the Plat peo-
pie talk about 4 deal. but the McKineytes and the
Democrats deny he charge most emphaucal.y MI.
Mcguire. the Democratic Mayor Of Syracuse, says
there is Absolutely foundation whatever Tor tEe
malicious report. This IL year says the VI yoi,
when fusions Of political parties are general
Throughout; the United States, and IN the event Of
Mr. Bcdens acceptance the fusion will benefit every
man Of independent mind who believes in leaders and
rule" Believing that no Democrat be elected a;
this time. Mr. Mcguire thinks Il wise on the part o.
antl-fnachine democrats to Join with Ant'-Mdcnine
Republicans in the common cause In other words.
II l. c'ar-cut fight between the Republican ma
Gh.ne ana me AHtI,Macnin@ forces, WIN repntaDe
Democrats on the Anti-Machine side Mr. Belden's
success viii assure Sound Money Protectonst from
ticket.
V. A. Wilder Of Warwick. writes TO The Tribune
explaining his course "A delegate TO the State
Convention at Saratoga The letter is superfuous
Mr.. Wilder's action needs defence. Those who
know him will need no assurance that he actu-
atel by sense Of duty and OF regard for the best
interests OF the State and OF the Republican party
The criticism TO which he has been subjected by
ahject devotecs OF the State machine Is as unjust
as II ia unworthy. MIR Wilder was not elected as
machine delegate, but representative Of the
Mckinley League. and with the express understand
ing that he should act Independently OF the
Il v,o~fn III IN - fttIa
several Of the other delegates chosen at the same
time shook hands with him. although opposed 10
in knowing lust where he stood At Saratoga Mr.
Wilder declined 10 support Mr.. Ode. the ground
reiresentng the very Methods Witch M" Mr. w 1
regarded as most d4norallzinc TO the party There
was no obligation expressed or implied. upon Mr..
Wilder to support Odell and It is gratifying 70
cans approve his resolute decination to yield to
the clamor Of the machine people. They could not
Perhaps the most amusing feature OF the cam
paign here is the opposition manifested to Mr. Pow
derby by Frederick S. Gibbs and Charles W. Hack
They objected to him first because he declined
speak under their auspices or have anything to
do with the old State machine, and second because
the silver opposed to him. They went over
to the National Committee about II and then found
that Mr.. Powderly was IN position tina; made him
entirely independent Of them. Re will speak under
campai en- In this state ana throughout the Nes,
lie has not cancelled single appoint went nor
thought or DONG 30 on account OF the state ma
chimes opposition to him.
Judge Gaynor. who came out for Bryan and the
free-silver and free-riot platform hts departure
for Europe now hedges with the plea that both the
Republican and the Democratic platforms support
bimctalism. This t. disingcnuOus. The Republican
platform supports the existing gold standard. and
that only while the Chicago platform IS for silver
monomcfalsm THE Brooklyn Eagle" correctly
SAYS that bime tasm as advocated by Judge Gay
nor has become barren lily. and the free
coinage Of silver. which he Judg" denies he meant
10 favor in his letter OF Saturday. has become the
creed Of the Bryanarchy and synonyme for rcpudi-
alton
To a suggestion that the Sound Money Democrats
OF Buffalo hold a parade. The Express of tina;
city remarks: buffalo Is full OF Mckinley Demo-
Gratis They will lose nothing IN business politics
By standing up 20 be counted parade OF Souni
Money Democrats. whether in Ncw-York or Buff
falo could not fail 10 have ar excellent effect but
all should march under the banner OF Mckinney
and Hobart This Is year for sldeshows.
Major Mckinney" says The Syracuse Post"
'ls adding to his fame orator every day. The
little speeches ne Is making from his front porch TO
the visiting delegations are models Of their kind.
Before the campaign began many people supposed
that Mckinley only master OF the tariff
problem" Then they failed 20 follow the splendid
efforts Of Major Mckinley In preceding campaigns.