New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
TEACHER DECLINES TO RUN.



pectation the part OF the convention that as the
Governor OF the state OF New-York has absolutely
official connection with the question OF Ma
tional finance could make the contest upon GER
tain clearly defined State issues which then emu
meratcd and which deemed vital and dominant
HIS PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
While | had not sought the nomination
quested a single delegate to give his support.
willing and eager TO contend against that sys-
TEN Of "bosssm which Is to-day In control Of the
public affairs OF the State OF New-York. I pre-
pared to organize the Democratic party from
end OF the State to the other line Of battle
against that system. and to wage an unremitting
and vigorous warfare believed that municipal and
other reforms In which the people interested
could not be obtained until the administration had
been wrenched from the hands OF the political boss
believed that the people would be with us on that
issue l believed that from the beginning OF the
campaign this issue would place the Republican
party the defensive and fully occupy the hands
of Its defenders
That It was the vulnerable place in the armor OF
the enemy and that had correctly estimated the
Importance OF the position. Is proven by the imme
date wincing OF the Republican managers. The
first thrust of the lance drew blood and cry.
1t has developed In the consideration Of the reso-
luton by which the Honorable. the State Commit
tee appointed your committee we'll as in the
public press and other public and private COM
munications that there IL a very decided desire
the part OF the Democratic party to contest the
election on the abstract question Of the unlimited
coinage Of silver at the unalterable ratio OF ls
to !, compared with gold. and to ignore or TO
make awkwardly subordinate any other National
issue and every other State issue 1t apparently
the purpose Of the party at this time to make the
sole test of a candidates Democracy. 1t does
seem to be enough that men are willing to support
party but they are required subscribe TO every
letter and phrase of the PLATFORM The Republican
managers invite the support OF Democrat without
formally exactng Of him approval of high pro-
tective tariff. and the principle OF controlling South
1t Is Impossible for with the views hold TO
make a contest the coinage issue. l believe IN
and equal use OF gold and silver This doctrine is
as far removed from the single use Of gold which
Is pom be ober p G which seeks to esta
fish an impossible ratio for Its sister metal Ihere-
ouehly Impressed with the belief that the party
will consent, to make the contest only or primarily
man / should make way for some one who can
carry the banner with that device
THE PART HILL PLAYED.
am grateful to the Honorable. the State Commit
tee for the very fatterng vote by which 1t provided
for the appointment Of your committee of notifca-
ton and which generously left TO my decision
the question Of my remaining the standard-bearer
OF the party. feel that the decided vote OF that
occasion due more to the eloquence OF prom
inent member OF the party than TO the settled con-
viction OF the individual members OF the committee
as to the proprety OF my candidacy under the pres
There seems no place in the Democratic party to,
day for conservatism Men are divided into two
classes each entertaining extreme Views and each
exceedingly ntolerant Of the other The history OF
legislation is that conservatism in the end prevails
believe that the Democratic party when II ap-
proaches the responsibility Of legislation. will be
true to itself and to the people .,
ness. Il is the party Of the people IL stands with
he nd
fort and reliefi 1t is natural that mschevous and
garments OF honest distress and seek to shelter
themselves within those arms and to conduct from
cratic party needs is wise fearless and powerful
organization. which will respond TO every beat OF
trance Of the Wicked and perverse This organiza
ton will not come from outside but from inside the
the party now in It's hour OF need Every Democrat
who believes that the party Is or can be made an
and by counsel and example endeavor to build 1t
UP and make 1t strong.
found and loyal affection for the Democratic party
Men INV who wander at will from one party to another
who have no political ties which temporary dis
sentiment, hs My party can demand OF me no honor
able sacrifice ! Will not make II can ask OF me
row will be humbly to remain within its ranks and
give such powers as possess to strengthening Its
pillars and establishing its bulwarks.
Mr. Thatcher read his address OF declination in a
firm voice. and there was decided stiffness in
the room while he spoke. When he finished Mr.
York shook Mr.. Thacher by the hand, and ad-
dressing him. said The committee will
municate your reply TO the State Committee
Its meeting next week"
JUDGE TITUS ACCEPTS
Mr. York then informed Mr. Titus Of his NOM
nation for Judge of the Court Of Appeals. end
Mr.. Titus replied follows:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Committee
wis 10 nv 10 70 liy 70
the very fatterng expressions Of your confidence
In me- and through you to the delegates Of the
Democratic State Convention for the high honor
conferred in unanimously selecting me the candi-
date for Associate Judge Of the Court OF Appeals.
The great learning and ability of the distinguished
jurists who have honored our Court of Appeals and
given 1t renown throughout the civilized world
cause to hesitate In assuming the great
sponsibiliiy. Questions Of the highest Importance
are being constantly brought before the court in
volvng the fundamental law OF the land; the rela
ton of corporations TO the State. the right Of the
individual exercise perfect and independent con-
troll and dominion over his own property without
Legislative interference and the right OF the citi
zens In the exercise Of the elective franchise. The
determination Of those questions has heretofore
met with the approval OF the people OF this State
and the concurrence OF the highest legal opinion
The people take just pride in their courts and IT
is but seldom their conclusions are dissented from
or criticised. although frequently political religious
and other questions vitality affecting their inter
ests involved TO their determination. The
scales of Justice have been held with steady hand.
and great principles affecting every relation Of life
have been wisely established and Justly applied.
II elected. what ability possess shall be de-
voted to the service OF my State with the earnest
endeavor to maintain the high character which
the Court OF Appeals has attained. There are
questions OF a political nature Involved In the com
ing election but leave their discussion 10 others
/ think, however / may properly say that ! am in
full accord with the platform adopted by the con-
vention at Buffalo. and believe the people Will
ratify it's action at the polls in November again
thank you for the distinguished honor. and accept
the nomination rendered me.
The members Of the committee had luncheon
with Mr. Thacher Mr.. York at 3 o'clock drove
away from the Kenmore 10 visit Senator Hill
at Wofert5 Roost
HILL MAKES no COMMENT
Senator Hill. when seen tonight. was asked
for his opinion regarding Mr.. Thatcher's with
wal and as 10 who would be nominated for