New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-02
NATIONAL DEMOCRATS AT SEA.
THEY ARE HUNTING FOR AVAILABLE CONGRESS
CANDIDATES AND ARE SHORT OF

Brookyn's National Democrats beginning to
study their enrolment lists in search of the most
available candidates for the five Congress nominal
tons which they intend to make Wednesday.
In their hatred of the regular Democrats and the
Republicans and in view Of the certainty that they
elect candidate who Is not Endorsed by either
of the other parties they not in the pleasantest
frame of mind possible; but they are working hard.
and their vote will play important part in the
elections. The regular Democratic Congress con-
ventions will be held on Monday evening. and the
National Democrats will make their nominations
on Wednesday evening.
There is a disposition among the Sound None
Democrats TO work for a combination with the
regulars IL a satisfactory agreement the Bryan
and silver questions can be reached At present
this prospect is not particularly bright. 1t is prob
able that. the regulars. over whom McLaughlin's
power is apparently as strong ever, will con-
tinue their policy OF flirting with the gold Demo
Gratis by nominating gold men on silver platforms
This scheme will be opposed by the foes of Boss
Mclaughlin who demanding the s;rctest 10y
atty to Bryan from nominees for all offices. The
National Democrats will not allow themselves to
support any man for Congress who Is not thor
oughly sound on the money question For these
reasons II improbable that there will be any
combination OF the gold and the silver advocates
in the party.
Ex-Congressman William J. Coombs will prob
ably be the National Democratic candidate for Con-
gress In the lid District. He will accept the
ination II 1t is given TO him. and he is recognized
the stronges; choice that could be made. John NJ.
Clancy is working for the support of the silvertes.
/ and is said TO be backed by a large, number OF
laboring There is not the slightest possibility
that the gold and silver men could Join forces In
favor Of either Coombs or Clancy The National
Democrats after a long and diligent search. have
been unable 10 find available canddate for the
WITH District. They have. therefor considered the
plan OF running William G.. Redfeld In the district.
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Redfeld lives In
the lid District. In the With District they are un
able TO find the right man. and with the exception
| of Mr.. Redfeld they are without good material In
| The lid They have the name of j. O. Cleveland.
of the lid District on their list OF possibilities II
| ex- Congressman Coombs is selected to run there
| against Congressman Hurley. Mr. Cleveland may
he shifted TO the lid District, where his Re2ub-
! can opponent will be Francis II. Wilson. Mr..
| Cleveland was beaten two years ago by Mr.. Hur-
| lev but he thinks he do better this year. and
| wants TO try 1t again. j. Grattan Mcmahon. Il
| Young lawyer, has enlisted number OF young
Democrats in his support In the Id District He IL
| Thought to be a sllyerite pure and simple Mr..
cleveland stands the best chance OF securing NOM
\ nations from both sides Of the party
| The National Democratic Judiciary Convention
| will be held In the Courthouse at noon to-day.
| The chances are In favor Of wholesale indorse-
i ment OF the ticket nominated by the regulars on
| TUESDAY. The sentiment among the National DEM
ocrats is not unanimous this subject. but the OPP
| nostion TO the scheme will probably be overcome.