New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-19
NOT UNANIMOUS FOR HILL.
A BREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
AT ALBANY.
1T WAS LED BY SENATOR GUY. AND HE AND
FOUR OTHER MEMBERS BOI.TED-oF THOSE
WHO REMAINED. 30 VOTED FOR HILL
FOR SENATOR 3 FOR wILBURF.
PORTER. AND FOR
ROBERT G. TITUS.
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Albany. Jan. 1S.-The Democrats can at least
provide amusement for their Republican
brethren in the Legislature. They gave them
tonight one OF the finest limitations OF a shin
dy'' witnessed in Albany. The Senate
Chamber the scene of the exhibition, ana
the occasion the joint caucus OF the Democratic
Senators and Assembymen to select candi-
date for United States Senator Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff and the Republican Sena-
tors took dress-circle seats. and hugely enjoyed
the performance.
Before the caucus met Senator Guy. OF the
Purroy Democracy. was loudly proclaiming that
he really could not swallow David g. Hill as
the Democratic candidate for Senator and,
therefore. a "halcyon and vociferous time was
anticipated Guy led the stampede for llil Tor
Governor al the Democratic State Convention or
1894 1t was somewhat remarkable. therefore,
that he should be the leader OF the bolt from
Hill as a candidate for Senator. 1t was also
remembered that when Hill was a candidate Tor
the Senate nomination six years ago. he was
the unanimous choice OF the Democrats In the
Legislature.
Senator Cantor called the caucus TO order. ana
Senator Martin moved that Senator Foley
should act chairman. Assemblyman Palmer
OF Schoharie County. was selected as secre-
tary.
GUY THROWS THE BOMBsHELL.
When the caucus was about to proceed to Sc
lect candidate for Senator Mr.. Guy suddenly
addressing the chair. said: I'm the matter OF the
Democratic leadership in the State senate
have already shown that have no desire 10
keep alive the unfortunate party differences
which prevailed during the recent campaign
and that favor a policy OF Cancellation ana for-
getfuness so far State matters are concerned
But the election Of United States Senator Is
National in its significance. National IN It's con-
SEQUENCES and the question Of loyalty or dis
loyalty to the Democracy OF the Nation cannot
he ignored I'm connection with such an event
During the recent campaign. while not APPROX
Ing of some features OF the Chicago PLATFORM
believed It my duty 10 Loyalty support the Presi-
Dental candidate OF the Democratic party. be-
cause knew him to be an intelligent uprlgh'
and honorable man. and because felt that the
Democratic party, more truly than its opponent
represented the hest interests Of the great body
Of the people. More than 6.O0O.OOO Of voters in
the Nation and 55l OO0 in this State displayed
like faith in the Democratic party and its candi-
date.
Senator Hill on the contrary by his inaction
and policy of delay contributed more than any
other single influence to Democratic defeat. To
vote for him under the circumstances would. in
my opinion. he 20 rebuke those who were loyal
10 reward the general who avoided the conflict
while condemning the brave soldiers who un-
ninchingly faced the foe. Out Of self-respect
therefore, I cannot remain If Senator Hill Ia to
be the choice OF this caucus for Senator. 1t is
plain that he is to be the candidate OF the ma
poritv here"
The Chair cannot say who will be the choice
Of the majority for Senator" Jad Senator Foley.
"but he will say this. that whoever is the choice
of the majority ought to be voted for by all
here"
Senator McCarren OF Brooklyn. turning to
Senator Guy said: 1T seems to me- that Senator
Guy has taken n most absurd position. He seems
anxious to continue the schism in the Democratic
party in National politics. but desirous Of heal
ing up the schism In this State. He would sup
port Mr.. Hill for Governor. but now opposes him
for Senator. That is a ridiculous position to
take"
Senator Guy laughed as he replied: "ft strikes
me that Senator McCarren's recent position I'm
this body has been absurd. He then left the
caucus.
MNI-LTY'S PARTING SHOT.
Senator McNulty Of Brooklyn. followed Guy In
boiling but before he did so he delivered a sting
ing attack on Hill II Decline" he said, "to sup
port for Senator a man who five years ago found
the Democratic party in possession Of all the
offices in the State. and now leaves it beggar
with no Offices TO speak Of and. indeed it is
rarity 10 see "A Democrat. Mr.. Hill was the first
10 denounce Grover Cleveland and his last de
fender He was also the first to make free
coinage speech in the United states Senate. and
encouraged the free-silver movement. only TO
turn around last year and favor the mainten-
snce Of the gold standard. cannot support such
an inconsistent man for Senator and therefore
shall retire from this caucus.
Senators Guy and McNulty foullu HeHat"
Colrev AMI Asembymen Cain and Zurn. of
Brooklyn out in the lobby. They also had de-
cided to bolt Hills nomination. The five bolt
ers said they would hold conference later IN
: he night ard select n candidate for senator.
In the mean time the Democrats who stayed
In the caucus voting on candidates FOR
Senator All the Senators except McCarren
voted for Hill. McCarren cast his vote FOR
Wilbur r. Porter the Democratic candidate
for Governor last fall. Most OF the Assembly,
men also voted for Hill, but the two Erie Coun-
MalOneN,
Judge Robert G. Titus. the Democratic candi-
date for Judge Of the Court OF Appeals last
fall Aseemblymen Cullen and Schmid voted
Tor Porter The vote thus stood: David B. Hill.
3f. Wilbur +. Porter ). Robert {. Titus. -
The caucus nominated Henry p O'Neil of
New York. for Regent OF the University ny ac-
cIamation and adjourned.
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