The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-10
DEMOCRAT EDITORS DINE.
THEY CAME HERE TO he CHAIRMAN
M~'CARREN'S GUESTS

OF tho DemOCTdNlU CdIlDhlkuoIb, lOOkbu NctG
handsome last night at the Hoffman House.
Ho sat in a big chair and faced 125 Democratic
editors from all parts OF New York State. Be-
side him. on tho left, was William r. Hearst.
editor OF the New York Journal, and on Chair
man McCarren's right was Stephen II. Parker
of Geneva, President of the Democratic Edi-
torlal Association of tho State. Mr.. Parker
looked like a veteran OF many campaigns; he
Is a sort OF n chunky resemblance to Admiral
Corvera. Tho Hon. Thomas Francis Grady de-
bated q long time as to which was the hand
aomer man. McCarrcn or Hearst, but he finally
decided that he would have to give It UP.
Tho Democratic editors had been requested
to come to New York city and meet Chairman
McCarren for n pleasant little social time.
They had 1t last night. John T. Caddagan. the
boss Of tho Hofrman House. had directed his
mon to fix up the private dining parlor with
flowers and flags and plants. and there was n
fne band and a good time for all concerned.
Chairman McCarren, at the proper time.
enunciated his views as to the present political
situation OF the State. He said. among other
things:
The Cam paign Committee. since its appoint
ment, has placed itself IN communicatton with
In the respective counties of the State. II has
also conferred with the Democratic, editors
t m5D9shsIsn The Es : st rssnI Ps y fts Wor En sb1 Sy f SGn It
is enabled to say that the Democratic party
throughout the state gives every indication OF
tlonal differences. and uniting its forces. for
the purpose, of electing the candidates to be
The purpose Of this gathering is to bring to-
gether the Democratic editors OF the State. in
presseS e Of opinion ~ what are the Views Of those
who speak for the Democratic party through
Il Is not the intention Of the committee to
launch into a political TRADE at this time; II
Law down n aD1n of DTOpnduro or a method OF
campaigning for the Republican party, The
com m N tee belle hsl mo&Srot # can nart best II s fbIs s Snf ,n b9 a
full and clear presentation of the issues that
have been, made by the present, Republican
the committee to anticipate the action OF the
mistakably confirms the suspicion that the Re.
publican party is about to perform a piece Of
She press can best emphasize its true function
and illustrate its potency.
State for the past four years Is such q one as
must call forth the unqualified condemnation
q every TsS Siti to Ts Tho tayE0rff honest mes 6 g%0ye e nemd.
cratic administration. During that time the
affairs Of the State were honestly and eeonomi-
apd2-io0 Of a, mill; From 1896 to 1893, in
istered inf loosely and sdde co nqTG5Hl Il fho de debt
IN IN f Toas sdaf nu lnib5ensea about ySIaG $780, S $780, }a and
the tax rate will! average for these four years
IN the tax rate and the increase in the value-
tions were made necessary to meet the expend-
i IT, Gss ffhaT g npny, to the nr Repg6llSa nla party AIN IN
slnecures for its followers. and appropriations
e pay for contract work through which the
The canal scandal that is now occupying the
minds of the people all over the State need not
canal revelation that distinguished the ad-
ministration Of Gov, Tilden was a trifine incl
clearly explained by the commission that has
recently made its report. What is known as
tain degree eclipsed for the moment. As We
near the tinle 3pr election, however. the people
Of %t this 81 st3 fSs will EInr be called g upon to d pass Il IIqtdbS Et
public theft, together with the treatment OF
The odious Raines law and Force bill are
both measures that are regarded by q large
percentage, of the people of this State as calcu-
that I have referred to on behalf of the commit
viii be called. upon to consider between now
and election day. and they are not the only ones
admire the patriotism andmilitary vaIor Of Col:
H HGSose W nys as we admire nnd st she patriotism wtn tdsp and
IN Eai the 81 recent cent w s9ra'e We en Ra sasiT as w epea ato ak p adt
miration for the patriotism Of the young Demo-
Graf OF the Seventy-frst Regiment or the young
sailor in the navy who died at the gun. and |
whose names are now forgotten. as we have for
the Republican Colonel who is fortunately alive.
ho POI tiooio We iullh .cLNuiO vi tho DtulO |
cratic Representatives in Congress who by
their persistent advocacy of the Cuban cause
fican congressman who stood by them should
receive the same commendation. We give to
their wealth to carry on the war and sustain
the Administration the Same praise we give to
thing. Tbe Democratic Share Of the glory 10 S proe
ceed5ng from the war is precisely the same as
W have no desire to further arouse the in
diRnation. OF the people by any reference on
this occasion to the most disgraceful. spectacle
SBfatalitX. the IbqrSsrity witnessed at 6a@p
other camps throughoutthe country will hardly
ever fade from the memories Of the present
soldiers received at the hands OF incompetent |
and careless officials. whose existence was due
the election Of the PRESENT Chief Ex lse hUoo OF
this country, will be dealt with by the people in
surerings on the part of our soldiers who
never left this country during the war. and that
gould bring expressions Of sympathy from
ion of the committee. will not be forgotten, but |
we believe these matters should not be logged
Gov. Morton and Gov. Black. Prior to their re-
citizens as could be found in the State OF New
York. but they were elected by the Republican
administrations stand for everything the Re- |
publican a = party y desired tss r -, Ne N3 candidate that may
De named py, thS hepuDilcan party this year |
would stand higher in the estimation OF the |
people than these candidates stood at the time
OF their respective nominations. No, candidate !
publican party will be able to do any better as a
we believe II to be the duty Of tho press to pro-
claim that al Republican candidates look alike.
We also believe 1t to be the duty of the press, |
and ask It's cooperation to point out the guilt OF |
the Republican party. We ask the assistance OF
party now that It has been detected, and is |
about to drop, the goods and run away from its |
record. We think that not onlythe Democratic |
papers. but the independent papers. and all |
other papers should assist in holding the Re- |
publican party up. and in making 1t plead to |
the indictment before the bar OF the people.
We make this appeal to the press. realizing |
moulds thought. Its facility for reaching the |
home and resort OF the. voter ls greater than
any. other method or kind OF dissemination. |
At this j~uncture In the affairs. of the Empire
State we believe no agency can be more power
lul in bringing to a just punishment o party |
that has betrayed its trust.
John A. Mason. Calvin L. Keech of lansing |