The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-21
SORE ON CLEVELAND
DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS SEEM
HOSTILE TO HIM.
HIS SPEECH A SENSATION.
ALL ARE AGREED THAT HARMONY
Is NEEDED.

Him, But SOutherners Seem Dis
posed to Reopen Old Sores-Mr.
Ball of Texas Charges Cleveland
With PIuRginE the Party Into PO-
1iticaI B0nkruptcy-Tide Turned
Against Us in 1891 and Not In 1S0G.
He says-Mr. Clay Thinks Best SEN
timent of Party Will Accept De-
cIaratiOns of Hill and Cleveland in
Good Faith.
Washington, June 20.-Former Pres
ident Clevelands speech at the dedi-
cation of the Tilden Club last night
is the Democratic sensation of the hour.
1t has been a long time since Mr..
Cleveland made a political speech, and
for many days there has been much
curiosity to see what he would have
to say. Here in Washington there are
variety of opinions, and it may be
truthfully said that most of the opin-
ions are of hostile nature. Most of
the Democrats in Congress sincerely
dislike Mr.. Cleveland. They cling to
the view that he wrecked the party.
and are disposed to resent any advice
from him as to the best way to bring
about a rehabilitation, but this view
comes from the Southern wing of the
party.
Those who feel no personal hostility
to Cleveland express the opinion that
his speech was timely and well con-
sidered in every respect. The point
in the speech which attracts most at
tention is the statement which goes
TO show that Democratic troubles are
largely sectional. His allusion to the
time when Democratic senators, now
practically extinct, were numerous, and
Northern Democratic governors, now
almost never seen. were frequently en-
countered," points out the real con-
dition of the party. 1t points out the
lost territory which must be regained
if the party is to be restored to power.
The few Northern Democrats in
Congress do not hesitate, whenever
the subject is discussed to speak of
the errors of the Southern wing of
the party, and they admit that Demo-
cratic restoration in the North will be
almost impossible until Northern and
Southern Democrats become united
Mr.. Cleveland is essentially a North
ern Democrat, and his plea for har-
mony last night was a plea that DEM
ocrats from other sections give the
Northern Democracyea chance. Plain
ly stated, his advice was the dropping
of free silver as a party issue.
Senator Culberson of Texas read the
speech with great interest. While not
an admirer of Mr.. Cleveland, he said
it was a splendid speech from Mr..
Cleveland's standpoint, and was sure
that it would accomplish much good
in the North.
Senators Give Their Views.
Senator Bailey of Texas, who broke
with Cleveland soon after the second
ate and well-timed speech-the best
speech Mr.. ClevelaUd ever made
Senator Bate of Tennessee-"It will
not do to laugh down the wisdom of
Mr.. Cleveland's speech. We must bury
our past factional differences and
make an earnest effort to get to-
gether."
Senator Gibson of Montana-"If Mr..
Cleveland and Mr.. Hill are willing TO
come together in the interest of par
ty harmony, 1 think their example
might we'll be followed in other states.
l believe success is only possible Ivy
Il SGnSIdl Hdt VI LdSllOlld1 VII
ferences. l believe good results will
follow if the sentiments expressed IN
New York last night are lived up to
by the Democratic party in all parts
of the country"
Senator Daniel of Virginia: 1T do
not have to be told by Mr.. Cleveland
that party harmony is essential to
party success. l have always been a
get-together Democrat, and 1 do not
know how to be anything else. l am
always willing to submit to the major
ity of my party"
Senator Clay of Georgia: Through
out the Democratic party there is
sincere feeling that we have a pros
pect of success if we can unite our
forces and pull together in harmony.
1 think Mr.. Cleveland uttered some
very sound principles in the direction
of party unity, and l believe the best
sentiment in the party will accept the
declarations of Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.
Hill in good faith"
Cleveland Criticised.
Representative Ball of Texas: 1T is
Just like Mr.. Cleveland to try and un-
load the responsibility for plunging the
Democratic party into political bank
ruptcy upon other shoulders. The
Democratic crash came in "a, not in
'96, Mr.. Hill was showed unueT Dy
over 100000 majority in "a. not in 'S6.
Bryan had not been heard of as pos
sible candidate Russell of Massachu-
setts was defeated in "a. not in SO.
Wilson of West Virginia and the en-
tire delegation from that state was
swept out of the House in "a, not in
'96. Senator German in Maryland was
thrown in "a, not in SO, and the good
working majority in the House was re-
duced to a minority of about 100 in "a,
not in &c. Every honest Democrat in
the land realizes that we must have
united action. party discipline and a
platform based on practical business
issues. If we hope to have success"
Representative Adamson of Geor-
gia. I'VE do not need Mr.. Cleveland to
tell US that we must get together If
we hope TO win. Why don't the small
minority of politicians he represents
get together with the millions of DEM
ocrats who are Democrats in all kinds
of political weather We don't want
any more of Mr.. Cleveland's leader
ship. Why, he could not carry Geor-
gia."