The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-22
All the Democratic Leaders in New
York Encouraged by the Out
look for Success.
CONVENTION AT SARATOGA
Tammany Making Elaborate Prep
arations for Fourth of July Cele-
bration, When De Almond,
Cochran and Bailey Speak.
REPuRLlC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
!, New York, June 21.-"Let the past take
care. of itself. We must have harmony in
the party If We care to win, and, if we have
1t. 1 think We have an excellent chance OF
victory in the State this fall. This Is a
time when all Democrats should forget the
differences that have divided them and
work together for the success of the party
David B. Hill spent the day yesterday re-
peating these words, or the sentiment that
they convey, to the Democratic leaders
all over the State who remain in this city
after the harmony meeting at the Tilden
Club Thursday night.
At the end of the conferences in the Hoff-
wan House last night. ii had been decided
that the Democratic State Convention will
be held in Saratoga after the Republicans
have held their convention, which is to
take place in the same city. The date will
not be decided upon until after July l, when
the Republican programme will have be-
AS result of the gathering at the Tildan
Club. all the Democratic leaders were
plainly encouraged at the outlook for sue
Fourth of July Celebration.
There was some feeling in Tammany yes
terday over the fact that the meeting be-
tween Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Hill had been
brought about by an Organization that is
closely identified with its opponents. JACOB
A Cantor, president of the Borough Of
ranged the meeting.
The Tammany men made no concealment
OF their wish that the organization could
Fave brought about the meeting. and they
win endeavor TO make their first Fourth Of
July celebration an occasion of sim lar i'm
portance. The plans for the Tammany cele-
braiion have all been arranged. but they
viii not be announced for several days. w
Bourke Cochran, Senator Bailey of Texas
and David A. De Almond of Missouri will
make the principal addresses.
There was much talk OF gubernatorial
candidates among the Democrats who gath
cred at the Hoffman House yesterday. The
name that was most in favor was that OF
Judge Parker of the Court OF Appeals.
Many Democrats did not hesitate to say
that Judge Parker should be made to waive
his personal inclination to remain the
bench and take the leadership in the coming
campaign
Former Comptroller Bird S. Coler and
Elliott Danforth were much discussed. in
case Judge Parker should persist in his
refusal to become a candidate Mr.. Hill con-
ferred during the day with Charles Tag
Eart OF Indians, John J. Scannell. John
&halen and John r Oakley Of this city
William Simon and J. J Kennedy OF Erie,
A. 4. Mclean of Orange, Frank Cam. bell
Of Steuben. chairman of the Democratic
State Committee; John Flanagan of On
tario and others. The chief aim of his ia ks
with his visitors was the absolute necez-
sitf for harmony this fall He assured all
WHO saw him that he was in constant COM
nAnicaton with all parts of the State. and
bktter IL party quarrels can be avoided
sI4e had nothing to say in regard to can
nl6ates, beyond repeating the declaration
pc made at the Tilden Club-that he would
use his best efforts to see that all factions
had representation on the State ticket.