New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
THE TROUBLES OF A HOST.

The New-York Democracy must begin to feel
trife like the gentleman of the parable who
made great supper and bade many. All VINO
are Of good standing in political society Win
one consent began to make excuse at the
merest mention of their names in connection
with the candidacy for Governor. First there
was the Hon. Daniel S. Lamont He was
agreed upon as person who would be not only
a first rate lion, but social solvent at the
feast. But when they came TO bid him. they
found that he had bought many pieces OF
ground which he must needs so and see, and
in view of his pressing business interests he
said: II pray thee have me excused" Then
they went on to the Hon. Alton b. Parker, but
be said: L have espOused n judgeship, and
therefore | cannot come" Then they hunted
up Mr. John G. Milburn. and he said: Il pray
thee have me excused Next it was suggested
that Mr.. Edward NJ. Shepard be pulled in. but
in his behalf it was explained that he still had
indigestion from the last party feast of crow,
and that it was unfair now to expect him 10
eat a whole ostrich Then David II. Hill called
on Controller Grout and it looked as if he
might be dragged to the supper, but Mr. Grout
firmly declares that he is a poor man, who
cannot buy fine raiment and open wine as he
would have TO do If he went so he, too says:
II pray thee have me excused"
Obviously the proper course for the party
under such circumstances is TO follow the ex-
ample set by the host of the parable. Let IL
send out for the MANNED, the halt and the blind
and compel them TO come in, that its ticket may
be filed. For instance, there is David b. Hill
He is somewhat manned from having been
showed under by plurality of 10000 ballots
in 1894. He has been in the cold for long
time, and might appreciate a square meal
Then there is ex-Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck.
He was recently crushed out OF shape by the
banging OF the doors 10 the Supreme Court
when he had his fingers In the jamb. Our old
acquaintance, Elliot Danforth. who made
reputation among political outcasts as an elec-
ton return thief. might be called In. If he
could be induced TO return from Canada, Mr..
John f. Gaynor, formerly treasurer Of the
Democratic State Committee. might admirably
ill place at the table. The Hon. W. S. Dew
cry could easily I'LL two places and entertain
the company with refined and eloquent con-
versation. The Hon. Bird s. CoIer's ability TO
refuse a pressing invitation has not yet been
tested If we remember Alright the Rev. Mr..
Slicer's description of the table manners OF the
Hon. Asa Bird Gardiner. he would be at home
among the guests dragged In from the streets
and lanes 10 an unaccustomed feed" Mr.,
John B. Stanchfeld is still physically living and
politically manned. Mr.. william f. Mackey,
of Buffalo. halted a long way from office the
last time he entered a race. The Hon. d. Cady
Herrick, boss of the Albany Democracy, is as
blind TO politics as the even-handed Justice at
whose shrine he innocently wOrships.
From such a company as this the Democratic
table ought TO be comfortably and congenially
filed. 1t is TO be hoped that the party will not
be discouraged by those who have scorned its
invitations, but viii rather resolve that no one
of them shall ever taste its hospitality, and will
find happiness la solacing the sorrows of less
fortunate persons whose appetites are not too
delicate for the viands II sets forth