New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

ciuson OF other issues but prominently and in con-
1t is not necessary TO put all eggs in bas-
ket. There other issues worthy Of considera-
our position is impregnable
eral constitution as essentia! FOR the public vel
fare Therein lies the peoples safety; We believe
should he kept within its proper sphere. 1t
should assume no questionable jurisdiction over
province Of the States. Each State should control
its own elections and regulate It's own domestic
policy OF Capitalization of power in the general gov
We favor amendment to the constitution pro
viding for the election of United States Senators
by the people of the several States rather than oy
State legislatures We should continue TO advo-
cate that amendment ,
of capital should continue to be the Democrat emo @
try require that such combinations should be pro
hibited. Reasonable and desirable cooperation ION
the scope and methods thereof should pe Wisely
The Monroe Doctrine first enunciated by Dem
ocratic President should remain the settled poSs icy
mantsnahoe of the 1pbc eredf at all times the
steady reduction OF the public debt ana the pay
cording to their letter and spirit. We are opposed
70 Reputation in any form OF under any P[etemGe b nc
We believe in hard money, the money OF the con-
stitutOn. and unalterably opposed TO irreaee IN
of Democratic policy upon the financial question is
regarded necessary. in view OF eNlstihB e Iiole
declaration in favor of the general principle Of
international bmetallsm furnishes sS,reiy thern
eould be no objection to a coinage mutually agreed
There are no practical difRcultes upon this any
other subject involved which cannot readily oe
e, T;4f when Of with
agree with those friends who urge more VgGP Iy
ciples More Democratic gatherings, more consul
cauDtrv more discussion of Democratic principles
before the people without waiting until the eve
where are the needs of the hour.
AS TO NFW-YORK
the CAMPAIGN Of oi S evden
templated action Of our opponents % ba foT
President by his party 1t b . true fh@ at Th tha afe
President he publicly announced that he would not
be a candidate. but soon thereafter he retracteu
IS the na Pnf Used to his
nomination, and his party will be compelled 10 ac-
The object of this gathering should not he mis-
but of the whole country. Notwithstanding the
discussion in regard TO principles and policies les TO
! beg TO suggest that we are not framing plat
ing tentative suggestions for future consideration
and action. ,.,. 81. -. .-,-..,... ..,..
forms, which must remain in force until duly
changed by the representatives OF the party in con
Neither are we alleging or conceding that any
nnVg the pss ~ we are not crtcsing
any Democrat or Democrats in any part of the
titled 10 respectful consideration.
We here to inaugurate the policy Of unity
upon common ground, that shall not I'M
necessarily divide upon unessentia or untimey Is
We have simply gathered together within these
hospitabe Democratic walls 10 exchange views, TO
renew acquaintanceshp. 10 come closer to one an
other. and TO plan for victory upon right lines in
the future-if victory be possible. This consulta-
ton do no harm; and II may be productive of
much good.
Permit me in conclusion TO say that the views
which have expressed are my own personal views.
but believe they are in accord with the 5enti-
ments of the Democracy OF the Middle States,
whose only desire is 70 promote the best interests
OF their country and thereby best their party.