New-York tribune., 1906-09-18

the Democrats Of the state has been issued by
the committee appointed by the Albany Demo-
cratic conference. appointed by Edward NJ
Shepard. chairman of the conference. in accord
ance with a resolution adopted:
To the Democrats of New York State:
on September . there was a conference Of up
state Democrats held at Albany. II hur-
riedy assembled in response TO a call declaring
that "the situation of the Democratic party of
the state OF New York at the present moment is
without parallel and IL is in a high degree dis
creditable 10 itself and dangerous TO the
country"
IL held for the purpose of taking what
ever action seems most effective In the present
emergency 10 prevent the completion of the cor
rupt deal which is contemplated. involving the
sale OF the Democratic name and organization
a fight to the finish for the preservation OF
Democratic principles and Democratic honor"
Representatives were present from nearly
every upstate county. and had there been ample
notice and sufficient time for preparation the list
would have been complete. The newspapers have
informed the public as To the character and en-
thusiasm of the gathering-one OF the most re-
markable in the political history Of the state.
The conference was presided over by Edward
NJ. Shepard, of Brooklyn. and E II. Tichener, Of
Binghamton. was secretary. Addresses were
made by District Attorney William Travers Je-
rome, Of New York; ex-MayOr Thomas NJ. Os-
borne Of Auburn and the Hon. John y Carlisle.
OF Watertown.
The following resolutions were presented by
Henry A. Richmond. of Buffalo; William Churcn
Osborn, of Garrison. and Edward P. Lynch OF
Ogdensburg, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That Democrats should OrganlZ3
and repudiate boss rule IN every form and eS-
pecaIly efforts from anv direction TO obtain con-
troll OF the party organization by purchase by
intimidation or by hired agents
THAT the principles of the party require
f1inching opposition 10 protectionism. socialism
and Imperialism.
I'VE recognize the right and the ability Of the
people TO regulate and control public interests
in this state but resent any effort to commit
the party To a sOcialistic position 10 dictate
the policy of the Democratic party.
THAT policy should be the outcome OF a full.
free and untrammelled expression OF the opin-
IONS of the party In open convention assembled.
Resolved That "A committee of five be ap-
pointed by the chair. with the power TO fill va
cancies to lay before the Democrats OF every
county the principles above expressed"
TO DEMOCRATS OF EVERY COUNTY
The undersigned were duly appointed by the
chair 10 serve such committee. and in ac-
oordance with the above resolution we address
the Democrats OF every county:
ITO all cur fellow Democrats: We send you a
copy of the proceedings of the Albany confer
ence We ask you To read the addresses made
there and weigh carefully the facts and aTgu-
mCnts of the speakers.
since September 8 the situation in the state
has changed greatly for the better. There has
been aroused renewed spirit OF hOpefuness
among Democrats, a belief that the action
which threatened TO split the party Will not be
taken.
The Independence League has held It's conven-
tion and nominated it's ticket, and has asked
Jefferson Democrats and Lincoln Republicans
(whoever they may be) To support H. There was
presented at that convention petition from a
number OF men calling themselves Democrats
proposing that there should be a conference be-
tween the managers OF the Independence League
and the Democratic convention looking toward
Fusion"
Now, fusion" by which two political parties
unite upon the same candidates usually means
a sacrihce Of political principles by both sides
for the chance OF temporary success 10 always
Is and must be a shameful failure. for IL can
not be inspiring 10 the members OF either party.
inasmuch as one or the other Is sure IN the end
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