The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-30
Thursday, Aprll 10, iDOs.
THE CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATS.

The Connecticut Democratic State convention which adjourned yesterday after having shown remarkably good temper in the selection of delegates to the national convention to be held al Denver, win take rank as having out witted all the conventions which have been held in this state by that party since the uncomfortable days of lS96 In that 1t realized the only possible path way to ultimate success at the polls, The better judgment of the leaders convinced them that q divided house cannot stand and hat if the principles Of the party are worth fighting for they are worth fighting for under a common banner.
 Viewing the Democratic party in the State of Connecticut from the stand point of it's usefulness to the common wealth, 1t has in one convention done more to invite public confidence than 1t has done in twelve years. in that lt has discarded differences in opinion which however important in themselves from the individuals viewpoint remained the cause of hopeless cleavage. The fol- lowers of Mir. Bryan appear to have come to the convention which was held in this city. determined to do what they could for their favorite. this side of further inhamng the opposing wing of the party. The opponents of Mir. Bryan came here equally determined anxiety and trouble but without add ing to the spirit of revolt. Neither wing seems tc have come here with the idea that a single man Is greater than his party but that the first obli- gation resting on the shoulders of both wings was to strengthen and encourage the party itself. Unquestionably two influences brought about the encourag ing result In the first place the Bryan men have slowly been brought to the realization of the folly of demanding the unattainable. In the second place the old gold Democrats have ceased to protest with heat. The condition of mind finally created by these sane poll cies was favorable as the report of the proceedings shows, to q sane action.
 The spirit of compromise is discern ible in the resolutions adopted. The policies of Grover Cleveland receive en- dorsement and approval in the same breath the policies of William J. Bryan receive endorsement and approval. In \ one sense this is rather clumsy way to undertake to mix oil and water: in anotber sense 1t provided the balm ' ,Afwhich is good for the wounds of both. l~The delegation itself is said to be more ~ Johnson delegation than a Bryan delegation though the latter is not without staunch friends upon it. The important fact is that in taking the course it has taken, Connecticut has placed itself in line with the best thought of New York and New Jersey with regard to the needs of the Demo- cratic party in the nation at this period z in it's history. Once more the three northern States which wieded such an influence in the national councils of the Democratic party previous to 1896 will act together in steadying the impulses of the west and reinforcing the natural conservatism of the south. This of It. self makes 1t possible for the great na- tional convention to consider the wei fare of the Democratic party rather than the welfare of any one or more of It's leaders IL does not necessarily mean that MT Bryan, who still enjoys the affection and esteem of a large number of Connecticut Democrats, Is to be thrown out of the convention bag and baggage, but that both he and his
 
 friends are, by the force of circum stances to be invited into a conference where will be seriously discussed the welfare Of the Democratic organization as a whole This We take to be the significance of the convention which adjourned in this city yesterday under the chairmanship of former Governor Waller and after having honored Edi. tor Troup of the New Haven Union a, The citizens of the state of Connec. f ticut have reason to he grateful at the M outcome of the Democratic delibera. tions without regard to political afTlli. ~ ations The state Of Connecticut has paid dearly for the absence of an ef' ~ fectivey organized and led politica