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Letter to Editor
February 6, 1888
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A letter from a Democrat in Lockport, NY, reports opposition to Grover Cleveland's renomination in Niagara and Erie counties, advocating for David B. Hill as President and R.P. Flower as Governor to ensure Democratic victory in New York and key states against Blaine.
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Democratic Politics.
The Erie and Niagara County Democrats Not for Cleveland.
To THE EDITOR OF The Sun--Sir: As the time for the selection of the standard bearers for the Democratic party in the canvass to take place next fall approaches, the question of who is the most acceptable to that party as its candidate for the Presidency is frequently talked of and discussed among members of that party.
I desire to inform you, briefly, that the sentiment of the Democratic party in Niagara county is averse to the renomination of Mr. Cleveland. That fact will be made known when the time comes for the election of delegates to the State Convention. The readers of The Sun have been so ably and forcibly informed of the reasons for this opposition to Mr. Cleveland's renomination that it would be superfluous to detail them here.
In the county of Erie and the city of Buffalo, Mr. Cleveland's former home, the great majority of the rank and file of the Democratic party is opposed to his renomination. Indeed, his chances of carrying the State of New York as against Blaine would be very poor, while no Democrat doubts the ability of Governor Hill to succeed by a large majority.
The Hon. R. P. Flower has a large number of friends in this county and western New York who are urging his nomination for Governor on the ticket with Hill for President. With such a ticket no well-informed Democrat doubts but that the State of New York could be carried for the Democracy by 50,000 majority, and in the doubtful States, such as Indiana, Connecticut, and New Jersey, the best information obtainable concedes the fact that Hill for President would be far stronger and more satisfactory to the Democrats than Mr. Cleveland. There would be harmony among the rank and file of the party, and the Democracy of the nation once more united would move forward to certain victory.
A DEMOCRAT.
Lockport, Feb. 4.
The Erie and Niagara County Democrats Not for Cleveland.
To THE EDITOR OF The Sun--Sir: As the time for the selection of the standard bearers for the Democratic party in the canvass to take place next fall approaches, the question of who is the most acceptable to that party as its candidate for the Presidency is frequently talked of and discussed among members of that party.
I desire to inform you, briefly, that the sentiment of the Democratic party in Niagara county is averse to the renomination of Mr. Cleveland. That fact will be made known when the time comes for the election of delegates to the State Convention. The readers of The Sun have been so ably and forcibly informed of the reasons for this opposition to Mr. Cleveland's renomination that it would be superfluous to detail them here.
In the county of Erie and the city of Buffalo, Mr. Cleveland's former home, the great majority of the rank and file of the Democratic party is opposed to his renomination. Indeed, his chances of carrying the State of New York as against Blaine would be very poor, while no Democrat doubts the ability of Governor Hill to succeed by a large majority.
The Hon. R. P. Flower has a large number of friends in this county and western New York who are urging his nomination for Governor on the ticket with Hill for President. With such a ticket no well-informed Democrat doubts but that the State of New York could be carried for the Democracy by 50,000 majority, and in the doubtful States, such as Indiana, Connecticut, and New Jersey, the best information obtainable concedes the fact that Hill for President would be far stronger and more satisfactory to the Democrats than Mr. Cleveland. There would be harmony among the rank and file of the party, and the Democracy of the nation once more united would move forward to certain victory.
A DEMOCRAT.
Lockport, Feb. 4.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Party
Cleveland Opposition
Hill Nomination
Flower Governor
New York Election
Blaine Rivalry
What entities or persons were involved?
A Democrat.
The Editor Of The Sun Sir
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Democrat.
Recipient
The Editor Of The Sun Sir
Main Argument
the democratic party in niagara and erie counties opposes grover cleveland's renomination for president due to poor chances against blaine, favoring david b. hill for president and r.p. flower for governor to secure victory in new york and doubtful states.
Notable Details
Sentiment Averse In Cleveland's Former Home Of Buffalo
Predicts 50,000 Majority In New York With Hill Flower Ticket
Harmony And Unity In The Party For National Victory