New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-10
DEMOCRATIC DIssENSIONS IN KINGS
COUNTY

| TROUBLE IN THE RING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
| Observation-Disclosures AMONG THE DE-
| MOCRACY.
The recent councils of the Democratic
| leaders In Kings County have not been harmonious
Many old anlmOstes existing between the leaders have
| been revived For instance Commissioner Fowler of
| the Water Board and Hugh Mclaughlin not
dial terms with each other. Fire Commissioner Massey
| and Robert Fdrey the ex-Street Commissioner.
| aud former Lieutenant Of Mclaughlin, do
not maintain the fsintest semblanoo OF
friendship. In this quarrel Mclaughlin sides with
Massey McLaughlns position in the case 10 explained
by the fact that Furey when thePentenary shoe con-
tract lately before the Board Of Supervisors.
worked against the Mclaughlin interests and secured
it for friend. For the first time IN years Mclaughlin
was beaten his ground, and he determined to
punish his rebellious lieutenant. Mr. Furey was not
permitted to be delegate to the last State Convention.
| Then again, Mclaughlin and WIN. c. Kingsley are not
as friendly as in days past When the Charity Commits
soners were removed one of Mr. Kngsleys warm per-
sona friends Hasson H. Wheeler appointed to one
| of the vacancies. Since Mr.. Wheeler has been 10
| position no has not paid the customary respect
| to the wishes Of Boss" Mclaughlin, aud couse-
auently be 10 not to be renominated. Mr. Kingsley
Is not pleased with McLaughlins position. and Mr..
Wheeler may yet prove the OF efecting serious
breach between the two Democratic chieftans
who rule Kings County. 1t Is only recently that the
Boss" and Thomas Knsella OF Tho Brooklyn Eagle be-
| came reconciled. And that Mclaughlin does not
promise that Mr. Britton shall be renomnated Mr. Kin
sella is inclined anger. Mr.. Brton is his counsel In
an important shortly to be tried. and Mr.. Knsella
thinks that the DstricAtorney Is entitled not only
10 his gratitude but to denomination. The Indications
at present are that Britton will not be renominated
although he Is endeavOring to force his nomi-
| nation. Mr.. Britton has declared that he
| will accept no nomination other than that
from which Gov. Dix removed him. He desires, he
says, that the people shall pass Judgment upon the
! action OF Gov. Dix In removing him. This public
announcement injured his chances for nomination.
and Mclaughlin and Kingsley privately state that 1t will
| not do TO narrow tho political contest In
Brooklyn to question involving hone'y In
| office between Gov. Dix and Britton. Mr.. Kingsley
was in favor OF Mr.. Britton some timo ago. but
thinks now that other person had better be
named for the place. Thomas Knsea thinks Mr. Britton
Is entitled to the nomination. but questions the wisdom
of putting him forward at the present time. Hugh
Mclaughlin said few days ago that he hoped Mr..
Brtton would not press his claims as no thought no
should obtain the nomination he would certainly regret
It, 1t would lead to the nomination OF an ant'Ring
Democrat and Mr. WinslOw would be elected. The fact
that such result would attend Mr.. Brittons nomna-
ton has 40 much impressed itself upon tho minds Of the
Democratic leaders that meeting was held to consider
tho sdvisabiity of nominating some one else, and to
urge Mr. Britton to withdraw his claims The senti-
ment of the meeting divided, conclusion was ar
hLs
according TO agreement at tho house OF promi-
nen, Judge last Sunday night Mr.. Brtton's
claims were represented by his supporters and II was
agreed that he deserved we'll Of tho party leaders, but 1t
was finally determined that 1t would be unwse and I'm
polite 10 force his nomination upon the people at this
uncture The most available candidate was stated TO
be John H. Bergen whom It was thought best to nomi-
nate though no definite conclusion was arrived at.
Some of Mr. Brton's friends threatened that II he did
not receive the regular nomination he would run as
tump candidate and It said he has certain damaging
fact. AGAINST Ring managers which he will not hesitate
| to use to compel consideration OF his claims.
A fresh embarrassment confrons the ring managers
IN Tbursday night secret meeting Of DELEGATES from
the National Democratic Committee the Hbernian. and
Mutual Alliance Societies held In Fulton near
! Boerum-st. It was there agreed to nominate
an entre Independent Democratic ticket, upon which
all the associations named and all Independent anti
Ring Democrats could unite. This Is step looking
toward union the several Reform organizations said
to have encouragement from leading and wealthy men,
II was decided that in the event Of the nomination
NJ obnoxious Ring candidates the regular Ticket that
either Judge James Troy the Hon. William E. Robinson
be named for the DisrictAttorneyship although the
latter has been spoken OF by his friends as candidate
| for Congress In the Hon. John schumakers district
| Tho Judge Is considered strong candidate.
In TO Yesterday Daniel D. whitney Of the First Ward
to be the strongest candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for CONTROLLER Last night however,
:, ma understood that ex-MayOr POwells name would
be presented for nomination. backed by the influence Of
M nas that
he is the strongest man who has yet been named and
the present indications are tsat ne WIN DC
rsnorter what he thought Of the local political situation
Kings County and he REPLIED as s,onv
ticke" Upon being asked whether the reform element
tSe local ticket MI Mclaughlin said II YOU mean the
Reform Committees can only say tnis we VIII name
| "a good can hnd but do not see why we
|
| the Committee OF One Hundred They have taken such
position Y o 10 nSw they called On Republican, Com
troer schroede the other day and asked him to accept
| A reconciliation. As for the other committees don't
Snow about them outside OF the fsct that they
| make a great many Claims Now, for one desire "
| satisfy the people more than do committees"
| REPUBLICAN BREEZE.
| The Republican leaders united than their
Dsmocratic brethren. There Is little cloud on the
poltica horizon which be the precursor Of Storm
but at present 1t is not threatening During the last
| ,wo weeks q number OF active young Republicans,
friends Of Hon. Eugene Beriu candidate for Congress in
,he lid District been arranging for the perfection
., an oreanization inimical TO the interests of the
psnubican leaders. THIS organization was begun In
| the Seventh and Twentieth Wards with about 800
| members. 1t 10 to be merged into q workngmens
Republican General Committee" which will be made up
Of delegates every ward In the city The men who
ara AZ the head of this movement that they do not
propose to nominations dictated by Republican
LADDERS who have acted heretofore, and acting In
concert with the Democratic Ring Police Commissioner
Jourdon and Lorn Palmer, Commissioner of the Water
Board will meet with opposition from this new organi
xaton Several Water Board employees and attaches Of
the Police department have Joined for the purpose OF
getting control of possible but their chances Of sue
cess seem few leaders alarmed and informal
meeting has already been had for the purpose Of decd
ing upon proper Of action. ooncatory pol
| Icy it 10 said. will bs adopted
Tho nomination for Controller onlths Republican edo