The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-19
WILL IT Be UNITED 7
The Proposition to Close the Ranks Of the
Democracy by Arbitration.
WHAT is SAID BY PROMINENT LOCAL POLITICIANS.
Union impossible Under the Present Man.
agement Of Tammany.

agement Of Tammany
With regard to the plan for reconciliation OF tho
democratic party in New York under the arbitration
OF Ex-Governor Seymour or the auspices OF the Ma
tional Democratic Committee the HERALD has re-
ceived the following despatch from Governor Robin
SOM
ALBANY. Nov. IS. 1879.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD retl
believe the democratic party best manage its
affairs in its own organization. as it always has
recent campaign am myself entirely satisfied. and
believe that the democratic party is stronger and
emerged LUCIUS ROBINSON.
The dispatches from prominent democrats In the
State published in yesterdays HERALD, relating to
the proposition to reconcile all differences in tho
party by submitting the questions at issue to ar
bitraton. have received universal attention 1t the
hands Of politicians. The opinions of SO many In
fuential members of the organization could not be
allowed to pass unnoticed. and consequently the
one theme of discussion yesterday related to the
utterances Of William Purcell. Judge Sanford E.
Church. william J. Moses. Amasa J. Parker. Daniel
Pratt and last, but not by any means the least the
politicians gave attention to the ideas expressed
by the Sage Of Oneida himself. For the
purpose OF ascertaining the views Of local
democrats who have become somewhat prominent
in State affairs HERALD reporter was directed to
gather opinions the subject. The members OF
the party who favored Governor Robinson's reelec-
ton all found willing to talk. and what they
said was stated in straightforward manner and
without any attempt being made to conceal their
real meaning. The men who supported the bolt
ing" candidate Of the Syracuse Convention either
would not talk at all, or. il they did open their
mouths. what they said generally Of little mo-
q
very much disinclined to talk on the subject OF 3
reconciliation between the elements in the demo-
cratic party being effected
MAYOR CooPER's VIEWS.
Mayor Cooper. rs one Of the frmest Of Tammany's
foes. WAS rst seen by the reporter. The object Of
the visit was stated to His Honor. who listened
most attentively. After considering only moment
His Honor smilingly asked to be excused from
making any extended remarks on the subject.
But it seems to me- he continued. cas- If all the
desire for reconciliation comes from Tammany."
"In your opinion" asked the reporter, show
could an amicable understanding be brought
about?'
well" was the reply of tho Mayor. "I think the
Convention would be the proper body to deal with
that question. When it meets then all matters
be submitted to it.
Further than this Mr.. Cooper courteously declined
to be interviewed.
WHAT EX-SENATOR FOX THOUGHT.
Ex-senator John Fox. one of the prominent lead
ers in the anti-Tammany movement. was sccosted
by the reporter IN the City Hall. what do you
think of the proposition to reconcile the differences
now existing In the democratic foldr' was the pre-
hminary inquiry.
II have heard that . movement having that object
in view was on soet replied tine Senator Dut TT
men who tried to annihiafe tho party by defeating
Governor Robinson. shnk the men who fought
tha( fha hO
this movement. have thus far failed to that
any Of the democrats who supported Mr. Robinson
have taken any great interest in the matter"
"Do you think the movement has as yet assumed
any Definite proportionsY
IL do not; in my judgment there Is little n o
foundation for the extended rumors the sub
ject."
upon what basis would reorganization be likely
IL think that the terms of reconciliation could
best be settled upon by the representatives Of the
people meeting in convention and expressing their
views on the subject. full understanding Of mat
ters in dispute could best be attained by this
How about Tammany's leader? would you be
willing to have him reconstructedT
81 hardly think would"
.Not il he made complete submission2"
His sin was almost too great; he sought to kin
the party out OF which he made almost al his
he may have attained. He would never have been
known but for the democratic party. And yet on the
the organization from which he got all mis- tavors
When he obtained control Of the helm of the demo-
using it preserve tho party. It would not be right
to have such man in tho party for there would al
ways be danger Of his again acting in the same
manner ~ he did in the last campaign think that
when u man makes fortune out of q party he
should not try to kill the party at the first oppor
would be wise to trust such man again..
"How about other representative Tammany men?
Would you admit them into the new dealY"
Certainly. II they express . desire to repent OF
their past action why will be glad to receive
them; that is. of course. providing they are truly
rama an 10
Robinson cannot be condoned too readily. The
party defeated ut the last election because OF
Tammany Hall, and this act of cherry must not
be lost sight OF. When democrat or body of
democrats go to work to secure the election of
used in again admitting these men into the demo-
cratic party. It will not do to give out general
further danger OF defeat After the bolt from the
Syracuse Convention the most prominent man in
Tammany Hall SAID that ne would nave everything
elect his county ticket and all that Now when he Is
beaten his followers boast that when Mr.. Cornell
goes into Office he will turn out all democrats who
were recently elected and have Tammany men sp-
pointed in their places This is the latest ammany
'boom." 1 don't think that there can DO much
reconciliation when such state of affairs exists
"What are the chances for local combination"
''The chances seem now to be that something of
the kind will take place. In case the Tammany and
anti-Tammany members OF the Board of Aldermen
would unite mutual concessions might OF course be
made. There Is absolutely no desire the part OF
the regular democracy to DO unduly with any
body any outside organization. II any APP
pies Ior suMissioh W VIC party VINO possesses the
req uisite qualifications and believes true demo-
cratic principles he will be welcomed"
Ex-JUDoK wArERBunY's PLAN
ExJudge Nelson j. Waterbury was very busy
watching the proceedings OF the Board OF County
Canvassers when the reporter asked for his views on
the subject of the proposed plan for democratic
unity. He said he would be very happy to explain
his position in the matter when lie less occupied
'.But you say" he continued--"snd give it as
my view OF the manner In which understanding
best be ofected-I think that tho eminently
proper method OF settling all existing differences
ject Let the citizens in the various districts
of this city ana let them say who shall be their
rulers Then let tho minority abide by the decision
OF the majority"
with this clear and decisive opinion Judge Water
bury resumed his work OF watching tho official can
vass. A number OF other influential anti Tam