The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-21
DEMOCRATIC UNION.
The Prospect of Fusion
Among the Factions.
A HITCH IN THE COMBINATION
Democrats and Republicans Mix
ing Like Oil and Water.

Iuat the opposing elements Oh tie uenlocfu'ic purity
in this city must ultimately come together and that
too, at no distant period. hardly admits OF a doubt
This event IS matter of talk and culation in
democratic circles. and OF weight and position
in the party giving the subject serious considers
ton. with view to discovering the easiest and most
cffectual means of bringing about fusion and rec
onciliation that will the least possible irrita
ton and prove strong and lasting The rank and file
of tile two parties, Tammany and antiTammany, are
in favor OF union. and only those politicians whose
personal ambitions might be thwartci by such con-
summation stand in the way. A HERALD reporter
found i'll majority OF instances at the City
Hall yesterday that the anti-Tammany people,
VINO now in the ascendant there
are we'll disposed to compromise with
Iammany and heal up past differences. The fact is
those democrats who have had to associate and work
with republicans. while the latter appear to be
cciving or about to receive undue share of
patronage are not happy. If it all party of
democrats the republicans would have show
whatever, not even as much messengcrship in
the Board of Aldermen. Then there some talk
at the Hall that the combination has given rise to
unpleasant feelings between republicans and anti
Tammany democrats, the latter complaining that the
former want too much compensation for their SER
vices. 1t YVES common talk that General Arthur and
Mayor Cooper had falling out account Of
the latter removing Mr.. Lnsay Howe from
his position Commissioner of Accounts,
after giving it was said several Of the
republican leaders to understand that he would be
retained; but Mayor Cooper denied this In his place
was appointed friend of A. B. Cornelrs. named
william Pitt Sherman. Conking. it is claimed, was
foremost in urging Howcs' retention, to oblige
Arthur. while Cornell who was supposed to be
bosom friend of each of these men and would do
nothing to give them the slightest uneasiness,
looking out hard and fast for the successful install
ment in the Office Of his own protege The democrats
who talked yesterday this matter in the corri-
doris Of the City Hall good deal Disguised.
Darn it," said one. "the republicans have already
got two-thirds of the offices around here, and the
thing ought to be stopped
II tell you what it is" cried General Spinola look
ing sideways over wall of shirt collar. IF you want
to get this democratic party together again you had
better let em have the Offices. Here's Cooper gone
and give two Police Commissionerships to the
republicans when he should have given them
to the democrats That's just the way to
break up his own party and make the
republicans strong. Let him just make it demo.
cratic Police Board and if the Legislature interferes
the Governor clap veto on EN-. If you want to
have united democratic party in this city you must
give em the patronage they are entitled to-.
''But what good would that patronage be to Tam
many Hall, General?" asked bystander.
THAT amt the point, testify answered the General,
otis the family anyhow, and not in the hands OF
TOO MANY REPUBLICAN oFFIcE-HoLpERs
There some talk. too about the intended removal
of Charles +. Wood, Supervisor Of the City Record,
a republican also, and friend of General Arthur,
who is engaged i'll making hard fight for his reten-
ton.
II knew there were many republicans
stuck around re- said certain Alderman in Colonel
Twomeys room yesterday. II don't think a repub-
lican ofce-holdcr ought to be within a mile of the
City Hail. which should belong holus bolus to the
democratic party-the great old party that never
beaten until few shipper snappers left it and picked
up with republican soreheads."
III guess" observed another City Father .this
will be the last year the republicans will make any
profit out of democratic wrangling. I think and
hope Wen all get together soon again. and times
won't be as bad as they are.
"Them's my sentiments, said o man standing by,
"and thems mine too" said another.
The reporter saw Mayor Cooper who was all ama-
bility, and asked him if he knew of any movement
being on foot of the kind already indicated The
Mayor read the report of the matter in question and
said he really unaware of anything of the sort
being contemplated. He was evidently disposed to
be retcent and appeared to look with horror the
idea of being drawn into an interview on such sub
jcct He referred the reporter private secretary
Colonel James E. Morrison, well posted authority
on all matters appertaining to anti Tammany poll
tics. The Colonel said, on being asked what he
thought of the rumor about movement being
foot to bring around union between the two demo-
cratic wings :'I don't think there is any substantial
foundation for the story. / know of no movement
on our side and / have heard of mono on the other
looking in that direction: but, still. feel assured
that every honest democrat would like to all diff
in the party buried out Of sight and all
the deck of the same ship together.
How is that to be brought about?''
"Simply enough by the action Of the great body of
democrats themselves We cannot 60 into Tammany
Hall and accept of the continuance of the same ma
chinery that has governed and still governs there
That must first be got rid Of 1t creates an
cra in spite OF every precaution No matter who oc
cupied the position of John Kelly he would be com
consequence of the peculiar form Of organization
which Tammany Hall is bascd
LITTLE CHANCE UNION,
Then there is immediate prospect of union?'
''Not unless Tamnany, in the language Of the reso.
lutons passed Mt Irving Hall last Saturday night sur
renders its assumed control of politics and that
Tamnlany Hall be opened to the use OF all democrats
There is objection our side to individuals. but
10 the system which makes il possible for man
90 control the wishes of 100000 voters and make of
himself dcspot even against his intentions. The
democrats all over the State hope that union will be
elected as the national issues this time will be of
great Importance AMI the democracy will have all
they can do to hold their own
HERALD about Mayor Cooper and General Chester
A. Arthur being at logserrhead. about the removal Of
IL. Guess there is nothing in it,
VIEWS OF KELLY AND HIS MEN.
The reporter thought II any man ought to know
whether movement like what has been mentioned
was on foot, Mr. John Kelly would be the man to
know, and he accordingly repaired to that gentle
mans official sanctum in the County Court House,
and after waiting until he more politicians come
and 80 than it would be possible to shake stick at.
ushered into the presence of tho Big lnjun him.
"Mr. Kelly. are you aware" asked the intruder,
cot movement being on hand to unite tho opposing
clements of the democratic party?'
IL have heard OF such movement" gravcly
answered the pondcrous Comptroller, "but know
personally nothing about it,"
'No one has seriously asked you to enter into snch
. schcmeY
Nobody at ALL
..rhcn you consider IL Ia Q mere sensational ru-
NOR ?"
There is nothing in It," replied Mr.. Reilly en-
phaticauy, and that ended the dialogue
Colonel Thomas Dunlap, Commissioner of Jurors,
was in thoughtful yet communicative mood. Ad-
justing his godrimmcd glasses he took up
tract from the HERALD relating TO prospect OF com
promise between Tamninny and anti-Tamnany and
reading about how general cry is raised by the
democratic leaders in of union of all the cle
mcnts of tho party to their lost power
next fall exclaimed, well, now. that is q suggestive
paragraph. am satisfied the masses OF the demo-
cratic party In favor of union and is bound
when have got to face the next great contest
the Presidency. Tho people don't want any per-