New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-16


The nomination of Franklin Edson for Mayor by
the Democratic Conference Committees on Saturday
was the subject of much discussion in political
| circles yesterday. John Kelly, in talk with
TRIBUNE reporter, said that Mr.. Edison was not TO
be considered the especial candidate Of Tsmmany
Hail. and that that faction would demand the right
TO nominate either the Sheriff or the County Clerk.
There is talk that the Republicans will approve the
nomination of Controller Campbell the citizens
candidate. Much interest is shown in the contest
in Brooklyn over the vacancy of the Supreme Court
bench caused by the retirement of Judge Gilbert.
CLAIMS OF FACTIONS FOR OFFICE.
The action of the Conference Committees OF
Tammany Hall, the County Democracy and Irving Hall
in agreeing upon Franklin Ed their candidate for
Mayor the universal topic of conversation yester
day in political circles.
"Wn there be any trouble in procuring ratification
Of the work OF the Conference Committees by the
spective conventions a. was asked many times. Tho
opinion Of the best-nformed leaders Of both TammaDy
Hall and the County Democracy is that when the con-
yentions meet Tuesday the ul ticket agreed upon
by the Conference Committees will be accepted TheFe
not likely be any opposition the part OF Tam
many Hall The name OF Franklin EGson, when It was
announced In the Tammany County Convention sat-
urday evening, received with hearty applause
There an audible sound Of dissent. The Tam
many organization Is elaed the victory won at
TIE State Convention under the leadership OF John Kelly
that it will give him its support unhestangy in the
local contest
Mt Edison has been connected with the County De-
mocraoy since the organization Of that
faction He was chairman Of the Committee
OF One Hundred which organized the mass-
meeting at Cooper Institute where the move
which finally resulted in the formation OF the
Courty Democracy had Its inception. lie IL at the
present time member Of the County Democraay Gen
IVtb
To those not cOnversant With local politics 1t seems
strange that the County Democracy leaders should
have hesitaed TO accept him candidate when first
proposed by the Tsmmany Conference Committee
especially Mr. Edsons name headed the list Of
from which 70 select candidate for Mayor
sented the conference two ago by those who
the County Democracy leaders to-day. The action
of Mr.. Kelly is looked upon shrewd political move
by those in position TO judge Ever since the adjourn
ment OF the state Convention the leaders OF Tamnsny
Hall have declared that they strongly favored reunion
Of all the Democ ratio organizations in this city q
local ticket IL order TO prevent any temptation the
part Of the Assembly district leaders to sell out trade
the Democratic State ticket for votes for local candi
dates When the County Democracy Conference Com
init tee refused accept either Of the names proposed
by Tammsny Hall as candidate for Mayor on tho
ground that they lad been too thoroughly identified
with that organization and would naturally favor it IN
the dispensaon Of patronage. Mr.. Kelly in behalf Of
his associates presented the Franklin Edison
Judge Van Brunt. neither Of whom connected
with the Tammany organization, and the former was,
,n fact, an active member OF tue County Democ-
racy. BY this offer he placed the County
Democracy leaders in an unpleasant dilemma
They had declared in the most positive manner
that they would not give up the office Of County Clerk
they refused accept MI Edison the candidate for
Mayor, and insisted naming Controller Campbell for
tn place. Tsinmsny Hall could justly that the
dons sought to be imposed on them were onesded aud
unfair and that the failure to eheot union was charge
able TO the County Democracy. This would not be
pleasant TO place before the Democracy Of the
state and the Democratic State ticket defeated
the County Democracy would be held responsible for H.
II was this argument than any other which finally
induced the County Democracy leaders, although some
what unwllingy, 10 accept Mr Edison US the candidate
| for Mayor
On the other hand, the leaders OF Tammany Hall object
| to Mr. Edison being treated solely their can
| didate They fear that II the nomination
| should be so considered they would be
| prevented from securing either the sEenn
or County Clerk their share OF the spoIs when the
combination county ticket Is being made up they take
the ground that, having withdrawn their men, Mr..
Edson was put forward as compromise candidate and
sDOud be credited 70 no particular organization. Inc
| outcome OF this will be that Tammany Han VIII prob
ably receive the nomination for sheriff and the County
Democracy that Of County Clerk This Will leave Irving
Hail IN the cold so far as the more important oces
are concerned. 1t viii have to be satisfied with either
superior Court Judgeshp or the Nomination OF Cor
There are two strong candidates in both the Tammany
and County Democracy organizations Tor Whatever
office shall be awarded the respective factions Pfesl-
nToh 5or RegisteT nriie witch Wa secured 6y AuIs-
tus Docharty through the Influence OF hs fathern-
law, Edward kearney. Promises were then nude Dir.
Sasr thst e sLoud receive the spporI OF Mr. kearuey
aud the friends latter IN the organization for the
nomination for the next county oince winch became
vacant several mon hs ago Mr. sauer announced that
he was a candidate for County Clerk and Ar kearney
has redeemed tue pledge Of two years ago ny actVey
| aiding ais canvass There Is a good deal OF opposition
| To
very outspoken declaration on the part VI many
members OF the County Democracy that they
viii not support Mr sauer II be nominated Tie latter
mas made himself very offensive 10 theu Will, serving
| Oh the Board Of Aldermen by attacks oil Nj cooper
| when ne was Mayor anu other County Democracy lead
ers anu ikey feel the weight Of their resent
the position in the person Of Joel o. stevens, me
| pushed by bis friends should tu1t nomination pe sd
| corded 20 Tammany Hall He has been connected Win
the time as Under Sheriff h Is one OF the
OF the Iamnany General COmmlttee secretary OF tne
Tsmmany County Convention, ana prominent member
The rival candidates Of tie County Democracy are
Mr. Butler desires denomination aud Alderman heeaan
| wants the nomination FOR sheriff but will take the
| Hall Until within the past two days II looked as
though M. Butter was able TO secure rerome A.lon,
has majority O the distIc1 delegations conirsns tue
County democracy county C'nyeaaoI 'eems
ordidaes f,r the minor offices by the Conference Com
miIees rne latter will parcel out the offices eIcept
that OF Mayor respective organizations, leaving
| 10 The atler the naming o. the candidates.
| There Is good deal OF feeling IN the ranks OF the
| County Democracy among the adherents Oi county
| Clerk Butler AID Aldermen Keenan,. SAOud Alderman
sauer receive the FOR ether COuhty IeTs or
| sheriff on the part or Tam.nany Hal ana Alderman
keenan, the County Democracy the cry would Do
riseI az once tuat lie ucket mad up By the op
| pneuts Of samuel J. Il.en and eA-UoNernor koDln-
( son Alderman sauer or course strong supper er
| OF Mr.. Kelly IN the Gubernaorial campaign OF 1879:
| Alderman keenan, was also a supporter OF
| Mr. Kelly, although he has since Joined
| the County Democracy. The feeling + strong
an the part OF the friends OF Governor nden thai IL
looks now a. though Alderman Keenan, would not secure
pace on tlchet Prominent netnl OF the County
| Democracy said last eye-ing that the nominee
OF their organization would probably be ether C"unty