New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-14
HEWITT LIKELY TO ACCEPT.
HIS DECISION TO BE KNOWN TOMORROW.
THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY TO INDoRsE HIN -
Address BY LIE IAMMANY C0MMlIIKE.

ton The pearest friends OF SIR. Hewitt say that he
will not dec ne although he has grave misgivings on
the score OF health He is fearful that he will break
down under the load of responsibility attaching to the
Office and the inevitable jeaousies that will arise over
his appointments The fact that he is the brotherin
law and business partner Of Edward Cooper the real
leader of the County Democracy will add to his en-
barassment. These things Mr. Hewitt understands
and they have almost inouced him to decline the nom
nation Only the srong est arguments on the part of
those oes him a candidate have thus far IN
duoec him to withhold a positive declination
The County Democracy leaders say now that they
should be allowed to name the rest o! the united
Democratic ticket since they are to accept Iammanys
nominee for Mayor. This clam is disputed by the
Tammany leaders say that Mr.. Hewitt is a MEM
Der OF the County Democracy. and it an evidence
OF se-denal on their part take a candidate one
of their political adversdries.
The Irving Hall conference committee Will INSIST
that President OF the Board of Aldermen shall be
named by that organization They expect to receive
the as sstance of Tam many Hall in securing this nom
nation
Mr.. Hewitt had many alters yesterday, including
Mayor Grace. Controller Loew AMI several members OF
the County Democracy. r1ere was a runor early in
the day he had declined the nomination. This arose
from The of his callers. II IL be-
leved interested greatly magnihrd the
ANTIQUITIES of the Mayors place In the hope that he
won Id decline; and Mr.. Hewitt who had been Disposed
TO accept aferwa rd inclined do This
his frame OF mind when the Tanmany committee caledon
him. Later trusted friends called on Mr.
hewitt and laughed at his fears concerning the respon-
sbiltes Of place. They pointed out to him that he
would office with the confidence OF the pub
c and that and responsibility were no
greater position in Co Igress imposed on him.
Under their encouraging words Mr. Hewitt became
some what more reconcied 10 the nomination.
When asked yesterday II he was stil In doubt as to
accept NJ the nomination Mr.. Hewitt said:
Yes. l hive yet reached conclusion tod
ne commil,e winch % to notify me oiIc,aly
Whatever my decision sla not announce il until after the
County democracy convent GA TO- .oIow wat nnli ihcn
Tammaoy should be opportunity TO name snoi er
cep would wish tosy until The County Democracy
had acted in the IN tier"
rAMMANY MEN VISIT TIE CANDIDATE.
The committee appointed by the Tsmmany Hall Con-
vcntion TO tender their nomination for Mayor to Mr.
Hewitt assenb ell at the othreo Jo>cph j. o Donohn~
ae"ur /: 80 IN a body 10 The orlccs Cooper & Hewitt
No Il Burning siip. where Mr. wit Tad been I'M
yr'l D Oh siI Il Drgrn + rnnf lame"
Fl ok; Jsncs Fitzpatrick Joseph j. O Donohue ami ex
Judge Tame tney were ushrred into Mr Levitt
Office The following address was then read by
Mr. Cochran:
TAMMANY HAIL October 10, 1886
yon authorized 70 tender you the no naton for
Mayor the city New York by The Democratic Convention
%o on ih, Ddy or oi the ssa saI6erns hey
YOU have Gee an 1elous Tau'nay
Nson Wien it Was whout Dcnortc rivalry in tins ,itv
most Valuable possessions Of The Democratic party In inc
midst of general poitel dsor tanizaon iamnany ia. has
une the divided Tor rs Of the party and at
The time inspire public confidence the rcunon Of It's
Wed not believe that the mere assumption OF The
May1r&y Gan Ha r AND 10 S e kpw to ve @
we'll deserved Bnt we @ that The n9reced,nied unanimitc
enthusiasm with which yOnr callacy we'd and
bestowed your nomination by Nc pres, and by
all the citizens THIS ueonotS are enough TO compel
a. on y"aT Rir to the universal demand for
For our part naming you discharged
in the most elective duty the party
AMI to The people o is g,v i, Pha t @ or +" ,s
has vcrsay desired by brethren through
profound gr tn minds of All who desire to an
1v ~ Seva tn%t popular soy"rn11en IS the est and
nation That party oga,n t1hs % ron os ,o r
& and e % that adminsrative eiacecy Which Is so
earnestly de,lre ny Ine ciizsns o ms metrop0s On ~,
part OF ieowctzeDs which nay lead TO serious
and vaIuiCe elements this community combined for
the p1rG3e 81 ec Tor Ngc T n
any distinct political Opinions 6nt by BOT sanin5 TO
with great regret an serious dis1u TINS attempt 10 or aiea
whole people deplore an attempt 20 erect goyernment Of
trades unions woml be- as reprehensi6e and as Objection
by bank presidents We believe IN govern
Loyalty aud Of the poor the learned and The M
Democratic party IS broad enou%h to include within hs
ealing or his coniiton and the government proceeds
from it ought 10 be strong enough to euro me INJUSTICE
open to nertoous industry the pat hway 10 independence
tia, there necessary agoni.m between labor
We relieve that your tanidacy defeat
a. ,f narty al t,s" VIC 1--we been enpte To-
10 tns , +, ms & parry ~ I " 'P' "
desert IL by dangrIons am nlS1mg will save
Ton division and distIae,on ana p me name Of our '
sumption the Mayoray we ask you to accept the nomina
ton ior Mayor OF the city OF New-York.
Aft-r reading of address discussion ensued
which lasted Tor tbout forty minutes when the con
ference broke H tue reporters were od thai any iaeis
wnich II was tnohght viS able TO De uadr pubc Womb
be gwen cut at O'clock g am sorry TO keep sou
Hewitt, "but assure you you not haif badly off
as am need not repeat what have SAID before VIZ
from good. and that should IKE to serve another term
good cause, ami sucn address as has been
me To-Day @
olice Of Mr. Cockran"
Al o'clock Mr.. Cochran announced that Mr. Hewitt
had made verbal reply with positive Instructions not
to disclose II unill Friday - .-.,.--,
The nomination Of Mr.. Hewitt caused walling and
fnasnne OF teeth IN mover square In the words OF
and crooked by it," For some days petitions begging
Mr. Grace TO accept renpninauon had been indusrl-
Everything was arranged for the Mayor to play the
part OF Richard Ill., and accrpt denomination lat tho
prced to sign the rention But the nomination Mr.
Hewitt "a cruel blow ami thing not down on the
MR. SIMMONS wIrHDRAws IN FAVOR OF HEWITT
The Business Mems Municipal Association met at the
Hoffman House last evening. Ale ander Meakim pre-
siding letter read from J. Edward Simmons
Withdrawing his name from further consideration AS a
candidate for Mayor In favor OF Mr. Hewitt Mr.. Sim
mons's letter was heartily indorset, and the following
resolutions presented b. Theodore W. Meyers and
adopted
whereas. nomination OF the Hon Abrnm s. Hewitt
for Mayor the citizens NewYork have been cand
date whose uDassalable record whose purity Of
purpose whose devotion 10 the best interests
OF both capital and labor. eIcmplincd a
business which has gained him the
and love of thousands whose toll lac shares welfare
he promotes manly Independence
ile those imposed by truth right and justice
whose interchangeable efforts in the of honest
him all good citizens Irrespective
party. creed, position and
Whereas BY h- election purpose Of organization