New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-06
AN INTERESTING RUMoR.

It has been evident for some time that two
of the Democratic leaders Of the interior OF this
State were at swords points. Ed' Murphy, Of
Troy, the chairman Of the State Committee,
and ID. Cady Herrick who succeeded Daniel
Manning as the party manager for Albany
these two never speak as they pass by. The
origin of the unpleasantneSs is understood to
have been not unconnected with the rval
aspirations Of Grover Cleveland and David d.
Hill. Mr.. Herrick has been accustomed TO
shout the battle-Cry of Cleveland with much
energy. Mr.. Murphy, on the contrary, has
been recognized as the Governors next friend
in politics. When the Democratic State Com
mittee met 10 organize for the Presidential
campaign Mr.. HerTick was urged for the chair
mansbip. II was understood that he was going
to get 10, but for the sake Of harmony" or
because he lacked votes enough or for some
other excellent reason, Mr.. Murphy drew the
prize. There was an armed truce during the
campaign. Then Murphy's organ, "The Troy
Press" poured hot shot into Herrick. And
now again this spring hoStlities are renewed.
A few weeks ago Democratic primary was
held at West Troy, Albany County. That is
portion Of Herrick's preserves but what does
Murphy do but send gang across from Troy
to smash the primary, bring Herricks plans to
naught, and generally to humble the Albany
leader on his own field. Murphy followed this
attack up, so il Is generally reported, by Sc
curing the discharge Of several officials along
the canal who were known as Herrick men, and
having them replaced by the partisans Of the
Murphy Hill combine. These facts have been
the common talk in political circles for some
time. Yesterday something like the same tao
tics were resorted to in Cohoes, where primaries
for nominating local officers were held. A riot
was the result one policeman receiving fatal
injuries.
From an interesting story ia "The Brook
lyn Eagle' we learn what Herrick has in mind
by way Of getting even with Murphy. Ac-
cOrding TO this intelligent exponent Of Demoo-
racy, Herrick is aiming to get the Craftsmanship
Of The State Committee away from Murphy this
fall and have Colonel Dan Lamont elected in
his place. Whether the Colonel would consent
to stand for the Craftsmanship Is not stated.
But considering how fond he has always been
Of politics, it is reasonable 10 conclude that he
! does not propose to abandon them simply be-
cause he is out of office.
1t is a very pretty fight as IL stands. Herrick
and Murphy are both experienced sagacious
politicians. Murphy is peculiarly strong with
| the "mlachine' Democrats, with the bosses.
Herrick enjoys larger share Of the confidence
Of the better element, Murphy is the more
INSCRIPTIONS, but Herrick is his match in force
and industry. Herrick and Lamont would
make formidable team, since the Colonies
knowledge Of practical politics and his ac-
quaintance with the Democrats Of significance
In every county Of the State are perhaps greater
than those Of any of his party associates. If he
makes fight for the Craftsmanship Of the State
Committee it viii doubtless be a. means to an
end-the end being the control of the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor in 1891. How
ever, it may turn out that the Colonel intends
to give politics the cold shoulder and focus his
energies on horse-railroading.