New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-25
SUCH DELIGHTFUL HARMONY.
TAMMANY CHIEFS KNOW IT EXISTS.
THEY SAY so IN BIG RESOLUTION AND Avow
THAT THERE NEVER WAS SUCH ANOTHER
LEADER AS CROEKR.


LEADER AS CBoEKR.
The article of harmony now in stock in Tamma'y
Hall IS warranted genuine, double width ana oyeu ~
the wool II any unbelieving outsider doubts that ths
Is so he is n mean and malicious mischief maker, Ut
tery destitute of truth and decency At least THIS IS
what the Tammany leaders In solemn concave, sttins
with closed doors, yesterday gravely resolved WAS .o
case. When The Tribune announced IN the morlins
that 1t the purpose Of the bosses to hold sueh
meeting and make impressive declaration that tnere
were no dissensiOns In the Wgwam, bnt that inc
braves, were united band of brothers with only one
great boss-R Croker by name-the majority OF out
side politicians laughed at such a programme as
ridiculous Some OF the trusted councillors OF the III
ner circle even refused TO believe that the astte WIG
pulers OF tho wigwam intended TO make silly SHOW
of themselves said one prominent among them 1t
cannot be that the leaders intend to do anytmmg so
transparent 1t would be like the town council OF
fever.infected village, whose people were dying OH
like Sheep meeting and passing an ordinance asserting
that nobody sick In the place ana that ali OF te
inhabitants enjoying the most robust health.
Yet this IL lust about what the Tammany Han
Committee of Twenty-fo did yesterday. Inc meet
ing had been called at short notice by Grand sachen
Groy after consultation doubtless, with all hands
Every Assembly district represented, ard the
only members whose places were filled by proxies
were Judge Peter Mitchell, John J. Scannell ana
Edward p. Hagan. The big chief who was TO DC toia
OF the unlmpaired love and devotion OF MS ioo"e'S
was conspicuous by his absence. He was enjoying
the delights Of Great harrington, Mass, as the guest
OF Senator W. L. Brown. After some discussion about
the preparations for the annual Fourth OF July ceie
bration, which IL Is intended shall be oil imposing
dimensions this year. the Grand sachem arose anu
began to speak the subject which had DroughO 50
many "bg InjunsS together on n hot summer day.
Mr. Gilroy tried to look cheerful. but he couid hoe
shake off all appearance of apprehension as no
linda IN tha Uunf
circulated about dssensons among Tammany Hall
leaders, Then he went on gaining courage as ne
saw before him several goodsized warriors who mad
promised TO help him through with his Job, saying:
"Of course all Of you members of this committee
know that there Is foundation for these rumors'
They invented TO create trouble where none
exists. But there are quarters in which, If uncon-
tradcted, these idle tales might cause a wrong I'M
preston. There cliques or factions In ram
many Hall Faint appause.) Efforts 10 create any
different impression inspired by the enemies OF
the Democracy, and for the information OF friends
and foes If the committee concurs, think decara-
ton should be made on this point Before proceed |
Ing further however, have letter here from Mayor
Grant which desire to read"
Mr.. Gilroy read follows:
My Mr. Gilroy
see that you have called meeting Of the Committee
OF Twenty.four for this afternoon and as Mr.
Croker will not be present this meeting take the OPP
portunty requesting you to call the attention OF the
the fllse and malicious statements that have
been made regard possible disagreement between
Mr. Croker and myself. You and the members OF the |
committee know too well such statements are
and 1t is impossible that quarrel between Mr.. Croker
and myself should occur. Our personal and political
friendship has been long standing and Of too great
warmth allow malicious newspaper rumors to create any
feeling between Sincerely yours,
HUGH J. GRANT.
When Commissioner Gllroy has ended. Police Com
missioner Martin forward and said that he had
some resolutions to offer connection with the subject
of the letter, but before presenting them he wanted
most emphatically to deny the that he was |
endeavorng TO build up strength in the organization
to enable him to supplant Mr.. Croker. Perish any |
such wicked and disloyal thought! Commissioner Mar
tin earnestly assured his associates that he was no such
man.
Mr. Martin offered these resolutions:
Resolved That statements recently published 70 the
effect that dscord and OF harmony exist in the Tam.
many Hall organization utterly destitute OF truth ana
with those who are hostile to the interests OF the
party.
Resolved That as representatives OF the several AS
semby Districts declare that the most complete har-
mony and unity OF purpose prevail in the ranks oil the
amnany Hall organization, and take this opportunity
to express our entire confidence in the Hon. Richard
Victories and b. hope that he may be long spared
continue the brilliant services which nave Deeh 80 Oee'
fetal Democratic party in the past
W. Bourbe Cochran seconded the resolutions, and
used up great deal Of the vocabulary in giving Gas as
after Mr. Cochran got through Indeed all the alleged
conspators against the big chief had now spoken either
by letter or IN ana S nu e Secretary Seenan
called the roll and every jacknan OF them voted aye
If the harmony among US IS OF such dellgtiu ana
extensive kind" museF one OF the committee afer the
adjournment don't You suppose the people might be
able lind It out without passing these hghsoundng
resolutiOns?'