New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-17
WHERE TAMMANY's REAL PREFERENCE Is
A PRErENCE OF OPPOSITION TO HILL THAT il

A PRETENCE OF OPPOSITION TO HILL THAT is
ONLY PRETENCE.
Albany, Feb. 1G (Speclal-Senator David b. Hill
was in excellent humor tonight His rooms at the
Dcavan House were crowded with the leading Demo
cratic members Of the Legislature, and with many
prominent Democrats from various counties OF the
state. All their statements showed Mr.. Hin that he
would have complete command Of the Democratic
state Convention which will meet here on Monday
next. lie especially pleased at the fine comedy
which the leaders of Tammany Hall now attempt
ing TO play before the people No Democratic pol
tcians In the state are eager to nominate Hin at
present rs the leaders OF Tammany. But these
leaders realize that the people Of the United states
hate the Tammany Hall organization and would rccoil
from any candidate for President strongly favored by
II. In order, therefore, to deceive the people. II
possible into belief that Tammany after all, does
not care much for David B. HILL the leaders Of the
organization pretended that they are opposed 10 the
passage Of any resolution by the Democratic Conven-
ton instiucting the New York delegation to vote for
David B. Hill at the Democratic National Convention.
Thus Thomas F. Gilroy, Of Tammany Hall. has said ::
In my opinion, the wseSt course 10 pursue would
be TO send unplcdged delegation 10 Chicago. after
having adopted the unit rule. am In favor OF tine
nomination of Senator Hill for the Presidency and It
will be generally known that the del gates selected by
the convention for Senator Ill., In my opinion
this delegation can do effective work for
senator Hin In Chicago il it docs not 60 pledged TO
him. l think the delegation would lave more force
In that way"
This reads WELL but it means nothing but mat Mr.
Groy wishes to hide from the public Tamnany Halls
ardent support of Mr.. Hi. Why l. 1t that Richard
Croker leader Of Tamrnany Hall, raced from New
York syracuse yesterday for the purpose Of winning
the Onondaga County Democrat To the support
OF David l.. HI Why il Il that BCurke Cochran Is
running about Washington booming David =. Hi for
President! Mr.. Croker's and Mr.. COtkrnn's actions
show where the real heart Of Tnmmany l.. II beats
for HILL lie is Just the type Of man for President that
they desire. lie Will give TammaIiy the patronage OF
the Custom House and the Postoricc.
Accordingly Mr.. iii will have his obedient Demo
cratic Convention, which meets here on Monday
next. not only pass a resolution instructing New
YOrks delegation 70 the Democratic National COnvcn-
ton to vote las Il unit but 10 vote for David Il.
Hill The Tammany Hall leaders will make dcmoSl-
stlstiOn against being instructed To Vot for Hill. but
stated, will be merely dust for the eyes OF =,
credulous public. TammAny Hall viii be glad q"
have it, opposition Ovcrrldden and then VIII once
more take the of the movement 10 nominal. Hlll
for President. .
year only to pass a resolution instTctng thu delegi-
lion 10 the National Convention " To vote as unit
They did not have the strength 10 pass resolution
In,trurtiug the delegation for Cleveland and II was
not until they arrived In Chicago that they werc In
duced Il. upport NJ Cleveland Mr.. HIS str myth.
Therefore is greater among tho machine Democrats
than was that of Mr. Cleveland IN 1884.