Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-07-15
WHITNEY WONT TAKE I'll
He Positively Declines the
Democratic Craftsmanship.
HARRITY PROBABLY THE MAN.

He viii Not Say. However, Whether He
Would Accept--whitney's Views in Re-
gard to the Way tho National Committee
should Be Organized.
NEW YORK, July Is. - Ex-Secretary
Whitney was asked this morning if he had
seen the alleged interview with Mr.. Cleve-
land, in which he is reported to have said
that it had become imperative that Mr..
Whitney should take the Craftsmanship Of
the National Committee.
Mr.. Whitney said: eyes, have seen
it. think Mr.. Cleveland has been mis-
understood. 1 have talked the matter
over with him and have expressed to him
my views with regard to the way in which
the committee ought to be organized In
the interests of the party. feel compn-
mented, of course, by the wish which has
been generally expressed that I should
take the Craftsmanship. 1t is most i'm
portant Office and one that brings great re-
wards in the way of influence and valu
able acquaintance to any one who holds it.
Mr.. Tilden was Chairman of our State
Committee for a great many years. 1t
was the only office he would take until he
became Governor. These positions are of
great influence, and for men who are
fitted for them very desirable. under
stand, of course, what the feeling comes
from with regard to myself. 1t comes
from our Chicago campaign. But know
myself to be entirely untitled for the place
| and shall not take it. My decision Is final.
In fact, have never entertained 1t for
| moment. 1t is not from any disposition
to shirk. l expect to stand by the Chair
man in every way possible.
| ''Thp truth is the National Committee
| has never been properly organized on our
side. The organization has never been
broad enough for the work. One man
has always undertaken too much. Sena-
| tor German in 1884 and Senator Brice in
| 1888 did each the work of a dozen men.
Senator Brice's work was never half ap-
| preciated, in my opinion. The criticism
l would make is that it was individual.
| AS the day of election approaches the
| work becomes overwhelming and neces-
sarily gets neglected. This year it ought
to be different. lam ready to take my
share, but, unfortunately, have to work
in my own way in order to be of any
service. l know my limitations and
shortcomings better than anybody else,
and don't propose to have anything done
with my consent that 1 consider to the
disadvantage of this campaign.
| "What sort of an organization would
you make2'
mind you, am not anticipating the
action of the National Committee. I am
not ON the committee. Still, If you want
my opinion I'll express it. A proper
Chairman is a hard man to find. He
should be a man with a good head fol
politics, worker, and, most important Of
all, patient with details, approachable
accessible at all times and able to keep thu
field in his mind. This is a hard man tt
find, but there are two or three in thu
Democratic party who have already shown
these qualities"
| PHILADELPHIA, July 15.-It is regarded
| in political circles as certain that Secre
tary of the Commonwealth William +
Harrity will be Chairman of the Demo
cratic National Committee. When ques
toned upon this subject to-day, Mr.. Har
rity said:
sit would be premature for me to sa,
whether not 1 would accept or declin
the Craftsmanship. The selection of
Chairman is a matter for the Democrat
National Committee and that body viii
: not meet until Wednesday next. 1t is fai
> to state, however, that have been urge
| to permit my name to be considered i
I connection with the Craftsmanship. Al
] though 1 do not desire the position, tn
matter has been presented to me in sue
| a way that it may be difficult for me t
, decline if the committee in it's wisdor
should see fit to elect me-"