New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-22
WILL CROKER STICK TO HILL?

A
DENIES IT, HOWEVER.
Chicago, June 2l.-An interesting situation Is
developing in the Tammany delegation to-nlght
A difference of opinion has arisen among inc
leaders as to the policy for Tammany to pursue,
in view Of the overwhelming sentiment developed
In the Democratic Convention in favor OF the
nomination of ex-President Cleveland.
Richard Croker is reported as having taken
nositve position in favor of friendly under
standing with the Cleveland leaders, and 1t Is
alleged that he is endcavoring TO persuade EDWARD
Murphy. jr and William F. Sheehan; Senator
Hills lieutenants Of the wisdom of prevailing
ON their chief to harmonic the differences III
New-York in the interests of the 1aInmany or
ganization
MANY of the leading Hill men outside of New
York are wiring Senator Hill TO the same effect
tonight. but as yet the Senator maintains an
uncompromising position.
Richard Croker came forth from his guarded
apartments tonight, and landed in the midst OF
q knot of newspaper men. He paused as though
expecting an onslaught, and he got it,
There is o. rumor tonight began one Of the
correspondents that you have received from Mr.
Hill a message to-day or this evening In which
he has informed YOU that he is willing the
New-York delegation should now act It's own
will as the situation may indicate
al have seen no such telegram; don't know
Of any such" said Mr.. Croker.
IF such a message were received what would
be done by the New-Yorl' delegation?" inquired
another correspondent.
Wed stick 10 Hill just the same" came the
reply.
"Even il he said withdraw"
"Yes whether he says withdraw or not. That's
what we came out here for We've just started
right now"
What do You mean by that-that you've been
started wrong until now -
You can use your own Judgment about that.
We have lost some, and now we are getting some
back"
DO Won then admit the figures given out by
Mr. Clevelands friends?"
"No. do not" was Mr.. Croker's reply.
six hundred and one given out by them as
their strength last pight--do you wish to cut
down that estimator
Il don't want 10 make any predictions as TO
figures l might not be right
will YOU vote on the second ballot. II there
is one. for Hill as you do on the first ballot?'
I'VE can't tell until after the first ballot. No
one can tell what condition the convention will
be in then"
Have not the anti Cleveland people friendly
feeling for Boics?"
Yes"
AS you have for all good Democrats. Mr.
Cleveland included?'
The swarthy, dark face of the Tammany Chief
relaxed trihe in evident amusement.
Possibly Mr.. Croker does not regard MI
Cleveland as Democrat" interjected one OF the
correspondents. Again Mr.. Croker smiled, but
made response.
Have you decided upon definite plan OF
action in tile convention or out of it?" was
asked
Yes, partly said Mr.. Croker, and / sup
pose you would like to know what it is ) and
the saturnine chieftain came nearer to hubble
laughter than many outside his intimates often
hear from him.
Il came out here to interview you men," he
added I'D like TO get some news for myseI1,
with which he turned and passed the guards and
entered the inner recesses Of the Iammany cave
Washington, June 2l.-;Much has been print
ed and said of late in the ma
ture of gossip respecting the intentions
OF Senator David b Hill, and among other Things
il has been said that some OF his frlends nave
been charged TO withdraw his name from the
contest for the Democratic Presidential nomination.
II con now be stated as a fact that senator
Hill has not withdrawn and does not propose TO
withdraw He may be beaten, but VIII never
surrender He will fight it out TO the emu