New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-25
SENATOR MURPHY ON HIS GUARD.
HE EXPECTS TROUBLE FOR THE STATE MACHINE

HE EXPECTS TROUBLE FOR THE STATE MACHINE
AND IS PREPARING FOR 1T.
Senator Edward Murphy Ir. who arrived here on
Monday evening from his Toy home. has been spend
ing the last two days In the company of horsenesh
rather than politicians. lie has been visiting city
sale stables In search of b!OOcd steck for his farm
at Rchheld Springs in which Mr.. Croker Is Jointly
interested with him. and going TO the races story
was published saying that Mr. Murphy had won heavy
bets Yorkvllle Belle and other victors OF the turf
since he 10 town. but he said that this was not
the
Il have been down TO the track every afternoon
since my arrival he said, but have not bet Il
cent
The senator during The intervals which he spends
at the Hoffman Hons" ha, plenty OF visltos. Last
evening his Cbrner of the cGfc thronged with his
admirers. In the merry party which surrounded the
Senator's table were state RailrcaI Commissioners
samuel \. Bcardsey Anthony n. Brady, the Albany
capitalist; cxMayor Grant, President James j. Mar
tin. OF the Police Board. President j. sergeant Cram
Of the Dock Board Senator william L. Brown ana
Mr.. Norris Of Troy, one CT Mr.. Murphy's homo
friends. Eugene Who'd, the Albany lobbyist, whose
fame has spread all the state occupied chair
close to the senator's elbow.
When. speaking for publication Mr.. Murphy was
extremely rctcent regarding politics. and although
several Of his party members of the Democratic
State Committee he assured inquirers that only his
personal affairs and recreave pleasure We're the OBJ
ccs OF his visit Nevertheless the Senator, II Is
understood has managed to impar to these who have
his confidence something Of his theory OF what may
happen in the political field. What he expects MI.
Cleveland to do In the way Of recognizing the reg
ular Democracy is not quite rosy hued as 1t was a
month after the new Administration had come into
Office The Senator has learned some things abou'
the Administrations infections, regards the ANU
Snappers, and he did not hesitate to tell ihpu'rhE
friend, Yesterday that In his opinion the President
and his advisers were contemplating war upon
their old enemies within the Democratic iold which
will make politics a lively game In New ork S'a'c
during the next year or two at least. The capture
OF the Democratic state Committee" this year from
its present machine and the defeat OF Governor
Flower for denomination In tie safe Convention Of
1894. In the view OF th" JUNIOR senator oi w"
Work a part OF the Administration programme"
Whether or not definite nrraig,m ents had been MADE
o pusb secretary Iamon; as the Anti -napprr caAdi
date for Governor Mr.. Murphy would not poshiN'Y
assert bat that plans were on foot 70" nyatallzihs
the opposition upon som" man likely 10 Deaf rio"'
| In the convention he does not doubt
the senator encouraged his snapper a''o'i""9
| with the hope that tho waiting game "hcn W.
Cleveland playing might IesEli more laVorapis
10 the anti Admins .ralion idle than inc flee"'
| intended. li, CONCUR, largely in the opinion cX-
pressed by Concrcssmar Cumming, few days az
that Mr.. Cleveland does not mean To MAKE any "p
| pontmeut, OF consequence here until after the IN
1
vc.iigaiion which Mcssrs Farchild Nagonr ana fih
dexter Dunn have started in CUSTOM lios" aitair-.
Things NAV wear "A different face by thht um'
! senator Murphy thinks and few weeks, mor' dely
may change the Administration plans. Anyway inc
senator told those to whom he coGfd'd his opinions
that they need not give up hoHe Of sharing III the
spoil, which hc Insists the machine Democrats wo'
last fall in spite of the obstacles Win WHICH NV
| original Cleveland coteIic loaded tho campiisn' wv
Murphys prcscn intention is 10 iemain ~ New'''rH
Tor several days.
the Anti -nappcis. who have long been prophesNihl
that one NOR. week" would bring the appointment
! Of William A. rouchcr or some other equally ian'cs
ontilIil nun for Collector. We're much disappir'l
| Yesterday I'm tht generally credited report tlat JIG
changes here ned lie expected until after Ito Cu'to"
House Investigation. tn" faith 81 the original 'isV"
land chief, IT. the old man, - they cal MI ils'e
land was vi.lhN shaken. although they >li pr"eh"'
to b.ievc that II would GONE odt I'll right III TN
| end -, T.. .,..,,,. I'm, he
registered At the Murray I'm Hotel lie Usually zoe
10 the Holman llonse. II. SAW lew sail,rs ni,,
| seemed In a melancholy mood. His trends say tha
he j. rlch Offended because Of certain lntipu Sh,ur
which ne has received ut the hands Of tie Ndhih''ra