The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
The Hm.Croker Quarrel.

There 10 a GOODNESS between Mr. Croker,
the Tammany chief, and Senator Hill. It is a
GOODNESS that may become an open quarrel.
Neither the senator nor Mr.. Croker will say
anything about the cause Of the GOODNESS,
nor will they admit their relations are not
as pleasant as they ever were. Neither de-
MES, however, that there Is some foundation
for the story that their relations are
strained.
1t has been only few months since the
Tammany chief and all bis lieutenants were
shouting themselves hoarse for the senator.
They wanted him to be the democratic
nominee for President then. They do not
think so much Of him now, and few of them
would put themselves to any trouble to do
him a service. He hes been shorn OF his power
and is not in position to do them favors.
He has no state patronage and will not be
permitted to distribute any Of the federal
patronage in his state unless he gives MIR.
Cleveland's administration hearty sup
port, and that be Is not likely to do.
The trouble between Mr.. Croker and
Senator Hill YVES caused by Senator Hills
action in having resolution indorsing
Edward Murphy, Jr., for United States
senator introduced into the electoral col
lege of New York. Mr.. Croker was one of
the electors. and the introduction of the
resolution was a surprise TO him, and it
made him exceedingly angry. He did not
vote for it, neither did he say anything in
opposition to it. A word from him would
have killed it, but he could not speak the
word, because Mr.. Murphy is his warm per-
sonal friend. II he had voted for it. how
ever, he would have placed Tammany In
opposition to Mr.. Cleveland's administra-
ton. because Mr.. Cleveland had publicly
declared that Mr.. Murphy did not possess
the necessary qualifications TO represent the
stnte Of New York in the Senate.
In his anger Mr.. Croker said that Senator
Hill had no business at Albany interfering
with state matters-that he ought to be in
Washington attending 70 his senatorial
duties.
The resolution did not, Of course, do Mr..
Murphy any good. His election TO the
Senate had been decided upon long before.
The purpose of Senator Hill In having the
resolution introduced was doubtless to com-
init Tammany against Mr.. Cleveland and
also make the Cleveland electors rebuke
Mr.. Cleveland for opposing Mr.. Murphy for
senator.
1t looks as II Mr.. Croker does not Intend
TO permit Tammany to be arrayed against
Mr.. Cleveland's administration. II he
should permit that an anti-Tammany
organization might spring up In New York
city, and. besides, TAmmsny men would
not be permitted to have q share Of the
federal offices in New York.
1t looks as IL Senator Hill had over
reached himself. II TAmmany drops him
Mr.. Murphy, who controls the political ma
| chine OF the state, would also drop him. He
would then be without power or influence
AS senior senator from New Y ork be would
cut sorry figure. Mr.. Murphy. the junior
senator from New York, would be man Of
Importance. He would give Mr.. Cleve-
lands administration hearty support, and,
in return. would be permitted to dictate the
federal appointments Of the state. II this
little quarrel between Mr.. Croker and Sem
ator Hill amounts to much the result, 81 il
may be the ending practically Of .hsS lAtter's
| public career. ..