Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Edward Kesrny. one OF the most prominent
leaders of Tammany Hail and one of the pow
ers behind the throne in that organization. is
at the Arlington In addition TO being po-
htical leader Mr.. Kearny is an art connoisseur.
and owns one OF the most costly and finest col
seetions Of the productions Of foreign masters
~ the country.
In a chat with THE STAR representative this
morning Mr.. Hearuy related bit of interest
ing inside political history and incidentally
compared the characteristics Of Richard
Croker and his predecessor. John Kelly.
MIR. Kelly" said Mr.. Eearny, possessed all
the qualifications of leader. and for years he
admirably managed the interests Of the Tam
many Hall organization. His great fault. how
headed He was a political fighter. man of
strong character. great determination and will
rower. L will tell You how the split between
I1rnmany Hall and Mr.. Cleveland while the
!a;teT was governor originated.
The position Of railroad commissioner n
very important one, was vacant Judge Snencer
was Mr. helly's selection for the place and Mr.
Aeliy requested me TO present Judge Spencer's
name TO Mr.. Cleveland with the request that he
be appointed did so. Mr.. Cleveland listened
20 nv statement, said that he knew Judge
Spencer very well and would consider the sd-
disability OF appointing him. Ii il very seldom
mat hr Cleveland announces his preferences
before the appointment is positively made and
thiS was ore Of the rare exceptions to his rule
n this regard. Judge Spencer a man we'll
htted FIR the position ami Mr.. Cleveland in
formed me that he would be appointed. He
also made the announcement public.
IN the meantime the position of immigration
commissioner became vacant. Mr.. Kelly con-
GUIDED that he preferred that Judge Spen-
Ger should Ill this position instead of that
Of railroad commissioner and requested that
| again wait upon Mr. Cleveland and in
form him of this determination upon his part
| saw Mr.. Cleveland ard acquainted him with
Mr. kelIys request. Mr.. Cleveland replied
that inasmuch he had publicly announced
Judge Srenc"r's appointment to the railroad
comMIss. cIiessniD that he could not consist
emily withdraw his name and appoint him i'm
migration commissioner. Rs much as he would
ike t. obli'iSc -. Keii-.
The TefI~a- 81 Mr.. Cleveland 20 charge his
rI,iud did not please NJ. Kelly. lie at once de-
red the war. which afte-ward became
'r-aus. o: T4.nmany Hall on 3Ir. Cleveland.
s-' lis = ihC sJcret of the cause OF tha: m.In-
,.-aase contest.
NJ. Croker is every bit as great leader as
VIZ. k=.iv. tie = q man Of mucn moIs tact and
ability aud know how much better 20 meet
"ysnt. Of tins kind. Mr.. Croker Is very diplo-
nil-.r. and !: ~ cannot carry hi~ point at one
-1-I@ &c va..s uHiii the opportunity presents it.
--.'- 10 l. possible ;hlt he would not have
f.., CHS - entering into fierce contest with
l-. Cleveland over the selection of the APP
.,...ee q one Office. but wo'ild have waited
,al b-uugh: aEoHt equalization at another
.4Ei-. Tie relations between Mr.. Cleveland
agd Nr. Grocer ar" most cordial and harmO-
l go =. and Mr.. Cleveland Will be supported bv
.ammIny Hail in MS administration most
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