New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-07
". c. WHITNEY'S AMBITIONS.
HIS ALLEGED PLAN TO REACH THE WHITE
HOUSE.
1T IS SAID THAT he HOPES TO GAIN THE prrs,
DENCY THROUGH THE GovERNoRsuIp OF
THIS sTATE-REAsoNs FOR Dornrrxc
THE sToRY-TALK ABOUT MAY.


THIS sTATE-REAsoNs FOR Do,,pr,xc
THE sToRY-TALK ABOUT MAY
NARD AND JUDGE pECKHAM.
william e. Whitncy's aspirations for the Presidency
In le9o ~''r never pcei seriously denied either by
himself or his TRENDS 1t has come to be generally
believed that his personal ambitions load in
that direction and that he had the srcccssorsbin 70
Grover Cleveland in his minds eve when no p,,ccs
himself ut the head OF the Presidents forces and nv
series OF brl'hant inanocuvres succeeded in placing
Mr. Cleveland at the head OF the Democratic National
ticket last year, and finally for second time in the
Executive Chair.
story appeared yesterday which, II true in
dicates tlat Mr. whitney Is not content TO walt until
1896 TO lay the groundwork for his elevation 10 the
first place In the Nation. His programme IS ac
cordns 10 TINS statement, 10 begin active operations
on his own account at much earlier date-in fact
the wires OF the National Administrator are already
being manipulated in his interest. The appointment
OF eXJustce james T. Kilbreth as Collector OF the
Port and Walter S. Bum as Appraiser both In thc
Whitney interest, are interpreted TO mean that Mr.
whitney mas MADE mn his mind to run for Gov
ernor. as the Democratic candidate next year. pre-
psratoy TO his declaring himself candidate for the
Presidency In 1906 The prestige which a successful
campaign for Governor would give him. it was
argued would clear tho way TO the Presidential NOM
ination in 1906 render him nvlncibc In the National
Democratic convention three years hence, and leave
little doubt OF his triumph at the polls.
Mr.. Whi'ncy'S views respecting this arrangement
could not be learned yesterday. 1t was said al his
house that ho went out yachting yesterday morning
AID al late hour last night he had not returned
No Democrats OF prominence who were seen ycstcr
DAY could be induced 10 talk about the theme
senator Edward Murphy. jr., was at the Hoffman
House mos; of the day and until he started for
Washington on the "Congrcssiora Limtcdn in The
afternoon, but he affably declined TO consider its
II hafn nth, ,ipLt find
appointments of Mr.. Cleveland as evidence OF deep
laid plans for the future Mr.. Murphy said that he
would prefer to postpone giving any conclusions
which he might form about them until some time
next year.
One OF the best Informed and most sagacious and
discerning men of the State said last evening that
he very much doubted the existence OF "A scheme to
run Mr. Whitney for Governor. Il have no doubt
that he wonld like 10 be PRESIDENT he said but
he would be obliged first to break up the plan Of
the machine TO rcnOminae and rc-elect Governor
Flower Mr.. Whitney would find it much easier and
safer 10 make deal with the machine, which would
include the denomination of Governor Flower next
year. with the understanding that the delegates Of
the State OF New ork TO the next Democratic
National Convention shall be instructed for and
pledged to William c. Whitney for President.
Mr.. Whitney could have possible for the
Governorship except to put him in line for the
Presidency. With the unanimous nomination of the
state of New-iork, with its full delegation support
ing him, and backed b. the power. influence and
patronage OF the National Administration, what Dem
ocra East, West South could stand against him -
Before starting for Washington yesterday Senator
Murphy said that he would call the Democratic State
Committee TO NEE, some time this month either al
saratoga York. TO arrange for the conveninr
Of the STATE Convention. lie could not tell yet what
the exact date would be, probably, however, between
August 81 TO 80. The outlook at Washington woul
have something 10 do with II. The convention, he
thought might be held in the last week in september
Mr.. Croker had another interview with Senate
Murphy yesterday and 1t was said In the corridor
of the Hoffman House that the nomination OF lSnl'
Maynard for Court of Appeals judge was thoroughly
considered. The impression among Democrats who
talked with Nj. Murphy and Mr. Croker this sub
ject yesterday was that Maynard would be nominated
The leaders have about decided that the people hav
forgotten his infamous conduct Assistant Attorney
General In connection with the Duchess County fraud
There was anoat yesterday that Mr.. Clevc
land considering the OF Judge Rufus W.
Teckham, Of the Court Of Appeals, succeed 10 the
vacancy in the United states Supreme Court left by
Judge Biatchiord
II Is conceded that n New-Yorkcr will receive th>
appointment and there Is little doubt that strong
pressure IS being brought 10 upon President
In favor Of Judge Ieclham. He and lis family
have been known as Cleveland Demo Gratis for nianN
years His brother, Wheeler II. Peckham, l. stanch
Anti snapper, and has been one OF senator Hhis
most persistent opponents In the state. Judge Peek
lam himself has personally suffered M Mr.. Hhls
hands OF this account. II was only last year that
Mr. lin refused to permit the Judge to be nominated
fo- Chief Judge oi the Court Of Appeals. place
upon which MIR. Pcckham had set his heart
The judges friends think that the time has arrived
for the President TO show lis appreciation OF the
Pcchi,ams hy clcvatng Rufus 10 the supreme COURT
Bench. This appointment would afford another can
ddatc for COarl OF Appeals Judge. some machine
Democrats fivord Pecklam's appointment. rs with
~ fOr Judges
puj. MAYNARD might stand better chance OF eecuoh
II placed Oh the ticket with man OF nhsuhieu
record for the Office. $3.50, 49,,
When Mr. Cleveland seeds in his first batch %
app.lntmens - the senate the nam: OF John ID
K,rran may appear United States District itlornes
for tuc southern District OF New-lmd mere wa
a report Yesterday that the Pr.sdeh was nhriy 10
sol him Mr. Herman said to be - slated" Tor
Collector just before Mr.. kiltreths apponlment Wa
made Tie friends Of Police Commissioner thhIies
y MCLEAN silll believe that he viii get ! mica
States Judge hip become United States Disulct-
Attorney
,TU Or RABBI EtNTHOWITZ.