New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-10
WHY HE DISTRUSTS THE STATE MACHINE
THE PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARD sHEElIAN
AND MURPHY EXPLAINED BY RECENT
n0INGS At Albany.

DoINGs AT ALBANY.
Albany, April Specal).-President Cleveland :
reluctance 20 grant to LeutenantGovernor Sheehan
and Senator Murphy large share Of the patronage
Of this State does not surprise people here and the
Presidents action In deferring a decisive talk about
the matter for few days does not amaze them.
Mr.. Cleveland has been kept fny Informed by his
political lieutenants OF the preparation being made by
Governor Flower, Senator Murphy and Lieutenant
Governor Thce1an to wage upon the National
Administration as soon as such course Shall he
deemed prudent. Mr.. Flower could not give all the
places Of any influence to antlCcveland men without
Its being known could other preparation TO con-
test NewYor State with the National Administration
pass unnoticed. The latest Of these manifestations
Of the secret purpose OF the AntiCleveand men was
tho purchase of "Tie Albany Argus" by them. This
newspaper. for many years the State organ OF the
Democratic party, obviously could be made 10 play
important part In any internal conflict Of the Demo.
cratic party. It's seizure therefore, by Democrats who
have always been his opponents must have been dis
quietng 70 the President Colonel Daniel S. Lamont
Is stakeholder In "Thc Argus" and he undoubtedly
at once informed Mr.. Cleveland OF what had occurred
Added to this, james II. Manning. who is one OF
the chief stockholders OF "Thc Argus" and who as
an editor always supported Mr.. Cleveland. visited
Washington last week and doubtless Informed Mr..
Cleveland and Colonel Lamont OF the secret purchase
Of " The Argus" by Mr.. Cevcands Democratic op.
ponents That purchase will be completed this week.
1t Is said. by the deposition Of Mr. Manning from his
post OF Managing Editor Of "The Argus and the
Installing in his place Of william McMurtrie spcer.
"'rhc Nev.York SUMS" Albany correspondent Per
haps Mr.. Cleveland desires to read few editorials
In 1.-THE Argus" under its new management before
he has another talk with Mr. Sheehan.
Politicians are amused that Governor Flower docs
that he dcceives by his assertions that
lie divides the offices evenly between the
Cleveland and the Anti-Ceveland Democrats. lie
has given every office which be used to control
primaries to opponents OF Mr.. Cleveland. Recently
the Governor appointed Frederick +. schraub ns Dairy
Commissioner. This has become one OF The chief
s Iss in third Of Ds Of Sr
missions In search Of oicomargarinc Into all the
ether counties Of the State lie disposcs Of nearly
the chief political machines in the State Mr. Schranb
was q lawyer at Lowville. and had no other recon-
Of for lbs Es sn h he an ace
The reappointment OF Charles NJ. Preston Super
q s so Ins mt Was q the
National Conyention and Opposed mr. Ccyelands
SWa neen OF s OF Den
Capitol by the Trustees Of the Public Buildings. who
are Governor Flower L'euenant.Governor shcchan and
speaker Sulzer Is II any wonder that under these
circumstances Mr. Cleveland docs not entirely credit
Torer OF mac" toward nun by
y.
Tie animal charter election at Railway. ~ j..
takes place tomorrow. and o Mayer and two
chosen Freehoders are to 10 elected than usual
interest has hcen aroused. The Republicans hive
made their campaign on their excellent record In the
city government during tie last yrar--thc first
they have been In power for twelve years and the
gross mlsmnnngement Of the Democrats rs
disclosed by the expert examination OF the city's
books. The Republican candidate for Mayor is DR..
J. J. DAILY who Mayor from 1895 to 1888 sue.
ccssively defeating three Of the strongest Democrats
In the city. lie was defeated In April. 1888 by
Judge Lewis s. liver, who Is again the Demo
cratic candidate. The Doctor has tho Endorsement,
and support OF many Independent Democrats.
The city Is close politically and every Republican
should make It his duty 10 vote. II Is especially
mi"s Should take fGc trouble to vote bofore co,nc
TO the CITY, II the Republicans elect both of their
candidates for Freebooter the Democratic majority
In the bunii Will b. reduced 10 One. which can
easily secured IN the townships next spring and
the board restored to Republican control again.
REPUBLICAN PROSPECTS AT DAyONNE. v. :.
Political conditions In Rayonnc y. J.. are bright for
Republican, nj the charter election 20 be held
10 morrow. Mayor william c. Farr. the Republican
nominee alterward Endorsed by the Democratic con.
venuon. will 10 reelected. His WAS the only n0mina.
lion on file no the expiration Of the time limit, and
there is no candidate against him known. Rcpubli-
cans expect To elect Samuel A. J. Medley Comncllman
over Councilman william J. O'Drien. Of the Big
Eight" The latter was nominated by majority.
and the defeated faction Is determined 10 defeat him
Councilman Charles McQuiIlan barely rcnomn mated
but refused IN run. and Louis OIcary who was beaten
by Mr. McQuilan. has the nomination. but will be dc.