New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26

OF THE TIOGA sTATESMAN-THE REPUB-
LIcANs WHO EXPELLED MR. FISH
FROM THE STATE COMMITTEE
MR.. PLATT"s STRENGTH
IN THE SENATE
| To the Editor Of The Tribune:
Sir: The late election in this State was a
triumph for political reform. This is the general
| Interpretation Of the result Democrats and Re-
| publicans alike cOncede it to have been the
underlying of the revolution in New
| York City, and throughout the State It was
only secondary to the widespread emphatic pro-
test against the policy of the National Democ-
racy. The Democratic votes cast against the
Cleveland Administration were numerous but
on the other hand. 1t would be difficult to over
estimate the value Of the Democratic and indie
pendent support that was given to the Repub-
lican ticket in consequence Of the candidacy Of
that embodiment OF conscienceless politics David
b. Hill
While this is the clear. unmistakabe meaning
of the verdict rendered al the polls there are
Few individuals 10 be found who do not attach
any such significance 40 II. One OF this re-
markable group is that clever untirlng political
worker Of Tloge County. who. with less than 10
per cent of the Republicans Of the State behind
him. proposes to continue at the old stand the
business of managing the practical affairs Of the
whole party just If nothing unusual had hap
pened on November 6. in the year of our Lord
1894 He does not think that moral questions OF
any kind were involved in the struggle. In his
Judgment 1t was not a contest between the
vicious forces Of society and AL that makes for
righteousness in public life. but merely an ordi-
nary, old-fashoned tussle between him and
Dave" HILL with victory. for the first time
fact as he argues that two Of his henchmen
Mike Kerwn and "Charley" Murray had been,
through his diplomacy" put on the New-York
Police Board by the Tammany Mayor. He does
not concede for a moment that In crushing tho
Wgwam and the powerful state organization
that had been built up with much by
Hill Murphy. Sheehan and Croker. the people
also put the seal o, condemnation upon every
form Of machine methods that aims 10 defeat the
object Of all honest. intelligent political activity
good government.
A sELFAPPOINTED POLITICAL PILOT
No possible injustice need be done Mr. Platt in
this matter. His views have been given at
length The presentation II them begun
early Before the votes had been counted he
appeared on the quarterback. sou'wester on and
hlnocular I'm hand, as the self-appo.ntcd pilot II
the incoming State Administration. mailing ali
political craft To take cognizance Of his appear
ancc and position Republican success had
scarcely been heraldei IN election night when he
called the reporters A. the FIN Avenue Hotel
around him and gave out A. interview with him
self
And what was this Interview all about What
did Mr. Plat. who claims the right to speak flr
the party ~ moral IDEAS md 20 discuss IN tho
evening Of that cyer,ful day? Tho grant victory
-,
ness in Official life' Tho reinsurance that hal
just been given with such Numbering emphasis
that the heart u tho masses WAS stll sound and
true? The glorious evidence tho day hal fur-
nished Of the utter worihlossncss o. any ana all
cQues cotcr!es and combinations ~ matter how
powerful. t. Withstand the wrath % an aroused
people? The melancholy example that HilIs do
feat afforded - young men who would sock al
vancement by unworthy means? Npt all
These t. be sure are some u the lessons 20
which the man who essays the role ~ party
guide might reasonably DE expected 10 draw AZ
tention In such an hour but Mr.. Plat IL not ma,
sort Of political mentor. As his faithful hen ch-
men rejoice To say. he IL not IN politics for his
health" neither H. he going around pointing
morals furnishing Illustrations Il the ethical
tendencies Of modern civilization. Tho thought
foremost In his min ana which ~ hasteneI O.
translate f0r publication. when b" saw that the
Republicans had swcpt th" state. was the per
sonal advantage that would accrue t. him IN the
election as Governor ~ the gentleman whose
nomination he had successfully a1yocaiei-scv-
cral months after the most prominent Republi-
cans " the State had said that Mr.. Morton could
succeed MIR Flower. j. a. desired the honor. My
cindiiat.' was "a" burden oi his remarks. 81
other object o. tho memorable battle presented
itself to him. That was the supreme feature II
the situation and the only ono he had the slight
eft inclination 10 cJnsi!er FOR a moment
VISION or \ CABINET PORTFOLIO
This. in brief is Mr. rlatrs theory oi the cl.c-
ton and he has been az logical as John calvin in
his practical conclusions based upon IL. "ii was
my victory" he SAYS practically in inter
viewing himself "and propose to reap
the fruits ~ IT, The Governor H. mine.
because ! advocated his candidacy 70 De
sure. | did not ~ 50 until h. had shown
strength enough t. insure his nomination with
ont me- bur that does not enter into the case. /
Tho people do not understand that part II it. and
| shall take pains TO prevent Mr.. Morton from
understanding it, The stat" patronage belongs
t. me absolutely. The Senate is m.nc. bccause
the ma jorty Of the Senators under obligations
10 me- or believe they are. and If any Of them
grow restive. or ovncc disposition to heed the
Committee OF seventy | have some Tam
many friends to fall back upon. All need to
give me complete control is the Speakership 90
the Assembly. and that propose to get BY buncp-
ing once more my ancient enemy, the Union
League element. IN taking their candidate and
making him minc-mine. mine. forever. ever mine.
This is the programme Carry 1t out and what
a vision opens before me. \ solid state dclega
ton with which to decker at the next Republican
National convention. and then the qualification
of my lies desire and the vindication Of my
whole existencc-the Treasury portfolio"
It Is hardly ncccssary to say that this Is no
fancifu summary ~ Mr.. Platts intentions He
is making the supreme effort Of his cvenfu life.
He has grasped the reins and he proposes 10
vault into the saddle Of absOlutc control Never
before hav- circumstances been more favorable
for the realization Of his ambition. never before