New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-05


tion for Mr.. Goff and his noble work in unearth-
ing municipal corruption than himself, but the
Republicans could not accept any Democrat Tor
Mayor in this campaign. AppauseD
1T LOOKED LIKE DICTATIoN.
Mr. Beaman Interrupted Mr.. Olcott to ask him
not to indulge in any remarks which might inter-
fere with arriving at an amicabe agreement
He assured the Republicans that Mr. Goff had
been selected by the Executive Committee before
the meeting of the State Democracy Convention
Wednesday night
Mr.. Ocptt resumed, saying that the Repub-
cans had supposed when they were invited 70
the general conference that they had Deen asKed
to confer, whereas the manner of the presen'a-
ton of Mr. Goffs name looked more like dlcta,
tion than conference. Mr. Olcott again praised
Mr. Goff's work and said that he had done more
so far TO root out Tammany corruption than any
other man in New-York. Nevertheless tho Re-
publican conferrees felt that Mr.. Goff would be
more hOnOred at the present time by nominating
him for Recorder than for Mayor. sentiment
which met unanimous approval from RapuD-
leans. Independent County Democrats ana
others. Mr. Goff needed 100000 votes from Re-
publicans. who had not been counselled about
this nomination: they had only been asked II
they knew their lesson. GIaughter) Tne Re-
publlcans had lost ten days now in their can
Vass waiting for the Committee Of Seventy to
act. The sentiment unanimous on the part
Of the Republican confcrrees that they could not
accept the nomination Of Democrat CPro-
longed Republican appause)
COIoNEL ft)N'I f'lkOfpSf'D
Colonel George Bliss here arose and asked to
say n word. 1t was well known, ne said that he
had not been in all respects in accord with the
majority OF the Republican Conference Commit
tee. Il will say. however. he went on that II
Mr. Goff's name was brought before the RepuD-
lican Convention tomorrow night he would not
get a dozen votes. (Cheers) Now let me tell
you another thing. hurried meeting Of our
Conference Committee was held tonight ter we
learned that Mr. GOn was TO be proposed I1e
}ad uno oD;~ppuelv against Mr. (rOn
nomination. but we agreed 70 advise the ne
publican Convention to nominate Colonel Will
lam l.. Strong. Great applause)
Mr. Beaman remarked that Mr.. strong $ name
had been on the committees list and had re-
ceived favorable consideration. He intmatei
that he might yet be agreed upon.
Charles Stewart Smith earnestly addressed the
Republicans in favor OF Mr. Goff.
Mr. Beaman and Colonel Bliss discussed the
possibility of agreement upol some other name
Mr.. Beanan thought that l. was likely an agree
ment could be reached.
He said that Mr.. Gof had declared that he
would not accept the domination unless all the
organizations in the combination favored 1t.
john f. Mholland arose amid an outburst OF
applause and said that he was there as the rep
resentatve of the Republican organization of the
CITY and County ~ New York. and that for the
first time in eight nine months he found him
self in accord with Colonel George Bliss. U-augh-
ter and cheers) Mr. Mhho,hnd ma le an eloqu nj
speech assuring the meeting that the uck't 10
b. successful must be headed by Republican
John d. Townsend from the Steckler organi-
zation said that he and mis- colleagues had their
instructions t. vote for Mir Gof for Recorder
but could not support him for Mayor unleSs MS
nomination went 10 him unanimously.
Speeches were made by George ". Wanmaker
for the Republicans. and by Francis NJ Scott
on the part Of the New-York State Democracy.
Mir Scott headed the Anti-Tammany ticket four
years ago. and vas defeated 10y Hugh J. Grant.
W W Keilock. of the Republicans. was the
next speaker He pressed the claims of the Re
otb ne of his before MIN haQ
done and then Theodore Sutro, of the German
American Reform Union. spoke for that orgah-
izaiion. not committing IL to any candidate; Inc
Republicans then asked permission 10 retire IN
order u confer This was given, ana when tney
returned Mr.. Olcott announced that 1t was tne
unanimous opinion OF the Republicans that the
conference should adjourn until to-day AT
o'clock 10 give the Committee Of Seventy an
oppor,unity to discuss further a union ticket
The conference adopted the recommendation ana
adjourned To meet this afternoon at the same
place at o'clock.
Previous 70 the adjournment the Grace Democ-
raoy representatives, announced that there would
be a meeting of that organization in Cooper Union
at o'clock this afternoon. The ComIni''"e 81
Sevonty's Executive Committee will hold ses-
sion a. the Chamber Of Commerce some time this
morning.
POSITION OF TANIMANY HALL.
Mayor Gilroy was overwhelmed with Inquiries
Yesterday as 10 the purposes Of Tammany Hall
in connection with its reported deal with the
NeW-lork state Democracy on a H1uH.cIpii
ticket The report that the deal Included the
acceptance II John w Con by Tamnany Han
as the union Democratic candidate for MAYOR
was received with incredulity by Mr.. COTS
friends Senator LexOw. chairman Of the Senate
Committee was told that Tammany leaders
were processing their r. adiness 10 support MT
Gof for Mayor If he should receive the "igWa'
Endorsement, and was asked If from his knowl-
edge of Mr.. Con ne thought that gentleman
would accept Tammany nomination for Mayor.
The Senator replied
NO. | cannot imagine that he would accept
either nomination or an Endorsement at the
hands Of that organizations
Mayor Groy declined To 90 into details on the
subject of these rum0rs
"Iye have not considered any combination with
the state Democracy" he said in answer to in
qurics about the possible nomination or lnd0rse-
mcnt OF Mr.. Goff for Mayor by Tammany HAL
'ani can say that none Is contemplated at the
present time"
How d. YOU stand in the natter" the Mayor
was asked.
that II was on September TO- when | returned
from Europe At that time said that was IN
favor Of "A representative business man outside
of the organization for Mayor. say now that |
Do not believe that the next Mayor, no matter
what his politics. will find any dishonesty In
the city government, except such individual
cases as viii develop in any large organization or
body of officials.
HILLS ALLEGED INTERFERENCE
Mayor Groy made "A strong denial If the
statement that Senator HI! had been making d.
inands upon Tammany Hall In the interest or
Democratic harmony. He declared that the
senator had not interf red with the local situa-
tion ar that no would undertake to dictate how
the municipal ticket should be made up
But the Mayor qualified his declaration some
what by adding:
"The success Of the State Democratic ticket
is of more importance tnan that of the local
ticket. and Tammany Hail appreciates this fully,
and is willing and intends u 90 everything IN
its power to secure the election of Senator Hill
to the Governorship.
Every Tammany Hall district leader and prom
inent member seen yesterday expressed readiness
10 make any concessions necessary to bring
ohou, harmony Several of them Ike ex-R ngister
John Reilly said they willing to support
either Cioff or Grace for Mayor II all the Demo
cratic factions could be got together in no other
way.
HILL FAVORS FREE COINAGE.