The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-19
HILL MAY Be NAMED.
Politicians Think Flower With
drew for That Purpose.
It Is a Lsng Step Towards the
Presidential Chair.
His Nomination, 1t Is Thought, Might
Heal Differences.

~ Heeu surprise no oHe II DaVlu Ben
nett Hill is named by the State Demo-
cratic Convention next week as the
party's candidate for Governor.
The impression seems to be general
among local Democratic politicians to-
day that Gov. Flowers withdrawal from
the contest for the nomination, made
public yesterday after he had had con-
ference with Senators Hill and Murphy,
was for the purpose of clearing the way
for Hills nomination.
The reasons for this impression are
not hard to And. Hills ambition Is to
become President, and the logical can
didate of the Democracy for President
In 1896 will be the Democratic Governor
Of the State Of New York-if. indeed.
New York should happen to elect a
Democratic Governor this Fall.
Gov. Flowers determination not to
try for denomination was reached very
suddenly. and was announced at a time
when every one supposed he had what
Ii, In race-track parlance, termed "a
cinch." His recent tour of the farming
districts and his speeches to the farmers
seemed to indicate that he was stumping
the State to win delegates. and now his
sudden change Of heart and mind Is
interpreted to mean only that he has
been notified by the machine bosses
that he must stand aside and let Hill
try for the goal.
Hill Is the acknowledged leader of the
machine In the State. and his personal
popularity, 1t Is confidently believed,
would strengthen the machine and per-
haps heal or bridge over the differences
that now exist between certain Of the
party leaders in the State.
Senator Hill has not announced his
candidacy, but some OF his friends in
this city, who usually speak by the
card" are saying to-day mot for publ
cation. however, that Hill Is almost GER
tain to be pitted against Morton for the
aSSS sat r. HIM. local Democrats prefer
William C. Whitney, and John Boyd
Thatcher. said to be Hills selection, is
There is a noticeable absence OF regret
on the part Of Tammany officials at the
withdrawal Of Gov Flower from the
Gubsrnaterisl race. In fact. there seems
quarters, In others. marked indifference
characterizes the replies of former sup
porters Of Mr.. Flower to questions con
corning the effect of his retirement on
Mayor Gilroy. who it may be pre-
sumed voices the sentiment OF Tam
many , Hall s said today when asked
1.-The prospects OF Democratic success
n the State and city are brighter now
than ever. All conditions are shaping
eek sp Men%y % who
a member of the State Democratic Com
Evening World reporter and inter
Cd - a.,lI 90 49,. lie
candidacy for the Governorship.
II do not think that there is anything
in the rumor that Senator Hill will be
a candidate before the Democratic State
May he not be forced into the posi-
tiop ?" D.. .,,, min .o,, ,,,,,
candidate ! have had such 1S pleasant
very much his retirement"
President James j. Martin, Of the Po-
lice Board, another member Of the
EN- my mat senatoT H the
am fully convinced tina II he could be
induced to lead the party in the coming
Republicans could muster could possibly
'As to the probability of Senator
HIS nomination. am not prepared at
confess that the proposition is startling
would like to see the party place him
eaSs tat Senator H eoala feas
the Democratic party to victory,
III there should be universal demand
to accept the nomination"
Police Commissioner John C. Sheshan,
also a member of the Democratic State
Co .1,h , sa,u' NJ Ju.s mama u.tss
me enthusiastic. l am for him. and !
am sure all other good Democrats in
the State would approve OF his selec-
"He is undoubtedly the strongest
man in the party, and would lead us to
victory in the coming night.
Senator Hill could unite the party,
and we could. therefore, not fail Of vic
tory in this State when presenting a
solid front to the enemy. He IL a
Democrat OF Democrats, Jealous OF
party pride and devoted to Democratic
III he should consent to accept the
nomination, the party to q man would
rally to his support and the Demo,
certainly attain an old-time Democratic
II am fearful. however, that the Sen
ator will not accept the nomination
but that Is matter OF course, Of
founded. and that Senator Hill will be
the party nominee"
ALBANY. Sept Ex-senator Hill
would not be seen this afternoon con
Gubernatorial nomination. George II.
Loadwick. editor OF the Amsterdam
Sentinel, and Il close personal friend OF
Senator Hill, said this morning that he
had conversation with Senator Hill
Yesterday afternoon in reference to tbs
matter and that Senator Hill then told
| him that he would not accept the nom
ination.