New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-21
HILL MAY AND MAY NOI.
CONFLICTING REPORTS ABOUT HIS IN
TENTIONS.
HE IS QUOTED AS TELLING SENATOR GoRMAN
THAT HE WOULD RUN FOR GOVERNOR
\ STATEMENT To THE CONTRARY
FROM ALBANY.

| \ STATEMENT To THE CONTRARY
FROM ALBANY.
There was a great deal OF speculation in politi-
cal circles yesterday regarding the policy which
| Senator Hill will adopt at Saratoga next week
| for bringing all the Snappers. Muswumps and
| Cuckoos together in nest, and as to the man
! who will come ont of the Democratic State Con-
vcntion labelled the standard-bearer OF the party
| for Governor. There has been FOR the last three
| or four DAYS a growing belief among Democrats
faithful to the fortunes Of the senior Senator
| that he is seriously Weighing his own chances
and considering the probability Of triumph or de-
feat should he direct his nomination and
boldly avow a purpose TO go into the battle AT the
head OF his ticket There have been many
pointers reported indicating at least that Mr.
Hill is taking soundings with the possible purpose
Of attempting 50 hazardous a voyage. II Is
known that Senator Hi within very few days
consulted with Senator German. OF Maryland. on
| this subject and that Mr.. I'LL informed Mr.. Cor
| man that he had practically made up his mind
| to accept the nomination for Governor and make
| az hot a canvass for election rs he was capable
! of. Senator German afterward repeated his con-
| versatiOn with Senator Hill to one OF the most
prominent Republicans Of this State. VINO re-
| peated ii 10 newspaper men OF this city. The
authenticity OF the statement cannot be ques-
| toned.
Wcll-known Democrats yesterday looked upon
the report that Mr.. Hin would be the candi-
date himself as an extremely likely one MT.
| Iiill, they argued. must do something cNtraor.
binary to secure the Democratic Presidential
nomination in 1896. His election To IN" Cover
nOrShip OF his State FOR the third time. AFTER
an interim of one term. would furnish him with
the political capital needed 10 obtain the noini-
nation. If he should put up somebody else
Lockwood. Pcckhanl. Thatcher. Gaynor or
Cook ana even succeed with him, he would, 1t
was urged. only introduce fresh candidate
into the circle of Democratic aspirants should
the successful candidate throw his Official IN
fluence into IIills scale. as Flower did In 1892
ii would avail him little in the National con
test. Besides. Mr.. Hill's term as United states
Senator. will expire two years from January
l. and the present political outlook In New
York state is decidedly unfavorable to his
chance for reelection.
News was received in this city last evening
which. IL confirmed might change the makeup
Of the slate at Saratoga materially. II came by
way Of Albany, and asserted that ex-Secrotafy
William &. Whitney is on his way home from
Europe on the White Star steamship Majestic
and was coupled with the Information that Mr..
Whitney might be willing to accept the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor. The Majestic
Is due late Tuesday or early on N"dh'S-
day. and il would be- possible 10 delay the pro,
cecdings Of the convention on TUESDAY until
Mr.. Whitncy's desires regarding the nomination
for Governor were learned.
Some Democrats who have considered the pos
sihilitv Of the nomination ~ Mr.. Whitney or any
man who has been identified with the fortunes
Of Mr. Cleveland. are ~ the opinion that THIS II
more likely - be- Mr. IIilrs play than the accept
ance ~ the nomination himself. II ne can place
4 Cleveland man AZ the head II the ticket IN ms
Republican year. 1t WAS conceded ihai ne c"ud
make the Administration responsible for the cam
paign and transfer It's burdens from ms "~ w
shoulders To- those 4 Mr. Cleveland ana MS
Cfckoos In case Of defeat then. in IN" view
Il Mr. Hi and his snapper cot"ri". II would De
the defeat II the Administration ana not piNl'
t. Uills The search that is now beng nade Ih
this and other cities FOR respectable Anti-Snap-
pcrs t. s.ry. as delegates % IN" peIn'craur
state Convention and In some Instances 10 tax
places un the state Committee. for ne und"uhtr'
purI,ose = giving i Cleveland flavor has con
WINGED some obscryaut politicians that Mr.. llills
present purpose i 20 Put the Natl"hAI N''i''h-
istration IN the front line 4 hat'e. Develop
ments at Albany yesterday indicate MAJ Mr.
Hn will not be- a candidate. 50 that politicians
NAV take their choice OF the conflicting reports.
Albany Sept. 20 tSpcciaD.-It Is learned upon
high authority tonight that Mr. Hin Is not
candidate for the Democratic nomination Tor
Governor. and has said that under no circuin-
stances would he accept that nomination. MI
I'M said to-day: The Democratic stat" Con
vention will not be managed 10y a political boss
II will be IRE" To- 90 what II picas's IN me mar
ter OF making nominations. The h"ihlhh''"hs
for Governor FOR Lieutenant Governor ana
Judge 81 the Court 81 Appeals are open TO the
competition II every Democrat
There seems 80 be- a slight impression her"
that former Democratic state conventions haf"
been under tho domination II bosscs. il Is also
appropriate to remark mat some one - an
nounclrg that James ". Ilinckley. Of Pough-
kccIsic the engineer 81 the theft ~ the seat Of
Gilbert \. Deanc In The state senate III ls9-'
il To be chairman Of the Democratic state Con
mitfcc as "A successor to Edward Murphy Jr..
and that James II. Flanagan. ~ canandaigna.
is 10 succeed Samuel Bcardslcy of ltca. ~
secretary Of the Democratic stat" Committee.
Governor Flower started tonight for oswcgo.
where he delivers an address tomorrow. lie
stayed here tonight for q few hours on his way
from Oneonta. Regarding the situation In the
Democratic camp. the Governor said that In his
0I,iniOn dll factions In New York and Brooklyn
and other places should have representation in
the Democratic State Convention. The Governor
had nothing To- say regarding the various candi-
dates for Governor He viii not attend the Dem
ocratic Convention. as he has a previous engage
ment 10 deliver agricultural address on Tues
day next.
The new Democracy 81 tn: town Of Watervliet
al its primaries in West Troy. Green Island and
Watcrvliet yesterday adopted resolutions regret
ting Governor Flowers declination 10 accept the
Democratic nomination. and indOrsing the can
didacy Of John Boyd Thacher FOR Governor