New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-08

,tv ,-kson1e or a burden when 1t was plain sail
inc for Tammany II is only since defeat and
destruction have been staring the tiger In the
face that Mr. Croker has been anxious for
division Of labor.
MANY politicians hit upon the explanation that
the criticisms upon Mr.. Croker's autocratic
methods have struck home. The persistent in
ouries they agreed. as 10 the sources OF the
millionaire boss's wealth have become excessively
annoylng TO him: the more since they have
been re-echoed within the very citadel OF East
Fourteenth-st and in all the Tammany club
houses Mr.. Croker would like to shake" all
that par, Of his imposing functions 1t was be-
lived which entail responsibility to the public
He possibly cannot help reflections that In case
Of the election Of Republican Governor and
Legislature this fall an official investigation may
come which will lay bare the sources of his
revenue.
HE SAYS HE NEEDS REST
Mr. Croker found number OF reporters walt
Ing for him at the Wigwam yesterday. drawn
there by a report that he had laid down his
sceptre.
For three years." he said. IN reply TO questions
on that point, Il have wanted to have COM
mittee appointed to look after the work nave
been doing There Is too much OF 1t FOR me.
After thirty years in the harness l need rest.
want TO be Just like any other man In Tammany
Hall am willing to do my share oi the WORK.
but want TO have division of labor. MY
intimate friends know that this has been my
wish for years
81 like TO go to the races. and want matters
arranged so that can do so and leave no "orh
neglected But as things are. when go away
from here for a few days find lot OF corTe-
spondencs on my return not attended to. Every
morning I must go over a basket or letters
which should be opened by committee. Ihere
Is too much work in this. and I can't do 1t any
more My physician says that / cannot anord
for the sake Of my health to confine myself IN
doors
81 want II understood. however. that don't
want to shirk any of the duties or responsibilities
Of leadership will give the organization what-
ever assistance am able to. but cannot con-
unue to do the work which some one else can
do as we'll as not"
Mr. Croker said that he wanted no impression
to go out that he had any thought OF leaving
the organization. He had no such idea. he said'
but he did not see why he should be compelled
to do any more work than was expected from
any other member of Tammany Hall. He wanted
to be able to leave the city whenever he pleased
without exciting comment and without having
Tammany Hall men think that the organization
was going to pieces.
"Tammany Hail." ne continued 'is opposed by
the many independent Democratic organizations
IN this city because it rewards Its members by
giving them positions When a man does his
duty faithfully he should have something. and
that is the doctrine OF Tammany Hall. 1t is just
tne same In a banking house or other large busi-
ness paces-the men who attend to their work
ana show themselves worthy are the ones to re-
ceve promotion"
HIS FRIENDS WILL HELP HIM OUT.
The boss added that he did not intend TO bring
ne subject in hand before the committees him
sel' but he said that he would speak to friends
s0Out It and they would probably bring the mat
Sf before the Tammany Hall Executive Com
4''ee when 1t met next Thursday. The meeting
'ne Executive Committee will be followed by
=" OF the Committee on Organization on Thurs
Eevening and Of the General Committee on
snty evening.
,~n Croker was seen again several hours after
nao made the statement which has been
..Nso and asked If he would explain exactly
a' a,' ne desired the public to understand by It,
-, means, was the reply. that I have de-
"ed TO give up active political work.
,.r 70 get away from the labor which has
,.. upon me. on account of my health, on
'unt OF my business interests and on ac-
NJ. VI my family. / believe that II will kill
.,s " remain doing this work every day
q, this mean your retirement leader
amrnany Hall?" was asked
" "'ud not put 1t in that way" answered
n. s'oSer In deprecating manner, as though
h,,, was not an altogether agreeable one to
v,.s. "a spite Of the hard work" which "fell
vor,, eHe leader" Then he explained why 1t
be sh sut in no harm to the organization If
''a ra..N take his hand OF the lever during the
Mav = season, for instance. This will be from
..As Is to October Is.
"Nhw TAMMANY IN BETTER SHAPE
no,, see he went on. "the organization is
/. very excellent condition. ! never knew
sIr,s Os IN better shape. The Committee Of
b. a.. maze up Of competent men. They Will
. 90 the work in future" Then the