The herald., 1894-03-17

When the belnted e. Paso train pulled
into the Arcade depot, exactly two
hours behind time, several persons were
present purposely to see the prominent
New Yorker. Among them was Passen-
ger Agent George F. Tincher OF the
Southern California Railway company,
who was present to extend courtesies to
the visitors in behalf OF his road and
the Santa Fe, and to invite them to visit
sll points of interest on its lines, includ-
ing the trip around the kite shaped
track and to Coronado and San Diego.
But those in waiting were dieappoint-
ed. Word was sent out by the porter to
the effect "that Mr.. Croker had retired
an hour before, and could positively not
see anyone-especially reporters. He
had been travelling two or three days,
and was tired and feeling i'll. You can
see him tomorrow" said the porter
who Was in charge OF the car.
A HERALD reporter succeeded in send
ing in his card to the Tammanv brave,
with request for a brief interview.
This had the effect of bringing out
Frank Croker, eldest son of the dlstin-
guiehed visitor. The son is a very
bright. intelligent young fellow,
but he does not know enough
about Tsmmany affairs to give
the facts the public would like to hear
regarding the control of New York City
by that ancient organization. He sp-
peared on the platform of the car and
informed the reporter that his father
would not be seen until today as he was
very tired, 30 much so that he was really
unWell.
"As to how long we will stay on the
coast do not know. Father may go to
San Francisco or to Europe, for ell /
know" said the young gentleman. 81
think, however, that we ehall 20 to the
Raymond hotel tomorrow for a shor,
stay. We shall remain in cur car over
night.
I'm reference to matters you inquire
about, and especially the published
statement that an uniriendly feeling ex-
lists between my father and Mayor Gill
roy, you will have to see my father TO-
morrow. know father and Mr.. Croker
saw each other before leaving New
York. l think we shall go out to the
Raymond about 10 O'Clock. After that
visit, as l said before, l don't know
when and where we shall CO."
"You see," interposed the porter,
"Mr. Croker doesn't know himself
where he will go until few minutes be-
forehand-he decides quickly but
firmly. You can't gee him tonight, for
am in charge of this car"
The party. after visiting the Raymond
and Pasadena, will probably take
a trip to various points OF interest
throughout Southern California, and
may possibly accept the Santa Fe's in
vitation to visit San Diego and Coro-
nado, as did Mayor Gilroy week ago.
The party will then proceed to San
Francisco, presumably.
Since Mayor Gilroy expressed g desire
not to meet Mr.. Croker while on the
trip, it does not seem likely that meet
ing between them will take place, al
though Mr.. Croker's intended visit to
the Raymond, where the mayor was
yesterday, can hardly be taken other
wiee than as significant indication. 1t
can at least be said the gentlemen could
If they would-give some mighty in
teresting talks upon the situation as it
appears in New York at present, ss the
exodus of Tammany mem Ders has given
rise to much speculation, both in the
east and on the Pacific coast.