New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01
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MORE TALK ABOUT HARMONY
THE MAYOR MAKES SOME SIGNIFICANT
REMARKS.
INVITATIONS THAT TAMMANY MAY BE WILLING
TO GO OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION FOR A
MAYORALTY CANDIDATE-sOME INDE-
PENDENT DEMOCRATS WHO WILL
NOT ACCEPT AN ALLIANCE


NOT ACCEPT AN ALLIANCE
WITH THE wIGwAM
The talk Of Democratic politicians in the city
yesterday mostly about harmony in the
party ranks 1t plain from the talk that
there had been understanding among the
leaders that Tammany was willing TO make some
concessions to the Democrats outside OF the fold
who had been shouting for reform and that the
"reformers' had met Tammany half way In the
hope OF getting a share OF the expected spos.
Men who have been declaring that Tammany must
be overthrown at the election next fall or the city
would be hopeessly crushed by the claws OF the
Tiger talked yesterday about the need Of saving
the Administration of President Cleveland from
defeat, and all the Anti-Snappers and Cuckoos
within hearing said amen. They spoke OF the
need OF saving the Democratic party from de-
feat at the next Presidential election, and said
it would be better to keep Tammany In power
in this city if the Democrats could also elect Q
Governor and majority Of the Assemblymen-
There was an expressed expectation that Tam
many would nominate some of the "reformers'
for official honors, and even that man outside
the Tigers lair might be selected TO run for
Mayor. just as Mr.. Hewitt was at one time
nominated by Tammany.
Tamlaany politicians also spoke gravely OF the
need of reform" methods at the coming elec-
tion indicating that they were willing TO give up
part Of loaf rather than lose the whole OF 1t.
IL reminded one of an odfashioned love feast to
hear them talk about the 'reformers" whom
they had lately denounced.
MAYOR GILROYs VIEWS
Mayor Giroy reached his office yesterday MORN
ing after his visit to Saratoga. He spoke about
the politics Of the fall campaign, and In answer
to questions said:
81 am not and will not be candidate for the
Mayoralty again | had long ago made up my
mind to this. Tammany Hall is not necessarily
bound 70 select a candidate from within the or
ganization. It may nominate a man who is not
a member Of Tammany Hall. IL 1t is believed that
such a nomination is in the interests OF the
Democratic party. The fight this fall will be
only the skirmish preceding the battle OF 1888.
and II the Republicans carry the city and state
Of New-York in the skrmish they will be most
likely to carry the country in the Presidential
campaign. Not only that but they may elect the
next Congress and thus deprive the President OK
the support Of the House Of Representatives for
the remainder Of his term.
In face Of such conditions 1t IS the duty OF
Democrats 20 join in effort to save the Demo-
cratic party We must make sacrifices and cast
aside ambitions
The Mayor was asked II man outside Of the
Tammany Hall organization would be nominated
mo one" he answered. has any claim to tho
nomination. It used to be the custom 10 nominate
an organization man ior the purpose OF vindicat-
ing the organization. require no such vfndica-
ton. The situation Is simply this: Tammany
Hall will do what seems best for the interests OK
the party in the city, State and Nation.
Regarding the prospects for the coming cam
paign the Mayor said that the outlook for Demo-
cratic harmony was good. but he refused TO dis:
cuss the terms upon which such a condltlon OK
affairs would be brought about
The Republicans" he said, ARE going 70 make
a great effort to carry the city. and especially
the state next fall If they succeed, goodby to
Democratic ascendancy here. | may say. how
ever that believe Democratic harmony Will be
ACCOMPLISHED All Democrats know that separa-
ton in their ranks would be suicidal. l am con-
hdent that good sense and patriotism Will pre-
vail
AN OLD TRICK THAT SHOULDN'T DECEIVE
Charles Steckler leader Of the independents
County Organization said yesterday to a Tribune
reporter: Il hope that people will not be de-
celved by Tammany's schemes. The plea
for harmony and union is an old trick. and when
ever Tammany is in danger Of defeat the braves
raise the cry that the success Of the Democracy
in the State and country is menaced and tnat
all Democrats should stand together. We are
always told that factional fights should be given
up. and that all Democrats should fight under one
banner | indorse this sentiment in the abstract
but city elections are not party issue. IL Is a
struggle for decent clean honest government:
Il is fight Of the best and most respectable eie.
menf OF the community against continuance OK
jobbery misrule and corruption. II Is purely
local issue and State and National politics mas
nothing 10 do with II.
Democrats should remember that II is not
necessary TO vote for thievery and loooery IN
Ncw-York city in order TO elect Dem9crauo
Governor and Democratic President Demo-
cratic success can be secured for the county
and State and pure city government can be mad
without perpetuating Tammany msrue; au.
Does your organization positively ana nnally
refuse to unite with Tammany Hall for the conf
ing electiOn?' asked.
1T most positively and empnaccauy Goes re-
fuse TO have anything whatsoever to do with
Tammany Hall. Our one aim Is 10 secure gooo
home government and this VIII never De oo-
tainod under Tammany rule or misrule 49,.
Mr. Steckler thought that coalition or the
decent organizations in this city would mean the
defeat Of Tammary. mixed ticket OF kepuo-
lIcans and Independent Democrats, he thought
suppose" asked the reporter, that Tam
many succeeded in uniting with other move
ments now antagonstic TO 1t. would Ianmahy'
no. In the first place things have gone too
far for a coalition and even II the coalition DID
take place Tammany would pe beaten. pA
Mr. Steckler thought that while good hepuo.
lican at the head Of an anti-Tammany ueKee
might aid in the fight. n coalition OF Independents
and reform organizations couid peat % pom .pm,
many and straight Republican ticket but
If Is too early 10 talk about these things now''
said Mr. Stecker.
OTTO KFMPNER AGAINST COALITION.
Otto Kem2ner the leader OF still another body
NJ Independent Democrats said yesterday: I
sneak for myself only when | say that under no
can | be induced ever again to
have ANYTHING 10 do with Tammany Hall.
still believe Tammany Hall to be as rotten as II
ever was The tiger cannot change its spots. ana
Tammany cannot convince decent Democrats
now that loyalty To party princlpies shouiu hahe
+hsm swallow corruption and thevery." Mr..
I<empner said that he did not believe coalition
between Tammany and the New-York state
could be brought about. and even
we're such a union possible. there were enough
good citizens left to beat such a ticket Mr..
<empner would not express his opinion on the
merits OF a union ticket Of Republicans and Inde-
hat eft