New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
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BIG CHIEF CROKER AT HOME.
THE MILLIONAIRE BOSS OF TAAfMANY
RETURNS FROM HIS LONG TRIP.
HE REFUSES TO DISCUSS LOCAL OR sTAr1
PoLITICs-MICHAEL J. DAILY THE ONLY
WHO WELCOMED HIM A CURIOUS
CROWD EXAMINES HIS HANDSOME
CARRIAGE, BUT FAILS TO FIND
THE GREAT MANS CREST


Richard Croker millionaire boss of Tammany
Hall, returned to New-York las, evening after
absence of two months and eight days. The
limited train to which Mr. Crokers private car.
the Wildwood. attached. came into the
Grand Central Station exactly at 7O6. just one
minute behind schedule time. The Wildwood,
which is one Of the newest most luxurious and
completely equipped apartment-cars Of the Pull
man Company's manufacture. occupied also
by Mrs Croker their two young sons, Herbert
and Frark, and by retinue Of servants, which
had accompanied the party upon the entire
sxty-seven days trip. Miss Herman. daughter
of Lawrence Herman, formerly secretary Of the
Board of Education. who had been guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Croker during the Journey the
only other passenger aboard the Wildwood.
When the sable porter who had blacked the
Cars oxford ties and FURNISHED up his patent
leather shoes in so many different lautudes
within the last two months the group Of
reporters who had come TO the railway station
TO greet Mr.. Croker he threw up both hands.
exclaiming:
Newspaper men. I'll be boun' OATS de way
its been every place we'se cum ter. Hrs one of
de difficulties dat besets you yer travels wiz
prom nent man-dose newspaper men"
Chauncey NJ. Depew, who had come down
from Albany the same train. but had not seen
anything of Mr.. Croker he said. hurried past
the newspaper men" with d smile and bow.
A moment later Mr.. Croker descended from the
car. which had borne him in safety through SO
many States and across the Continent and back
His dark face bronzed to deeper hue and
he looked like man in the most robust health.
Commissioner Michael T. DAILY. of the Depart
ment OF Public Works. who alone of all the
Chiefs retainers is believed to enjoy his COM
plete confidence, was the only person Of promi-
nence on hand to greet the Boss. Before Mr..
DAILY could extend his hand however. young
Richard Croker had embraced his father, and
was running to meet the other members Of the
family.
THE GREAT CHIEF PAUSED A MOMENT.
While the handbags and wraps were being
gathered up and the score Of massive trunks
which had transported the choice wardrobes
that had been the envy of feminine eyes in many
cities OF the South and West picked out
and carried to express wagons in waiting. Mr..
Croker paused a moment and held a little
verse with the reporters. He soon let them know
that he had nothing to say"
1--WE have had very pleasant time and we
have enjoyed it very much" he said. but have
no interview to give any subject"
"Tell US something about your trip" said on4
hoping to start the boss into conversation which
might prove interesting. But the ruler OF New
York kecnly alive to the prpose and SHE'D
off instantly.
There's nothing to tell" he answered. We've
had good time; that's all that need be said"
Blu, you had good many things to say to the
Chicago reporters yesterday. Why so reticent
now"
"Humph" said the chief "I did not say
n la 6ya IN
The reporters made the r.st"
What do you think OF the BIZ i-Partisan Police
Olll?"
Cant say anything about it-haven't read Il,
n fact"
do you think the Governor will sign it?"
Il haven't the slightest idea. How should
Know"
What is your opinion Of the police investi-
,ation?"
Police investigation? Is there one going on
low? haven't seen the papers regularly. you
know. | must get posted before / can say any,
hing"
NOTHING TO SAY ABOUT DIVER.
well what do you think about Pat Divverf
You know something about his affairs"
Nothing at all. I've nothing whatever to say
bout politics"
Croker" rapy more questions could be asked Mr..
hings that had occurrednestions himself abow
ore he got through he had reached his tala De-
With its lveried coachman awaiting him In
ront Of the station. His two sons had pre-
.eded him and were already within the hand
ome equipage. curious throng had gathered
lround the vehicle. examining it and the harness
or the Croker crest which adorns some OF the
2oss's Imported harness and several Of his car
iages. But no insignia denoting noble lineage
,ould be found last night-only the monogram
r. c." upon the blinds of the horses and the
,arriage panels. The driver explained, II was
aid that as it looked like rain when he started
,ut he did not think 1t best to take out any OK
he elegant rigs with the crest"
Mr. Croker and his family were driven to their
MANSION No 5 East Seventy -ninth-st. The house
lad been put in order for their reception ana
vas redolent Of choice flowers and plants. Wnen
cen there later Mr. Croker said that he did
lot feel at all fatgued by his long journey OF
inward of 10000 miles.
But nothing could induce him to talk about
ocal politics in the presence OF representatives
Il the press. Urged again TO say something
bout Diver he replied:
81 will say nothing on that subject. Local
political matters must take care OF themselves
A WORD OF PRAISE FOR CLEVELAND.
Efforts to make Mr.. Croker talk about Cover
or Flowers chances for denomination ana
e-eection were alike unsuccessful. He did ex-
,ress himself, however. about President Cleve-
and's veto Of the Bland Seignorage bill. ana
aid that he was glad tha, 1t had been vetoed
'he hard times. he said were the cause or the
ecent sweeping victories for the Republicans
''Texas" he said suddenly. rs a beautiful
lace and has great future In my opinion.
he climate is delightful. and the soil the richest
n the world Houston. Galveston and san
Antonio are fine cities
"One bad thing about travelling down there IL
he slowness OF the trains. They only go at the
ate of about twenty-five miles an nour al .ne,r @
est But that gave us plenty OF time to see the
ountry.
During our entire trip" said Mr. Croker. grow.
,s somewhat enthusiastic. I'VE had but one wef
ay. so you can see how fortunate we were
throughout Journey. -
Mr. Croker spoke highly OF California and said
hat he was delighted with Los Angeles ana
orlando Bay Asked about his visit TO his Belle
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