The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-08
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8 II - the Geserni Opiniou OF ReerEsnizatior
BIZ R.p.bnes.s That M. PIsu - Not Prop
sriy Cnnsidersts 90 Their Feelings Hne
wouIa Rather Han ThinGs Himself Thsu
Let Tbe- Ruie-To--uorrow's Conventiop
Mr.. Thomas C. Platts announcement OF his
sspousaI Of the Milholland movement caused
great stir in local Republican circles yester.
day. The announcement was not altogether
a surprise to some who have more than sus-
peeted that Mr.. Ilatt had leanings toward the
anti-maokine movement: but there were very
few who believed that he would openly en-
dorse II. Assembly district leaders who have
been running to tho Fifth Avenue Hotel for
several weeks hoping TO ascertain Mr.. Platts
attitude in the local light with view OF Jump
ing on the right side OF the fence. were disap-
pointed that he should have come out fat
footed before they had made up their minds
which way to leap. Some who we're hoping
for . consideration for their declaration OF
fealty to the Mllholand movement were
specially Rrieved that they should be LETT with
. lot OF spoiled. unmarketable goods on their
hands.
Most Of the district leaders who were seen
yesterday drew long faces. but had very little
to say regarding Mr.. Platts stand Members
Of the Union League Club however. and es-
peclally Nom bers OF tho committee which Is
onEhRBu IN Nno WOAh VI thV 'OSea
machine under the Bllss-1oot plan. did not
adopt this plan OF silence. Most Of them had
something to say. and very little OF 1t was com
plimentary to the statesman from TioRa.
.whilo Mr.. Platt's friends said that Mr.. Platt
was acting with view to obtaining an
organization in this city which will be In ac-
cord with the State organization. instead OF
using the machine for the benefit OF local
leaders. these gentlemen said that he Is en-
deavorinR to build up n personal machine. OF
which he is to be sole boss. They declared
that respectable Republicans would not submit
TO q boss" organization. Cornelius y. Bliss.
Chairman OF the Committee on Reorganization
which perfected the Bliss Root plan said:
AT last Mr.. Plat has come out as II was eI-
pected he would. in favor OF Mr.. Mllholland.
In reality he has declared fatty against tho
regular organization OF the city and county.
There Is little surprise to be exhibited because
Of this. for It was known that he would reveal
himself in time. In my opinion Mr.. Plat has
been back OF this movement from the Begin
ming. l saw the beginning OF this thing months
ego at the Syracuse Convention. when the
candidate put forward by Mr.. Plat for AS
sociate Judge Of the Court Of Appeals was
voted against by the delegation from this city.
believe after that that the edict went forth to
smash the local Republican organization. and
this Miholland movement is the result.
Can We have two factions Of the Republic
can party here? Mr.. Platts attitude means
that we are to have platt party. and there
will be regular party. and this NJ cans death
aud destruction to Republican success in this
State. Now is the most glorious opportunity
We have had In years to reclaim the State. yet
in face OF 1t Mr.. Platt sweeps tho opportunity
to one side.
Il consider that Mr.. Platt and Mr.. whtslaw
Reid are rebels against the regular Republican
organization. Should disaster follow. and
believe It must, the party will hold these two
gentlemen directly responsible
Mr.. Platts action will in nowlse Affect our
Work. Of course he cannot be overlook oil. for
IS not nearly SO strong Us no was. The rebel
lions against him have been numerous and
that no is scarcely u factor in this scheme. He
Is q mere feather compared to Mr.. Ilatt and
Mr.. Eeid. This occurrence cannot be depre-
twas openly declared by friends OF the Mil
on.r iS .hSs as III lat
diniculty in securing recoGnition from that
delegates 60 the next state Convention elected
by the Milholland organization will he admit
ted Il Is interesting to know that Chairman
seli on record as very much opposed to the
Milhollaud movement lie has accepted the
direction Of the work Of enrolment under the
Bliss Root plan as Chairman OF the auh-com-
mittee having that work in charge Although
machine iaoSe%snt Nj. BrooRtiald S was i S
20 talk on the new turn OF affairs yesterday
neSS s To ahep than
that our work OF reorganization will he con:
pnsa aespt" the opinion 10 o! AM ~ b &
put few years ago q rebel AGAINST the regu::
Mr.. Platt against the regularly constituted
local authorities OF the party. Mr.. William l..
Strong was the President and financial bacser
ton. q faction organized In 1898 to oppose the
IeGular county conmttse. At that time MIR.
tee. Mr.. Strong Is memner Of Mr.. Cornelius
\; Bli; e., eommIttes now engaged IN reorGan-
=" II we can complete the reorganization I'M
publican organization the party ever had in
this city. Mr. Platts talk about the eNpendi-
ing y an organization is all bosh. il he made
that statement and believes It he has lost his
Mr.. Plat must know that his control of the
party machinery of the state Is fading grad |
qally away. Boss rule mar be AL right for the
made vi, OF men who think for them selves aud |
allow no bosses 70 control their politI ca action,
tsnds 70 opposs the RsDuSl organisation
have taken hold OF the work Of reorGanIza- |
tioa. He would bea great deal stronger in |
principles OF the Republican party are going !
to sweep the country. and MIR, Plat might as |
UsstaSIes in tSs e way o. its n prOrre s Of
ton. the foundation, Of which has already been
laid, and there is plenty OF room in it for all |
the Piatts and Milhollands there are"
Col. George Bliss, after sleeping on Mr. |
Platts interview. had something TO add to his |
reply made in yesterdays SUE.
Mr. Platt objects to our plan because IT. is |
representative o. the voting strength OF the |
party" said he. He wants an organization |
10 which the minority can control, and he can
control the minority. such an organization |
the Sli!hOllanf plan provides for. Under il |
10000 hepd6iican voters through their repre-
troll as against the wishes OF the representa-
tives OF ~ 900.
The sum aud substance Of the matter Is |
that llat wants 10 ba boss IL he could con- /
troll tho east side vote no could rule the county
organization with an iron hand. MilhOland |
has no backing TO speak OF. TX he had IL would /
be an easy matter for him to enroll his sup
poTters under our plan and hight the Issue to
Hiram Merritt Of 81 East Tenth street. an
ether member ~ the Committee on fsorRani-
ration. UueTOusly said
Mr.; Fiat ought 10 stsy. up in the country
AMI mind his own business"
Another member Joseph II. Chonte con-