New-York tribune., 1894-04-08
CROKER NEARING HOME.
REPORTERS TALK WITH THE BOSS WHEN
HE REACHES CHICAGO.
CAUTIOUS UTTERANCEs on POLITICAL NAT
TERs-DoEs NOT SPEAK FOR TAM
MANY, OH, NO,

CAUTIOUS UTTERANCEs on POLITICAL NAT
TERs-DoEs NOT SPEAK FOR TAM
MANY. OH. NO,
Chicago April 7-Richard Croker Of New-York.
was in town to-day, but his stay was brief His
party arrived in special car over the North
western from Omaha at $50 o'clock The car was
at once switched to the Michigan Central to be at
tached to an Eastern train. and the newspaper men
had only minute TO interview the Tammany
leader He tried to avoid the reporters. but they
assaed both doors OF his car. and were finally ad-
mitted
When asked what Tammany thought of the Cleve-
land Administration. Mr.. Croker thought minute
and then slowly answered II guess they are
plea sed with the Presidents actions at east 80 far
as he is in accord with the Democratic platform.
I am glad he vetoed the Bland BILL and think
every Democrat feels the same way
What do you think of the Wilson bli?'
well. | am not in favor OF free trade. was the
answer Neither the majority Of the Demo-
Gratis in New-York. and it is my opinion that the
greater portion OF the party the country over fees
the same way. We want tariff that VIII bring In
a revenue sufficient to run the Government we
want no direct taxation. The income tax is wrong.
1t will result in good. I do not speak authori-
tatvely for Tammany / speak for myself aone.
| don't think the majority Of the Democratic party
to-day wants free trade. DO we want to XIII our
industries? ! guess not. We want tariff that VIII
keep the Government going without direct taxa
ton: that's all
When told that radical free-trade speech by
Congressman Tom Johnson had been received
with evident appreciation by Chicagos big Demo-
cratic organizaon the Iroquois Club, smile crept
over Mr. Crokcrs face. "Is that so?' he said. with
some show OF interest "Well, that Jocks as though
the Chicago braves don't think as we do in New
York | don't think want out-and-out free
trade"
Would New-York Democrats favor the wilson
bill IL the income tax cause were stricken out?'
Il am not prepared to answer that was the re-
ply
what do YOU think Of Senator Hs canddac
for President" asked.
II see that the Waubanze Club OF Chicago. las
mentioned his name" answered Mr.. Croker 'u'
that is too far ahead to talk about Really. faVe
no opinion to offer on that subject. In fact ave
been out of politics long that have lost the run
of things in a measure. We have an election the
fall in New-York for a Governor and Congressnen'
''Do you think Governor Flower will be a ;andi-
date for re-electOn?'
Il don't know" replied Mr.. Croker and he would
express no opinion on the chances Of ANYBODY VINO
was named He took care to be entirely imrrsona!
in his discussion OF political matters
What do you think OF the elections lat tues
day?'
1T is my opinion that the Republicans gained
their victories because the times are hare ana the
Democrats. who in power. are bland FOR the
trouble" answered Mr. Croker. THE dely IN tarn
legislation causes depression in business Had Con-
gress gone to work and pushed things definite
issue there would have been no panic. think bus-
ness Is improving and that it will get better right
along If the lawmakers at Washngtonmove raster
in the regulation of the tariff II they urry UP and
let the country know what to expec In time TO
catch the fall trades look f. steady I'M
provement in all lines Of industry
When asked what effect Or. Parkhrsts crusade
| would have on Tammany. Mr.. Croke sad: cant
tell Still. trouble in the ranks is maOidabie in
so large an organization, you know. PTkhurst Is
at Il vet, 7 believe"
Mr. Croker did not wear very wcred look
while contemplating the finish of the oniiict be-
tween the Clergyman and the Tiger.