New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-04

ticket 10y the Republican County Comnltt-e sctIlri
inevitable. Would that no change in the programme
had taken place.
William l.. Strong "A member of the Com
mitt,c of seventy His ambition to become the
candidate for the Mayoralty had been inspired 10y
James O'Brien leader of the O'Bren Democracy
and others ON the ith Of October he sent his
clos fSna J" m r fe n fpes the
senior member of the Advisory Comnittee OF the
stat Republican Committee with the suggestion
that his influence be used In securing ior MN thc
assent o. the Republican County Commute 10 ,b
sole representative of the Republican party, al
IN" other candidates to represent the various or
CARNATIONS merged in the Committee of Seventy.
anra mat His friend If elected would ignore al
factionai differences would be thoroughly loyal
to the Republican state and local organzatlon ana
to thosr who represented 1t. As result of this
interview Commissioner Murray. and later on tn"
same day. Judge Patterson. called on Mr. strong
who assured these gentlemen of his sincere re
puhlicanism his desire for party harmony, stated
that ne deprecated the conduct OF Mr. Bliss ana
Mr PLAT: that if he were elected Mayor no man
would be more welcome to his Office than he; that
he would advise and consult with him ia an thlhss
that ne would not heed suggestions or advice from
Mr.. Bliss and his friends any more han h. wou,d
his friends, that he would not appoint; at the sug
rarie faction any one objectionable to those then
in conference with him; that he would heed their
Informed That Mr HISS was the only name that
would probably be suggested by the committee OF
men to John Clafin, also a member OF rlat com,
mttee, to suggest that that commttee should
present more than one name for ratification by
the Republican Committee
\ BRIEF CONVERSATION.
AZ the conclusion Of the interview one Of the
gentlemen remarked: Colonel Strong. you are a
gentleman. honorable man. and would accept no
favors at the hands Of any one without realizing
the obligation you are under, and We VIII trust
you as man of honor to treat us fairly and honor
rect; you can trust M. Will not forget my ooliga
1t was then agreed that II hts name were pre-
scented by the Committee OF Severity IT," N'publcan
County Committee would accept ana recommend IL
10 the County Convention.
These interviews. which. In their detaH, go -
even greater extent N their "Npr"s souS oi loyal
IS and their promises Of COOPERATION than are
correctness certified TO 10y Mr. Philips, who was
Upon the strength Of assurances and pledges.
M,~srS. Murray ami Patterson. with their asso'i-
in linz FOR his nomination ana Iid secure his MONT
nation. which could not have been accomplished
evening - The meeting OF the county Convention
tn" nominee OF the Iulon lcagI" 'hqu" vas Cor
Uoiius y. Bliss. and when Mr.. Brookheli. on the
evening of the convention. was informed that it
was the intention to nominate Mr.. strong. h" OK
.i IS5s'' great ''''T''' ana 0''''' To ''S "''''
MIR. PLATr COMES INTO THE FIELD.
After election Mr.. Patt accidentally met the
Mayor-ccct AZ the rooms OF tn GOv"rnor-cl"ct. In
that Interview which lasted FOR half or thrce-
quarters OF an hour. ia the presence Of tho Gov
crnor. Mr.. Platf after cougra'Ulating the Mayor
upon his election. took occasion io XIV" hIn issHr
auc' Of his hearty support iu IN" administration
OF his Office. that he was not only willing bat anN
lous 10 h"Il up MS h"ud@ III '''ll W. A, 49,
was no motiv" or desire on N" part ~ ~" organ
izaton except IN" strengthening 81 th' Republican
Mr. strong f. return for these assurances. stated
Tiatt and just as anxious FOR thr welfare 81 thc
party. he said In appointments TO Office he would
4 ..HsfI f|t
political elements which supported him. hut H."
would do everything ~ his power consistently 10
sustain the Organization % IN" party her" ana
4 CONVERSATION OF Ike tenor occurred between
which the Mayor distinctly promised that IN the
would consult Win Mr Tia,t \ fcw dnys ihcr,-
after Mr.. Phillips called upon Mr. Plat At The re-
quest OF the Mayor. VINO had oppressed h.s desrc
10 see him. and meeting took i'Iac. az the OFF,"
OF the N"w-York liz. I4.1l4n." C9mpau} ne
mr., mon 49, suitable candidates for ne ofir" ~
Commissioner Of Public works SAVING that he was
th.n about 20 resign The Power OF Removal h.il
was discussed. AMI 'h" Mayor was n.s"i'l "i co.
operation ia securing whatever h.hd Oh ''S'-"-
ton he r,qnircd IN nat 49, ,,,,--, an, k.r
statement that they w"r~ mt ONLY uu" R'puhl-
under Obligations 20 Tammauy Hall for th"Ir ap-
pp.a'mrut. n their appointment ril"r y" IN" 'I',
not have obtained an honest c.ccton ~ The r.'t.
and % was very doubtful "h'ih'f ~" IV'f'"3'' l
".,,, ~ ,-,i'.. an addition Of - or
55 a. votes ~ the least calculation WAS added t.
The MAYOR asscrtel 70 an tn. assured Mr Piat'
,i,f h. should not think - removing those i4. 1
that he believed them 90 j." aI mat was .i'I ANA
gave the assurance that under 20 r.IrHinsttl,
would those mon be- removed Ih" Power oi lt"-
mDy4l bll passed the Assembly. and Was IN the
precise shap. hat u MAS recommended by III" TOM
m .,f.. of seventy
Immediately after its passage. Mr. ih.,iips Gaiiel
upon Mr. Plait AMI Informed him that ID" Mayor
pa anxious that the BIN should D." an"nI'i 'hl'iy
a. TO ih- four months clau@- DE- i,'inf ~ I l2 u
a. h.. amended =, mat the Pro-. lent Of the BOARD
Of Aldermen should not 10" clothed with ID" same
powers and privileges that h" was.
lis " hes IN that respect having been communi,
Gated by Mr.. plat 10 no Republican members ~
~. senate the amendment Wa promptly made.
THE MEETING At MAYOR STRoNG's HOUSE.
The next and last interview between these men
took place on the invitation 81 Mr. Phillips az the
house Nj Strong. at the tim" Of IN" passag" Of
the Power Of Removal bin. and occupied the Who'll"
Of an evening Al that interview the Mayor re-
viewed and emphasized hls assurance that under no
circumstances would Murray and Kcrwin hr re-
moved going so far as 10 say that ia his opinion
IL would be- an outrage 10 turn such good and true
men ana Republicans cut of place. men who had
served the party we'll and To- whom h" was
"T The rcm o s Of ommssoner Day who had not
resigned and the appointing Of a Commissioner ~
The Mayor then asked Sir Plat, 10 sGFgcs, names
for the place. The first suggestion Of prominent
was not satisfactory to the Mayor the name Of
Colonel Frederick -. Grant was thrn suggested 10y
Mr.. platt man not connected IN any way with
either faction. one whose name would give chniac-
ter and strength 10 the place, ana who would he
capable Of discharging the duties OF his office 10
the Mayors satisfaction and to that OF the party
The Mayor answered. That Is good name. 10
lot believe need look any further" and Mr..
Plat left with the confident belief that Colonel
Grant would be nominated Commissioner Of
Public Works.
This g. the only suggestion for appointment 10
any Office save IN" retention Of Mcssrs. Murray
and KerNin. that Mr.. Platt has ever made. directly
or indirectly. to Mayor Strong, ana that was made
the Mayors request. and for no other purpose
than TO have this important place made free from
faction and have som" man placed there who would
distribute Its offices with reference To the good Of
the public service and Of the party.
On the 18th of January Mr. Lauterbdch was
elected temporary president and on the 81 OF
January president OF the County Committee" Prob
ably no contest for the office would have taken
place had it not been scdulously circulated by the
I'ninn I.cnpnc faction ihat Tho olcctlOn OF Mr..