New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-23
PLATT MEN IN 4 MINORITY.
THE STATE OF THINGS IN THE COUNTY
COMMITTEE.
RESOLUTIONS HAD BEEN PREPARED DENOUNC
ING STRONG. But THEY WERE NOT INTRO
DUCED AS IT WAS FOUND THAT TIIET


ING STRONG. But THEY WERE NOT INTRO
DUCED As IT WAS FOUND THAT TIIET
WOULD BE BEATEN
Lookers-on at Thursday nights meeting of the
Republican County Committee not in the secret of
the preparations which both the Platt and Anti
Plat factions had made in case OF q contest knew
that the leaders of each side watched iheir op-
ponents narrowly all the evening for any demon
stration that would bring hOstilities which
neither side cared preciptate. \ careful canvass
Of the committee had satisfied the Brookfeld men
that they could win with a majority of fifteen or
more. If an open fight was provoked. Inc Ied"'I'
had been Informed of the threats mad" by SoIn'
hot headed and impetuous I'att delegates. VINO
craved an opportunity to make public disp.ay of
their fealty TO the Tiogan. that resolution W'u"
be offered condemning MaNor Srong's appointments
Of Democrats especially those of the Grace variety
expecting they declared to send II through wan
a whoop" There was also talk of taking haI''
in the Legislative controversy al Albany ana max
ing effort to approve the LeXow Ponce l''o'S
ization bills.
To meet this reported purpose rlaoluuon a2-
proving Mayor Strongs administration. couchei IN
temperate but explicit language. had been pr'P'r'
ami typewritten copies of the same were h'S'"hE
in the inside pockets NJ number Of anii-Plau men
ready 10 be offered should the crisis arrive. fa'h
of the delegates possessing COPY vas - seek ir"s
ident Iauterbach's recognition and the man who
secured Il was 70 offer the resolution indofsnS m
Navor as a substitute for the Tiat resolution
critics!ng and conlemnng him
But the changes which have taken pla"" IN I'd
committee since January last were a well known
10 the P,att leaders 10 their opponents. Messr*
Patterson. Van Cott. Gruber Wanmakor ana IN
rest were Thoroughly aware that their majority ha j
been converted into a minority ~ not .osS than
dozen and possibly more. and they bent their enc
giles to prevent outbreak. The enthusiasts VINO
wanted to proclaim their confidence IN Piaii wee
taken in hand and the effort t. repress ihelr .',
directed ambition proved successful. t"S' ~
strength avoided.
The anti Platt element were about as ANXIOUS 10
avoid conflict We're their antagonists lh"F
regarded a general engagement ~ btd poHtr-'
under the circumstances. while repNls" oi i""
Platt assault on the Mayor ngAt At the h"@i
place the winners under obligations % sunHiN
spolls hunters in the committee who would s'l@"
upon the opportunity 10 use their votes 10 gam
places from the hey Fought IN IN" Btoor 70
neld-IauterbaCh contest This class of cotN"t. =
is not desirable. The anti-Platt leaders prefer 20
welcome who Ike themselves cast ia"irN9lt.to 20
advance the principles OF the Republican parry:
and AIRY the -~ehec of their contthuertt ava
not 10 secure patronage
introduction OF the Mlhoand letter as a fortunate
question. and entered upon tho discussion "hlch
revealed the condition OF some OF the election GIs-
trio, machinery with zest and f"rvid energy