Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-21
TWO NEW YORK BOSSES
A Supposed Political Deal Between Messrs
Platt and Croker.
The Former to Carry the Stntc for
the Republicans and Turn
Over the City.

In the decision OF the reform republicans
of New York city hot to bolt the recent par
~ reorganization there, Thomas &. Pla:t
has achieved triumph. How long he is
likely to enjoy it, OF while enjoying il how
many tricks he can turn with it, remains 10
be seen. But he undoubtedly holds tie
reins at present. and, rule, he driy es
hard while on the bCx.
On the Anxious Bcuch.
For at least fortnight Mr.. Plat had been
playing on the edge OF Il prccipic.. The re-
form element had Investigate tel his city en-
rollment arI found il full of fraud. They
protested bitterly against the work, and
took steps TO organize bolt. Some very
prominent men were at the head of thc
movement. The situation grew 10 he very
serious, and Mr.. Platt got nervous. bolt
at this time meant failure to many OF mis-
plans. The Morton boom even WAS thrcat-
elied. But this feature of his danger proved
to be his salvation. He managed to marshal
upon his side the influence Of Gov. Morton.
and by that means has s'fe ceeded III dis
armlng the opposition for the time henS.
He will proceed now with his schemes, and
play out his game for all that II may br
worth.
PIatt and Croker.
There is some interesting talk in political
circles about both Mr.. Plat and Mr. Croker.
The accusation has often been made tina [
as party bosses they work together a; tines
for mutual benefit. When Tamm;.ny is in
control III town Mr.. Platt is pleasantly re-
memhered, and when Mr.. Plat e't cts z
state Legislature Mr. Croker has no occasion
greatly to regret it.
The present condition Of things local :nt
national is said to have L:awn the Two mel
more closely together than ever. The re
puDlicanS are i'm poye.' in New York city
Z. does F.l He.
plains that he and his friends al. on m,
black list-make up the black list-at city
hall. The belief is, indeed, that he fare,
better In the way of patronage " hen Tam
many was in power than he does now. Mr.
Croker was more generous in the way of
''divvy' than Mr. Strong IL. The democrat.
are in control OF the national patronage
but MIR. croker does not rejoice. Tam
many has got next to nothing from tn
administration. MIR. Croker, in intc~
view given just before sailing Oh WedneE
day, confessed how little interest ne took
in the nati0nal situation. He declared that
unless Mr.. Whitney would consent to
6ept the democratic nomination for Presi
dent--somet hing he hardly felt justified ir
hoping for-his interest in the convent on:
work would be slim.
The Probable Deal.
Here. then, is tne basis of an expected
deal. Mr.. Croker ,:ants 10 return to power
in New York city, and -Ir. Plat, after his
experience with Mr.. Strorg, is willing that
he should. Mr.. Plat wai t. TO land New
York In the republican column this year IN
the national race. and Mr.. Croker, after his
experience with Mr.. Cleveland. is willing
that he should. VIII they play, therefore
as of yore INTO each others hands? IL
Tammany retakes the town Mr.. Plat shai
not suffer. Favors extended in the past
will asain be extended. Ii Mr. Piatts man
captures the presidency, ard Mr. Plat re
ceives as his individual reward an import
ant appointment-as Sec.s,ary of the
Treasury, say-wall and good, and very
we'll for Nh. Crokes. That viii take Mr.
Platt out Of town and devolte the republi-
can leadership on some lieutenant and ena-
bic Mr. Croker more than ever to have his
own way.
Meanwhile Mr.. Croker sails away. to be
gone until August, leaving Mr.. Pat: fu.
swing il setting up the peas for republican
success in November