New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
SENATOR HILL SAYING NOTHING.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY CURTIS CALLS To %"
HIM AT NoRMANDrE WITH APPARENT


Norma ndie by the-Sea n. j.. July 16-Senafos
Hill spert most Of his time to-day here enjoying
the cool breeze and Incidentally wrestling with the
great question now confronting himself ana otneT
believers in the gold standard as 10 the po0''io"
they are 10 take in the campaign. 1t can be gaeh-
cred from conversation with Mr.. Hill that ne "
not in sympathy with the nominees OF the Chicago
Convention and more especially with the men VINO
are now controlling the party's affairs. ana u %
said that should he decide favor the support OF
the Democratic ticket Of which. at present. ne
gives not the slightest intimation, such actioh wiz
be taken solely for the purpose or trying 10 no'"
together the State organization and putting ."
record as regular" Mr. Hill. II Is positiveiy AZ
serted has no third candidate ideas, and Whatever
course K is decided TO follow this s0no''V " ~
no favor With him
The Senator's most important visitor to-day Wss
William f. Curtis. Assistant Secretary OF inc
Treasury who came on from WASHINGTON esp~
cially TO confer with Mr. Hill II Is SAID MI Cus-
,;s,s mission here is to sound the NewYork Sena.
tor upon the third candidate proposition on Sensit
OF the Administration. Mr.. Curtis had i9n VIZ ~
before securing an audience with Mr. Hill ena
When they finally did meet the Senator did not
seem any too cordial. 49,. s, .,
hour and both gentlemen declined TO state tne
nature OF the subject discussed Mr. CuT,s da mO'
seem any too happy when he left Mr. Hilrs room
and It was inferred that he had not aScompisnsa
his mission here. He started Tor Ne"-iorA y" '''
The senator and Major Huxley chairman OF me
Democratic STATE Committee, spent the morning
quietly After dinner they were driven over 70
Long Branch, where they were for several nouss "a
consultation with senator Murphy Mr. Hi 1 .ied
to impress upon the representative OF me me-
Press the fact that there was nothing ponticaA. III
his trip 10 Nornandie Il came here" he said, 70
get away from The rush and bother or the cry -
I need a little rest and opportunity to think
Regarding the report that he has ready q s.a i..
ment defining his position upon the Cnicngo ptae.
form and nominees Senator Hi said Il nave
prepared no statement. and DO not know when
shall issue one" -. A..
Statements have been made. Senator said me
reporter That you have pra cticaly agreed to sup
port Bryan and Scwal' , 49,
All statements to this effect" said Mr. J. ar0
without foundation. | have authorized no -'e 70
make them" " A.
Senator Hill was asked for his opinion upon the
act on Of the New-York State Democracy In de-
caring against the Chicago nominees. .
''Thev have a right 70 DO that II they wish, said
he further than that do not care to say anything
upon the subject
"Do you expect to meet Senator Jones when he
arrives in New-York?' asked. .
81 have no intima;ion from Senator Jones that
ne wishes TO II he requests an interview
OF course he have it,
Senator H'll will remain in Nor handle Until next
Tuesday. hen he will leave 10 go IN a few days
yachting trip with Colonel Rupert.