New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-04
PLATT MAY ACCEPT LOW.
THE SENATOR EXPECTED IN TOWN
TODAY


BIZ THE CITIZENS UNION EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE DENIED-NoT WILL
ING TO "Go 1T ALONE"
Senator Platt Il Is expected. will leave Wash
ington to-day sc as to be in New-York this even
Ing The action OF the Republican organization
upon the Mayoralty question and the Senator's
desire that the machine element shall show Itself
a unit when the time comes for decision may be
assigned as the principal reason for the sena-
tors coming several days ahead Of the time
fixed by him week ago.
CONGRESSMAN Quigg, president OF the Republi-
can County Committee. and now regarded as
Mr. Platts first lieutenant in matters relating
to New-York politics. crossed over to Brooklyn
yesterday for the purpose, It was understood, OF
having a consultation, and. II possible. coming
to terms with County Clerk Worth, Sheriff Butt
ling, Controller Palmer and other Republican
organization chiefs OF Kings County. recently
supposed TO be In revolt against Platt's leader
ship. National Committeeman Gibbs and Post
master Van Cott bore Mr. Qugg company.
Details as to a satisfactory settlement Of the
question relating to the basis OF representation
in the Greater New-York Republican conven-
ton were to be discussed. so that when the con-
vention ls called both sides of the river will
know what to rely on. On Mr.. Quigg's report
TO Senator Platt on the latter's arrival here
much may depend.
A CONFERENCE SUGGESTED.
Mr.. Platt wants TO know exactly what the
attitude Of the Worth contingent will be should
Seth Lows nomination be insisted upon by the
Citizens Union and kindred bodies. 1t is now
said that Mr.. Patt is willing to accept Mr. Low
for Mayor, provided Mr.. Worth and his Brook
1yp re al Ia tO civ
the organization will receive satisfactory con-
sideraton after Mr.. Lows election. A confer
cnce between Mr. Platt and Mr.. Low, with
some member Of the Citizens Union authorized
to speak for Mr.. Low. has been suggested. and
prominent politicians believe that 1t will take
place before Mr. Platt returns to Washington
next week.
In confirmation OF the situation indicated, 1t
was said yesterday that Mr.. Low had positively
stated to Citizens Union leaders that he should
decline to consider any proposition looking TO
his nomination for Mayor by that body until he
could be assured Of the action Of the Republicans
and other anti-Tammany forces, without whose
cooperation and assistance he believed the
movement must prove failure. Efforts to see
Mr. Low on this and other subjects yesterday
proved unavailing. Mr.. Low. with the wisdom
becoming a probable candidate. sent word to in
quirers that he had nothing to say upon any
subject of a political nature at present
MR.. LOW NOT NAMED
Reports that the Executive Committee Of the
Citizens Union voted unanimously at its meet
ing on Wednesday night to nominate Seth Low
for Mayor of the Greater New-York. that the
committee practically decided to let Mr.. Low
name his running mates on the ticket. and that
even the time and manner Of making the NOM
nations for the Citizens Union would be left
for Iou IN DuDished Yesterday
afternoon and contradicted fatty later by MEM
bers Of the committee. One report declared that
, the decision 10 select Mr. Low as the candidate
Of the Union and let him decide all other moves
Of the organization was reached at secret con-
ference OF few members Of the committee in
downtown Office yesterday morning.
John G. Clark. the secretary Of the Union said
to Tribune reporter late In the afternoon: The
story that the Executive Committee has decided
upon the nomination of Mr.. Low Is absolutely
untrue Mr.. Low has been spoken Of frequently
and favorably as a candidate for Mayor and sew
era members OF the Executive Committee are In
favor Of selecting him as the candidate OF the
Citizens Union II he will consent TO run. | am
in favor Of Mr. Low among others. There has
been decision even as to the time or manner or
making a nomination. however, and OF course
there has been no vote Of the committee as TO the
choice Of any man. 1t Is to be presumed that the
members of the Citizens Union who are being
enrolled az members Of tie organization will
have something to say about the nominations TO
be made and there may be a convention. do
not suppose that the Executive Committee VIII
make the nominations in any event"
rs it to be believed that small number OF
the members Of the committee will decide upon
the nominations" Mr.. Clark was asked.
Certainly not" ne replied. and there is moth
ing In the published report. except that some or
the members Of the committee have been talking
in favor Of Mr.. Lows nomination as they nave
been talking, in fact, ever since the citizens
Union was organized. The Executive Commit
tee will meet again next Monday evening to take
some action as to the time for making nomna-
tions or calling a convention and In the mean
time there can be no action by the committee OF
a kind 10 bind the organization TO the cholce or d
candidate"
Richard Watson Glider Joseph Larocque, John
b. Pine and other members Of the Executive
Committee OF the Citizens Union confirmed Mr.
Cark's statement. 1t was said that negotiations
were on foot which 1t was believed would result
in the nomination Of Mr.. Low as fusion cand-
date.
PURROYITES SPEAK FOR Low.
There were other indications OF the same kind
Yesterday The Executive Committee Of the
Home Rule Purroy Democracy held a meeting
last evening at the Morton House to arrange
matters for convening the General County Com
mttee at Lyric Hal! on Thursday evening. June
10. Ex-Assemblyman Thomas J. McManus pre-
sided Representatives from thirtyfve Assem-
bly districts present. During the call OF
the districts T. A. Ryan. OF the With District,
asked Mr. Purroy what he meant by saying In
a recent interview that he was ready TO clasp
hands with Thomas c. Platt in supporting Seth
Low for Mayor. In replying. Mr. Purroy said
that he had simply referred to Mr. Low as
type Of citizen he was ready 70 supper. Iol
Mavor and that he would not hesitate to join
with the Republican party in advocating the
election Of a man like Mr. Low In order to bring
its nresapt leadership. Mr. Purroy's declara-
ton was greeted with prolonged and vociferous
applause. ,.. ,.o,,a,,o Can
All OF Mr.. Purroy's lieutenants' lnciuone Sen
,,nr CIV ex Coroner Johr, b. Shea. Mr.. Wright
Thomas j. McManus ex-Judge julius }. u
Langbein and others. as their districts were
called. arose and declared their Willingness 10
sunnort Mr. Low IL II was necessary TO secure
the defeat of Tammany Hall as now dominated
by Croker and Sheehan