New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-28
EX-SENATOR HILL IN TOWN
POLITICAL SPECULATION STARTED BY
HIS PRESENCE

Ey -senator David r. Hi came to New-York
from Enlra. his former home. Yesterday morning
After spending most OF the day III attending 10 some
Jaw cases In which he Is interested a. counsel MT
Hi d.ned the Hotel Normandic and In the even
irg went to witness the performance OF The circus
CIV" Days Theatre. He expects TO go 10
Albany to-day.
The cx-ssnator's prolonged state OF political dor
nancy IL believed 70 he ut end and he II sara
again to he ready to take hand In formulating
platforms ana nominating candidates Cor the Demo-
cratic party. He refused. however, when seen al
the Normandie yesterday to discuss any I've poiitica
question
There were other Democrats who, In spite OF ex-
Senator H's example of reucence. were talking
yesterday about the probable action OF the Popu-
lizej Democracy. E.o, Dantorth. chairman OF the
State Committee: James w. Hnkiey. for years his
predecessor in that office John E. Shcehan. the
leader 0: Tamnany Hall. and others high In the
councils OF the Democratic party II Is at present
conducted had good deal to say about what ought
20 he done both before and after seeing Mr. tiill
yesterday.
From the expressions Of Democrats who are re-.
garded az holding views which coincide with the
ex-Senator's Il was understood yesterday that the
resolution Of the Buffa1 State Convention last
September. which empowered Chairman Danforths
State Committee 20 nominate candidate for Cniei
Judge OF the Cour; OF Appeals 10 succeed Judge
Andrews. in no sense vested the State Committee
clare what the principles OF the party I'm this
year OF our Lord 1881. This Democrats OF promi-
hence Insist, belongs solely to a State convention,
which cannot be called until next year. Chairman
Danforth and a large majority OF the State Com
mittee which .olds over, friends Of Mr. liill
and look to him for political guidance. II It Is Mr.
Hilrs opinion that the best thing this year is 10
dodge all National issues. including free silver and
the OTHER planks OF the Chicago and Buffalo plat
forms. the State Committee Will in all probability
adopt the plan. Some advocates Of the same idea
found precedent in the proceedings Of the Demo
cratic State Committee. which met at the HOffDa1
House In April Of last year, and, although some Of
its members were anxious commit that body.
and through II the party in the State to the cause
or sound money. Senator HIS advice was taken
and the question left for the State convention
which met in Saratoga two months later. These
Democrats. however neglected TO 90 back to meet
ings OF their State Committee ia years when only
a Judge Of the Court Of Appeals 20 be nom-
mated, and the committee did the work Of the State
convention. not only IN making the nomination.
but In putting forth Platform
The understanding was therefore prevalent in
Democratic circles yesterday that Mr.. Hill! and his
old leutenants do moi intend 10 90 into the can
vass this year under the standards Of Organism II
they help It, Chairman Danforth yesterday
while taking the ground that the State Committee
could not get UP platform because the Chi
cago and Buffalo platforms must govern the pol
Icy OF the organization until Ike National and State
authorities change hem. said iha, npthing to
he gained by forcing National ISSUES 20 the from
this yeaI.
There is plenty OF good material for the cam
paign In State issues said. II imagine that
the battle-cry mex: fall will b. good eovernme Mt
and the State CO mtiec In is address TO the pub
lie will undoubtedly call the attention Of the voters
TO the extravaganza OF Republican administration.
and especially 10 Governor Blacks attitude toward
Civil Service reform assume that on: Stale
m n xipV 1f he OF In pf no
will make Civil Service reform Of The issues Of
lal IS de'm'" necessary Z" 'n'n''" National az
This ARRANGEMENT may suit the faction OF the
party which remains loyal to Mr.. Iii. but It viii
not be likely to me-, The demands of the free sill
yer element which i. determined to fore Bryan
ism into the State and municipal CAMPAIGN. re-
eardless of the consequences. These people want
fhey say that he took to his eyelone cellar INN
dlatey after the nomination of the Chicago ticket
Sai OUT Of II" I men who inslads !hs!f follow
are already at work trying to arrange for callne
what they say would be genuine Democrat 9,,It,t
s d d6npn WHICH EeG w M the be
and Chicago deliverances The result would he. OF
rysT 40 h sS s"s W@ a'pSb @
as as enough 10 elect any ticket he might indorsc
There was some talk yesterday about candidates
cor hf " bg Mr. 'Nf it
Some b h0%gh int o T Gie }ohn
that the Republicans might be expected 10 ndor:'
him IN return for a similar compliment paid by the
Democrats to chief Judge Andrews when he
was chosen. Other names mentioned were Alton b.
Parker D. Cady Herrck AMI Edward Patterson.
Judge Parker. II was believed, would have Mr. liilFs
influence behind him and be the nominee.
The arrival OF Senator A. =. German. OF Mary
land at the Ffth Avenue Hotel last evening was
followed by rumor that he was here for the pur-
pose of comforting with his former political col
league in the Senate. Mr.. Hill Mr.. German. how
ever said that there nothing in the statement.
He came here. said. only for the purpose Of see
ing his daughter safely aboard the Fulda tomorrow
on her way TO Italy.