The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-14
LITTLE BOOM FOR STRONG.
sUMMERrIME ASPECTS OF THE NAY
ORALTY CAMPAIGN.

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Eauara Iautersach,s Nar,e Aiss Heard In the
eo..ip-ThinEu Haven't Get Down 20 Busi-
ness Yet-when They Rave Leisure, nepub.
iIcans watch the Antics OF Tamuany.
Senator Plat returned to Washington yester-
day afternoon. His talks with Chairman Charles
W. Hackett OF the Republican State Committee
and President Quigg Of the New York Repuoli-
can County Committee had to do, 1t was ascer-
tanned, entirely with Incidental matters. Re-
ports that any serious consideration has been
given by tho Republicans to tho Greater New
York Mayoralty candidate are without founda-
ton 1t was declared, although naturally more or
less gossip is in the air concerning so important
a subject. Tho Republicans in New York,
Kings, Queens, and Richmond counties arc
hard at work day and night perfecting
their organizations. and are not wasting
their time in picking out candidates at this
stage Of the game. Any loose time they have on
their hands is devoted to watching the antics OF
Tammany and It's free silver and reputation
men and the situation in which this ancient or
ganization has been placed by its support OF
Organism In the greatest commercial metropolis
in the United States. At the proper time the
leading Republicans may be expected to speak
out and give their ideas as to who should be the
Greater New York Mayoralty candidate Of Tam
many's combined adversaries.
Politicians occasionally have q little fun out
of tho game. Several Republicans observed
yesterday that underneath the surface there 10
renewed talk about the possible denomination OF
Mayor Strong despite his Honor's vigorous pro-
tests to the effect that he Is not and will not be q
candidate. The talk about Mr.. Strong came
about because there does not appear to be that
unanimity Of sentiment concerning Seth Low
which is so desired by Mr.. Lows friends.
1t may have been observed that the Citi-
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Brooklyn began to talk about Mr.. Low on al
most the same day. Mr.. Worth's personal opin-
ion Of Mr.. Low was printed long ago, and his
friends said last night that he had never changed
his views, but that the expediency of politics
required many public utterances at times. Mr..
Low, when he was Mayor Of Brooklyn, 1t was
ascertained. would have nothing whatever to
do with Mr.. Worth or any of his friends.
but, on the contrary. frequently informed Mr..
Worth that he did not wish to consult with
him or any other organization Republican OF
Kings county. In convention after convention
in Kings county Mr.. Worth denounced Mr.. Low.
All this is incident to the statement OF veterans
boom could not stand the strain OF q FIVE months
campaign; that Mayor Strong's warmcst friends
mittee. and that they have never given up hope
Of bringing about his Honor's renomination.
Then, again. many In the New York Repub,
the hope OF securing either Secretary Bliss or
Gen. benjamin +. Tracy as its candidate.
Leader Worth OF Brooklyn and sheriff Butt.
would oppose Gen. Tracy both In the city con.
vention and at the polls, and this was news to
their brethren in the New York Republican
county organization. Mr.. Worth doesn't like
1t is put differently.
Cofncident with this situation it should be re-
marked that National Committeeman Frederick
S. Gibbs has on frequent occasions, and more
especially in the last few days, declared that
! Mayor Strong was as good q Republican as any
in Greater New York, that he and President
Quigg always got along easily with his Honor,
and that III was such fellows as Jake Patterson
quarrel between Mayor Strong and tho regular
Republican organization.
This is a part OF unwritten history. and 1t han.
pened in this way: Patterson. and Murray
office in the first days Of his Honor's admins.
tration and demanded the appointment Of
George Wanmnker to be Dock Commissioner.
Who wants this appointment inquired
I'VE do chorused Patterson and Murray.
who are you T. gueried the Mayor.
The New York Republican county organiza-
ton" came the answer.
Suppose I cannot make this appointment"
replied Mayor Strong.
Then wen split right here" said Patterson
and Murray.
maker finally got a place as purchasing agent Of
the Charities Department. The majority OF the
Republican machinists, however. felt all along
that Mayor Strong hadn't treated them fairly.
day Us that of q possible candidate Of the Repub-
llcans for Mayor OF Greater New York. and, as
the saying Is, good people talked about him.
His name is Edward Lauterbach. From the
are especially interested in the coming event
can pay their money and take their choice"