Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
Odd Combinations in the Political
Situation in New York.
ALL SETTLING DOWN TO HARD WORK
Prospects of the Different Candi-
dates as They Now Appear.
BLISS LETTER DISCUSSED
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.


With the acceptance by Charles w. Day
ton Of the nomination for controller on the
Jefersonian ticket, the political atmos-
phere, so far as candidates Is concerned,
has materially cleared. Unless the unex-
pected and unlocked for happens the pres
ent nominees on the four principal tickets
may be considered fixtures. With Fitch
and Platt yoked; Low leading an anti-re-
publican movement; George keeping step
with his friend, Tom johnson, and Dayton
following the lead OF the Jeffersonian demo-
crat, there Is a mixture never seen in any
campaign in New York.
Dayton is in a peculiar position. When
President Cleveland was looking around for
a postmaster of New York, outside of the
Tammany organization, his choice fell On
Dayton. Dayton has always been an Or
ganization man, but has no. bean identified
particularly with Tammany Hall. His
early boyhood was spent il Brooklyn, and
he therefore never grew up with Tammany
Hall ideas. Croker, realizing that he coulo
not induce Cleveland to appoint Simon
pure wigwam man, threw his support to
Dayton, because, although he had never
been strong worker in the wigwam his
ideas favored organization.
This support by Tdmmany caused Day
ton to lean toward that organization and
his administration of his office brought
d idi &c pCiooifSeA Aoiio"hS'
Explanation of Day toms Attitude.
AS to the statement that Dayton will
run on the George ticket, but will not ac-
cept the platform, the explanation is SIM
pie. Dayton regards the issue in this case
"bossism" or "Crokerism." He considers
that in this contest national issues should
have no place He regards the question at
issue simply whether or not the people
want to be ruled by Croker, and he asserts
that he will not permit his enemies to
shunt the discussion on this question.
The George managers will without ques-
ton accept Mr.. Dayton upon these terms,
and it is stated will do much better piece
of work than if Colonel Waring had been
upon their ticket. Waring was never any
thing but a gold standard man; Dayton Is
more of democrat.
All was as bright and joyous as a May
morning at the George headquarters today.
1t was felt there that theDayton nomination
had brought the Jeffersonian movement
where It would either go ahead by leaps
and bounds, or collapse entirely. Predic-
tions were made, some of them emana ting
from the wigwam, that Dayton would be
I'll the cause of losing the entire district north
In this connection it may be stated that
Dayton, when president Of the Harlem
Democratic Club, had broad-gauge polit-
ical organization that has never been parel-
leled in the north end of the city. In 1t in
dependent democrats and machine demo-
Gratis fraterniZed. All nationalities were
represented. 1t Is confdert asserted that
all of these men are still friendly to their
former president, and viii take Off their
coats for him in the coming fight.
Gloom at Tammany Omces.
In contrast to the quiet George jubilation
there was a shade of gloom surrounding
the Tammany Offices Croker made his
first visit to the wigwam during the past
week. He would not discuss Mr.. Dayton
further than to say that he did not think
Dayton would hurt Tammany very much.
The Tamtnany campaign was fairly
launched tonight and Croker was there.
Judge Van Wyck was slated to make a lit
tie talk. 1t was said In advance that he
would not attempt to make a speech, but
that he is inclined to let the situation de-
velop. He will not make an important eff
fort until he sends in his letter of accept
ance.
If Mr.. Van Wyck is reluctant to make
speeches. Col. Asa Bird Gardiner, Tam
many's candidate for district attorney, has
declared himself in no uncertain terms. If
the stenographic report of his speech at
the Wahatchie Club meeting Is correct, he
is credited with having uttered this senti-
Inent:
when any of these people talk to you
about municipal reform. you tell them
and use strong language, because / have
been in the army-"To HI with REFORM" ="
1t is expected that Judge Van Wycks
for mayor will be ready In a few days. 1t
is understood that he will keep close to
the text of the platform of the city con-
vention, and will not create any new is
sues.
Superstitious people are figuring unlucky
symptoms out of the notification of
nomination to the Tammany candidates. It
was the 18th day of the month and the
thirteenth hour of the day when the cere-
mony began.
General Tracy's campaign seems to be
moving in a groove. Seth Low is credited
with having said that in the event of Gen.
be in the Senate chamber at Washington"
Republicans who have been friendly to Mr.
Low say that this statement has injured
the citzcns' candidate. From statements
that have filtered through members Of the
Citizens Union committee the sole object
of Lows canvass seems to be to beat Platt
1t Is also said that there is no expectation
of Lows election, but that the campaign
is made with a view of smashing the re-
publican organization in Greater New York
and eventually smashing a similar organi-
cation in the state.
Gold Democrats With Tracy.
At republican headquarters it is stated
that republicans are being Joined by sound
money democrats and are daily presenting
q more solid front to the enemy. 1t was
pointed cut by the republican managers
that the citizens have dealt with every
body except the republican party. Chair
man Quigg, from the developments of the
last two days, is inclined to reduce his
previous estimate for Low. He gave him
60 900 votes, but he now says that his esti-
mate was entirely too high. He confident
ly predicts the election of the entire re-
publican ticket.
There is a great drawback to Candidate
Lows canvass. It reminds ono something
of the days of Treasurer st. John. When
Bryan came to New York. St. John ap-
pointed himself guard over his person.
The newspaper men, voters. supporters and
the public in general could only reach Mr..
Bryan through Mr.. st. John. Bryan was
st. Johns guest at his house, and was al
most his guest at the Bryan headquarters.
Requests to see Mr.. Eryan were first re-
ferred to Mr.. st. John; conversations and
interviews were terminated at the sug-
gcs1ion Of Mr.. ST. john. until Mr. Bryan
rebeiled, ana as far as his personal move
ments were concerned dispensed with his
body guard. Mr.. Low has surrounded HIM
self by a body guard 10 prevent profane
eyes from gazing upon him. Callers are
turned away by the dozen. among them
some OF the Citizens Union district lead
ers. Outsiders who manifested sufficient
interest to see Mr.. Low were sent about
their business with neatness and dispatch.
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