New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-19
POLITICAL NOTES.

One OF the most interesting struggles over polit-
zeal preerment in this State is that relating to the
Elnira Postoffice. The Democratic incumbent oled
a few days after President McKinley's Inaugural
ton The vacancy thus created precipitated con;
fict between the MCKINLEY League anu me r Ot1
was one of the strongest in the state. The Presi-
dent of IT, Dix W. Smith, was put forward as can
Gqae Ior khpown had made his peace with Pat
Joined with the old organization in commanding TIE
Gpppniv Committee His Endorsement seconded
by Congressman Gillet. and the machine peope
took it for granted that that was the ehd Oh 'he
matter
To the League people, however. 1t seemed pre-
MYSTERIOUS for the Administration 10 consider the
machine in Chemung County representative OF
the Republican party. In the local election last
month It only polled 12sG votes IN comparison with
the 1851 cast for the candidate o. me d
mined TO insist upon Smiths appointment II. he Is
good standing and business of wide expert
ence he an authority on TrEaGn law and and mas
Ann Harbor on this topic: He is popular ana man an
overwhelming majority OF the voters are behnd
desire his appointment Among his supporters is
ex-ConCressman Flood. who was IN CONGRESS WIN WIZ,
against every member Of the New-York delegation
1t IS an interesting struggle and both sides admit
II is a test case The League say that II smith Ia
defeated then it clearly indicates the disposition
on the part OF the Administration to give, every
thing TO the old organizations whereas, II ne is
appointed. the League people feel that redemption
Of Mr. may of &c the State Lague
is in Washington in Mr.. Smiths interests.
inally for Conkn, he does not propose 10 take an
active part in the contest owing TO the fact ina,
many of his strong friends believe that the best
interests OF the party demand Smiths appointment.
Conservative Tammany leaders. alarmed at the
rapid progress the Henry George movement is maxi
ing among the rank and file of the organization.
have been casting about for candidate upon WhoIn
the less raSs bnYs have not yet succeeded in
concentrating upon any one and probaOiy WIN no,
about John d. C,rimmins as Mayoralty candidate.
Mr. CTimmns left Tammany Hall ON the money
the organization and. as he has always maintained
friendly relations with Mr. Croker and succeeded
in keeping on good terms with organized labor. II
is thought that something may come out OF the
effort in his behalf one thing is certain Tam
George people without desperate struggle on the
part OF some of the od-faS hioned leaders VINO nave
Organism Wigwam creed
Postmaster Dayton's determination to retire from
official HE has made It necessary for the President
to take action regarding that important place.
II has been generally understood that this place
would 20 To- the machine Just as it did under IIar-
rsons Administration and Mr.. Van Cott was sup
posed TO be the first and only choice of the organi-
cation He is still believed TO be highest In Senator
Platt's favor but within the last Few days
the elements Of the organization unfriendly 10 him
Some old charges have been raked up and for
warded Washington, and some strong protests
Machine elements have not taken an active part
i'm this crusade. assuming that II was matter 70
be fought out I'm the Platt machine but they do
insist that II the President Is going 10 recognize
The machine in this important way that stimuli
taneous recognition be also accorded 10 the Anti
Machine forces, and this it is said, VIII probably
be done
The President still adheres TO his original deter
mination to avoid making any Federal appoint
ments in this State any other State wherein
exist factional differences until after the extra
session of Congress, but OF course vacancies must
be filled so that the public business may not be
interrupted The best advices from Washington
indicate that when the NeW-HOrk slate Is finally
made nm there will be tocraDlv fair recognition
If both sides The Postmaster will probably be n
machine man: the Colectorship Will go TO the In
denendents The fight for United States District
Attorney Is said TO be narrowing down TO General
I5nrnett' or OK congressman Wise. Wilbur F. Wake
mans name is still associated with the Appraisers
Denartment though Assistant Bigln Is strongly
recom nended by the business men who have come
10 know his qualifications for the place, owing TO
his long familiarity with the subject or lmporla-
"a he Surveyor The Naval officer, II Is under
stood will be a Brooklyn man.
A strong effort It is reported will be made AT
onco by the local machine TO induce the President
70 send Mr. I.auteTbach Minister or Consul TO
possibIy return until after the coming local cleo
ton The Independents. however VIII do their best
IN keen him here. His assistance Is too valuable
at present to have him sent away.
4 FPTTTLESS SEARCH FOR SATISFACTION.
There was a christening last night at No 40G East
I-,f,bc, I,,t hofore II got well under way Andreas