Evening star., 1898-08-17
NOW A STATE BOSS
Croker viii Control the New York
Democracy.
Hill ONLY 4 BACK NUMBER
A COMMITTEES ef. Ten That Will
Shape, Things.
MR. { RoosEvELT's LETTER

ity to meet and beat Hill at his own games
Hill is supposed to be a master Of political
strategy and past grand master in the art
of diplomacy. But he met his equal
If not his master, even in these respects at
the last meeting of the democratic state
committee at Saratoga on Saturday last.
To those who have studied surface indica-
tions only the game of politics played at
Saratoga last Saturday would seem to be
of the nature of draw or at least of the
nature of stale mate, but those best in
formed say that there never was a minute
never a second, when, if Croker and Hill
had locked horns Hill would not have been
beaten. That this contest of strength did
not ensue is due in the main to Senator Ed
ward Murphy, jr. Mr.. Murphy is anxious
to go back to the Senate at Washington
He knows that if Hill and Croker initiate
the famous Kilkenny cats that though Hill
does not possess much strength as a leader
nevertheless his open antagonism may cost
a few votes in the assembly and senate
And Murphy knows that he will need every
vote at the next session of the legislature
Hence. during the recent visit of Croker to
Elberon, Murphy begged the Tammany boss
by all that was good and holy and high to
smother his wrath and his wel-known
hatred for the sage of Wolfert's Roost for
the time being. Croker promised and those
who know the so-called outspoken Rugged
Dick of yore are smiling in their sleeves
at the manner in which the Tammany Hall
leader bottled up his anger.
CrOker's Deal.
There is not doubt in the minds of
many that Croker will make up for this en-
forced suppression of his feelings when he
sails into Hill after Murphys election, pro-
vided always and ever, of course, that Muir
ply is elected. More than this should be
remembered, however. The friends of ex-
Senator Hill who are congratuating them
selves that the recent wrestling bout at
Saratoga was at least draw or in the ma
ture thereof, will do well to examine the
| records now said to be in the possession Of
Richard Croker. He. it is stated on the
best authority has the promise in writing
that in the event of Murphy's reelection tn
the United States Senate he (Croker) is to
become the leader of the democratic party
OF the state. Croker. according to this COM
pact which it is said was made down unon
the Jersey coast, is to name the chairma n
of the state central committee after Muir
phys reelection. He is to have control OF
the patronage IN the state in the event of
the election of democratic governor or
a democratic Presidents
rms deal Is said to have been arranged
Tor on the day that Croker and Murphy
arove from hlheron to Deal Beach. the
New Jersey summer resort where Croker
Iony Brady of Albany, John F. Carroll
the new subleader of Tammany Hall and n
most OF other Taipmany Hall men are to
NAANiA SuihiiiSl iioHieS.
Croker's Speech at Saratoga,
The facts mighr not have come out at
all until after the campaign this fall if
croker had kept quiet, at Saratoga. That
saratoga meeting was CALLED for the pur-
pose OF liking time fand place for the
ioiohng OF the next state convention. It
was not intended that any other matter
should come up for discussion. But TO the
nf
even after the matter of an adjournment
mad been voted uoon and ordered rose to
ms feet slowly and deliberately and said
thal the democratic organization was weak
up .he state. This was poaching upon
Hill 8 preserves with a vengeance and this
too, after the leaders had clasped hands
across the bloody chasm'' at Tony Brady's
room at the hotei the night previous and
announced to their respective followers
that harmony" was to be the watchword
during the campaign from now on
Had Hill been present at the meeting of
the state committee this reflection upon
the ability of the state organization might
nave caused fight then and there. But
Hill. though at the Spa, drinking mineral
water, did rot attend the meeting of the
committee. Croker went on to say that
he wanted an organization in New York
state as perfect as Tammany Halls organ
ization; as perfect as the organization in
Iflden's own time.
A Special Committee of Ten.
Upon motion of Senator McCarren, a spe-
cial committee of ten was appointed. This
committee of ten has already opened
headquarters for business at the Hoffman
House, and this particular committee of
ten, 1t Is believed, will be the medium
used by the Croker men to secure control
OF the New York state democratic machine.
At any rate 1t Is the entering wedge, and
be 1t noted and observed that the Hill
ha 70 1Sf t3pt
entering wedge
Senator McCarren by his selection as
chairman Of the special committee of ten is
Put directly in line for the state chairman
ship 1t is now known that the idea of this
committee emanated from Senator Muir
ply, Richard Croker and Senator McCar-
rem. and that it has been secretly discussed
on several occasions since Mr.. Croker's re-
cent arrival from Europe. 1t is also now
Known that neither Police Commissioner
Bernard j. York nor Chairman Danforth
was aware OF the secret proposition to
name such committee yesterday. 1t is
tfde that Chairman Danforth had the NAM
ing OF the ten but he Is anxious to be nom
MATED for governor, and he could not avoid
naming the mover of the motion for chair
man. Not the least of the duties of the
special committee of ten will be to take
steps for tie election of the delegates to
ths democratic state convention at SYRIA
cuse. Primarily the appointment of the
COMMITTEES of en- was for the purpose Of
=
the state. but 1t was made known today
that the work Of completing the election Of
oelegdtes TO the state convention will not
De out OF order. Only Ill Of the 450 dele
gates to the democratic state convention
havs been elected up to date. The work Is
new being pushed. L.
VIII Dominate the Convention.
Almost all democrats are agreed that the
approaching convention and new state COM
mittee will be dominated by the Croker
Murphy-McLaughlin democrats. Enough
has occurred within the last wsek to dem
onstrate the fact that 1t is the first inten-
ton of these democrats to dominate the
convention, and next to put their men on
guard In the new state committee. The
future, 1t Is maintained, will demonstrate
rhe accuracy Of this statement, and ac-
quiescfng In 1t are some of the Oldest
friends OF Mr.. Hill. Mr.! fiills friends insist
that he will have 22S delegates in the con-
vention. with the 83 delegates from Kings
and the delegates from Lewis doubtful
put favorable to Mr. Hia. On several occa-
slcns tables OF estimates to that effect flavs
neen printed in some of the New York
newspapers. The Croker-Murphy demo-
Gratis have handed out their estimates
Ihey give Hill 1876 votes and Murphy 24S
votes Kings county, with 63 votes is
placed in the doubtful column. but those