New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
CROEER AND NATIONAL POLITICS.
HIS PLANS REGARDING THE NEAI DENo-
CRATIC COMMEMORATIVE MEETING
AT SARATOGA

p,ohord Crokor came I'D from Long Branch last
nigh, and went 10 the Savoy Hotel 10 Inc rooms "a
tho Democratic Cub He .ound a large i"'i'pr'
~ the faithful or hand waiting to greet him he
said last night tl.at he might go out 10 flchHeIu
Springs to-day for short time but that ne "ould
start for Saratoga on Friday and remain there
mill about Septen Der !. unless something unior'-
seen occurs Many prominent Democrats VIII ''''
fer with Mr.. Croker at Saratoga.
This Gathering al Saratoga promises TO have
National Importance. Senator Murphy, Mt croker
and many state leader: will he on hand. and there
will be powerful Demo cratic representatives from
other States present. Mr.. croker. filled with me
belief that he can win in his fight in the STATE 'h's
f, both in his fractional struggle ana IN Ms contest
with the Republicans Is determined 20 extend MS
sway to National politics. He has FORMED Po"t'-
ful combination. it reported YESTERDAY Tor inc
control of the next National Convention Of the
party and will attemp; 20 dictate the nomination OF
q Presidential candidate. Some OF NJ croker
plans and hopes were foretold in the tribune las'
winter when he refused 20 allow the name OF
" VILLAIN J. Bryan 10 he proposed for membership
in the Democratic Club The election OF MI Bryan
10 membership in the club. Mr. Croker argued
would tacitly indorse him as Tammanys candidate
in 1900 and he turned away. MI croker
Il politician said yesterday, wants TO nominate a
man who can stand consistently upon less radical
platform that will be offered Tor aocP'loh al me
next National Convention
Mr. Crokers associates in the new combination
for control of National party affairs are said to
include Arthur P. GoIc'an and others. Mr. Cor
man passed through the city yesterday en- his way
10 Saratoga The others will be represented at
conferences 10 be held In Saratoga. and many mat
tiers of deep importance will be passed upon
All talk abou. State candid 4tes now is sheer Cos
SIP and the actual work OF picking out a candidate
or drafting the platform will not be begun until
after September !. The relations between eX-
Senator Hin and Mr. Croker are also likely 10 re-
main unchanged until that time, and then the
question Of truce an open fgt' Will he decided
1t was learned yesterday that the report that
Tammany would ignore the election Law and refuse
10 name men Cor places under the provisions or the
law was al least premature. In fact. no decision
has been reached yet about the matter. The ques-
ton is under discussion now. and VIII not be
finally settled for time. The Democrats IN
tend TO make the election law Of the issues OF
the campaign and It may be decided. 1t was said.
that the best way to call attention 10 it Is to re-
fuse TO recommend for appointment under
the law On the other hand. there is grave doubt
about allowing the Republicans. by this refusal, to
have complete control of the election. Both sides
must rc heard before decision Is given. 1t was
said yesterday that the Law Committee OF Tam
many Hail. Of which Asa Bird Gardiner Is chair
man. will early next week and 20 over the
law to find II 1t can be attacked upon the ground
Committee will take. no member OF that body