New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-21
MURPHY ISN'T WILLING.
NOT ANXIOUS To RUN FOR GOVERNOR
THE SENATOR WANTS THE DEMOCRATIC cAxpI-

DATE TO COME FROM IT THE STATE.
From time to time there have been runors sent
adrift in the political the effect that Richard
croker and the Tammany organization had decided
10 nominate United States Senator Edward Murphy,
IT. for Governor fall. Coupled with this inter
eSting announcement another. to the effect
ttat Mr. Croker himself was TO become candidate
Tor the In the Senate made vacant by Mr..
Murphys retirement. The frequent visits made by
Senator Murphy 10 Mr.. Croker IN the last few
weeks may have given rise TO these reports. as
they have been construed to mean that Mr. Murphy
had decided 10 renounce his allegiance 10 his po-
Htical mentor. David r Hi. against whom Mr.
Croker Is now making 4 bitter fight As Yet how
ever. Mr.. Croker has not deemed ii advisable 20
commit himself to any one for Governor. so the
runners lack official Endorsement
The friendship existing between Mr.. Murphy and
Mr.. Hill Is scarcely Jess intimate than that existing
between the Senator and Mr. Croker. and many
Democrats who have the welfare OF the party at
heart think that Mr.. Murphy is the only man on
whom the two factions NAV unite with any hope OF
success the polls From Senator IIil's point OF
view, the selection Of Mr.. Murphy the standard
bearer would be victory for the Hlll iactlon,
while the same would be true when seen through
Tammany spectacles. The only obstacle TO the
plan, however. comes from Senator Murphy him
self, and the news Of it comes from source tina,
is WORTH OF credenco
During Senator Murphy's last visit 10 the city.
which ended Saturday. he was visited at his
apartments in the Hoffman House by Mr. Croker.
John F. Carroll and a number OF other Tammany
leaders. all OF whom. it is said imporuned him to
consent to become the candidate for Governor rex;
fall To all o: these entreaties Mr.. Murphy turned
deaf ear however and when he left the city it
was with the understanding that the incident was
closed
friend. 20 whom Mr.. Murphy talked after his
last conference with the Tammany representatives,,
said yesterday: All this talk about Mr.. Murphy
becoming the Democratic nominee ior Governor
next fail is without foundation. It Is true that his
name mas been considered. but it was without his
consent and against his judgment. ! have 1t from
Senator Murphy himself that he has no desire 10
leave the Senate without effort TO be Reelected
Further than this he tanks that 1t is possible ior
the Democrats TO unite or man who can oTInS
both factions together Such man, II is his idea,
should come from up the State IN all probability
he vii. be who has not heretofore been the
recipient OF favors from the party. but who mas al
ways beer consistent supporter Of Democrat:
principles. AT any rate. Senator MurPny Is @Sa.'S
the nomination OF any one from the lover par %
the State. ana am sure that his advice Wal oe
taken rs the local leaders
While the friends Of Mr. Croker and Senator
Murphy have been industrousy circuatne these
forth. chairman Of the State Democratic Commit
tee has been conductng a propaganda IN MS . own
nittee Mr. Danlorth is brought into touch win
the leaders from all over the State. and thus he
mas a better opportunity 10 turiher ms fdnuidayy
than Is afforded 70 any other OF the aspNahls L3r
the Office. In addition 10 this II j said that MI
Danforth. Candii1te Tor Governor. woul4 not
be absolutely repu6nart TO the sound-monty men
in the party, his inclnationr and afhI.atons
have always until tn" last campaign, been with
them. on the other hand. he accepted Bryan III
tionai ticket ii avelred thar ne was actuated
in this by his desire to be- regular" and not by
any charge o. heart. The result. however, his
friends say. is the same for the silver mon I'D the
party cannot decline TO consider him con
sistent democrat Mr.. panforih has had reports
from many Of the county Cnairmen, ana many OF
them appear TO bc willing 10 accept his candidacy
seriously. II Is well-knoWn fact that Mr.. Dan
forth is one Of the slanchest friends that OK
Senator YIN has IN the STATE. and 70 IS said that
Mr. Hill is willing 10 throw all ~ his Influence 10
Mr. DanfOrth when the necessity Tor action comes.
In view Of the decision Of Senator Murphy. who
has been official accepted by Tammany = the state
leader. that the nominee for Governor must come
Perry Belmont canno. be regarded in "a serious
light. Equally weak Is the boom Of eX-State Con
troller Frank Campbell which was launched al he
dinner Of the Steub.n Society on Friday evening.
The only other name suggested which seems at the
present time 20 De worthy ~ consideration J. mat
Of D. Cady Herrick Of Albany. bat il j. hardly
likely that the party leaders VIII permit II 20 be
mentioned when the ante-conyent!on campaign Is
under way.
the United States Senate an influential member ~
the Democratic Club said yesterday. MI Croker
mas no desire 10 hold public Office again. II he
horses and know that ne would under no crcum-
stances be willing to trade his horses for the tosa
OF = Senator