The evening times., 1898-08-13

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug 13.-The prospect
for Democratic unity in the approaching
campaign in the State was enhanced by
Senator David B. HILL He registered
at the Grand Union Hotel. where Mr..
Croker and the Tammany and Brooklyn
delegations are quartered.
Senator Hill was in excellent spirits.
He said that he had no preferences as to
the time and place of holding the conven-
tion. 1t was a question. he said. of
where the best accommodations could be
had If they could be obtained in Sara
toga. he would be perfectly well satisfied
to come to Saratoga. He said that the
objection to Saratoga had been once aptly
phrased by an up-country delegate, who
exclaimed: NO Saratoga for me. Why.
whisky costs % cents glass there
When questioned as to the outlook
Senator Hill smiled and said it was ex-
tromely encouraging. Then changing the
subject, he inquired suddenly what time
the races began tomorrow '-Half past
one O'clock" he echoed laughingly.
well. guess it will be short session" :"
Mr.. Croker was quoted as being san
guine last night of controlling the votes
of Erie. Oswego. Madison and Ononda-
go counties. II was also said that his
personal preference for the place of hold
ing the convention was Syracuse.
Thomas W. Cantwell, of Albany. ap-
peared here last night with a delegation
of silver Democrats. He will wait upon
the State committee tomorrow and de-
mand recognition for the silver Demo-
Gratis In speaking of the object of his
visit. Mr.. Cantwell said:
The organization which i have the
honor to represent is not out on a mis-
sion to organize conferences or con-
claves to hiss or defame the names of
Democratic leaders whose position in
1896 We're unfortunately open to criticism
from a party standpoint but who may
now. having had an opportunity to re-
view the past and the effect of their
position on the questions involved in the
issues of the campaign of tilat year. have
a willingness TO condone their error and
renew their allegiance to their party"
Congressman William Sulzer is nursing
a boom for governor. He is keeping
very quiet about it. but it is known that
he believes his name will be presented to
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something resembling a stampede when
it is mentioned. Mr. Sulzer, however.
will be con:ented with second place on
the ticket.
Mayor Van Wyck's boom has gained
in force since the arrival here of the up
State committeeman. John NJ. Wiley, of
Erie County. said last evening:
Il am surprised at the popularity of
New York's mayor in the upstate dis
tricts. Fifty members of the Buffalo
Club declared for him the other night.
and believe he will be the choice of the
convention"
Il told Mayor Van Wyck tonight that
he was cordially liked by Democrats
throughout the State and that they were
determined to have him. / believe he
will stampede the convention
Mr. Croker dined last night with Maui
rice Untermyer. John F. Scannell, Sher-
III Dunn, Philip ]. Britt and others The
principal topic of conversation at dinner
was the expected arrival of Senator Hill
The hope was expressed that Democratic
unity in the State would be the outcome
of today's meeting of the committee
An Informal conference of the leaders
was held at II O'Clock the subject of dis
cusSion being the time and place of hold
ing the convention. Mr. Croker, it is
understood, favored September q as the
time and Syracuse as the place. No de-
cision was arrived at but it seems to be
the general impression that the conyen-
ton will assemble at Syracuse.