The times., 1899-12-27
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

holidays at their homes, considerable gos-
sip is being energettcally circulated re
gardne a scheme said to have been quietly
inaugurated some time ago to give the sec
ond place on the ticket in 1900 to the Hon
Bird Coler of New York II is stated
as a fact that MIR. Coler when
recently approached on the subject, eX-
pressed no aversion 10 the proposition and
it is further stated as a fact that Richard
Croker just before his last departure for
Europe, declared that ne had no OBJ
lection TO Coler" The only other New
Yorker mentioned for the Vice Presidency
is o. II. r. Belmont, who enliyened the
dog days last summer with many political
interviews and his presence at various and
sundry Democratic love feasts and confer
ences in different parts of the country.
Mr. Belmont, however, has always dis
claimed desire to receive reward in any
shape for his party activity and he has
repeatedly declared opposition to the use
of his name for the Vice Presidency II
these avowals are to be considered as re-
moving him from the lists. and if it is the
fixed intention Of the party managers, as
claimed, to put some good New York man
on the tail of the ticket the situation at
present seems TO be reduced to Mr.. ColeT.
He is given the credit of having done more
than any half-dOZen men in the organiza-
ton TO save Tamniany Hall from the ir-
retrevable ruin which is supposed to have
luTked IN the notorious 'RamapO grab. 1t
was he who, as comptroller Of the city OF
New York, first exposed the scheme. This
soon led TO such a public clamor that the
Job was broken up. Mr. COleT bore him
self with dignity through the trying ordeal
- .T.,ar =
that he came through it the strongest
Democrat in the city. 1t has commended
him to the serious consideration of the
sIatemallers. who view his exposure of the
Ramapo grab" as evidence OF his sym
pathy with the movement to curb the ra-
pacity of corporations and other large ag-
gTegstions of capital Mr.. Coler is said to
be a poor man. as that term is applied ia
rich New York but as the Democrats claim
never 10 have sought candidate because
OF his wealth, the comptrollers poverty
could not be considered a drawback to his
chances for the Vice Presidency. 1t is said
tha Mr. Colers availability has been i'm
pressed upon Mr.. Bryans mind and that
he viii look carefully into the matter when
he comes East in January Senator Jones
in an Interview at Chicago the other day
where he stopped on his way to Minnesota
to look into the affairs Of the Democratic
National Committee, declared that Mr.
Bryan wiz be renominated by reclamation.
If this proves TO be a correct forecast OF
events. il is conceded that Mr.. Bryan viii
have voice in the selection OF his running
mate. Hence the Importance to Mr.. COler
of Bryan's forthcoming visit to the enc
my's country"
Good Campaign NntcriaI.-Already
the Democrats are making campaign ma
terial cut OF Secretary Cages order direct
ing that all the internal revenue Of the
country be deposited with the City Ma
Jional Bank OF New York. The amount OF
Government funds which it is estimated
viii be turned over to this institution will
approximate a million dollars day. 1t
is claimed that this means the depository
VIII have at its disposal for loan purposes
a sum which will afford a handsome profit
to the City National Bank whose presi-
dent IS a bFother-in-law of the Rookie
fellers. who are said to be the largest own
ers OF the concerns stock. In discussing
this matter yesterday with a Times repre-
sentative a Southern Democratic Senator
predicted that serious scandals to the Adj
ministration would grow out of it.
THE only satisfaction Secretary Gage
vouchzafes TO the country" said the Sena-
tor is that il is a confidential arrange
ment between the Treasury and the bank.
That is a queer way to talk about the
Governments transactions, aud / wouldn't
he surprised IL an effort should be made IN
the Senate to ask some sharp questions
about IL. | remember that big muss w as
kicked 40 during Mr.. Clevelands s admins
tratiCn because a much smaller sum oi
Government money was deposited in vide
ly scattered banks. in Jacksnns time the
same question was raised and the country
sat down hard on the scheme.
Quay StjH BusS.-A Pennsylvania
who Is not known as a Quay man is re-
sponsib.a for the statement thai the Sena-
tor-appointee has not yet abandoned hope
Of being admitted TO the Senate on Gov
ernor stones credentials. despite ali re
ports 10 the contrary, as well as he alleged
unfayorabie comments OF come Of his old
time friends in the Senate. II is said TIA
Mr.. Quay has resumed his residence in his
X Street mansion for the winter, ant
claims that IL be is moi admitted TO the
Senate soon after the Christmas holidays
he can continue The contest indefinitely
The report is that during the past few dayi
he has received fresh CncUui agement il
assurances Of support from some OF tn,
most powerful influences Of the country. in
cludng the Standard Oil and the Sug
Trust. operating through the Republican
National Committee. of which Mr. Quay i,
a member This of course. may be cnJ
an idle TUmoT but the source from hi /
il emanates claims TO be in close touch
with the interests alleged to have lately
been brought around 10 the Quay side.
Republican Love Fcust.-Nashiugtol
has been nearly wholly stripped Of tn
numerous Indiana Republican ccntingen
during the past two days Both OF IN
Senator's nearly all of the Representa-
tiges Il majority OF the bureau chiefs from
HoCsierdOm and many Of the depart
ment clerks have departed fer lndian3pOli
to be present tonight at the annua
round up Of the leaders. \ great ban
quet is 10 be served, and aside from shor
speeches BY everybody VINO can get hear
ing. the general plans OF next year
campaign will be agreed upon.
Friday evening the Republicans viii ais
have their love feast" at Springfield
which. like that at indianapolis this even
ing, is notable annual event in the Re
publican politics of the Central West. Al
the big ana little guns of the party il
Illinois will be present including Senator
CuIlom and Mason, and a majority OF tn
Representatives. 1t is expected that tn
opposition to Governor Tanner vii! at
tempt 10 take advantage Of the opportun
ity 10 make.a big demonstration, and wha
with counter demonstrations. and tn
furious war of words Senator Mason
presence is liable to provoke, Hlinoisan
expect this years love feast to be abou
the liveHest Of the series.
The silver Brick Suit.-SiIver me-
| at Washington are awaiting with interes
developments in the silver brick suit whicl
is to be carried into the Supreme Court
| II is announced that no final plan has beef
adopted and that Mr.. Bryan has not beer
heard from In the maLLer. II is said Lha