New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
TAMMANY TROUBLED OVER 1T.
MAKING PLANS TO TRY TO DEFEAT THE
RIL1-MR. CROKER ACTIVE.

Although Renuhlican politicians in this city
inclined to favor the police bill which is 10 be made
an organization measure at Albany with the iuil
approval OF Governor Roosevelt many Of them
do,h+ .hat the bill will become a law Several Re
pubicans said last evening that they feared the po-
lice officials would be able to control a sufficient
number Of the votes Of Republican Assemhlymen
and Senators TO defeat the bill. Tammany VIII
make a determined fight against the bill and the
police may be Induced TO raise fund 10 help de-
:eat IT, The bill will be vetoed by Mayor Van Wyck
Il fl gets through the Legislature the politicians
say, and then all the power Of the police and Tam
many VIII be combined 10 prevent the passage OF
the bill second time.
There is no doubt that Chief Devery and other
police officials have begun to make plans for the
defeat Of the bill Recent reports have been TO
the effect that the Tammany district leaders have
been permitted TO derive a considerable revenue
from the police on account Of transfers and de-
tails made at their suggestion. Their influence In
police affairs has never been great as since
Devery WAS placed at the head OF the force. They
look upon the police bill as q direct blow at
their privileges.
Richard Croker has turned from autotruck. life
Insurance and other business details. which have
been taking up his attention recently. and Is just
at present manifosdnG an apprehonsive interest IN
the proposed police legislation at Albany MI
Croker gathered around himself at the Democratic
Club last night the district leaders and other
faithful ones and with grave faces they discussed
the situation II Is certain that Mr. Croker and
his followers will make a hard fight at Albany to
defeat the bill The news OF the features ~ the
bin mas created CONSERVATION In The Wlewam; ne
Iamiuauy men now realize that the ttepuDn- u. -.
leaders are in earnest IN their determination 70
check the Tammary system Of government ID uc
city and they view the decision 20 take me con-
trol Of the police and the Bureau OF Elections OUT
OF the hands Of Tammany as ominous ,.,.~
The local ofiice-hOOeTs expected an liNtStlEa :
committee from Albany. and refused 10 believe tnat
any hing would be done by the Legislature thA I
would amount 10 much. They believed that me
Legislature would not interfere with thtr pans 20
put every good organization man IN once ana Pay
n q fat salary. They would rather lose CONF -
e any TWO city departments than nave t.e POM
and the Bureau Of Electors put beyond the reacn
o. he district leaders The thought or Govern d,
Rooseyelts having the power 10 remove the htao OF
the Police Department IS too much for laminahy
men 10 bear and yesterday they raised now
about home rule and force bill. II is sald 70 ne
the plan OF the organization 70 try TO ralse an a.
legged popular outcry against the states inletle !
with local affairs The Tammny men don mnd
he civil Service iaw for almos, every oflce that
amounts to anything Is now filed with Tammany
s.
Richard Croker called at the Clty Hall YESTERDAY
and had a long talk with Mayor Van Wyck Late
he talked with John F. Carroll and others. He VIII
have confert n in the near future with senator
NcCarren. Senator Donnelly, Assembyman Finn
and others. and stubborn hattie Will be Waged 70
secure the defeat OF the bill A. the Democrat
Club last night Mayor Van Wyck, Mr.. Croker, John
r. Sexton and others discussed the situation but
they would not say what they intend 10 do.