New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24


TO be an awful price"
Are you speaking now as a holder of Ice
stock?'
QUESTIONS HE WILL ANSWER
Now answered a similar question to that in
my own way few seconds ago. won't answer
questions in anybody else's way"
Are you correctly quoted saying that Tam
many would like to give ice to the poor free II
il could?"
Absolutely correct. 1 would be glad, and so
would Tammany. if it could be done"
Did you tell Mr.. Lederer in London. in talking
about ice. that there would be hot time IN
town when you returned homer?
Il did not II there TO be hot time
wouldn't tell anybody about II.
isn't it somewhat of a coincidence that not a
man accused OF owning fee stock came down
the Bay to meet your some one asked Mr.
Croker. The Tammany Boss did not reply, but
he smiled significantly so, il seemed to those
around him.
SILVER. HE THINKS. MAY BE AN ISSUE.
AS Mr.. Croker could not be induced to say
anything further on the subject of ice, his at
tention was directed TO the political situation.
Asked for his views to what were likely to
be the leading issues in the Democratic Presi-
Dental campaign, he said he had been away
for six months, and not prepared to talk of
political probab Utilities lust vet Silver however
he thought might again be issue, while trusts
would also be a predominant one. He refused
to commit himself upon the subject OF i'm
perialism
How do you like the ticket nominated at
Philadelphia
ct is as good a ticket as the Republicans
could have put up. but not good enough to de-
feat the Democrats at the next election"
What two men do you think could beat Nc
Kinley and ROOSEVELT"
STILL FOR BRYAN.
When I returned from Europe last year
expressed the opinion then that Bryan was the
logical candidate for the first place on the Dem
ocratic ticket. Bryan is the Democrats de-
mand for President. When I go to Kansas City
shall take pleasure in voting for him. But as
10 the VicePresidential candidate I can ex-
press no opinion. You can rest assured he will
be a good man"
The names of Danforth and SulZer have been
spoken Of" it suggested TO Mr.. Croker.
They are both good men," Mr. Croker OBJ
served, meditatively, and then. noticing that
upon the reporter who had spoken with the re-
mark, sneeringly uttered, How would you like
the tob?"
Will Roosevelts withdrawal from the State
campaign help the Democratic party?"
I don't know that it will help or improve
things much"
DO you think the nomination of Roosevelt
for the Vice Presidency a shrewd political
measure?" some asked.
Well that depends upon how 1t is viewed
Anyway. his nomination will not stop the Dem
ocratie party winning in this State next No
Would Controller Coler do YOU think mako
q better Nice-President than GOVERNOR"
Mr.. Croker looked quizzicaliy at his inquirer
for a second or two. and then remarked as he
gazed at 2 passing tug: Il have no idea"
What is your opinion of Coler?"
i have no opinion to give regarding Mr..
Some people regard him as the logical candi-
date for Governor"
That question is open to discussion. Many
things must be considered before the candidacy
Of any one is decided upon"
Have you been in close touch with American
polite politics during the time you have been away?"
viii Bryan win. do you think?" was the next
question.
I would rather not be interviewed about that
Have you expressed any opinion as to what
man you would prefer for Bryan's running
mate?"
Mr.: Croker said that only one paper had crit
lclsed him for the attitude he had taken upon
The Express of London
Asked if il were true that he intended to reor-
replied that II any changes were necessary they
would be made
AS TO ]. F. CARROLL.
will John F. Carroll be removed from the
deputy leadership of Tammany Hall?"
Haven't heard Of It,"
Lawrence Delmour, 1t is said is to succeed
him"
IT'S news to me-"
But if such Il change were likely to hammer
you would know, woul not?"
There's lots Of things people think I know
that l don't know"
We'll we would be satisfied If YOU would fell
us what you DO know" one reporter insinuated
We'll you just camp out of the stoops
watch out"
Docs that mean that something will happen?"
DO as tell you. Just watch the clubhouse"
Mr.. Croker said he had enjoyed his stay in
England, and that eight Of his horses had won
first money and one had run dead heat That
was doing pretty well, he thought.
hiS tall wifi Mr. he Toy
chief was again asked if he intended 10 con-
tinue Carroll in his deputyshp.
ABOUT THE SAME AS USUAL
Il think things will go along for the present
about the same as usual"
Can that be taken to mean that CarroTl's
connection with the Ice Trust will not affect his
position as deputy leader?"
What mean is that I have not yet had the
opportunity TO make investigation into the
matter, and l never act until know all the
facts. Mr.. Carroll and I did not discuss the ice
question as there was no time to discuss it, and
there were several persons present"
AT THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Mr. Cookers arrival at the Democratic Club,
whittier he went from the vessel caused no lit
tie excitement. There were cheering and hand
shaking and then the ocean voyager retired TO
his room Toward noon Congressman William
sulzer had a short talk with the returned leader
Jenkins called his brother-in-law
Mr. Croker was asked when he would go to
Tammany Hall. and replied, Not until Mon
day"
When will you 60 West?"
Il will start for Kansas City on Sunday week"
Will you go 70 Lincoln. Neb, and be the
guess of Mr.. Bryan?"
4 know nothing of that plan, and therefore
cannot say
Who is your choice as Vice-Presidential can
didate on the Democratic ticket?"
Il have none. Any one chosen by the Con-
vention Will be acceptable to me-"
What in your opinion are Bryan's chances of
being elected this time?'