The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
MY THROW OUT CROKER
TAMMANY DISCoNTENTED WITH
POOR SHOWING MADE BY NEW
YORK LEADER
HE BLAMEs IT ALL ON SILVER
Says Democrats Did Well In Greater
New YOrk-DecIares Bryan
Is Not Vet Done
Fer.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The feeling is
growing stronger, not only among Demo-
Gratis outside of Tammany Hall, but even
within the organization, that now is the
accepted time to overthrow the boss and
form. a new Democratic organization Ia
this city, or at least thoroughly renovate
the present one.
Cookers disastrous failure as a state
leader, and his poor showing for Demo
cracy in Greater New York, are responsi-
BILE for this opposition, which. amounts
now almost to outright anger. 1t was I'M
derstood all through the campaign that
Croker had in view one object-to make
a good showing in New York county, 50
that he would be in a position after the
election to assert that his organization
was as powerful as ever, and that the
Democrats had Endorsed his conduct OF
the campaign. The small majority for
Bryan and Stanchfeld in this county
makes any assertion of this kind ridicui-
Gus, and Croker today is a diseredited
leader in both city and the state.
Some Tammany men talk bitterly about
their chief, and say that unless there is
a reorganiza ton Tammany will be driven
from power next year. That there Is 8
widespread discomfort within the organi-
cation has been apparent for a long time.
1t has been openly expressed In only a
few instances, because nearly all the
leaders hold city offices, and their Jobs
depend on Cookers favor. AS the mayor
atty campaign approaches, however, the
men who depend upon politics for a liv-
ing may do something to prevent a re-
petition of this campaign. If Tammany
does not win next year they will be COM
PEELED to go to work.
ANGRY AT THE BOSS
The day after election Individually finds
nd nf Ia a
hundreds. of thousands of Democrats in
the state and out of it, bitterly incensed
against Richard Croker. 1t is not toe
much to say that he is held by the
Inundated Democracy of New York di-
rectly responsible for the loss of the
state, and that outside of it he is be-
lieved TO have cost the Democracy candi-
date the electoral votes of several close
states. It is recognized, however, that
Mr., Croker can bear indignation outside
of Tammany Hall with equanimity; that
it is only disaffection within its pale that
can disturb his serenity
Those of his present or former assist
ants who hate him. most candidly express
doubt, despite this opportune moment, OF
condemnation, dissatisfaction, and Ill sue
cess, whether revolt will take place
within Tammany Hail. They look rather
to the forming Of an nti-Tammany par
ty by Democrats who have been affiliated
with the wigwam. The trend once estabr
lished, they believe that the exodus will
rise quickly to a wholesome migration,
leaving Croker forsaken and solitary.
The Democrats of Kings county are
among the most disappointed and they
are ripe for revolt against Croker Many
district leaders called at Willoushby
street ard requested that connections
with Croker be cut off. They declared
that he was responsible for the heavy
vote against Bryan in the state.
Ashbel P. Fitch, eX-controf!er, said:
"Any movement looking toward the over
throw of the present organization would
have my hearty support. 1 think it is
not only possible to put the Tammany
organization out of power, bat that it
will be ~
Anotk, rominent Democrat, who was
leader of the party under Cleveland,
said: 81 voted for Bryan, and by that
Endorsed Croker in this city, but, along
with many other Democrats who prefer
to remain Democrats through periods Of
distress, 1 did it holding my nose. No
one would be more pleased to see prtc-
teal working opposition to Crokers ma
chine set up than /. .