New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-11
STICK TO STANCHFIELD.
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Coer delegates by alluring pictures OF offices in
New-York.
Mr.. Hill wore to-day what may be termed his
convention manner" He was extremely digni-
fed rarely smiled. had a look Of severe thought
and could be suspected to he packing away be-
meath his brow all sorts Of valuable informa-
tion regarding the attitude of delegates to the
convention toward the nomination for Governor
All his work Of the last six months to roll up a
big vote for Mr. Coler for Governor was now
"a he tested in the fiery furnace Of the con-
,ention He took man after man into the inner
room Of his apartments and talked with him
ronfdentialIy about the convention and the
candidates. II was remarkable the testimony
that came from ali parts Of the State as 10 the
popularity of Mr. Coler among the Democratic
,orers Mr. Hill argued to his visitors that
Mr. Coer as a candidate for Governor at once
would invade the ranks Of the Republican party.
COLFR WOULD GET REPUBLICAN VOTES
Judge J. K. O'Connor. Of Utica said: IF Mr.
Coler Is nominated for Governor he will receive
fifteen hundred Republican votes in Oneida
County" All Of Mr. HIS visitors expressed
the same idea that Mr.. Coler would receive some
Republican support. AS for the threats of the
Tammany Hall men to bolt the nomination Of
Mr. Coler, if he should be nominated these II
was said must be dsregarded
One thing. indeed, seemed to bother the Demo-
Gratis who congregated in Mr.. HIS rooms. and
that the candidacy of John B. Stanchfeld
Of Elmira. for Governor, with the apparent sup
port Of Richard Croker and Edward Murphy tr
Mr. Stanchfeld was Mr. Hills former law part
ner and has been on intimate terms with Hill
It has been thought that. at Mr.. Hills sugges-
ton. Mr.. Stanchf1eld came 10 Albany several
years ago and served seven years in the Assem-
bly, as Introduction to political life. Mr.. HILL
supporting, he does, Mr. Coler for Governor
must be embarrassed by Mr.. Stanchfeld's can
ddacy. Such a candidacy threatens to reduce
the number Of votes that Mr.. Hill depended
upon for Mr.. Coler.
One Of Mr.. HiITs friends said to-day: IF Mr.
Coler is defeated the Democrat who defeats him
must bear some OF the odium Of It. Mr. Stanch-
field is a keen politician, and he would make
strong candidate for Governor, but he must
understand the strength Of the feeling for MI
Coler and, therefore, what a risk he will take If
he permits the use Of his name as a candidate
in opposition to the candidacy OF Mr.. Colerl"
That IS the meaning Of the talk proceeding
from Judge S. S. Taylor. of Elnira, probably,
that Mr. Stanchfleld hopes to unite the party
that IS 10 receive the support Of Mr.. Colers
friends as well as those OF Mr.. Croker. But
Mr. stanchaeld's friends here must understand
by this time that SIr. Coler will be put in nom-
ration for Governor, and that a large number
the same time cast for him (Stanchfeld), he
thus contests the nomination with Mr.. Coler.
GOLFERS NAME TO BE PRESENTED.
Mr.. Hill stated toward the close of the day
that Mr.. Coler had more delegates pledged to
him thar any other candidate for Governor. and
that therefore OF course his would be
presented to the convention and a roll call taken
upon Il. Mr. Hill was aided in receiving visitors
by Elliot Danforth. Frank Campbell. chairman
OF the Democratic State Committee, and Charles
B. Bacon Mr. Bacon said, facetiously. IN com
rnenting upon the Democratic situation:
understand that Benjamin B. Odell jr., says
that Mr.. Stanchfeld is 10 be nominated for Gov
ernor. but that Senator Plat holds on 10 Senator
Mackey.
Mr.. Danforth said to-day:
Mr. Colers name vii! be presented to the
Convention for Governor and 1t viii not be with
drawn matter who is put up against him
It was rumored early this evening that Mr..
Croker had professed TO compromise with Mr..
Hill upon James K. MCGUIRE, Of Syracuse for
Governor with an agreement that both Stanch-
field and Coler should be dropped as candidates,
but an investigation showed that there was
truth IN the statement. Word was brought to
Mr. HIS rooms this evening that Mayor Nc
CURE would be nominated This announcement
was received with surprise and interpreted
TO mean that Mr.. Croker was attempting to lure
away Mr. Hills friends and break up the body
Of delegates he has collected in support of Mr.
Coler for Governor. II is also said that Mayor
McGuire's friends were merely seeking to obtain
complimentary vote for him for Governor.
Whatever may be the meaning Of the report
that Mayor Mcclure will be Of the candi-
dates named for Governor, 1t is clear to Mr..
Hill and his ueutenants that Richard Croker
is seeking TO reduce the number Of Mr.. Colers
supporters in the State convention-to van
ishing point, If possible. Mr.. Croker does not
wish IL said after the convention adjourns that
1t clear from Coler's support in the con-
Venuon that his nomination was desired by
large body Of Democrats. It the feeling
in Mr.. HIS headquarters late this afternoon
that there would be four candidates for Cover
nor presented TO the Democratic State conven-
ton. namely. Bird S. Coler, James K. Mcguire.
John B. Stanchfeld and William F. Mackey.