New-York tribune., 1900-08-14
AN ENVOY FROM CROKER.
sHEyIIN SENT DOWN TO SEE ABOUT
THE CoLER BOOM.
AN EFFORT MAY BE MADE TO GET
MLAUGHLIN TO DECLARE AGAINST
THE CONTROLLERS NOMINATION
Z FOR GOVERNOR.

Controller Coler did not appear at his office IN
fhe Stewart Building yesterday, and 1t was SAID
there that he had not left his hot weather
quarters at Liberty, n. Y, nor would ne 90 SO
until to-day. Having stirred up a fine furry
sn the councils of the Democratic party in this
state he evidently proposed to keep away from
interviewers as much possible until things
had time TO settle little One Of the most
marked results Of BIr. coler's announcement that
he was prepared to accept the nomination Tor
Governor was the swift dispatch Of James SheF-
lin from Croker headquarters in Saratoga to the
camp of the Kings County Democrats. con-
ference was held there yesterday in the office OF
ex-senator John McCarty. which was attended
by sheviin McCarty and Bridge Commissioner
Shea.
The upshot of il could not be ascertained' but
a. was reported that Shevlin would at once go to
Jamesport Long Island. TO see Mclaughlin. By
some IL is said that Shevlin has been authorized
20 learn from the Kings County Democratic
leader upon what terms he will consent TO op-
pose Coler's candidacy. ThAre are close ooserv-
ers of AcLaushlin who profess TO believe that
he viii threaten TO support Coier until he wrings
from the Tammany boss substantial promises
of local patronage for Kings County Democrats.
Having obtained these, he will drop Coler, it is
said and support Croker's choice.
On the other hand many argue that the feel
ing Of the Brooklyn voters has been stirred up
against Tamnlany on account of its criminal
curtaing Of the water supply. 10 such a degree
that Mclaughlin dare not oppose Coler should
the Controller make a bold fight for the nomi-
nation. 1t seems 20 be admitted that Shevlin
knows Mr.. Crolxer's position exactly on the mat
Ter. and is able 10 give the district leaders here
3 perfectly plain idea of what is wanted by the
Tammany chief but he Is all at sea as to
whether Hill is really behind Coler not Hill
seldom does anything above board, any way,
and whether hr is pretending 10 support Coier
Just in order TO make trouble for Croker or
whether he would be willing to lay aside his dis
like for any candidate fer Governor from this
end Of the State in favor Of Mr. Coler are prob
lens which eonplicate the situation. If the
Brooklyn people could get a straight out dec
iaration from Hill at this juncture 1t would
clear away great deal of fog. but. knowing the
kind Of political game which Hill always pre-
fers to play, they hardly expect IT,
We did not mention Coler's name" said
Bridge Commissioner Shea, when he was asked
last night at the Hotel ST. George concerning
the topics discussed at the Brooklyn conference
''There is absolutely nothing new as far as Kings
County is concerned, in the coler movement ="
added Mr.. Shea.
Mr.. Shevlin would not say much to reporters
yesterday. He declared that ne was not In a
position to talk about the Governorship but he
thought the party would be able TO select can
didate who would please everybody and cause
no I'll feeling within the ranks
Hili man at the Hoffman House said yes
teFday:
''Coier's chances rest with Kings County II
Mclaughlin is for him. he will be nominated
II Mclaughlin can be- induced 10 snub Coler s
aspirations the Controllers chances are nil"
Croker" said another man, rs generally
credited with bitter opposition TO Coler's can
didacy for Governor tell you that Croker