Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
GOSSIPFROM GOTHAM
Talk of William E. Werner for
Governor.
oDELL DOES NOT WANT IT
Confererce of Democrats Down
on the Jersey Coast.
D. B. HILLS A MBITION
D. B. HILLS AMBITION

in the state, it appears, must henceforth
be taken into account, despite the fact that
he has been compelled to accept the nomi-
nation for Vice President and will be re-
moved for time. if he is elected, from the
center of activity here. But his influence
it is asserted is going to be felt and, in the
opinion of those who think they know
what is going on, he will have much to do
with the future federal patronage that is
dispensed here. If Benjamin Odell. jr.,
should show a disposition to accept the
nomination for governor there Is no ques,
ton but that he could have 1t. Mr.. Odell
would only have to raise a finger and the
governorship nomination would come to
him. Senator Platt would be glad to let
him have it and Gov. Roosevelt would put
no obstacle in the way. But Mr.. Oden does
not seem to want the place. 1t Is whis-
pered about that plans for his future have
been mapped out and the nomination for
governor would interfere with those plans.
The talk, therefore, is now upon Justice
Werner and the question is just what Gov.
Roosevelt would say about him as candi-
date.
Justice Werner is an out and out ma
supreme court bench. He is an ally OF
George Aldridge and an associate OF his
in the politics of Rochester When the
governor appointed him recently 10 the
court of appeals he wrote a letter in which
he said he had been induced by the re
publican leaders to name him, but strongly
limited that the court Of appeals was no
place to practice politics.
Conference of Democrats.
Richard Croker, ex-senator Edward Muir
ply, jr, and Mayor Robert Van Wyck are
down on the Jersey coast presumably IN
conference. Croker left the city this morn
ing for Elberon, and coincident with CroK-
er's departure for the seashore, and to the
surprise of politicians in general, came the
bod 10 an
rooms for the summer at the Octagon Ho-
tel, Seabright, N. j., which is only short
distance from Elberon. To add to the sur
prise of politicians around the city nail, the
mayor did not come to the city on the usual
morning boat, and when at noon he did not
put in an appearance at his Office 1t was
announced that he had decided to remain
at the seashore today, owing to the intense
heat Tammany men Winked at one an
other when they heard the news. There
was considerable speculation as to the
mayors purpose in remaining away from
his office at this particular time. Those in
Tammany Hall who have not been connect
ed with the recent unpleasant disclosures
found only one construction to put upon the
mayors action. 1t was even asserted that
no doubt the plan had been prearranged.
and that Mr.. Croker and Mayor Van Wyck
would meet during the day at former Sen
ator Murphy's cottage and try to devise
some means of defense for Van Wyck's and
CAROLS part in dragging the Tammany
itself at the present time.
Trouble for the Ice Trust.
Tammany Hall politicians. particularly
those who have been mixed up with the ice
trust scandal are once more on the anxious
seat With the home coming of Richard
Croker it was expected that the heads of
several big guns. including that of John F.
Carroll, would fall before the chieftains
AK, because of the odium they had brought
r. q tow f,f
their ice trust transactions, and it was with
fear and trembling that these men greeted
Croker on his arrival last Saturday. But
public clamor against the ice barons had
lulled, and Croker believing the incident
closed, and that the public would forget it.
refrained from taking any disciplinary steps,
and as a result there was great rejoicing
among the holders of ice stock. Now. how
ever, a change has come over their pleasant
dreams. Judge Chester's decision in Albany
against the American Ice Company has
opened up the breach again, and even Gro
ker. for the first time since his return, now
wears a worried look. THE boss" expects
that his enemies will insist upon his being
called as a witness before referee. when
certain disclosures would be brought out
which might cast serious reflections upon
certain individuals in Tammany Hall if
they are allowed to remain in the organiza-
ton. Thus it is that today there is a re-
newal of feeling Of apprehension among
Crokers leutenants. who know that if the
agitation is continued the chieftain will be
compelled to take the steps he had hoped to
avoid.
In the Tammany chiefs private car to
Kansas City will be Health Commissioner
John D. Crosby, Edward Murphy, jr., An
drew Freedman, and probably Senator John
Fox. Thomas F. Smith, Mr.. Cookers pri-
vate, secretary. was to be one of the party.
but he has been ordered to stay behind and
look after the Tammany Fourth of July
celebration. Mr. Croker seems surprised
that his declaration in support of free sill
yer at IL to l, if the plank is Incorporated
in the Kansas City platform, has occa-
stoned SO much comment. He admits criti-
cizing Mr.. Bryan and his principles of 1896,
but says that all men have "the right to
change their minds, and that after care
full study of the man and all that he stands
for, he believes Bryan to be the man of the
hour. Mr.. Croker goes SO far as to say that
not only will the Nebraskan be nominated,
but that New York state will cast its cleo
toral vote for him.
Gossip to Hill's Ambitions.
AS to the move that is being made
throughout the country to put David B.
Hill in the front rank for the vice presi-
Dental nomination, the feeling in New York
city, where Hill, for reasons personal and
political, is a persona non grata, is that II
the sage of Wolferts Roost'' is placed on
the ticket with Bryan 1t will be a triumph
for the gold standard wing of the democ-
racy. The betting is that If Hill is nomi-
mated for Vice President that 1t will be for
the express purpose of beating Mr.. Bryan.
AS one Tammany Hall democrat phrased
it:
why, Hill wouldn't even vote for the
ticket Bryan and Hill himself. He may
accept the nomination. but if he does it will
be because he thinks that he can beat
Bryan better in that way. The one great
object of Hill and the monied men asso-
ciated with him is to beat Bryan-by fair
means or foul. That is all Hill lives for
nowadays"
The Coming Golf Tournament.
Except for a few minor details, every
thing is in readiness for the big champion
ship golf tournament which begins next
Monday at Garden City. Robert B. Kerr,
secretary of the United States Golf Assoc
citation, has worked necessarily ever since
the entry list closed, and as a result mat
tiers are now in shape for the opening
round. Profiting by the experience at Nor
ris county two years ago. when the last few
pairs played the home green by lantern light,
Mr.. Kerr has arranged for an unusually
early start. The first couple is sched-
| uled to leave the tee at o'clock In the
morning. and succeeding pairs will follow
each other at intervals of four minutes
| until all are Off Many of the contestants
| live in the neighborhood of the links, and
many more will be entertained at the sum-