New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
HILL TO FIGHT CROKER HERE
COMING To THE CITY To ORGANIZE THE
ANTITAMMANY FORCES. 1T is SAID
WHAT MAY BE DONE.

Ex-senator David 3. Fill will be in the city
to-day, at the Hoffman House. Mr. Fill has no.
been here for any length OF time since election.
but this visit is looked upon one Of great
significance in local politics. In fact. to quote
Tammany leader. it is expected there will be
something doin'." 1t is understood that Mr..
Hill is coming here to organize the anti-Tam-
many forces in this city, and to start warfare
against continued Tammany domination In local
politics. He has told a number of local Demo-
Gratis Of prominence. influence and wealth. and
with anti-Tammany tendencies, of his VISIT and
it is expected they will call at the Hoffman
House and discuss with him ways and means for
bringing about the downfall of Richard Croker
and Tammany supremacy. Since election there
have been many stories about Hills plans for
downing Croker" but Mr. Hill has said nothing
and has remained in Albany. He has not been
inactive, however, if what his friends say is
true. and it is declared that he has now mapped
out programme for the destruction OF the
Tammany boss which he will at once put into
effect
Elliot Danforth who is one of Mr. HiIl's closest
political friends. came the city yesterday from
Albany. where he had long talk with the ex-
Senator. He brought the announcement Of the
approaching visit. Mr.. Danforth would not
talk about Mr. Hills plans. but it can be posi-
will work in harmony with the Committee Of
Fifteen to compass the destruction OF Croker
and bring about the downfall of Tammany.
These friends of the ex-senator are already
working in several Assembly districts TO bring
about revOlts against Croker rule. and they will
join heartily in any movement that promises to
accomplish the end desired. Whether it will be
decided to form another Democratic organiza-
ton in this county is yet unknown. Just now
they believe that cooperation with the Commit
tee Of Fifteen promises the best means of ac-
complishing the purpose they have In view: but
later 1t may appear more expedient to form an
other Democratic organization. Mr.. Hill will
look over the ground and form his plans in ac-
cOrdance with his observations.
The friends Of Mr.. Hill said yesterday that the
ex-senator had decided to fight out in the open
for once in his life" Every one knows that
Mr.. Hill usually takes circuitous path to get
at point. Now 1t is said that he sees nothing
Is to be gained by lodging around in the bushes,
and that to down Croker he must go at him,
and go at him straight. and that he intends to
make direct line for Tammany's chieftain and
declare open war, which can end only in the
political destruction OF either Hill or Croker.
OF course, the politicians realize that Mr.. Hill
at this time is playing politics Just as hard as
ever. 1t is pointed out that he believes the de-
feat Of Bryan gave him the chance of his life
to secure the nomination for President. Croker
is the one obstacle in his way AS long as
Croker rules in New-YOrk City Hill cannot hope
to go to the National Convention in 1904 with
a solid delegation from this State back Of him.
With Croker out Of the way, and Bryan and 10
20 eliminated. he thinks. so it is said, that he
it is pointed out that Mr.. Hill is about 70 assist
IL the destruction of Mr. Croker. and is going
to help in every way he can to bring about sue
cess for the anti-Tammany movement.