New-York tribune., 1900-07-11
HARD FIGHT IN NEW-YORK
THINK MUCH DEPENDS
on THE ATTITUDE OF THE GOLD
DEMOCRATS.

BY Republicans and Democrats alike L is
agreed that New-York will be one OF the pivotal
States upon which the result Of the National
election Will turn Statisticians have made the
deduction that seven other States must he
Classed with New-Tork in the doubtful column.
A total Of 142 Electoral votes are represented
in these States. and on the direction in which
they swing next November viii depend largely
the outcome Of the contest. Nev-York. with it's
large number Of Electoral votes. viii essentially
be an important factor in determining the issue.
1t is recognized that the fight between the op-
posing parties in this State will be of the keen
est and closest character If the contention
rested solely upon silver, many politicians hold,
there could be question as TO the result
Silver. so far as this State is concerned is a
dead issue, and it is computed by persons who
profess TO be able to tell the political pulse that
II the people we're asked 20 vote upon that
question alone 70 per cent Of the population
Of New-York State would decide that it should
remain dead.
BY none is this better known than by Hin
and Croker, and it is whispered by their friends
that if they had their own way Bryan would
be politically buried, Theoretically sealed in
silver casket. But they were powerIess to Kill
him, and have now no alternative but 10 sup
port him.
Imperialism however viii be a word that
Democratic orators will try TO coujure with and
they are preparing to extract specious and fan
tastic arguments from it, BY their efforts in this
direction they hope TO catch many votes which
could not be bribed four years ago with sfIvery
promises That the device viii succeed they look
upon as certain, and many Democrats Of prorni-
nence do not hesitate TO declare that Bryan
VIII carry the State.
Both parties are fully alive to the fact that the
votes OF the Gold Democrats viii have an in
fuential bearing in determining the election.
What will the Gold Democrats do?" is an agi-
tating and all important question at the present
moment From expressions Of opinion which
have fallen from such men as Alexander E
Orr, Everett P. Wheeler. Oscar s. Straus. Theo-
dore ". Myers. Abram 5. Hewitt Ashbel P
Fitch, z. EIIery Anderson, William J. Curtis and
hosts OF other Democrats who are concerned
about the financial integrity Of the Nation il
would seem that Bryan has little chance of capt
uring the votes Of thoughtful Gold Democrats
Most Of the leaders of this party. indeed are
still as uncOmpromisingIy opposed 10 BRYAN as
they were in 1896. They refuse 10 be befOgged
by the cry Of imperialism" and are bIunrIv
stating that silver is again the dominant and
paramount issue As in 1896 the financial
honesty Of the country is still open TO assault
the attack
While with practically unanimous voice those
who have given public vent 20 their feelings
assert that under no consideration would they
support Bryan. many OF them have not permit
ted themselves to go far as to say their
votes Will go TO Mckinley. They are waiting 10
see what action Will be taken at Indianapolis
when the advisability Of putting a third ticket
in the field VIII be discussed. In this city at
least. however the sentiment largely prevails
among the Gold Democrats that third ticket is
unnecessary, and that vote for any other
candidate than Mckinley could do no good To
the Gold Democrats as body, in this State the
issue is clear and defined. II is the overthrow
of Organism. What decision will be reached at
Indianapolis is as yet a matter Of conjecture for
the most part, but with the Gold Democrats
helping the Republicans Of this State have no
fear as 10 which way the tide will run next
NOVemb Der.
New-YOrk Republicans are looking forward 70
a hard and stubbornly fought campaign. They
understand that much work Will have 10 be done
10 combat successfully the expedients TO which
the Democrats will resort in the effort to mask
the real meaning Of Bryans nomination
The choice Of General Francis Y. Greene the
head OF the Republican County Committee viii
harmonize the party in this city Another Oppor-
tUnity 10 strengthen Republican ranks will come
when the time arrives to nominate candidate for
Governor. II that candidate should be a man 10
whom all Republicans could give their support
without a feeling of misgiving instead Of a man
whose only qualifications will be that he will
prove a ready instrument and puppet in the
hands Of a boss. the Republican party in the
Empire State will be wonderfully solidihed and