New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-20
TALK STRAIGHT AT CROKER
HILL MEN TELL HIM HE MUST TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TICKET.
SOME UNPLEASANT REVELATIONS AT THE
ST JAMES BUILDING CONFERENCE
sTANCHF1ELDs PLANS.

STANCHF1ELDS PLANS.
For the first time since James *. Mcclure was
named as chairman Of the Executive Commit
tee Of the Democratic state Committee. and ap-
pointed his famous harmony committee that
committee last night held meeting. The gath
ering at State headquarters, in the St
James Building. There a great deal of APP
prehension in the course OF the day as to what
would be done Politicians were wondering
whether the meeting could be held without the
Irritation between the factions manifestng IT.
self Both the Hill men and the Croker follow
ers were strongly represented at the meeting
John r. Stanch1eld. candidate for Governor
and Senator Mackey. candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, were present. The only two impor-
tant members of the committee who were not
on hand were ex-senator Hill and Hugh Nc
Laughlin Mr.. Mclaughlin seldom If ever at
tends such meetings. so his absence attracted
no attention. The absence Of Mr. Hill, however.
caused comment. His friends IN the committee
declared that his absence not due 10 any
feeling of resentment and that he had fully
consulted with his friends and advised with
them before the meeting.
Mayor Mcclure presided at the gathering,
which lasted for about three hours. Those
present were Richard Croker. Frank Campbell,
Norman Z. Mack. James Shevlin, Senator Nc
Carren John L. Shea. Perry Belmont, ex-Sen-
4 Mclean. Jacob Gerling, Sheriff Grcll Charles
Y Buger J. J. Kennedy, Thomas H. Dowd
Frank D. Dreamer and the candidates on the
ticket. Mr. Stanchfeld and Senator Mackey
The meeting was earnest one. few mo-
ments before il broke up Frank Campbell
chairman Of the State Committee, came out Of
the room and said:
THE meeting Will be over in few moments
They turn off the lights in the building at IL
o'clock, and we have TO get out"
If the lights are turned off in that ROOM"
remarked some one, and that gathering is left
in the dark murder will be done
INCLINED TO BE RETICENT.
When the meeting broke up every one was
inclined 10 be reticent. Mr.. Croker said that the
de1ails Of the campaign had been gone over, and
preparations made for stirring things up. He
declared that this meeting the first actual
step in the campaign. and that from this time
there would be no let up. The others talked
in much the same way. Some facts that were
cleaned, however. tend to show that all was
rot so harmonious. and that dscouraging re-
ports were heard.
From the outset Of the meeting. ii was
learned. the Hill men the committee took the
stand. as one said OF putting it up to Croker"
Mr. HIS friends told Mr.. Croker frankly that
he had forced the nomination Of ticket and
for electing that ticket They pointed out to
him. so it is declared that they had a strong,
vigilant and resourceful organization up the
State but that they had been much hurt by
the ruthless defeat Of CoIer in the convention.
They believed the State could still be carried if
proper steps were taken. They told Mr..
Croker frankly that 1t would take money, and
a great deal Of money, to do il. They went over
tie situation county by county, and Mr.. Croker
listened attentively.
1t is understood he said in reply that he be-
lieved the State could be carried and that he
would help, bat refrained from making any ex-
plicit promises. The whole situation was thor
oughly discussed, and there were reports from
all parts Of the State. The summing up Of these
reports. hopeful they could be, OF course
was that the Democrats had a gambling chance
Of carrying the State. so ii was declared, and
steps would be taken TO try TO win. There will
be more meetings OF the committee from time to
time and hard work will be done. Mr.. Croker
declared that he highly pleased with the
organization W the State and believed that this
Tas the first time in years when the up State
Democrats had an organization which ade-
cuate TO the demands that would be made upon
it. He praised Mr.. Mcclure and Mr.. Campbell
for the work they had done.
sTANCHFIELD AT BUFFALO ON SEP
TENDER %
The committee arranged the itinerary of John
B. Stanchheld, who will take the stump. The
first speech Of Mr.. Stanchfeld will be at Buffalo
on September %. Other speakers at this meet
ing VIII be Controller Coler Senator Mackey
and Ex-Governor Campbell Of Ohio Mr.. Stanch-
field and Mr.. Coler will then start a tour OF
the State. They will speak at Lockport on
October /; Rochester. October 2; Auburn, Octo-
Der 3; Syracuse, the afternoon and evening
Of October 1; Utica, October g. and Schenectady,
October 6
There was some comment yesterday because
John T. Carroll the meeting and
has not been at State headquarters John
Whalen is always al Mr.. Croker's side, and
Carroll seems to be utterly "out Of it." He was
seen walking up Fifth-ave. yesterday arm in arm
with c W Morse president Of the Ice Trust
prominent Tammany man said last night
Carroll is out Of It. He Is an iceman now
That is all"
Mr. stanchfeld did not have a great deal to
say yesterday When asked about the outlook
in the State he replied that he felt confident
the State would be safely Democratic. The can
didate seemed worried over the attacks which
have been made upon him relative to his atti-
tude toward organized labor He volunteered
statement, declaring that his public record is
q refutation Of the charges made against him.
He was asked if he had anything TO say rela-
tive the criticism that he had attacked trusts
in his speeches and neglected other pIanks OF the
National platform.
4 shall largely corfine myself TO State issues >"
he replied and shah talk on measures that are
the most important 10 the people in this State
I shall talk the Ramapo water question and
snail advocate the abolition Of that organiza-
ton. ] shall advocate strict enforcement of the
Franchise Tax law while / have my own opin-
ion matters of taxation. If elected Governor
enfp he Erar rTay H..