New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
WRESTLING FOR COURAGE
PLIGHT OF CROKER AND HIS FOLLOW
Frs CAMPBELL TELLS
HORRIBLE TALE.

The members OF the Executive Committee Of the
Democratic State Committee and OF the Execu-
tive Committee Of the Democratic National Com
mittee in charge OF the Eastern headquarters are
trying 10 keep up their courage by whistling as
they pass through the woods" That they feel
sad and discousolate, however is manifest by the
proclamations issued. Yesterday Frank Campbell
chairman OF the State Committee had long taIk
with James K MCGUIRE, Richard Croker. ex-Sen-
ator Murphy Elliot Danforth and others This
talk was said TO relate 70 the campaign, and &c
have bearing upon the raising and distribution Of
campaign funds At the end Of the conference Mr..
Campbell came out with a calamity cry that the
Republicans by corruption and fraud were prepar-
ing TO buy the State! Mr.. Campbell appeared 10
make his little speech so seriously" said an
auditor. that one almost forgot that he was
simply trying to explain Democratic weakness and
distress" The statement was:
am am thinking seriously Of calling a meeting of
ne ne Sale So4nlttee Ior me purpose Of going over
Of trustworthy Character that the cbairne9 Of
the county committees who recently reported TO
Nj OdeH have shown such a falling OF in the
Republican vote that the Republican State Com
rlJtee mas entertained the idea Of taking some
action looking toward big corruption fund! The
state Committee will go the matter with me.
and Will appoint lawyers in every county 10 prose
g 1yo - on me "a o. me 20
ana keep them away from the polls The Repub-
ing up the STATED
Senator McCarren and Mr. Danforth also made
statements claiming everything in sight. James
r. Mcclure chairman Of the Democratic Execu-
i've Committee, talked in the same strain about
alleged Republican corruption and Democrat tic
gains n the State. Democrats at National head
quarters also joined in the refrain.
Mr. croker would not reply yesterday 10 attacks
mace on MIN. De said however, that the dispa tCh
from Nebraska declaring that Mr.. Bryan had asked
mat the time for the Bryan ratification meeting on
october 10 be changed from the afternoon the
evening was the result % some ones error. as the
democrats had never intended 10 have the meet
ing IN the afternoon. Aside from that Mr. Croker
reply 70 all questions and suggestions was Il
nave nothing TO say to-day"
me tact Is the Democratic party is torn with a
1acLOndl feud as bitter to-day q before
the conyentlon; despite efforts to make the party
appear harmonious Those who brought about the
nomination Of Mr.. Stanchfeld are disappointed
with his record so IL Is said. and his determine ton
70 !eave Imperialism and other issues alone and
oatter ar the trusts. His Discrimination con-
tribute 70 the campaign has also aroused resent
ment, so I was reported yesterday. On the other
hand. ex-senator Hill and the faction which was
defeated in the State Convention are organizing
with one creed. and that is opposition TO Tammany
domination. The Democrats fighting among
themselves and no one can see harmony victory
in sight.
Mr.. Campbell started for Bath last evening Be
fore going away he tried TO bolster up the spirits
Of his associates by additional statements along the
line OF those printed herewith.