New-York tribune., 1900-09-19
WORKING FOR HAR.NONY.
CROKER MAKING CONCESSIONS TO THE
HILL MI1N-MR. STANCHFIEI4D EN-
PECTED HERE TO-DAY.

The Democratic managers apparently are try
ing hard to inject some life into the campaign
and to bring about harmony. Richard Croker
upon whose shoulders the IInl men have placed
the responsibility for the success defeat of
the ticket whose nomination he forced at Sara
toga is working like "A Trojan. He is making
conciliatory overtuTes TO the Hill men, he has
abandoned the original headquarters which ne
had chosen and has moved into the rooms of
the State Committee, which is run by the ex-
Senator's followers He has raised AID con-
tributed a large sum of money for campaign use,
It is understood He has been trying, 1t seems,
to convince Senator Jones. chairman of the Ma
tional Committe that there is a chance TO carry
New-York and the National organization is be-
ginning to show activity in the State. although
at the outset it practically determined to
make fight here and give up New-York as
lost.
There was a powwow all day yesterday at
State headquarters in the ST James Building,
and there were also various conferences at Ma
tional headquarters in the Hoffman House. Big
Democrats were trotting around all day and
harmony was the burden of the talk Richard
Croker, ex-senator Hill, Senator Jones, ex
Senator German, Ex-Governor Stone. Congress
man Richardson. Colonel Cuffey, of Penn
sylvania; Senator McCarrren. Mayor James K.
MCGUIRE Frank Campbell, Bird s. Coler and
many others were on hand. The talks were
seemed to he trying to bolster up courage by
talking to another. J. L. Norris, Of Wash
ington. treasurer of the National Committee.
with Senator Jones a part of the day He
didn't look cheerful, and it is no secret that the
treasure chest of the Democratic party is stocked
largely with BRYAN buttons. and few dollars.
Mr.. Croker. 1t is declared, is raising a great
campaign fund for use in the State, but he is
handling this himself and the National organi-
sTANCHFIELD's REPORTED CONTRIBU-
TION.
It was reported yesterday that John B.
Stanchheld, the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor. had sent his check to the State Commit
tee for $25 600. and that as much as that if not
more, would be forthcoming later. Mr.. Stanch-
field is well fixed in the goods Of this world, and
is known among his friends for his lavish hos
pitalty. This is said to have had something to do
with his selection as a candidate. it was felt
he would contribute literally. 1t is understood
that he has not disappointed those who expected
a heavy contribution.
The talk yesterday was largely about Mr. Bry-
ans coming visit to this State. A meeting of
the Executive Committee Of the State Commit
tee will be held tonight to make final plans for
the candidates reception, and also for settling
many matters pertaining to the state campaign.
make half dozen or more speeches in this
State. His first effort will be at Madison Square
Garden the night of October 16, when big
meeting will be held, under the auspices
Of Tammany Hall and the Kings County organi-
zation. He Will devote the following few days
TO the upper part Of the State, where he will
make addresses at several of the larger towns.
1t is said that meetings will be held in AL
bany. Binghamton. Rochester, Syracuse and
Buffalo, that Mr.. Bryan may be seen and
heard.
Democrats trying make capital out of
the coal strike. but there is something that
worries them great deal in their own home.
John B. Stanchfield some years ago made some
exceedingly bitter attacks upon organized labor.
and these are recalled Mr.. Campbell, chair
man of the State Committee, felt yesterday he
was called upon TO defend Mr.. Stanchfed, for he
issued a statement regarding the candidates
position toward organized labor. Mr. Camp
bell apparently had not read Mr.. Stanchfield's
own admissions regarding the golden haired
boy and labor union" story.
Mr. Stanchfeld, it was said last evening, is
expected in the city to-day to confer with the
State Committee managers who are arranging
for the itinerary of the Democratic candidate.
Mr. Stanchfeld will make a number Of speeches.
Mr.. Campbell talked yesterday with Mr..
Croker, ex-senator Hill, Senator Jones. Senator
McCarren and other leaders. He announced
after these conferences that every one was buck
ling down to work He would make predic-
tions, but declared that he was making a can
vas of the situation. Il am not inclined 10 think
that much reliance is to be placed Mr..
Croker's assurances of Democratic success, ex-
cept as an index of his enthusiasm" added Mr..
Campbell. His facilities for judging cond-
uons up the State are not nearly so numerous
ours"
EX-SENATOR HILLS TOUR.
Senator Jones and his associates on the Ma
tiohal Committee exceptionally active It
announced yesterday that a hard fight
would be made to carry New York New-Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Con-
nectcut Ex-senator Hill who went to Albany
last evening, had a talk with Senator Jones' and
after thesconference it was announced that Mr.
Hill would make a trip through the West speak
ing for Bryan. The reception accorded Hill at
the Kansas City Convention makes the leaders
think he will be strong in the West. Hill will